Japan was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Braking systems that stop wheels locking on motorcycles and scooters. Buyers are motorcycle makers.
Typical segments
- Single channel ABS
- Dual channel ABS
- Cornering ABS
- Combined braking
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 17% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €113.5 million of products under CN code 87141010 (Brakes and parts thereof, of motorcycles "incl. mopeds") from outside the EU in 2025. | 113.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 87141010 were up 17% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€96.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +17 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87141010 to countries outside the EU were worth €159.0 million in 2025. | 159.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 87141010 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €175.4 million in 2025. | 175.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Japan was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 87141010 to the EU in 2025, with €32.6 million, or 29% of extra-EU imports. | 32.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87141010 to the United States were €41.0 million in 2025. | 41.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 87141010 was €20.19 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 20.19 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 87141010 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €92.6 million. | 92.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 7,884 enterprises in NACE class C2932 (Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles) in 2023. | 7,884 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2932 employed 900,000 people across the EU in 2022. | 900,000 persons employed | 2022 | Eurostat |
| The US had 226 private establishments in NAICS 336340 (Motor vehicle brake system manufacturing) in 2025. | 226 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 336340 employed an average of 19,475 people in US private industry in 2025. | 19,475 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 336340 changed by -8% between 2020 (21,115 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -8 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 336340 was $84,653 in 2025. | 84,653 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 113496795
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 96739494; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 113496795
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 158978134
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 175414364
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, partner JP, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 32577253
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 41019280
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87141010, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 113496795, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 56205
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 87141010, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 92621636
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2932, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 7884
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2932, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2022, 900000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336340, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336340, annual_avg_estabs 226
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336340, annual_avg_emplvl 19475
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 21115; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 19475
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336340, avg_annual_pay 84653
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Motorcycle makers
- Scooter makers
- Brake suppliers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU two wheeler anti lock braking system market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €113.5 million of goods under CN 87141010 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €159.0 million.
Where does the EU import two wheeler anti lock braking system from?
Japan was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included China, Viet Nam, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of two wheeler anti lock braking system in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €20.19 per kilogram for CN 87141010 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most two wheeler anti lock braking system?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, Germany.
How many US companies are in the two wheeler anti lock braking system industry?
BLS counts 226 private establishments in NAICS 336340 (Motor vehicle brake system manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the two wheeler anti lock braking system industry?
Eurostat counts 7,884 enterprises in NACE class C2932 (Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles).
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