United Kingdom was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Prints, canvases, posters and framed pieces hung on walls for decoration. Consumers buy them online and from home stores and galleries.
Typical segments
- Canvas prints
- Framed prints
- Posters
- Metal and wood art
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 95% 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 €623.3 million of products under CN code 49119900 (Printed matter, n.e.s.) from outside the EU in 2025. | 623.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 49119900 were up 95% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€319.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +95 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 49119900 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.11 billion in 2025. | 1.11 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 49119900 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.29 billion in 2025. | 1.29 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 49119900 to the EU in 2025, with €182.5 million, or 29% of extra-EU imports. | 182.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 49119900 to the United States were €184.5 million in 2025. | 184.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 49119900 was €12.27 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 12.27 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 49119900 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €187.7 million. | 187.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 85,735 enterprises in NACE class C3109 (Manufacture of other furniture) in 2023. | 85,735 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3109 had net turnover of €64.70 billion in 2023. | 64.70 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3109 employed 575,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 575,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 623298272
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 319761519; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 623298272
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1113328822
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1288682236
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 182493728
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 184479221
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 49119900, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 623298272, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 507914
- 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 DE, product 49119900, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 187723792
- 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 C3109, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 85735
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3109, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 64700
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3109, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 575000
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Home decor retailers
- Online shoppers
- Interior designers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU wall art market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €623.3 million of goods under CN 49119900 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.11 billion.
Where does the EU import wall art from?
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, China, Canada.
What is the average import price of wall art in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €12.27 per kilogram for CN 49119900 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most wall art?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Poland, France.
How many EU companies are in the wall art industry?
Eurostat counts 85,735 enterprises in NACE class C3109 (Manufacture of other furniture).
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