+62 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 53050000 were up 62% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€63.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat18.1 EUR million
EU exports of CN 53050000 to countries outside the EU were worth €18.1 million in 2025.
Eurostat24.6 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 53050000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €24.6 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +62% 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.
- US employment in the core industry shifted -16% since 2020.
What this market covers
Strong natural fibre from the banana relative Musa textilis, used for rope, specialty paper, tea bags and composites. Buyers are rope makers, paper mills and automotive suppliers.
Typical segments
- Rope and cordage
- Specialty paper
- Composites
- Handicrafts
Who buys
- Rope makers
- Paper mills
- Automotive suppliers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| India | 66.2 EUR million |
| Sri Lanka | 19.4 EUR million |
| Kenya | 3.2 EUR million |
| Brazil | 2.6 EUR million |
| Tanzania, United Republic of | 2.4 EUR million |
| China | 1.9 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €102.4 million of products under CN code 53050000 (Coconut, abaca "Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee", ramie, agave and other vegetable) from outside the EU in 2025. | 102.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 53050000 were up 62% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€63.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +62 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 53050000 to countries outside the EU were worth €18.1 million in 2025. | 18.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 53050000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €24.6 million in 2025. | 24.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| India was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 53050000 to the EU in 2025, with €66.2 million, or 65% of extra-EU imports. | 66.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 53050000 to the United States were €2.4 million in 2025. | 2.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 53050000 was €0.60 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.60 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 53050000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €7.1 million. | 7.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 2,691 enterprises in NACE class C1310 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres) in 2022. | 2,691 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1310 had net turnover of €9.10 billion in 2023. | 9.10 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1310 employed 44,569 people across the EU in 2023. | 44,569 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 386 private establishments in NAICS 313110 (Fiber, yarn, and thread mills) in 2025. | 386 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 313110 employed an average of 19,724 people in US private industry in 2025. | 19,724 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 313110 changed by -16% between 2020 (23,529 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -16 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 313110 was $53,881 in 2025. | 53,881 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU abaca fiber market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €102.4 million of goods under CN 53050000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €18.1 million.
Where does the EU import abaca fiber from?
India was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Sri Lanka, Kenya, Brazil.
What is the average import price of abaca fiber in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.60 per kilogram for CN 53050000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most abaca fiber?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, Ireland.
How many US companies are in the abaca fiber industry?
BLS counts 386 private establishments in NAICS 313110 (Fiber, yarn, and thread mills), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the abaca fiber industry?
Eurostat counts 2,691 enterprises in NACE class C1310 (Preparation and spinning of textile fibres).
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 102378276
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 63263449; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 102378276
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18083820
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 24604701
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, partner IN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 66244754
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2421432
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 53050000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 102378276, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1692461
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 53050000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 7127536
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1310, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 2691
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1310, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 9100
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1310, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 44569
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313110, annual_avg_estabs 386
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313110, annual_avg_emplvl 19724
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 23529; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 19724
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313110, avg_annual_pay 53881
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