What this market covers
An aromatic chemical made as a coproduct of phenol production. It is used to make resins, plastics modifiers, adhesives and specialty polymers.
Typical segments
- Resin and polymer grade
- Adhesive and coating grade
- Plastics modifier
- High purity grade
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +1% 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 +2% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €91.4 million of products under CN code 29029000 (Cyclic hydrocarbons) from outside the EU in 2025. | 91.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 29029000 were up 1% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€90.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +1 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29029000 to countries outside the EU were worth €45.2 million in 2025. | 45.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 29029000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €209.1 million in 2025. | 209.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 29029000 to the EU in 2025, with €27.5 million, or 30% of extra-EU imports. | 27.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 29029000 to the United States were €6.2 million in 2025. | 6.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 29029000 was €2.93 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.93 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Belgium was the largest EU exporter of CN 29029000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €20.3 million. | 20.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,920 enterprises in NACE class C2014 (Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals) in 2023. | 1,920 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2014 employed 210,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 210,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 227 private establishments in NAICS 325110 (Petrochemical manufacturing) in 2025. | 227 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 325110 employed an average of 26,449 people in US private industry in 2025. | 26,449 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 325110 changed by +2% between 2020 (25,986 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 325110 was $159,270 in 2025. | 159,270 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| PubMed indexed 10 papers mentioning "alpha-methylstyrene" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 10 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 91431886
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 90592969; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 91431886
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 45221677
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 209070754
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 27518713
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6198982
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 29029000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 91431886, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 312579
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter BE, product 29029000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20318124
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2014, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1920
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2014, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 210000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 325110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, annual_avg_estabs 227
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, annual_avg_emplvl 26449
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 25986; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 26449
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325110, avg_annual_pay 159270
- Figure 11
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "alpha-methylstyrene"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 15
esearch count 10
- Figure 15
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Resin producers
- Adhesive makers
- Plastics compounders
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
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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 alpha-methylstyrene market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €91.4 million of goods under CN 29029000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €45.2 million.
Where does the EU import alpha-methylstyrene from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland.
What is the average import price of alpha-methylstyrene in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.93 per kilogram for CN 29029000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most alpha-methylstyrene?
Belgium led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, France.
How many US companies are in the alpha-methylstyrene industry?
BLS counts 227 private establishments in NAICS 325110 (Petrochemical manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the alpha-methylstyrene industry?
Eurostat counts 1,920 enterprises in NACE class C2014 (Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals).
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