What this market covers
Plastic film that dissipates static charge so dust does not cling and sensitive parts stay safe. Buyers are electronics makers, packaging converters and cleanroom operators.
Typical segments
- Antistatic packaging film
- Cleanroom film
- Protective surface film
- Anti static bags
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +58% 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 +14% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €224.7 million of products under CN code 39209990 (Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of non-cellular plastics, n.e.s., not reinforced,) from outside the EU in 2025. | 224.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 39209990 were up 58% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€142.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +58 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 39209990 to countries outside the EU were worth €192.7 million in 2025. | 192.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 39209990 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €414.4 million in 2025. | 414.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 39209990 to the EU in 2025, with €56.0 million, or 25% of extra-EU imports. | 56.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 39209990 to the United States were €24.7 million in 2025. | 24.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 39209990 was €5.83 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 5.83 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 39209990 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €68.6 million. | 68.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 23,690 enterprises in NACE class C2229 (Manufacture of other plastic products) in 2023. | 23,690 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2229 had net turnover of €95.00 billion in 2023. | 95.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2229 employed 550,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 550,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 660 private establishments in NAICS 326112 (Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing) in 2025. | 660 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 326112 employed an average of 24,821 people in US private industry in 2025. | 24,821 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 326112 changed by +14% between 2020 (21,855 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +14 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 326112 was $80,494 in 2025. | 80,494 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 39209990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 224701946
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 142223339; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 224701946
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 192748987
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 414368547
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 56005903
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 24739387
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 39209990, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 224701946, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 385631
- 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 39209990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 68584682
- 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 C2229, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 23690
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2229, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 95000
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2229, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 550000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 326112, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 326112, annual_avg_estabs 660
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 326112, annual_avg_emplvl 24821
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 21855; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 24821
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 326112, avg_annual_pay 80494
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Electronics manufacturers
- Packaging converters
- Cleanroom operators
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
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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
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU anti static film market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €224.7 million of goods under CN 39209990 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €192.7 million.
Where does the EU import anti static film from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, United States, Türkiye.
What is the average import price of anti static film in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €5.83 per kilogram for CN 39209990 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most anti static film?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, France.
How many US companies are in the anti static film industry?
BLS counts 660 private establishments in NAICS 326112 (Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the anti static film industry?
Eurostat counts 23,690 enterprises in NACE class C2229 (Manufacture of other plastic products).
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