+37 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 85423190 were up 37% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€15.17 billion), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat16.44 EUR billion
EU exports of CN 85423190 to countries outside the EU were worth €16.44 billion in 2025.
Eurostat10.78 EUR billion
Trade between EU member states in CN 85423190 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €10.78 billion in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +37% 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 +7% since 2020.
What this market covers
Application processors are system chips that run the operating system and apps in phones, tablets and other smart devices. Buyers are device makers and electronics brands.
Typical segments
- Smartphone processors
- Tablet processors
- Automotive infotainment processors
- IoT processors
Who buys
- Smartphone makers
- Consumer electronics brands
- Automotive suppliers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 5,109.4 EUR million |
| Taiwan | 3,402.5 EUR million |
| Israel | 3,239.3 EUR million |
| China | 2,293.8 EUR million |
| Costa Rica | 1,546.9 EUR million |
| Viet Nam | 1,160.6 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €20.71 billion of products under CN code 85423190 (Electronic integrated circuits as processors and controllers, whether or not combined) from outside the EU in 2025. | 20.71 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85423190 were up 37% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€15.17 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +37 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85423190 to countries outside the EU were worth €16.44 billion in 2025. | 16.44 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85423190 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €10.78 billion in 2025. | 10.78 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Malaysia was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85423190 to the EU in 2025, with €5.11 billion, or 25% of extra-EU imports. | 5.11 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85423190 to the United States were €1.63 billion in 2025. | 1.63 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85423190 was €2,886.54 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2,886.54 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Ireland was the largest EU exporter of CN 85423190 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €7.07 billion. | 7.07 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components) in 2022. | 7,473 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2611 employed 229,882 people across the EU in 2021. | 229,882 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 2,533 private establishments in NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and related device manufacturing) in 2025. | 2,533 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334413 employed an average of 197,161 people in US private industry in 2025. | 197,161 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334413 changed by +7% between 2020 (184,956 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +7 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334413 was $281,331 in 2025. | 281,331 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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Executive summary
The answer on two pages: size, growth and what drives it.
- 2
Market size and outlook
History, the current year and a five-year view with base, low and high cases.
- 3
Segments and regions
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- 4
Company profiles
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- 5
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What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU application processor market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €20.71 billion of goods under CN 85423190 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €16.44 billion.
Where does the EU import application processor from?
Malaysia was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Taiwan, Israel, China.
What is the average import price of application processor in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2,886.54 per kilogram for CN 85423190 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most application processor?
Ireland led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Netherlands.
How many US companies are in the application processor industry?
BLS counts 2,533 private establishments in NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and related device manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the application processor industry?
Eurostat counts 7,473 enterprises in NACE class C2611 (Manufacture of electronic components).
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 85423190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20710526146
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 15171103305; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 20710526146
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 16436478945
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 10779195438
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, partner MY, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5109361397
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1632898714
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85423190, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20710526146, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 71749
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter IE, product 85423190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 7074148702
- 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 C2611, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 7473
- 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 C2611, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 229882
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334413, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334413, annual_avg_estabs 2533
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334413, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334413, annual_avg_emplvl 197161
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334413, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 184956; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 197161
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334413, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334413, avg_annual_pay 281331
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