+38 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 59031090 were up 38% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€107.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat313.5 EUR million
EU exports of CN 59031090 to countries outside the EU were worth €313.5 million in 2025.
Eurostat319.2 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 59031090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €319.2 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +38% 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 -19% since 2020.
What this market covers
Architectural membranes are coated fabrics and foils used for tensile roofs, facades and canopies. Buyers are architects, contractors and sports venue owners.
Typical segments
- PTFE coated fabrics
- PVC coated polyester
- ETFE foil
- Tensile roof systems
Who buys
- Architects
- Construction firms
- Stadium owners
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| China | 84.8 EUR million |
| Türkiye | 18.4 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 11.8 EUR million |
| Korea, Republic of | 7.5 EUR million |
| Taiwan | 6.9 EUR million |
| Switzerland | 4.8 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €148.2 million of products under CN code 59031090 (Textile fabrics coated, covered or laminated with poly"vinyl chloride") from outside the EU in 2025. | 148.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 59031090 were up 38% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€107.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +38 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 59031090 to countries outside the EU were worth €313.5 million in 2025. | 313.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 59031090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €319.2 million in 2025. | 319.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 59031090 to the EU in 2025, with €84.8 million, or 57% of extra-EU imports. | 84.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 59031090 to the United States were €57.0 million in 2025. | 57.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 59031090 was €3.64 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 3.64 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 59031090 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €95.6 million. | 95.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 3,349 enterprises in NACE class C1396 (Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles) in 2023. | 3,349 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1396 had net turnover of €14.00 billion in 2022. | 14.00 EUR billion | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1396 employed 63,790 people across the EU in 2023. | 63,790 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 204 private establishments in NAICS 313320 (Fabric coating mills) in 2025. | 204 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 313320 employed an average of 5,677 people in US private industry in 2025. | 5,677 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 313320 changed by -19% between 2020 (7,013 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -19 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 313320 was $83,684 in 2025. | 83,684 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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- 2
Market size and outlook
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- 4
Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU architectural membrane market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €148.2 million of goods under CN 59031090 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €313.5 million.
Where does the EU import architectural membrane from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Türkiye, United Kingdom, Korea, Republic of.
What is the average import price of architectural membrane in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €3.64 per kilogram for CN 59031090 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most architectural membrane?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Portugal, Germany.
How many US companies are in the architectural membrane industry?
BLS counts 204 private establishments in NAICS 313320 (Fabric coating mills), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the architectural membrane industry?
Eurostat counts 3,349 enterprises in NACE class C1396 (Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles).
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 59031090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 148150653
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 107685477; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 148150653
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 313508035
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 319242934
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 84769917
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 57048688
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59031090, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 148150653, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 407003
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 59031090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 95577895
- 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 C1396, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 3349
- 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 C1396, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2022, 14000
- 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 C1396, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 63790
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, annual_avg_estabs 204
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, annual_avg_emplvl 5677
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 7013; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 5677
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, avg_annual_pay 83684
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