-10 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 68101190 were down 10% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€30.0 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat56.0 EUR million
EU exports of CN 68101190 to countries outside the EU were worth €56.0 million in 2025.
Eurostat282.3 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 68101190 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €282.3 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -10% 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 +1% since 2020.
What this market covers
Lightweight precast concrete blocks and panels filled with tiny air pockets and cured in steam. Builders use them for walls that insulate well and go up quickly.
Typical segments
- Blocks
- Wall panels
- Floor and roof panels
- Lintels
Who buys
- Home builders
- Construction contractors
- Developers
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 13.2 EUR million |
| Türkiye | 8.8 EUR million |
| China | 2.0 EUR million |
| Serbia | 1.2 EUR million |
| Ukraine | 0.4 EUR million |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0.2 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €27.0 million of products under CN code 68101190 (Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, whether or not) from outside the EU in 2025. | 27.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 68101190 were down 10% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€30.0 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -10 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 68101190 to countries outside the EU were worth €56.0 million in 2025. | 56.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 68101190 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €282.3 million in 2025. | 282.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 68101190 to the EU in 2025, with €13.2 million, or 49% of extra-EU imports. | 13.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 68101190 to the United States were €4.7 million in 2025. | 4.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 68101190 was €0.19 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.19 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Italy was the largest EU exporter of CN 68101190 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €11.3 million. | 11.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 10,000 enterprises in NACE class C2361 (Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes) in 2022. | 10,000 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2361 had net turnover of €39.70 billion in 2021. | 39.70 EUR billion | 2021 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2361 employed 200,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 200,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 839 private establishments in NAICS 327331 (Concrete block and brick manufacturing) in 2025. | 839 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 327331 employed an average of 18,656 people in US private industry in 2025. | 18,656 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 327331 changed by +1% between 2020 (18,464 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +1 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 327331 was $77,782 in 2025. | 77,782 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.
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Company profiles
The main players, how they compete and where they are investing.
- 5
Data and method
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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
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 autoclaved aerated concrete market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €27.0 million of goods under CN 68101190 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €56.0 million.
Where does the EU import autoclaved aerated concrete from?
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Türkiye, China, Serbia.
What is the average import price of autoclaved aerated concrete in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.19 per kilogram for CN 68101190 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most autoclaved aerated concrete?
Italy led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Ireland, Netherlands.
How many US companies are in the autoclaved aerated concrete industry?
BLS counts 839 private establishments in NAICS 327331 (Concrete block and brick manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the autoclaved aerated concrete industry?
Eurostat counts 10,000 enterprises in NACE class C2361 (Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes).
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 68101190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 26954647
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 29977313; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 26954647
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 55992165
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 282335485
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 13209235
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 4721804
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 68101190, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 26954647, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1407017
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter IT, product 68101190, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11291514
- 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 C2361, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 10000
- 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 C2361, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 39700
- 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 C2361, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 200000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327331, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327331, annual_avg_estabs 839
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327331, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327331, annual_avg_emplvl 18656
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327331, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 18464; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 18656
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327331, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327331, avg_annual_pay 77782
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