What this market covers
Built in modules that give a vehicle a cellular link for location, diagnostics, updates and emergency calls. They are fitted by vehicle makers and used by fleet and insurance services.
Typical segments
- Telematics control units
- Connectivity modules
- Fleet telematics
- Usage based insurance
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +80% 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 -4% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €962.5 million of products under CN code 85176990 (Apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, incl.) from outside the EU in 2025. | 962.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85176990 were up 80% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€535.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +80 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85176990 to countries outside the EU were worth €799.3 million in 2025. | 799.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85176990 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €942.5 million in 2025. | 942.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85176990 to the EU in 2025, with €360.3 million, or 37% of extra-EU imports. | 360.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85176990 to the United States were €125.4 million in 2025. | 125.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85176990 was €121.83 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 121.83 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 85176990 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €247.3 million. | 247.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 4,490 enterprises in NACE class C2630 (Manufacture of communication equipment) in 2022. | 4,490 enterprises | 2022 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2630 had net turnover of €38.63 billion in 2023. | 38.63 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2630 employed 110,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 110,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,653 private establishments in NAICS 334220 (Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing) in 2025. | 1,653 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334220 employed an average of 48,716 people in US private industry in 2025. | 48,716 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334220 changed by -4% between 2020 (50,936 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -4 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334220 was $134,294 in 2025. | 134,294 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 85176990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 962518656
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 535371732; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 962518656
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 799301483
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 942463564
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 360271493
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 125392752
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85176990, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 962518656, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 79002
- 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 85176990, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 247328707
- 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 C2630, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2022, 4490
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2630, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 38627
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2630, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 110000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334220, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334220, annual_avg_estabs 1653
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334220, annual_avg_emplvl 48716
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 50936; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 48716
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334220, avg_annual_pay 134294
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Fleet operators
- Insurers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU automotive embedded telematics market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €962.5 million of goods under CN 85176990 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €799.3 million.
Where does the EU import automotive embedded telematics from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, United Kingdom, Malaysia.
What is the average import price of automotive embedded telematics in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €121.83 per kilogram for CN 85176990 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most automotive embedded telematics?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, France.
How many US companies are in the automotive embedded telematics industry?
BLS counts 1,653 private establishments in NAICS 334220 (Radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the automotive embedded telematics industry?
Eurostat counts 4,490 enterprises in NACE class C2630 (Manufacture of communication equipment).
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