What this market covers
Plastic or steel vessels that store petrol or diesel on a vehicle and carry the pump, sender and vapor controls. Buyers are vehicle makers and truck body builders.
Typical segments
- Plastic fuel tanks
- Steel fuel tanks
- Aluminum tanks for trucks
- Fuel tank modules
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +33% 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 +3% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €4.20 billion of products under CN code 87089997 (Parts and accessories for tractors, motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more) from outside the EU in 2025. | 4.20 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 87089997 were up 33% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€3.16 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | +33 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87089997 to countries outside the EU were worth €9.31 billion in 2025. | 9.31 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 87089997 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €28.58 billion in 2025. | 28.58 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 87089997 to the EU in 2025, with €961.7 million, or 23% of extra-EU imports. | 961.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 87089997 to the United States were €1.26 billion in 2025. | 1.26 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 87089997 was €7.61 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 7.61 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 87089997 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €2.77 billion. | 2.77 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 7,884 enterprises in NACE class C2932 (Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles) in 2023. | 7,884 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2932 employed 900,000 people across the EU in 2022. | 900,000 persons employed | 2022 | Eurostat |
| The US had 2,022 private establishments in NAICS 336390 (Other motor vehicle parts manufacturing) in 2025. | 2,022 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 336390 employed an average of 140,805 people in US private industry in 2025. | 140,805 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 336390 changed by +3% between 2020 (136,997 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +3 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 336390 was $71,182 in 2025. | 71,182 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 87089997, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 4199044200
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 3162231692; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 4199044200
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 9311446866
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 28577164223
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 961689921
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1256134559
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 87089997, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 4199044200, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 5518960
- 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 87089997, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2769988885
- 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 C2932, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 7884
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2932, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2022, 900000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 336390, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336390, annual_avg_estabs 2022
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336390, annual_avg_emplvl 140805
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 136997; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 140805
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 336390, avg_annual_pay 71182
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Truck makers
- Aftermarket parts suppliers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU automotive fuel tank market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €4.20 billion of goods under CN 87089997 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €9.31 billion.
Where does the EU import automotive fuel tank from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Türkiye, United Kingdom, Serbia.
What is the average import price of automotive fuel tank in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €7.61 per kilogram for CN 87089997 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most automotive fuel tank?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Spain, Italy.
How many US companies are in the automotive fuel tank industry?
BLS counts 2,022 private establishments in NAICS 336390 (Other motor vehicle parts manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the automotive fuel tank industry?
Eurostat counts 7,884 enterprises in NACE class C2932 (Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles).
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