What this market covers
Toughened and laminated glass for windscreens, side windows, rear windows and sunroofs. Buyers are vehicle makers and replacement glass installers.
Typical segments
- Laminated windscreens
- Tempered side and rear glass
- Sunroof glass
- Replacement glass
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +23% 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 +2% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €198.9 million of products under CN code 70071110 (Toughened "tempered" safety glass, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in motor) from outside the EU in 2025. | 198.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 70071110 were up 23% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€161.9 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +23 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 70071110 to countries outside the EU were worth €152.1 million in 2025. | 152.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 70071110 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.00 billion in 2025. | 1.00 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 70071110 to the EU in 2025, with €119.6 million, or 60% of extra-EU imports. | 119.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 70071110 to the United States were €14.8 million in 2025. | 14.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 70071110 was €2.94 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.94 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 70071110 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €43.0 million. | 43.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 6,000 enterprises in NACE class C2312 (Shaping and processing of flat glass) in 2023. | 6,000 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2312 had net turnover of €21.10 billion in 2023. | 21.10 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2312 employed 119,019 people across the EU in 2023. | 119,019 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,214 private establishments in NAICS 327215 (Glass product manufacturing made of purchased glass) in 2025. | 1,214 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 327215 employed an average of 44,190 people in US private industry in 2025. | 44,190 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 327215 changed by +2% between 2020 (43,532 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 327215 was $68,111 in 2025. | 68,111 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 70071110, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 198905896
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 161907578; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 198905896
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 152141120
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1000691846
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 119625131
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 14848946
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 70071110, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 198905896, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 676978
- 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 70071110, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 43002719
- 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 C2312, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 6000
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2312, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 21100
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2312, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 119019
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 327215, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327215, annual_avg_estabs 1214
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327215, annual_avg_emplvl 44190
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 43532; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 44190
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 327215, avg_annual_pay 68111
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Glass replacement chains
- Insurance repair networks
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU automotive glass market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €198.9 million of goods under CN 70071110 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €152.1 million.
Where does the EU import automotive glass from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Türkiye, Morocco, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of automotive glass in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.94 per kilogram for CN 70071110 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most automotive glass?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Belgium.
How many US companies are in the automotive glass industry?
BLS counts 1,214 private establishments in NAICS 327215 (Glass product manufacturing made of purchased glass), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the automotive glass industry?
Eurostat counts 6,000 enterprises in NACE class C2312 (Shaping and processing of flat glass).
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