-52 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 85272170 were down 52% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€5.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat78.9 EUR million
EU exports of CN 85272170 to countries outside the EU were worth €78.9 million in 2025.
Eurostat15.7 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 85272170 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €15.7 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -52% 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.
What this market covers
Integrated in vehicle systems combining display, audio, navigation, phone connection and apps. Buyers are vehicle makers who specify them as standard or optional fit.
Typical segments
- Display audio systems
- Navigation integrated systems
- Smartphone mirroring systems
- Cloud connected platforms
Who buys
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Tier one electronics suppliers
- Fleet and rental operators
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1.2 EUR million |
| China | 0.6 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 0.3 EUR million |
| Thailand | 0.1 EUR million |
| Countries and territories not specified within the framework of intra-Union trade | 0.1 EUR million |
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) | 0.0 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €2.5 million of products under CN code 85272170 (Radio-broadcast receivers of a type used in motor vehicles, only capable of being) from outside the EU in 2025. | 2.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 85272170 were down 52% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€5.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -52 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85272170 to countries outside the EU were worth €78.9 million in 2025. | 78.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 85272170 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €15.7 million in 2025. | 15.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Japan was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 85272170 to the EU in 2025, with €1.2 million, or 50% of extra-EU imports. | 1.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 85272170 to the United States were €55 thousand in 2025. | 55 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 85272170 was €67.22 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 67.22 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Czechia was the largest EU exporter of CN 85272170 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €74.5 million. | 74.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 2,599 enterprises in NACE class C2640 (Manufacture of consumer electronics) in 2023. | 2,599 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2640 had net turnover of €16.50 billion in 2023. | 16.50 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2640 employed 37,990 people across the EU in 2023. | 37,990 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,171 private establishments in NAICS 334310 (Audio and video equipment manufacturing) in 2025. | 1,171 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334310 employed an average of 18,519 people in US private industry in 2025. | 18,519 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334310 changed by -3% between 2020 (19,119 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -3 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334310 was $143,200 in 2025. | 143,200 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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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
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU automotive infotainment system market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €2.5 million of goods under CN 85272170 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €78.9 million.
Where does the EU import automotive infotainment system from?
Japan was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were China, United Kingdom, Thailand.
What is the average import price of automotive infotainment system in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €67.22 per kilogram for CN 85272170 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most automotive infotainment system?
Czechia led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Poland, Belgium.
How many US companies are in the automotive infotainment system industry?
BLS counts 1,171 private establishments in NAICS 334310 (Audio and video equipment manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the automotive infotainment system industry?
Eurostat counts 2,599 enterprises in NACE class C2640 (Manufacture of consumer electronics).
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 85272170, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2490808
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 5236700; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 2490808
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 78930691
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15666855
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, partner JP, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1242499
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 54798
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 85272170, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2490808, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 371
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter CZ, product 85272170, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 74477238
- 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 C2640, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 2599
- 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 C2640, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 16504
- 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 C2640, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 37990
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334310, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334310, annual_avg_estabs 1171
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334310, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334310, annual_avg_emplvl 18519
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334310, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 19119; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 18519
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334310, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334310, avg_annual_pay 143200
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