-25 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 27150000 were down 25% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€35.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat75.3 EUR million
EU exports of CN 27150000 to countries outside the EU were worth €75.3 million in 2025.
Eurostat296.4 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 27150000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €296.4 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -25% 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 +22% since 2020.
What this market covers
Black coatings based on bitumen that protect metal, concrete and pipes from water and corrosion. Buyers are builders, pipeline owners and marine and industrial maintenance teams.
Typical segments
- Solvent based coatings
- Water based coatings
- Pipeline coatings
- Roof and foundation coatings
Who buys
- Construction firms
- Pipeline operators
- Industrial maintenance teams
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) | 10.9 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 6.7 EUR million |
| North Macedonia | 1.9 EUR million |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.8 EUR million |
| Switzerland | 1.4 EUR million |
| Canada | 1.2 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €26.9 million of products under CN code 27150000 (Bituminous mastics, cut-backs and other bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on) from outside the EU in 2025. | 26.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 27150000 were down 25% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€35.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -25 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 27150000 to countries outside the EU were worth €75.3 million in 2025. | 75.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 27150000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €296.4 million in 2025. | 296.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States from 1995 -> 2000) was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 27150000 to the EU in 2025, with €10.9 million, or 40% of extra-EU imports. | 10.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 27150000 to the United States were €3.1 million in 2025. | 3.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 27150000 was €0.27 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 0.27 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 27150000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €18.1 million. | 18.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 3,131 enterprises in NACE class C2030 (Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics) in 2023. | 3,131 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2030 had net turnover of €49.00 billion in 2023. | 49.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2030 employed 140,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 140,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 358 private establishments in NAICS 324122 (Asphalt shingle and coating materials manufacturing) in 2025. | 358 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 324122 employed an average of 13,861 people in US private industry in 2025. | 13,861 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 324122 changed by +22% between 2020 (11,406 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +22 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 324122 was $105,706 in 2025. | 105,706 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
What the full report covers
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What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU bituminous paints market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €26.9 million of goods under CN 27150000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €75.3 million.
Where does the EU import bituminous paints from?
United States from 1995 -> 2000) was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were United Kingdom, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What is the average import price of bituminous paints in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €0.27 per kilogram for CN 27150000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most bituminous paints?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Austria, France.
How many US companies are in the bituminous paints industry?
BLS counts 358 private establishments in NAICS 324122 (Asphalt shingle and coating materials manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the bituminous paints industry?
Eurostat counts 3,131 enterprises in NACE class C2030 (Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics).
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 27150000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 26896877
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 35709408; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 26896877
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 75300906
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 296409112
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 10855694
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3066123
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 27150000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 26896877, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 1007336
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 27150000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18146441
- 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 C2030, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 3131
- 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 C2030, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 48996
- 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 C2030, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 140000
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 324122, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 324122, annual_avg_estabs 358
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 324122, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 324122, annual_avg_emplvl 13861
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 324122, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 11406; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 13861
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 324122, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 324122, avg_annual_pay 105706
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