What this market covers
Filler metals melted to join metal parts without melting the parts themselves. Makers of HVAC, automotive and electrical equipment buy them as wire, rod, paste and foil.
Typical segments
- Silver brazing alloys
- Copper phosphorus alloys
- Nickel brazing alloys
- Aluminium brazing alloys
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +46% 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 +1% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €15.3 million of products under CN code 83113000 (Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame) from outside the EU in 2025. | 15.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 83113000 were up 46% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€10.5 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +46 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 83113000 to countries outside the EU were worth €41.5 million in 2025. | 41.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 83113000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €62.8 million in 2025. | 62.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 83113000 to the EU in 2025, with €3.6 million, or 23% of extra-EU imports. | 3.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 83113000 to the United States were €3.8 million in 2025. | 3.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 83113000 was €7.53 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 7.53 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| France was the largest EU exporter of CN 83113000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €13.8 million. | 13.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 868 enterprises in NACE class C2441 (Precious metals production) in 2023. | 868 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 182 private establishments in NAICS 331410 (Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining) in 2025. | 182 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 331410 employed an average of 7,977 people in US private industry in 2025. | 7,977 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 331410 changed by +1% between 2020 (7,921 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +1 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 331410 was $102,879 in 2025. | 102,879 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 83113000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15326110
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 10470478; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 15326110
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 41526915
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 62836811
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3580128
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3805469
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 83113000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 15326110, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 20347
- 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 FR, product 83113000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 13807380
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2441, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 868
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331410, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 10
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331410, annual_avg_estabs 182
- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331410, annual_avg_emplvl 7977
- Figure 12
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 7921; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 7977
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331410, avg_annual_pay 102879
- Figure 10
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- HVAC equipment makers
- Automotive suppliers
- Electrical component makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU braze alloys market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €15.3 million of goods under CN 83113000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €41.5 million.
Where does the EU import braze alloys from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Japan, United States, Malaysia.
What is the average import price of braze alloys in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €7.53 per kilogram for CN 83113000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most braze alloys?
France led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Italy.
How many US companies are in the braze alloys industry?
BLS counts 182 private establishments in NAICS 331410 (Nonferrous metal (except aluminum) smelting and refining), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the braze alloys industry?
Eurostat counts 868 enterprises in NACE class C2441 (Precious metals production).
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