What this market covers
Copper and tin alloy supplied as ingots, sheet, rod and castings. Foundries, machinery makers and artists buy it.
Typical segments
- Bronze ingots
- Bronze sheet and strip
- Bronze bearings and bushings
- Cast bronze
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -47% 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 +11% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €18.6 million of products under CN code 74032200 (Copper-tin base alloys "bronze" unwrought) from outside the EU in 2025. | 18.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 74032200 were down 47% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€35.2 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -47 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 74032200 to countries outside the EU were worth €75.2 million in 2025. | 75.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 74032200 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €153.6 million in 2025. | 153.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 74032200 to the EU in 2025, with €3.7 million, or 20% of extra-EU imports. | 3.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 74032200 to the United States were €6.1 million in 2025. | 6.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 74032200 was €9.29 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 9.29 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Spain was the largest EU exporter of CN 74032200 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €32.1 million. | 32.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 249 enterprises in NACE class C2444 (Copper production) in 2023. | 249 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2444 had net turnover of €60.54 billion in 2022. | 60.54 EUR billion | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2444 employed 41,411 people across the EU in 2023. | 41,411 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 342 private establishments in NAICS 331420 (Copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying) in 2025. | 342 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 331420 employed an average of 28,652 people in US private industry in 2025. | 28,652 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 331420 changed by +11% between 2020 (25,903 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +11 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 331420 was $85,460 in 2025. | 85,460 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 74032200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18581903
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 35237114; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 18581903
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 75158340
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 153647053
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3690154
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 6068188
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 74032200, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18581903, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 19995
- 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 ES, product 74032200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 32051728
- 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 C2444, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 249
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2444, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2022, 60544
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2444, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 41411
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 331420, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331420, annual_avg_estabs 342
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331420, annual_avg_emplvl 28652
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 25903; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 28652
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 331420, avg_annual_pay 85460
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Foundries
- Machinery makers
- Marine and valve makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
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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
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU bronze market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €18.6 million of goods under CN 74032200 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €75.2 million.
Where does the EU import bronze from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt.
What is the average import price of bronze in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €9.29 per kilogram for CN 74032200 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most bronze?
Spain led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, Italy.
How many US companies are in the bronze industry?
BLS counts 342 private establishments in NAICS 331420 (Copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the bronze industry?
Eurostat counts 249 enterprises in NACE class C2444 (Copper production).
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