United States was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Ring shaped sugar molecules made from starch that trap other molecules inside. They are used in drugs, foods, cosmetics and cleaning products to carry flavours, actives and odours.
Typical segments
- Alpha cyclodextrin
- Beta cyclodextrin
- Gamma cyclodextrin
- Modified cyclodextrins
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 16% 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.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €121.0 million of products under CN code 350510 (Dextrins and other modified starches, e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches) from outside the EU in 2025. | 121.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 350510 were up 16% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€104.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +16 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 350510 to countries outside the EU were worth €803.0 million in 2025. | 803.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 350510 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.34 billion in 2025. | 1.34 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 350510 to the EU in 2025, with €36.3 million, or 30% of extra-EU imports. | 36.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 350510 to the United States were €72.9 million in 2025. | 72.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 350510 was €1.66 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 1.66 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 350510 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €277.6 million. | 277.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 280 enterprises in NACE class C1062 (Manufacture of starches and starch products) in 2023. | 280 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1062 had net turnover of €21.05 billion in 2023. | 21.05 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1062 employed 21,264 people across the EU in 2023. | 21,264 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 1,259 private establishments in NAICS 325199 (All other basic organic chemical manufacturing) in 2025. | 1,259 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 325199 employed an average of 41,745 people in US private industry in 2025. | 41,745 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 325199 changed by +5% between 2020 (39,721 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +5 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 325199 was $120,877 in 2025. | 120,877 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| PubMed indexed 1,530 papers mentioning "cyclodextrin" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 1,530 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 121025562
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 104448476; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 121025562
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 803048852
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1336294398
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 36288822
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 72927818
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 350510, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 121025562, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 727378
- 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 NL, product 350510, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 277581342
- 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 C1062, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 280
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1062, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 21055
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1062, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 21264
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 325199, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325199, annual_avg_estabs 1259
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325199, annual_avg_emplvl 41745
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 39721; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 41745
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325199, avg_annual_pay 120877
- Figure 12
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "cyclodextrin"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 16
esearch count 1530
- Figure 16
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Food and flavour makers
- Cosmetics makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
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
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 cyclodextrin market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €121.0 million of goods under CN 350510 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €803.0 million.
Where does the EU import cyclodextrin from?
United States was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Thailand, United Kingdom, Türkiye.
What is the average import price of cyclodextrin in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €1.66 per kilogram for CN 350510 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most cyclodextrin?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, France.
How many US companies are in the cyclodextrin industry?
BLS counts 1,259 private establishments in NAICS 325199 (All other basic organic chemical manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the cyclodextrin industry?
Eurostat counts 280 enterprises in NACE class C1062 (Manufacture of starches and starch products).
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