China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Heavy walled sockets made to fit power impact wrenches without cracking. Garages, tire shops and industrial plants buy them in metric and inch sets.
Typical segments
- Standard depth sockets
- Deep sockets
- Lug nut sockets
- Socket sets
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 45% 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 €290.5 million of products under CN code 82042000 (Interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles, of base metal) from outside the EU in 2025. | 290.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 82042000 were up 45% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€200.6 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +45 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 82042000 to countries outside the EU were worth €87.5 million in 2025. | 87.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 82042000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €275.3 million in 2025. | 275.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 82042000 to the EU in 2025, with €146.5 million, or 50% of extra-EU imports. | 146.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 82042000 to the United States were €18.6 million in 2025. | 18.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 82042000 was €6.58 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 6.58 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 82042000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €35.4 million. | 35.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 15,000 enterprises in NACE class C2573 (Manufacture of tools) in 2023. | 15,000 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2573 had net turnover of €37.46 billion in 2023. | 37.46 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2573 employed 234,417 people across the EU in 2022. | 234,417 persons employed | 2022 | Eurostat |
| The US had 975 private establishments in NAICS 332216 (Saw blade and handtool manufacturing) in 2025. | 975 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332216 employed an average of 22,801 people in US private industry in 2025. | 22,801 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332216 changed by -13% between 2020 (26,244 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -13 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332216 was $74,666 in 2025. | 74,666 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 82042000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 290508412
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 200644062; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 290508412
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 87501266
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 275255371
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 146511898
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18577671
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 82042000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 290508412, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 441234
- 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 DE, product 82042000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 35357754
- 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 C2573, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 15000
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2573, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 37459
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2573, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2022, 234417
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332216, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332216, annual_avg_estabs 975
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332216, annual_avg_emplvl 22801
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 26244; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 22801
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332216, avg_annual_pay 74666
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Auto repair shops
- Industrial maintenance teams
- Tool retailers
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 impact socket market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €290.5 million of goods under CN 82042000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €87.5 million.
Where does the EU import impact socket from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Taiwan, United States, Japan.
What is the average import price of impact socket in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €6.58 per kilogram for CN 82042000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most impact socket?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Belgium.
How many US companies are in the impact socket industry?
BLS counts 975 private establishments in NAICS 332216 (Saw blade and handtool manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the impact socket industry?
Eurostat counts 15,000 enterprises in NACE class C2573 (Manufacture of tools).
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