European Union solar panel imports reach 8 billion euros

According to Eurostat data, the European Union imported 8 billion euros worth of solar panels in 2025, representing a 27.7 percent decrease in value compared to the previous year. While the total value of imports fell, the volume of solar panels imported decreased by only 4 percent, suggesting a decline in average unit prices.

China maintains a dominant position in the European solar market, accounting for 98.6 percent of all solar panel imports from non-EU countries. In contrast, EU solar panel exports totaled 500 million euros, a 23.6 percent decline in value despite a 2.6 percent increase in volume.

Regarding broader green energy transitions, the EU imported 11.4 billion euros worth of products including solar panels, biofuels, and wind turbines, while exports for these categories totaled 4.6 billion euros. Wind turbine imports saw significant growth, with value increasing by 40.6 percent to 700 million euros and volume rising by 69 percent. China and India were the primary suppliers of wind turbines, with China holding a 59.6 percent market share. Biofuel imports fell by 7.9 percent in value to 2.7 billion euros, with Malaysia serving as the largest supplier of liquid biofuels at 21.9 percent of the market.