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World - Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Feb 16, 2022

Global Trade in Plastic Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses Soars to Record $1.3B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Global Imports of Plastic Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Global imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics surged to 145K tons in 2020, with an increase of 27% against the previous year's figure. In value terms, supplies rose remarkably from $1.2B to $1.3B (IndexBox estimates).

The U.S. represented the main importing country with an import of about 36K tons, which finished at 25% of total volume. It was distantly followed by Germany (13K tons) and Belgium (9.4K tons), together making up a 16% share of total imports. France (5.6K tons), Spain (5.3K tons), the UK (5.1K tons), Saudi Arabia (4.5K tons), Austria (4.3K tons), the Netherlands (4.1K tons), Qatar (4K tons), the Czech Republic (3.2K tons), Switzerland (2.6K tons) and Portugal (2.4K tons) took a minor share of total imports.

In value terms, the U.S. ($210M), Germany ($155M) and the Netherlands ($60M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 33% of global supplies. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Portugal and Qatar, which together accounted for a further 19%. In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar recorded the highest growth rate of imports, doubling purchases in 2020.

In 2020, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics amounted to $8,991 per ton, waning by -11.3% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands, while Qatar was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leading Suppliers of Plastic Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

In 2020, China (34K tons), distantly followed by Germany (19K tons), the U.S. (13K tons), Italy (8.6K tons), and Taiwan (Chinese) (6.8K tons) represented the key exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, together committing 62% of total volume. The Czech Republic (5.9K tons), North Macedonia (4.5K tons), the UK (4.2K tons), Ireland (4K tons), Slovakia (3.4K tons), Serbia (2.8K tons), France (2.7K tons) and the Netherlands (2.4K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, Germany ($200M), the U.S. ($194M) and China ($149M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 43% of global supplies. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, France, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Ireland and North Macedonia, which accounted for a further 24%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 22212937 - Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings, seals or connectors

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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