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Metal flexible tubing market

Metal flexible tubing market: get access to new information enhanced by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Information cover exports, market size, market prices, trade, consumption, imports, companies, and production. Here is a split by region, including EU, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, the U.S., the U.K., Latin America, and China. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Metal Flexible Tubing - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	United States
2	Japan
3	Brazil
4	China
5	India

In value terms, the United States, Japan and Brazil constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together comprising 43% of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, Brazil (+84.4% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while metal flexible tubing market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Flexible Tubing Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	4908	4798	5036	1.3%
India	7469	7567	7923	3.0%
Turkey	11732	10828	9342	-10.8%
Denmark	13490	10690	9960	-14.1%
South Korea	10845	11049	10223	-2.9%
Spain	10116	10773	11104	4.8%
France	24074	15090	11831	-29.9%
United Kingdom	11121	9503	13783	11.3%
Czech Republic	15469	16170	14573	-2.9%
United States	20841	19590	16788	-10.2%
Germany	23760	22526	24056	0.6%
Average	13089	12444	10867	-8.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($24,056 per ton), while China ($5,036 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	14644	16677	17786	10.2%
France	11402	11509	16929	21.8%
Brazil	11525	11647	12245	3.1%
Japan	10547	12268	11878	6.1%
Canada	11876	12452	11350	-2.2%
South Korea	11307	11598	11339	0.1%
Italy	7635	10738	8953	8.3%
United States	9363	10088	7737	-9.1%
Spain	7722	7287	6356	-9.3%
Mexico	10271	11554	6257	-21.9%
United Arab Emirates	6052	7861	5830	-1.9%
Indonesia	4665	4267	5181	5.4%
India	4297	4012	3822	-5.7%
Average	10622	10676	11076	2.1%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($17,786 per ton), while India ($3,822 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Flexible Tubing - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Brazil	0.1	0.1	0.8	143.6%
United States	0.2	0.2	0.1	-8.0%
Germany	0.1	0.1	0.1	-7.1%
France	0.07	0.07	0.08	11.4%
Spain	0.03	0.05	0.07	53.4%

In value terms, Brazil ($760M) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel flexible tubing worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($135M), with a 6% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.2% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to +143.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.0% per year) and Germany (-7.1% per year).

Metal Flexible Tubing - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	0.2	0.3	0.3	10.9%
Germany	0.4	0.3	0.3	-13.2%
United States	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.9%
France	0.2	0.2	0.1	-5.8%
United Kingdom	0.1	0.2	0.1	-1.7%

In value terms, the largest metal flexible tubing supplying countries worldwide were China ($282M), Germany ($269M) and the United States ($179M), together comprising 42% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, the UK, Denmark, Turkey, Spain, the Czech Republic, South Korea and India, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark (+100.9% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Flexible Tubing - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for metal flexible tubing worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Metal Flexible Tubing - Product Coverage

HS 830710 - Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steel

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global metal flexible tubing market. 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 25992983 - Iron or steel flexible tubing (excluding rubber tubing incorporating or fitted with external metallic reinforcements, f lexible tubing made into the form of machinery or vehicle parts)

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
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. 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. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
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
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