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Plastic Pipe And Hose Prices in China

China Plastic Pipe And Hose Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the plastic pipe and hose price stood at $4,549 per ton (FOB, China), waning by -5.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 7.5% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $4,813 per ton in August 2022, and then shrank in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,434 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($1,890 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Plastic Pipe And Hose Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa ($7,289 per ton), while the average price for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride ($2,867 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes (+3.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Plastic Pipe And Hose Exports

In September 2022, approximately 65K tons of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting were exported from China; which is down by -11.8% against the month before. Overall, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 60% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 93K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports dropped dramatically to $295M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 49% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 404K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

China Plastic Pipe And Hose Exports by Type

Other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (22K tons), plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (13K tons) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (12K tons) were the main products of plastic pipe and hose exports from China, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene and flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in ethylene polymer rigid pipes (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the most traded types of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in China were other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses ($93M), plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($81M) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene ($39M), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Ethylene polymer rigid pipes, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Plastic Pipe And Hose Exports by Country

the United States (7.5K tons) was the main destination for plastic pipe and hose exports from China, accounting for a 12% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic pipe and hose exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (3.4K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (2.5K tons), with a 3.8% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (-1.1% per month) and Australia (-6.8% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($48M) remains the key foreign market for plastic pipe and hose exports from China, comprising 16% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($15M), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 3.8% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States totaled -5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (-0.7% per month) and Australia (-5.9% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for plastic pipe and hose in China. 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 22212153 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene
Prodcom 22212155 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene
Prodcom 22212157 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride
Prodcom 22212170 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics (excluding of polymers of ethylene, of polymers of propylene, of polymers of vinyl chloride)
Prodcom 22212920 - Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure . .27,6 MPa
Prodcom 22212935 - Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings
Prodcom 22212937 - Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings, seals or connectors
Prodcom 22212950 - Plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (excluding artificial guts, s ausage skins, rigid, flexible tubes and pipes having a minimum burst pressure of .27,6 MPa)
Prodcom 22212970 - Fittings, e.g. joints, elbows, flanges, of plastics, for tubes, p ipes and hoses

Country coverage:

China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024