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China - Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Prices in China

China Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the plastics pipe and pipe fitting price stood at $4,405 per ton (FOB, China), leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 8.4% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,503 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($11.7 per kg), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($1,850 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 Malaysia (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($6,056 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 Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Exports

In September 2022, approximately 39K tons of plastics pipes and pipe fittings were exported from China; approximately mirroring the month before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 73% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 44K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports shrank to $173M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 55% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 187K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Exports by Type

Plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (13K tons), rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (12K tons) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride (6.6K tons) were the main products of plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from China, with a combined 82% share of total exports. These products were followed by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by ethylene polymer rigid pipes (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($81M) remains the largest type of plastics pipe and pipe fitting exported from China, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene ($39M), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, with a 13% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to -3.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (+7.6% per month) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers (+1.7% per month).

China Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting Exports by Country

The United States (2.9K tons), Congo (2.2K tons) and Russia (2.1K tons) were the main destinations of plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from China, together accounting for 19% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Australia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Nigeria, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($21M) remains the key foreign market for plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from China, comprising 12% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($9.6M), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 4.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (+5.1% per month) and Australia (-3.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for plastics pipe and pipe fitting 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 22212970 - Fittings, e.g. joints, elbows, flanges, of plastics, for tubes, p ipes and hoses

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China

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023