United Kingdom: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber in the UK

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the UK rubber tube and pipe market, when its value increased by 5.8% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Rubber tube and pipe consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber in the UK

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Exports from the UK

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber, which decreased by -14.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber tube and pipe exports from the UK, with a combined 23% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, France, China, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the Czech Republic, India, Iraq and Australia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber exports from the UK, comprising 14% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.1% per year) and China (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Imports into the UK

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber, when their volume increased by 6.8% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber tube and pipe imports to the UK, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the United States, Malaysia, France, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest rubber tube and pipe suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 38% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the Czech Republic, France, Turkey, the United States, Belgium, India, Spain, the Netherlands and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 48%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +12.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average rubber tube and pipe import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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