Australia and Oceania: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers in Australia and Oceania decreased by -6.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 51% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Australia (X tons), together accounting for 99% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports, with a CAGR of -7.1% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers plunged by an average annual rate of -7.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -0.5% per year.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers imported in Australia and Oceania declined dramatically to X tons, dropping by -53.3% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 212%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the major importer of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, creating 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Kiribati (X tons), Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Guam (X tons) - each amounted to a 6% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kiribati (+38.6%), Guam (+29.4%) and New Zealand (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kiribati emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +38.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Papua New Guinea (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (+6.5 p.p.), Kiribati (+2.1 p.p.) and Guam (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-2.3 p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (-2.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at -1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-0.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-8.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Kiribati ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Papua New Guinea (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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