Belarus: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belarus

The Belarusian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -11.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belarus

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 -16.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Belarus

For the eleventh consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Belarus, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fivefold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+22.7% per year) and Lithuania (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Lithuania ($X) were the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Belarus worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, France and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +103.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by +67.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -5.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Belarus, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.3% per year) and Poland (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Belarus, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+9.2% per year) and Germany (-16.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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