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

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

In 2021, the Brazilian rubber tube and pipe market increased by 0.1% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2.7%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber in Brazil

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Vulcanized Rubber

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber, when their volume increased by 43% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 121%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 78%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of rubber tube and pipe exports from Brazil, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, India, Paraguay, Colombia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Bolivia, Uzbekistan and Chile, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +68.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rubber tube and pipe exported from Brazil were Argentina ($X), China ($X) and Peru ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. The United States, Mexico, India, Chile, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Colombia, Bolivia and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +65.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 China (+7.3%), 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 Brazil

In 2021, rubber tube and pipe imports into Brazil surged to X tons, jumping by 52% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +114.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber tube and pipe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rubber tube and pipe to Brazil, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, rubber tube and pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-2.3% per year) and Italy (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest rubber tube and pipe suppliers to Brazil were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, Hungary, India, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +31.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average rubber tube and pipe import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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