Czech Republic: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in the Czech Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Czech market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -53% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa, which decreased by -6.4% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+10.1% per year) and Germany (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +20.0%, saw 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 export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Slovakia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa imported into the Czech Republic surged to X tons, rising by 21% compared with 2020. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +32.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +52.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), sevenfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+18.7% per year) and Austria (+24.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to the Czech Republic, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.0% per year) and Austria (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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