Czech Republic: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech propylene polymer rigid pipes market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a buoyant 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 Polymers of Propylene in the Czech Republic

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 128%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene decreased by -63.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Austria, China, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Romania, the United States and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +84.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Russia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Austria, Lithuania, China, Romania, the United States and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

China, with a CAGR of +66.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, propylene polymer rigid pipes export price increased by +28.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Netherlands (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports into the Czech Republic declined notably to X tons, which is down by -59% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 81% of total imports. Serbia, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. Serbia, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, 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

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, propylene polymer rigid pipes import price increased by +31.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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