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

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

In 2022, the Czech market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by -4.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +0.9% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. 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 Vinyl Chloride

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were exported from the Czech Republic; shrinking by -17.1% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from the Czech Republic, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.6% per year) and Romania (+36.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 85% of total exports. Poland, Croatia, France and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.9%.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +161.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes export price increased by +44.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Croatia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -7.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +75.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 72% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +37.9%, 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

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :