Eastern Europe: Market for Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting 2025

Market Size for Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European copper pipe and fitting market increased by 35% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +79.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting in Eastern Europe

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +28.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of copper tubes, pipes and fitting were exported in Eastern Europe; picking up by 22% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +87.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) represented the major exporter of copper tubes, pipes and fitting, committing 48% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Latvia (9%), Ukraine (8.5%), Russia (5.6%), Romania (5%) and Hungary (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to copper pipe and fitting exports from Poland stood at +5.8%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+12.5%), Romania (+6.3%), Ukraine (+3.0%), Hungary (+2.2%) and Latvia (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +12.5% from 2012-2021. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Czech Republic (+5.2 p.p.) and Poland (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Latvia and Russia saw its share reduced by -2.3% and -3.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest copper pipe and fitting supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 6.5% share.

In Poland, copper pipe and fitting exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+11.0% per year) and Hungary (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tubes, Pipes And Fitting

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of copper tubes, pipes and fitting were imported in Eastern Europe; jumping by 18% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +95.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2021. Hungary (X tons) held an 8.3% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (7.8%) and Slovakia (5.7%). Ukraine (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest copper pipe and fitting importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +6.9%, 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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