Eastern Europe: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Eastern Europe

The East European market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines reduced to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 32% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines, namely Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a 7.1% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (5%). Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded 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 export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 37% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines imported in Eastern Europe shrank slightly to X tons, waning by -1.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 57% of total imports. Romania (X tons) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (15%). The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up 8.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines imports into Russia stood at +1.5%. At the same time, Romania (+17.5%) and Lithuania (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +17.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (-1.7%), the Czech Republic (-5.0%) and Hungary (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (+13 p.p.), Russia (+8.6 p.p.) and Lithuania (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Czech Republic and Poland saw its share reduced by -2.4% and -2.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 77% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +18.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform