Eastern Europe: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Eastern Europe

The East European market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 26% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 +108.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 45% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exports from Poland stood at +8.1%. At the same time, Russia (+28.2%), Romania (+24.7%), Belarus (+21.9%), Lithuania (+11.4%) and Hungary (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +28.2% from 2012-2021. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Russia (+9.4 p.p.) and Romania (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by -3.6% and -12.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8.3% share.

In Poland, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.8% per year) and Hungary (+14.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 6.2%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons, increasing by 3.5% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the main importer of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in Eastern Europe, comprising 68% of total import. Slovakia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together took near 21% 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 Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw 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

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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