EU: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the EU

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, when their volume decreased by -2.1% to X tons. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +50.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +68.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the largest exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, together committing 80% of total exports. Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier in the European Union, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.3% share.

In Germany, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+9.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Estonia ($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 Netherlands (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -1.9% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period 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 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, together mixing up 77% of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 40% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Spain, Romania, Sweden and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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 Netherlands (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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