Europe: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Europe

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in the Europe market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when its value decreased by -7.6% to $X. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Europe

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports in Europe

In 2022, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in Europe surged to X tons, growing by 24% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +68.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in Europe, together reaching approx. 42% of total exports. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by the Czech Republic (6.6%), Spain (5.3%) and France (5.2%). North Macedonia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +61.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 51% of total exports. France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main exporting countries, Serbia, with a CAGR of +70.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by +48.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Ireland ($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 UK (+16.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports in Europe

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by less than 0.1% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable 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 +67.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the key importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together generating 57% of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 41% share of total imports. France, the UK, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Russia, Austria, Lithuania and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +29.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by +85.6% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+16.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform