France: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in France

In 2021, the French market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 29% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +108.9% against 2018 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in France

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +79.3% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Production of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from France, together comprising 31% of total exports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Morocco, Chile, the Czech Republic, the UK, Cote d'Ivoire and French Polynesia, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exported from France worldwide, with a combined 29% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, French Polynesia and Chile, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +36.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by +101.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to France, together accounting for 59% of total imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, China, Belgium, Israel, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses suppliers to France, together comprising 53% of total imports. The Netherlands, Israel, China, Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Poland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +33.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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