GCC: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in GCC

The GCC market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa dropped remarkably to $X in 2021, shrinking by -44.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in GCC

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -15.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports in GCC

In 2021, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X mpa in GCC skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 147% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa, achieving 72% of total exports. Bahrain (X tons) took an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (5.3%). Oman (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -4.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+45.2%) and Oman (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +45.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Bahrain increased by +18 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier in GCC, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.9% share.

In Saudi Arabia, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (+36.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports in GCC

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa reduced rapidly to X tons in 2021, waning by -34.6% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2021. Oman (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together took near 35% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in GCC, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 14% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-14.1% per year) and Kuwait (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 United Arab Emirates (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform