Germany: 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 Germany

For the seventh consecutive year, the German market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.7% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period 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 maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -1.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the exports reached 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. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Germany, together accounting for 30% of total exports. Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, France, Denmark, China, the UK, the United States and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 26% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings imported into Germany rose to X tons, picking up by 3.8% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +9.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Germany, with a combined 33% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, France, China, Israel and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 55%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 30% of total imports. Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, China, Switzerland, France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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