Germany: Market for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Germany

The German market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses soared to $X in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Germany

In value terms, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +28.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Germany fell to X tons, waning by -8.6% compared with 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +66.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +35.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Germany, with a combined 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 24% of total exports. Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Hungary, Russia, the Czech Republic, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average export price for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Switzerland (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses imported into Germany shrank to X tons, which is down by -10.7% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Germany, together comprising 51% of total imports. Poland, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 37% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +18.5%, 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 other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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