Germany: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Germany

For the sixth consecutive year, the German market for plastic hoses and hose fittings recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in Germany

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from Germany

For the sixth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastic hoses and hose fittings, which increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic hose and hose fitting exports from Germany, with a combined 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic hose and hose fitting exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 24% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw 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

The average export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 9.4%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of plastic hoses and hose fittings imported into Germany reached X tons, with an increase of 14% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.6% against 2013 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest plastic hose and hose fitting supplier to Germany, accounting for a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic hose and hose fitting imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.6% per year) and Poland (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic hose and hose fitting suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 28% of total imports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, Poland, China, France, Austria, Sweden, the UK, Belgium, Denmark and Spain, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +14.8%, 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

The average import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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