Germany: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Germany

The German market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Germany

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 9.8%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from Germany rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 5% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Germany, together comprising 29% of total exports. France, Poland, Israel, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Slovakia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +77.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 21% of total exports. Austria, the Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, Belgium, Israel, Denmark and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +40.8%, 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

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Slovakia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into Germany

Imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers into Germany stood at X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers supplier to Germany, accounting for a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.1% per year) and Switzerland (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Germany, comprising 21% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-0.9% per year) and Italy (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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