Germany: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Germany

The German ethylene polymer rigid pipes market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 26% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Germany

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene were exported from Germany; with an increase of 5.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 9.7%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Germany, with a combined 44% share of total exports. France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy, the UK, Sweden, Russia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ethylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 41% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +11.6%, 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

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene imported into Germany soared to X tons, growing by 30% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports to Germany, together accounting for 51% of total imports. Denmark, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +50.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the largest ethylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Germany, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +52.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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