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

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

In 2022, the German market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by -2.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Germany

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -3.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Germany, together accounting for 60% 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 Austria (with a CAGR of +13.9%), 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 vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +14.4%, 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 the Czech Republic (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride imported into Germany dropped dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -32.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to Germany, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Serbia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Turkey, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +158.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Germany, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Poland, Austria, Serbia, Turkey, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +94.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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