Ireland: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Ireland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Irish market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 28% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa decreased by -10.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 63%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from Ireland, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-7.5% per year) and Sweden (+401.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported from Ireland worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. The UK, Switzerland, Sweden and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +215.5%, 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 flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded moderate growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the United States (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports into Ireland

For the fourth year in a row, Ireland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa to Ireland, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +72.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa suppliers to Ireland were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, China, Belgium and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +57.3%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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