Italy: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Italy

The Italian plastic pipe and hose market surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed moderate growth. Plastic pipe and hose consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Italy

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Plastic pipe and hose production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic pipe and hose exports from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Poland, Turkey, Serbia, Sweden and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for plastic pipe and hose exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Romania, Serbia and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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 plastic pipe and hose export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic pipe and hose to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic pipe and hose imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic pipe and hose import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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