Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

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

In 2021, the Latin American market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by 25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico was the key exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 70% of total exports in 2021. Brazil (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons). All these countries together took near 23% share of total exports. The Dominican Republic (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exports, with a CAGR of +13.3% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the Dominican Republic (-3.5%), Peru (-4.6%) and Brazil (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+47 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Peru (-2.8 p.p.) and Brazil (-10.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 1.9% share.

In Mexico, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-8.5% per year) and Colombia (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+17.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa decreased by -8.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Panama (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Suriname (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Barbados (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Haiti (X tons) represented the key importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Latin America and the Caribbean, achieving 81% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Honduras (with a CAGR of +37.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to +5.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (-0.2% per year) and Chile (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Suriname ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Barbados (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :