MERCOSUR: 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 MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by 7.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the major exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 45% of total exports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Peru (23%). Guyana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Guyana (with a CAGR of +53.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to -8.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-3.1% per year) and Peru (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 157%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Suriname (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) represented the largest importer of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in MERCOSUR, achieving 93% of total import. Guyana (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +10.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in MERCOSUR, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 12% share.

In Brazil, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (-0.2% per year) and Chile (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 50%. The level of import peaked 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 Guyana (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform