Paraguay: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Paraguay

The Paraguayan market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings dropped to $X in 2022, declining by -12.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports from Paraguay

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Paraguay was estimated at X kg in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 90%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X kg) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Paraguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings into Paraguay skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 17% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier to Paraguay, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.2% per year) and Mexico (+26.6% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings to Paraguay, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.8% per year) and Argentina (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -34.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform