Poland: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Polish ethylene polymer rigid pipes market, when its value increased by 43% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Poland

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports from Poland

For the tenth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, which increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Poland, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fourfold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+12.6% per year) and Lithuania (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene exports from Poland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+12.7% per year) and Lithuania (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Czech Republic (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene polymer rigid pipes to Poland, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.2% per year) and China (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene to Poland, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.8% per year) and China (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 Czech Republic (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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