Scandinavia: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 175%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports in Scandinavia

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, surging by 7.4% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 2017 when exports increased by 12%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates fittings structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Finland (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports, with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022. Finland (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +8.4 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Sweden, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+8.2%).

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports in Scandinavia

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -24.2% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) represented the major importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in 2022, finishing at near 46% and 31% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), making up a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +3.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform