Slovenia: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene plastic pipe and hose market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in Slovenia

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports from Slovenia

After eight years of growth, shipments abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic pipe and hose exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Spain, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic pipe and hose export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic pipe and hose imports to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Turkey, Israel, Austria, China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest plastic pipe and hose suppliers to Slovenia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average plastic pipe and hose import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform