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Sri Lanka: Metal Flexible Tubing Market 2025

Metal Flexible Tubing Market Size in Sri Lanka

After two years of growth, the Sri Lankan metal flexible tubing market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Metal Flexible Tubing Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel flexible tubing exported from Sri Lanka reduced sharply to X kg, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X kg) was the main destination for metal flexible tubing exports from Sri Lanka, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, metal flexible tubing exports to Ethiopia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ethiopia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron or steel flexible tubing exports from Sri Lanka, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Maldives ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average metal flexible tubing export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives amounted to $X per ton.

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

Metal Flexible Tubing Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of iron or steel flexible tubing decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal flexible tubing to Sri Lanka, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal flexible tubing imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest metal flexible tubing suppliers to Sri Lanka, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, 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 average metal flexible tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron or steel flexible tubing in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of metal flexible tubing consumption in 2020 were China, Brazil and the United States, together comprising 40% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel flexible tubing in the world?

The country with the largest volume of metal flexible tubing production was China, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, metal flexible tubing production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 7.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel flexible tubing to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, China, India and Malaysia appeared to be the largest metal flexible tubing suppliers to Sri Lanka, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

What is the average export price for iron or steel flexible tubing in Sri Lanka?

The average metal flexible tubing export price stood at $7,957 per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel flexible tubing in Sri Lanka?

The average metal flexible tubing import price stood at $3,677 per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -24.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal flexible tubing market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25992983 - Iron or steel flexible tubing (excluding rubber tubing incorporating or fitted with external metallic reinforcements, f lexible tubing made into the form of machinery or vehicle parts)

Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024