Switzerland: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

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

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Swiss market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +37.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 911%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Switzerland

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Switzerland rose markedly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 8.1% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Switzerland, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+6.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports from Switzerland, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.7% per year) and China (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Austria (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings imported into Switzerland dropped to X tons, falling by -1.8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Switzerland, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Serbia, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Switzerland, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.6% per year) and Austria (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 89% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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