Thailand: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in Thailand

The Thai propylene polymer rigid pipes market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -23.2% against 2018 indices. Propylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in Thailand

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Exports from Thailand

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene decreased by -2.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 933%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 857%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Thailand, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Myanmar (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +218.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+56.5% per year) and Myanmar (+35.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene exports from Thailand, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +119.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+38.2% per year) and Myanmar (+35.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Cambodia (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene imported into Thailand shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -56.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of propylene polymer rigid pipes to Thailand, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+39.1% per year) and Germany (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Thailand, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Germany, Australia, Japan and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +135.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 61% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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