Ukraine: Market for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Ukraine

The Ukrainian market for plastics pipes and pipe fittings contracted markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -23.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Ukraine

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of plastics pipes and pipe fittings, when their volume decreased by -25% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from Ukraine, together comprising 75% of total exports. Russia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Belarus and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +121.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastics pipe and pipe fitting exported from Ukraine were Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, Lithuania, Belarus and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main countries of destination, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +70.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Cyprus (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Ukraine

Plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports into Ukraine shrank significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -60.2% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports to Ukraine, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest plastics pipe and pipe fitting suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Germany, China, Italy, Romania and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of +3.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 Czech Republic (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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