Ukraine: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

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

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ukrainian propylene polymer rigid pipes market, when its value decreased by -67.6% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Propylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene exported from Ukraine dropped sharply to X tons, falling by -22% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 232%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Ukraine, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +79.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+21.6% per year) and Romania (+115.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Ukraine were Poland ($X), Moldova ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +84.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 68%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Moldova ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, supplies from abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene decreased by -82.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to Ukraine, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Germany, China, Latvia, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Germany, China, Latvia, Italy and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, propylene polymer rigid pipes import price increased by +60.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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