United Kingdom: Metal Flexible Tubing Market 2025

Metal Flexible Tubing Market Size in the UK

The UK metal flexible tubing market declined significantly to $X in 2021, waning by -29.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild descent. Metal flexible tubing consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Flexible Tubing Production in the UK

In value terms, metal flexible tubing production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. Metal flexible tubing production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Flexible Tubing Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel flexible tubing were exported from the UK; growing by 97% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of metal flexible tubing exports from the UK, together accounting for 65% of total exports. Brazil, Norway, Indonesia, Angola, Australia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +149.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal flexible tubing exported from the UK were Saudi Arabia ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 54% share of total exports. Brazil, Norway, Indonesia, Angola, Australia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +143.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal flexible tubing export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Flexible Tubing Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel flexible tubing were imported into the UK; approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -29.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing imports reached $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal flexible tubing imports to the UK, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +39.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal flexible tubing suppliers to the UK were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +30.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average metal flexible tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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