Overview of the Global Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

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

The global market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +53.5% against 2012 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +53.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, global production of attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

Exports

In 2022, after eight years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, when their volume decreased by -0.5% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by +49.2% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reached $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +67.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the largest exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings in the world, mixing up 47% of total export. France (X tons) held a 4.8% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (4.7%). Canada (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 43% of global exports.

China, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Argentina ($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 Netherlands (+7.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were imported worldwide; declining by -2.5% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +29.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, namely the United States, Mexico and Germany, represented more than fourth of total import. The following importers - France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Russia (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), China (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up 28% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 29% share of global imports. China, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, Canada, Belgium, Hungary and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. 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 destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Thailand ($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 Netherlands (+8.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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