Which Country Imports the Most Plastic Tubes and Pipes in the World?
Plastics May 28, 2018
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In 2016, the global plastic self;adhesive plate imports totaled 3M tonnes, growing by 3% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by 30% year;to;year. Over the period under review, global plastic self;adhesive plate imports reached its maximum volume in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.
In value terms, plastic self;adhesive plate imports totaled $19B in 2016. Overall, it indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, plastic self;adhesive plate imports decreased by ;6.7% against its level of 2014. Over the period under review, global plastic self;adhesive plate imports attained its maximum level of $20B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
Top Plastic Self;Adhesive Plate Importing Countries in the World
1. China (2,614.3 million USD)
2. Germany (1,197.2 million USD)
3. Mexico (1,193.6 million USD)
4. USA (1,132.0 million USD)
5. Viet Nam (778.4 million USD)
6. France (697.4 million USD)
7. United Kingdom (633.2 million USD)
8. Canada (518.0 million USD)
9. Netherlands (463.3 million USD)
10. Italy (453.2 million USD)
11. Spain (396.9 million USD)
12. Poland (383.6 million USD)
Plastic Self;Adhesive Plate Imports By Country
The countries with the highest levels of plastic self;adhesive plate imports in 2016 were Mexico (232K tonnes), the U.S. (192K tonnes), Germany (174K tonnes), the UK (154K tonnes), Italy (120K tonnes), China (118K tonnes), France (114K tonnes), Spain (111K tonnes), Viet Nam (98K tonnes), Poland (92K tonnes), the Netherlands (80K tonnes), and Canada (75K tonnes), together amounting to 52% of total import.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of plastic self;adhesive plate imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+28.6% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($2.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported plastic self;adhesive plate worldwide, making up 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($1.2B), with the share of 6% of global imports. It was followed by Mexico, with the share of 6%.
In China, plastic self;adhesive plate imports stood at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2007;2016. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+1.9% per year) and Mexico (+4.1% per year).
Plastic Self;Adhesive Plate Import Prices By Country
The average plastic self;adhesive plate import price stood at $6,322 per tonne in 2016, coming down by ;3.5% against the previous year. Overall, plastic self;adhesive plate import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import price increased by 18% from the previous year level. In that year, average plastic self;adhesive plate import price attained its maximum level of $6,825 per tonne. From 2012 to 2016, growth of average plastic self;adhesive plate import price failed to regain its strength.
There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was China ($22 per kg), while Spain ($3,591 per tonne) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of plastic self;adhesive plate import prices was attained by China (+4.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- plastic self;adhesive plate prices
- plastic self;adhesive plate industry
- plastic self;adhesive plate sales
- plastic self;adhesive plate import
- plastic self;adhesive plate export
- plastic self;adhesive plate market forecast
- plastic self;adhesive plate price forecast
- key plastic self;adhesive plate producers
All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 3919 ; Self;adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Source: World: Plastic Self;Adhesive Plates, Sheets And Other Flat Shapes ; Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025"
"IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Plastic Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting Therefor - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
In 2016, the global plastic tube and pipe imports stood at 8M tonnes, surging by 4% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when import increased by 9% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global plastic tube and pipe imports attained its maximum volume in 2016, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, plastic tube and pipe imports stood at $21B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Global plastic tube and pipe import peaked of $23B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.
Top Plastic Tube And Pipe Importing Countries in the World
1. USA (1,842.6 million USD)
2. Germany (1,560.2 million USD)
3. Mexico (1,336.6 million USD)
4. France (1,052.1 million USD)
5. China (911.9 million USD)
6. Canada (615.4 million USD)
7. Poland (570.0 million USD)
8. Italy (521.0 million USD)
9. Spain (359.9 million USD)
10. Turkey (209.4 million USD)
11. Mozambique (18.2 million USD)
Plastic Tube And Pipe Imports By Country
In 2016, Mozambique (1.4M tonnes), distantly followed by China (585K tonnes), the U.S. (523K tonnes), Germany (518K tonnes), and Turkey (364K tonnes) were the key importers of plastic tube and pipe, together generating 42% of total imports. Italy (340K tonnes), Mexico (311K tonnes), France (250K tonnes), Spain (176K tonnes), Poland (153K tonnes), and Canada (145K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.
Mozambique was also the fastest growing in terms of the plastic tube and pipe imports, with a CAGR of +42.7% from 2007 to 2016. At the same time, Spain (+3.1%), Canada (+2.3%), the U.S. (+1.8%), Turkey (+1.5%), and Poland (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. China, France, Germany, and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (-16.3%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest plastic tube and pipe markets worldwide were the U.S. ($1.8B), Germany ($1.6B) and Mexico ($1.3B), together comprising 22% of global imports.France, China, Canada, Poland, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.
China (+7.8% per year) had the highest rates of growth with regard to the plastic tube and pipe imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Plastic Tube And Pipe Import Prices By Country
The average plastic tube and pipe import price stood at $2,667 per tonne in 2016, descending by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, plastic tube and pipe import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import increased by 15% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average plastic tube and pipe import price attained its maximum level of $3,298 per tonne in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Mexico ($4,305 per tonne), while Mozambique ($13 per tonne) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of plastic tube and pipe import prices was attained by China (+7.1% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Do you want to know more about global plastic tube and pipe market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on
- plastic tube and pipe market share
- plastic tube and pipe prices
- plastic tube and pipe industry
- plastic tube and pipe sales
- plastic tube and pipe import
- plastic tube and pipe export
- plastic tube and pipe market forecast
- plastic tube and pipe price forecast
- key plastic tube and pipe producers
All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 3917 - Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
