EU: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the EU market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in the EU

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Exports in the EU

Exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) represented the main exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together constituting X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Germany, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the key importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform