EU: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the EU

The EU market for plastic hoses and hose fittings expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the EU

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports in the EU

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of plastic hoses and hose fittings decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated tangible 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports 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. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Poland (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a relatively small share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic hose and hose fitting supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Italy ($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 Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a notable increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), followed by Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the key importers of plastic hoses and hose fittings, together committing X% of total imports. Hungary (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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