EU: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in the EU

The EU plastic pipe and hose market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in the EU

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production rose sharply 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 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 in the following year.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). France (X tons), Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 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 the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting imported in the European Union expanded sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports rose to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the key importer of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in the European Union, committing X% of total import. The Netherlands (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sweden (X%) and Austria (X%). Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (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) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Ireland, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform