Germany: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in Germany

The German propylene polymer rigid pipes market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Propylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in Germany

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate 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, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Exports from Germany

Propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Germany shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), China ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kuwait, the Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, the United States, France, the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a measured 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, declining 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 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform