Italy: 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 Italy

The Italian propylene polymer rigid pipes market declined to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2022, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Italy declined modestly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated notable 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Morocco, Poland, Israel, Greece, Sweden, the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Albania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 France (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 Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene were imported into Italy; reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced 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 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to Italy, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

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

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform