MERCOSUR: 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 MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated temperate 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated moderate 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) prevails in fittings structure, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Colombia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild expansion. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, namely Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform