Overview of the Global Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

The global market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) was the main exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings in the world, creating X% of total export. Italy (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United States (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), North Macedonia (X tons) and the UK (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for X% of global exports. China, the UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 UK ($X per ton), while North Macedonia ($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 UK (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a temperate 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 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the largest importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together comprising X% of total imports. Mexico (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Canada (X%), Germany (X%), the UK (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Switzerland and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (X%) and Austria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Austria and Mexico saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In the United States, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform