Overview of the Global Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

For the seventh consecutive year, the global ethylene polymer rigid pipes market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production fell slightly 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; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports

For the third year in a row, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. 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 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the seven major exporters of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, namely China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, Poland and the United States, represented more than half of total export. Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), India (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of global exports. The United States, Poland, Mexico, Turkey, Denmark, Switzerland, Canada, Belgium, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 United States (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene were imported worldwide; increasing by X% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key importers of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene in 2022, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by France (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Austria (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest ethylene polymer rigid pipes importing markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform