Overview of the Global Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

The global market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production reduced modestly 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked 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 Vinyl Chloride

Exports

In 2022, global vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports contracted modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total export volume 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 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main exporters of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in 2022, finishing at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Canada (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Turkey (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, India, Guatemala, Bahrain, Malaysia, Turkey and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 United States ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Vinyl Chloride

Imports

After five years of growth, supplies from abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Iraq (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) held a relatively small 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 the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising X% of global imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform