EU: 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 the EU

The EU market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings surged to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in the EU

For the fourth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) represented the key exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together generating X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imported in the European Union expanded notably to X tons, picking up by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) represented the largest importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Ireland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Ireland (X%), Romania (X%), Portugal (X%), Slovakia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Poland (X%), France (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Austria (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Ireland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Spain, Italy and Austria saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Romania, Portugal and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ireland, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform