EU: Market for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting 2024

Market Size for Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in the EU

The EU plastic pipe and hose market stood at $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value 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 in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting in the EU

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. 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%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports totaled $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 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, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main exporters of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in the European Union, together generating X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest plastic pipe and hose supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

In Germany, plastic pipe and hose exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Imports of Plastics Tubes, Pipes And Hoses, And Fitting

Imports in the EU

In 2023, overseas purchases of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Total imports indicated measured growth 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports contracted to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importer of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in the European Union, comprising X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest plastic pipe and hose importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Romania, Denmark and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform