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 amounted to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, 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 reached $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; 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% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports

In 2023, global exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride rose modestly to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports reduced to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), India (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the largest exporters of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, together committing X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), the United States (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), Mexico (X%), India (X%), Bahrain (X%), Malaysia (X%), Spain (X%), Guatemala (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Philippines (X p.p.), Mexico (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Turkey, the Netherlands and the United States 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, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, the Philippines, India, Mexico, Bahrain, Guatemala, Malaysia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 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

In 2023, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were imported worldwide; leveling off at 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in 2023, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Belgium (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Singapore (X tons), the UK (X tons), Canada (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports.

Among 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

In 2023, the average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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