Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

The East European market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level 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 Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings exported in Eastern Europe stood at X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the major exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Estonia (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Estonia, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings imported in Eastern Europe surged to X tons, jumping by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a remarkable 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Romania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

Imports into the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Lithuania (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Lithuania increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform