Eastern Europe: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

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

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the East European market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in Eastern Europe

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in Eastern Europe expanded to X tons, surging by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports fell to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the major exporter of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride. At the same time, Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Czech Republic and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Romania and Slovakia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase 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, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced modestly 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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in Eastern Europe rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated notable 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, namely the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform