U.S.: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the U.S.

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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 increased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the U.S.

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings reached $X in 2023. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from the U.S.

In 2023, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were exported from the United States; shrinking by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fourfold. Costa Rica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Costa Rica (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant 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, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) were the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform