Overview of the Global Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with Fittings

The global market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production 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, production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Global production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Exports

In 2023, global exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings rose modestly to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. 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 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the major exporters of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittingsin the world, together accounting for approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United States (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), North Macedonia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of global exports. Mexico, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Ireland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced 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, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced 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 France ($X per ton), while North Macedonia ($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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

Global imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings totaled X tons in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings fell to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, together achieving X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Canada (X%), Germany (X%), Belgium (X%), the UK (X%), France (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Switzerland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Austria (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Austria and Mexico saw its share reduced by 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 flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports.

The Netherlands, 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 global 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, with fittings amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion 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, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform