Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes, and hoses worldwide, with market performance forecasted to expand in volume and value from 2022 to 2030. China, the United States, and India are the top consumers of plastic fittings in 2022. Production and exports of plastic fittings are also analyzed, with China leading as the largest producer and exporter. The average import and export prices for plastic fittings are on the rise, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $47.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

In 2022, the amount of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses consumed worldwide totaled 3.7M tons, remaining constant against the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 3.9M tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption of remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses worldwide contracted slightly to $35.5B in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $40.1B. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (781K tons), the United States (408K tons) and India (323K tons), with a combined 41% share of global consumption. Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, South Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Netherlands, Iran, Canada and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of hoses, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while hoses for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses markets worldwide were Japan ($8.6B), the United States ($5.3B) and China ($3.7B), with a combined 50% share of the global market. Turkey, India, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thailand and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while hoses for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses was registered in the Netherlands (4.1 kg per person), followed by Turkey (1.7 kg per person), Canada (1.5 kg per person) and South Korea (1.5 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses was estimated at 0.5 kg per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the per capita consumption of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in the Netherlands stood at +10.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+8.8% per year) and Canada (+2.7% per year).

Production

World Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

In 2022, the amount of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses produced worldwide dropped slightly to 3.5M tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 3.8M tons. From 2020 to 2022, global production of growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses fell to $34.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at $38.2B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (944K tons) remains the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses producing country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (372K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (327K tons), with a 9.2% share.

In China, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-0.4% per year) and India (+3.8% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -1.4% to 954K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 967K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $8.8B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (91K tons), followed by Germany (60K tons) and Belgium (59K tons) represented the main importers of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses, together creating 22% of total imports. The following importers - Mexico (37K tons), France (32K tons), Sweden (32K tons), Canada (28K tons), Saudi Arabia (27K tons), the UK (27K tons), the Netherlands (25K tons), Iraq (19K tons), Australia (19K tons) and Russia (18K tons) - together made up 28% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses importing markets worldwide were the United States ($877M), Germany ($832M) and Mexico ($533M), with a combined 26% share of global imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +10.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $9,191 per ton, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($14,336 per ton), while Belgium ($3,471 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Global exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses declined to 794K tons in 2022, which is down by -3.1% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 819K tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $8.3B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +25.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (173K tons), distantly followed by Germany (85K tons), the United States (55K tons), Italy (48K tons) and Turkey (47K tons) represented the key exporters of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses, together committing 51% of total exports. Poland (29K tons), the Netherlands (28K tons), Canada (20K tons), Switzerland (19K tons), the UK (18K tons), Austria (17K tons), Spain (17K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (14K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+9.3%), the United Arab Emirates (+8.4%), Spain (+7.7%), Poland (+5.3%), Austria (+2.5%), Italy (+1.5%), the United States (+1.5%) and Turkey (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +9.3% from 2012-2022. Germany and Switzerland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.1%) and the UK (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +5.5 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($1.5B), China ($1B) and the United States ($949M), with a combined 41% share of global exports. Italy, Switzerland, the UK, Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, Canada, Spain and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +12.9%, 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

The average export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $10,432 per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($18,997 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($3,421 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform