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

The East European market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride rose rapidly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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 modestly to X tons, growing by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports reduced modestly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated temperate 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Hungary (X%), Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Ukraine (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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. While the share of Romania (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Poland, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. 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

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride imported in Eastern Europe rose notably to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. 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 expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a perceptible 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. 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 countries with the highest levels of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports in 2023 were the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped 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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform