Propylene Polymer Rigid Pipes Market

The article discusses the projected growth in the global market for rigid tubes, pipes, and hoses made of polymers of propylene. It forecasts a gradual increase in consumption over the next eight years, with a CAGR of +3.4% for volume and +5.8% for value. Despite a slight decrease in consumption in 2022, the market has shown overall growth over the past decade. Key consuming countries include China, the United States, and India, while Turkey has shown the highest rates of growth in consumption and production. The article also examines production, imports, and exports of propylene polymer rigid pipes, highlighting trends in volume, value, and average prices. Overall, the global market is expected to see steady growth in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3.9M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $19.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

After ten years of growth, consumption of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene decreased by -3.6% to 3M tons in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 3.1M tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

The global propylene polymer rigid pipes market revenue dropped modestly to $12.7B in 2022, shrinking by -2.4% against 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 -5.9% against 2019 indices. Global consumption peaked at $13.5B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (599K tons), the United States (367K tons) and India (214K tons), with a combined 40% share of global consumption. Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($2.3B), Turkey ($2.2B) and China ($1.9B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 51% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +23.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of propylene polymer rigid pipes per capita consumption in 2022 were Turkey (1,988 kg per 1000 persons), Poland (1,253 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (1,096 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, when its volume decreased by -3.1% to 3M tons. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 3.1M tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production declined to $12.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $18.5B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (627K tons), the United States (362K tons) and Turkey (223K tons), with a combined 40% share of global production. India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, when their volume decreased by -5.5% to 326K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 344K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports amounted to $1.2B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports in 2022 were Iraq (24K tons), Denmark (19K tons), Germany (16K tons), Russia (11K tons), the United States (11K tons), the Netherlands (11K tons), France (10K tons), Belgium (8.8K tons), Spain (8.2K tons), Italy (7.9K tons), the Czech Republic (7.8K tons) and Norway (7.7K tons), together resulting at 43% of total import. China (6.8K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes importing markets worldwide were Germany ($71M), the United States ($62M) and the Netherlands ($47M), with a combined 15% share of global imports. Denmark, Iraq, France, Spain, China, Russia, Italy, Belgium, Norway and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

France, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $3,680 per ton, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,859 per ton), while Iraq ($1,939 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

In 2022, shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene decreased by -1.2% to 368K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 373K tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports amounted to $1.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the twelve major exporters of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, namely Turkey, Germany, China, Poland, Italy, South Korea, Austria, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Serbia and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +26.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($200M), Turkey ($132M) and China ($129M), with a combined 36% share of global exports. Italy, Poland, Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Russia, Serbia, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +23.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price stood at $3,510 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 15%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($4,404 per ton), while South Korea ($852 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform