MERCOSUR: 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 MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell to $X in 2023. The total export value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) was the largest exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, comprising X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Chile (X%).

Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings. At the same time, Peru (X%), Brazil (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Brazil and Peru increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports. Peru and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were imported in MERCOSUR; surging by X% on 2022 figures. 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 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings totaled $X in 2023. The total import value 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, namely Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Paraguay (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%) and Uruguay (X%).

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Argentina, 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform