Flexible plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

Greek production of flexible plastic tubes and hoses increased by 4% in 2018 to 33 000 tons, while market volume grew by 3.3% to 31 000 tons. This expansion was driven by the activation of several enterprises in manufacturing and imports, which stimulated domestic consumption. Production continued to rise over the next two years, reaching 37 000 tons in 2020, with market volume stabilizing at around 35 000 tons.

After 2020, import volumes showed significant fluctuations, declining to 6 500 tons in 2022 before surging to 12 000 tons by 2024. Exports remained relatively stable, ranging between 8 000 and 9 000 tons annually. In 2022, the Greek composite and plastic pipe manufacturer SOLIN announced strategic investments in training and innovation to strengthen its international presence.

Production flexible plastic tubes and hoses in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 96 938 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.2% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Greece's production of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 36 855 tonnes, representing a 5.4% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 24.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flexible plastic tubes and hoses from Greece

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece exported 7 649 tonnes of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, a 5.0% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 15.9%, with an annualized decline of 5.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 495 tonnes. Exports saw their largest drop in 2018, down 17.6%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, up 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece's export market for flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses was diverse. Australia accounted for 21.1% of exports, the United States for 12.6%, and the United Kingdom for 11.9%, together making up 45.6% of total flows. The remaining 54.4% was distributed among many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Greece's exports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses declined in 2020. The export value totaled 40 460 thousand US dollars, a 5.7% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4%, with an annualized rate of 1.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 42 891 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for Greece's exports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in value terms. Australia accounted for 27.2% of exports, the United States for 16.0%, and the United Kingdom for 13.9%, collectively representing 57.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Greece in value, 2017-2020

Imports flexible plastic tubes and hoses to Greece

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Greece imported 5 965 tonnes of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, a sharp decline of 26.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 5 637 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 8 165 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, up 44.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey were consistently the main sources for Greece's imports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in volume terms. Italy accounted for 23.4% of imports, Germany for 23.2%, and Turkey for 13.6%, together making up 60.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's imports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses reached 27 824 thousand US dollars, a significant increase of 11.2% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, down 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey stood out as the main markets for Greece's imports of flexible plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in value terms. Italy accounted for 24.9% of imports, Germany for 21.3%, and Turkey for 9.8%, collectively representing 56.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Greece in value, 2017-2020