Not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Germany increased from 337 thousand tons to 469 thousand tons, driving market volume up from 300 thousand tons to 420 thousand tons. Exports also rose steadily, reaching 107 thousand tons in 2022, while imports fluctuated within a narrow range.

By 2024, production had fallen to 386 thousand tons and market volume declined to 343 thousand tons. Import prices dropped sharply by approximately 23% in 2024, contributing to a reduction in the market's value to $818 million. Germany remained the largest consumer and producer of these products in the European Union.

The market dynamics are set against a backdrop of long-term structural factors, including the energy transition, digitalization of infrastructure, and circular economy regulations, which shape demand for advanced plastic tubing systems.

Production not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 359 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 0.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 10%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 393.6 thousand tonnes, marking a significant rise of 10.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings reached 90 316 tonnes, up 2.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, while the highest increase was recorded in 2018 at 3.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure for not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings was highly diversified. The top three destinations—the Netherlands (10.9% of exports), Austria (8.3%), and Czechia (7.4%)—accounted for only 26.6% of total flows. The remaining 73.4% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings were valued at 806.4 million US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 835.7 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 3.9% and the highest increase in 2018 at 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure in value terms was diverse. The top three markets—Czechia (9.0% of exports), Poland (8.1%), and China (7.5%)—together made up only 24.7% of total flows. The remaining 75.3% was distributed among many smaller markets.

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

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

Imports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 49 862 tonnes of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings, a slight increase of 0.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 51 236 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2019 at 3.4% and the largest increase in 2018 at 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (12.3% of imports), the Netherlands (11.9%), and Sweden (10.9%) were the largest suppliers of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Germany. However, their combined share was only 35.0% of total imports, indicating a diversified supplier base.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 329.0 million US dollars, showing minimal change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 331.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia (15.1% of imports), the United States (9.4%), and Poland (8.5%) were key suppliers of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Germany. Their combined share reached only 33.0% of total imports, with the remaining 67.0% coming from many other partners.

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

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