Not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Spanish market for not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses experienced notable volatility in volume terms. After a modest increase to 13 712 t in 2019, consumption fell to 12 289 t in 2020 before surging to nearly 15 000 t in 2021. A sharp contraction followed in 2022, bringing the market down to 11 930 t, but it subsequently recovered to 12 810 t in 2023 and 13 242 t in 2024.

The market's recovery after 2022 was supported by growing awareness of the performance and cost advantages of plastic pipes over substitutes, alongside ongoing urbanization and infrastructure development in Spain. In 2023, these factors helped lift market volume by over 7%, while Spain's role as a major exporter of plastic pipes and fittings indicated a competitive landscape that could attract new players. Earlier, in 2022, the European PVC tube market emphasized production efficiency and flexibility, with the launch of bio-based PVC products like GreenVin reflecting a broader industry shift toward sustainability, even as the Spanish market volume declined that year.

Production not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 31 744 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 81.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Spain produced 11 056 tonnes of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings, showing a significant rise of 11.4% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 79.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 21.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 4.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 69.5%.

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

Exports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 807 tonnes, reflecting a modest uptick of 3.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 31.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United States, and Portugal were the main markets for Spain's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in kind. France accounted for 29.3% of exports, the United States for 13.9%, and Portugal for 8.8%, together making up 52.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's cross-border shipments of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 44 091 thousand US dollars, a small drop of 1.7% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.2%, with an annualized rate of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 45 140 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.9%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Spain's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. France, Portugal, and the United States were key markets, with France contributing 19.7% of exports, Portugal 12.6%, and the United States 11.7%, together accounting for 44.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in kind declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 040 tonnes, a significant drop of 18.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 12 278 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 27.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Italy were the principal suppliers of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Spain in kind. Germany accounted for 18.5% of imports, Sweden for 16.1%, and Italy for 15.7%, together representing 50.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of advance, Spain's cross-border shipments of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms declined. In 2020, imports reached 67 887 thousand US dollars, down by 4.5% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 11.1%, with an average annual rate of 3.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 71 104 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for Spain's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in value terms was quite broad. Germany, Sweden, and France were the top suppliers, with Germany making up 20.8% of imports, Sweden 11.3%, and France 10.6%, together accounting for 42.8% of total flows.

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

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