Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for plastic fittings in Austria remained relatively stable, ranging between 10 000 t and 10 400 t. This period saw industry consolidation through Wienerberger's full acquisition of Tondach Gleinstätten, which strengthened the plastic pipe sector, and ongoing sanitation projects for main water pipelines that supported domestic demand. However, rising raw material, freight, and energy costs began to impact market values, leading to a slight dip in physical volume in 2019 while the market value increased.

In 2021, the market surged by 26% to 13 155 t, driven primarily by the expanding renewable energy sector in Austria. Plastic fittings experienced higher demand for applications such as biomass heating systems and irrigation installations. At the same time, high raw material prices and supply shortages pushed the market value up to $171.9 million.

After the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted over the next three years, falling to 9 326 t by 2024. Persistent high input costs for raw materials and energy weighed on demand, while industry restructuring continued with TRM Swiss AG operating as an independent company from mid-2022. The market remained dominated by major Austrian producers like AGRU, Pipelife Austria, and POLOPLAST, who focused on innovation and quality standards amidst the downturn.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes was valued at 191.0 million US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 8.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 193.5 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.9% drop. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, reaching 37.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 14,759 tonnes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, representing a modest rise of 8.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 39%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.2%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2018 with a 28.6% surge.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes amounted to 15,443 tonnes, indicating a year-over-year increase of 3.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 6.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%, while the highest increase was observed in 2018 with a 4.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany accounted for 57.6% of Austria's exports in kind of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, followed by Italy at 4.0% and Spain at 2.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 64.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes reached 190.5 million US dollars, up by 7.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 14.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 194.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.8% drop. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, reaching 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany led Austria's export structure in value terms with a 48.8% share, followed by South Korea at 4.9% and China at 4.7%. Together, these three countries represented 58.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 11,093 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 4.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 12,019 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 1.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the main source of Austria's imports in kind of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, accounting for 61.3% of the total. Poland followed with 9.8%, and Switzerland with 6.2%. Together, these three countries absorbed 77.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year uptick, Austria's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from abroad declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 121.1 million US dollars, which is 4.3% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 126.5 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany headed the ranking of suppliers to Austria in value terms with a 56.5% share of imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes. Switzerland followed with 11.0%, and Poland with 4.9%. Their combined share reached 72.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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