Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tube, pipe, and hose fittings in Germany saw its volume expand to 46 thousand tonnes in 2019, driven by sustained demand as plastic pipes continued to replace traditional materials like steel and stoneware in construction, supported by industry advocacy from groups such as the Kunststoffrohrverband. By 2021, the industry's strong shift towards a circular economy, with 74% of plastic pipe recyclates used in new production, helped raise the market value to $530 million even as physical volumes held steady.

From 2022, the market encountered increasing headwinds. Rising energy and production costs, coupled with raw material shortages and frequent policy changes from 2023 onward, constrained investment and reduced production. New regulatory measures in 2024, including amended EU-ETS allocation rules for new market entrants and chemical restrictions under the revised KTW assessment guidelines, further elevated operating costs, contributing to a market volume of 40 thousand tonnes by the end of the period.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes was valued at 1 091 million US dollars, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 143 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Germany's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined in 2020. The output reached 70 992 tonnes, marking a 6.0% drop compared to 2019. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 75 524 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 7.5% rise.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 89 146 tonnes, which represents a 2.4% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany exported plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to numerous countries, with the top destinations—Poland, Switzerland, and France—collectively accounting for only 25.9% of total exports in volume.

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

Germany's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 1 353 million US dollars, a slight contraction of 2.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 490 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.4%, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—Switzerland (10.0% of exports), Poland (7.4%), and France (7.1%)—together captured only 24.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 62 400 tonnes, a 0.8% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 8.6%, with an annualized rate of 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland (26.8% of imports in volume), Austria (14.6%), and the Netherlands (13.6%) consistently led Germany's import structure for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, jointly accounting for 54.9% of total import volume.

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

In 2020, Germany's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes amounted to 717 million US dollars, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 725 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5%, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

The country composition of Germany's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Switzerland (27.9% of imports), Austria (11.4%), and Italy (9.6%) together formed just 48.9% of total import value, with the remaining 51.1% distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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

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