Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The Greek market for plastic tube and pipe fittings saw relatively stable volumes from 2018 to 2020, with domestic production supported by continuous innovation from key manufacturers. Companies like KOUVIDIS focused on developing technically advanced fittings for cable protection and drainage, while Palaplast introduced new threaded fitting series for potable water systems. This emphasis on product quality and specialization helped maintain production levels, even as the COVID-19 pandemic created global uncertainty without reported direct disruptions to local supply or demand.

Market volume expanded sharply in 2021, rising by 46% to 8 674 t, and further grew by 26% to 10 915 t in 2022. This surge coincided with heightened innovation and product diversification from leading firms. KOUVIDIS and Palaplast rolled out new fitting systems and pipe varieties, such as double-structured DUROFLEX PLUS pipes, which likely stimulated demand across irrigation, water supply, and construction applications. The increased variety and technical performance of fittings encouraged broader adoption, driving both domestic production and imports to meet growing consumption.

After the peak in 2022, market volume contracted by 15% to 9 262 t in 2023 before recovering to 10 491 t in 2024. In value terms, the market continued to grow, reaching 69.5 million USD in 2024. These fluctuations reflect adjustments in inventory levels and changing import patterns, while domestic producers maintained output near 9 000 t annually.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Greece's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has rebounded. In 2019, output reached its lowest point at 38 290 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2020, production increased by 15.1% year-over-year to reach 44 058 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 9.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year downturn, Greece's production volume of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has shown a strong recovery. In 2019, production hit its minimum at 6 798 tonnes. The next year, in 2020, output rose by 15.0% compared to 2019, reaching 7 817 tonnes. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2018, with an 11.1% drop.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Greece's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have grown for the third year in a row. In 2019, exports stood at a lower level, but by 2020 they surged by 40.4% to reach 4 645 tonnes. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 63.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 17.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania were the primary buyers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Greece. Bulgaria accounted for 32.3% of exports in volume, Poland for 18.7%, and Romania for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 64.3% of Greece's total exports in this category.

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

Greece's export value of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has been on an upward trend. In 2019, exports experienced a slight decline of 3.6%. However, in 2020, they rebounded strongly, increasing by 34.4% to reach 15 404 thousand US dollars. From 2017 to 2020, the total growth in export value was 50.4%, with an average annual increase of 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Romania, and France were notable but not dominant buyers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Greece in value terms. Bulgaria held a 20.2% share of export value, Romania 12.3%, and France 11.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 43.9% of Greece's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 2 014 tonnes, after a decline of 4.1%. The following year, in 2019, imports jumped by 26.7%. By 2020, imports grew further by 8.3% to reach 2 764 tonnes. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 31.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey were the main sources of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes imported into Greece by volume. Italy supplied 32.9% of imports, Germany 12.5%, and Turkey 8.0%. Together, these three countries made up 53.4% of Greece's total import volume in this category.

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

Greece's import value of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 17 236 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the full period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 21.3%, with an average annual rate of 6.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France played leading roles in Greece's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes by value. Italy accounted for 32.3% of import value, Germany for 20.7%, and France for 8.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 61.8% of Greece's total import value in this sector.

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

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