Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Spain expanded in volume from 46 899 t to 48 719 t. This growth was driven by significant investments and expansion activities by major manufacturers. For instance, INDUSTRIAL BLANSOL scaled up its production of plastic accessories and pipes for sanitary applications, while TUPERSA strengthened its market position through logistical optimization. The acquisition of PVC pipe leader MOLECOR by MCH Private Equity in 2020 further stimulated technological advancements and capacity in the sector.

The market environment shifted in the early 2020s. In 2021, TPA inaugurated a new plant dedicated to plastic pipes and fittings for electrical installations, directly adding to national production capacity. The following year, 2022, brought simultaneous challenges and regulatory changes. Sharp increases in plastic raw material prices and pandemic-related supply chain bottlenecks pressured costs, while new legislation like Ley 7/2022 on circular economy and Real Decreto 1055/2022 on packaging introduced extended producer responsibility and recycling targets, reshaping product requirements. The publication of the new European standard EN 17176 for PVC-O pipes also set technical specifications for pressure applications.

By 2024, the market's physical volume had contracted to 35 121 t, yet its value rose to 295.4 million US dollars. This divergence highlights the impact of stringent regulations, including taxes on non-reusable plastic packaging and strengthened producer responsibility schemes, which likely constrained volume growth. Nonetheless, the sector demonstrated resilience, supported by European funds and stable construction activity, with continued emphasis on innovation, quality certification, and compliance with evolving food-contact and environmental standards for recycled plastics.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes was valued at 232.6 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 7.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Spain's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 49 553 tonnes, up by 3.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Spain's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have rebounded. In 2020, the country exported 13 451 tonnes, marking a limited increase of 6.4% compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 639 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—France, Portugal, and Morocco—collectively accounted for 50.0% of Spain's total exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in volume terms.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes reached 106.3 million US dollars, indicating a solid advance of 12.3% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 1.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Spain's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. France accounted for 24.9% of export value, Portugal for 13.8%, and Cuba for 5.1%, with these three countries jointly representing 43.8% 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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Spain

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Spain imported 12 618 tonnes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, marking a rise of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.9%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, reaching 15.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and China were the principal sources for Spain's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in volume terms. Italy accounted for 31.3% of imports, Germany for 14.9%, and China for 7.7%, with these three countries jointly representing 53.9% of total 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, M $ US

Spain's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 122.7 million US dollars' worth, down by 2.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 122.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Italy, and France played leading roles in Spain's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.4% of import value, Italy for 18.2%, and France for 13.2%, with these three countries jointly taking 57.9% 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