Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the German market for reinforced flexible plastic tubes and hoses experienced notable shifts in both volume and value. The physical market volume fluctuated from 21 978 tons in 2018, dipped to a low of 18 872 tons in 2021, and recovered to 24 088 tons by 2024. In contrast, the market's value in monetary terms demonstrated a strong and consistent upward trajectory, rising from 74.2 million USD in 2018 to 215.8 million USD in 2024, indicating significant changes in product mix, pricing, or a shift toward higher-value segments.

The market's later development was supported by robust demand within the European Union, with Germany acting as the largest consumption market. High per capita consumption in Germany, reaching 4.3 kg per person, underscored strong underlying demand. In 2024, a 23% drop in import prices to 6 166 USD per ton altered cost structures, contributing to the competitive landscape and the substantial expansion in market value despite more moderate volume growth.

Overall, the market demonstrated resilience and growth in value after 2021, with the final years of the period characterized by its strong position within the EU, which accounted for 45% of the regional volume, and favorable demand conditions that drove both volume and monetary expansion.

Production reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 461.0 million US dollars, marking a measured decrease of 5.5% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 506.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output totaled 56,586 tonnes, representing a decline of 12.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.9%, averaging an annualized drop of 3.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 65,706 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 3.4%.

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

Exports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses declined after two years of growth. In 2020, export volume reached 81,801 tonnes, showing a gradual fall of 3.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 84,487 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Germany, accounting for 11.8%, 9.6%, and 8.8% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 30.3% of total exports, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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 reinforced flexible tubes and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 724.2 million US dollars, reflecting a slight rise of 0.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Austria, France, and Poland were the leading destinations, accounting for 8.4%, 7.8%, and 7.8% of exports in value, respectively. Collectively, they represented just 24.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports amounted to 44,585 tonnes, down by 1.2% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 45,135 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Switzerland, and Poland were the main sources for Germany's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in kind, representing 36.5%, 12.8%, and 9.3% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 58.6% of total import flows.

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

Germany's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 318.9 million US dollars, corresponding to a moderate rise of 9.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33%, averaging an annualized increase of 10.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany's imports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Italy, Switzerland, and the United States were the top sources, accounting for 20.0%, 12.2%, and 10.8% of imports in value, respectively. Combined, they made up 43.0% of total import flows.

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

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