Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Greece

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Greece experienced steady volume growth from 2018 to 2021, rising from 33 thousand tons to 47 thousand tons. This expansion was driven by increases in both domestic production, which grew from 28 thousand tons to 33 thousand tons, and imports, which more than doubled from 9 thousand tons to 19 thousand tons. In value terms, the market also saw significant growth, particularly in 2021 when it reached 104 million US dollars.

In 2022, market volume declined to 45 thousand tons, but value remained high at around 101 million US dollars due to price increases of 9–13% for construction materials including plastic pipes. During this period, Corinth Pipeworks enhanced its production capacity with a new facility for large-diameter pipes for subsea pipelines, while Solin invested in the production of cross-linked polyethylene and insulated pipes. By 2023, the market stabilized at 46 thousand tons in volume, with Corinth Pipeworks strengthening its position in the global energy market by focusing on clean energy transition technologies such as carbon capture and storage and hydrogen. Companies also introduced innovative products like three-layer rigid plastic pipes with anti-electromagnetic technology. In 2024, volume slightly decreased to 43 thousand tons, while value continued to grow, reaching 106 million US dollars.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Greece

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Greece's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses reached a value of 57 430 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.1%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a 30.1% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Greece's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 31 448 tonnes, up by 9.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 42.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Greece

Exports in kind, t

Exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Greece have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 4 524 tonnes, representing a strong 24.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 91.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses were distributed across numerous markets. Bulgaria accounted for 15.9% of exports in kind, Romania for 13.8%, and Serbia for 12.6%, with these three countries together making up only 42.2% of total export flows.

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

The value of Greece's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 789 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 13.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 71.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.6%.

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

The partner structure for Greece's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Serbia held a 14.4% share, Cyprus 11.2%, and Romania 10.7%, with these three countries collectively accounting for just 36.2% of total export flows, and no single country achieving a dominant position.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Greece

Imports in kind, t

Imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses into Greece have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Greece imported a total of value_last_year tonnes, which is 12.1% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 37.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Bulgaria, Italy, and Turkey were the key partners for Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in kind. Bulgaria contributed 30.3%, Italy 26.5%, and Turkey 12.0%, with their combined share reaching 68.8% of total import flows.

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

The value of Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 30 727 thousand US dollars, up by 7.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 29.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and Germany led as the top suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses to Greece in value terms. Italy accounted for 33.0% of imports, Bulgaria for 20.8%, and Germany for 12.2%, with their combined share making up 66.0% of total import value.

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

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