Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Poland's rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses production in 2018 was supported by a strong processing segment, which accounted for around 85% of the industry's turnover, and the activity of numerous domestic manufacturers like Plastbor and Pipelife Polska expanding their operations. This foundation preceded a market volume contraction in 2019, followed by stabilization in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions, affecting the production and distribution of plastic goods.

A sharp market recovery occurred in 2021, with physical volume surging by 25% to 356.9 thousand tonnes. This growth period coincided with the industry's ongoing adaptation to the EU directive limiting single-use plastic products, which forced changes in manufacturing. However, from 2022 onward, the war in Ukraine introduced economic uncertainty and supply chain difficulties, while increases in the minimum wage raised production costs, contributing to a decline in output.

By 2023, the production of basic plastics in Poland had fallen by 15.7%, reflecting tough market conditions and distribution adjustments. The EU single-use plastics directive continued to impact the sector, though construction remained a key demand driver for plastic pipes and profiles, supported further by the developing electromobility segment.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses was valued at 925.6 million US dollars, representing a modest 2.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 957.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production falling by 5.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 365.0 thousand tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, marking a slight rise of 0.7% compared to the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The peak production volume occurred in 2018 at 388.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 12.1%. Conversely, 2019 recorded the most substantial decline, with production dropping by 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 110.8 thousand tonnes, down by 2.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 119.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.3%. In 2019, exports experienced the most significant decline, falling by 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Poland were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 18.5% of exports in kind, Sweden for 9.5%, and Lithuania for 9.4%. Together, these three countries captured only 37.4% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Poland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Poland exported 504.5 million US dollars worth of these products, representing a robust decrease of 16.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6%, with an annualized decline rate of 2.0%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 644.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany was the most significant buyer of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses from Poland, accounting for 32.4% of exports in value terms. France followed with 7.9%, and Sweden with 6.1%. However, their combined share reached only 46.4% of total exports in value terms, with the remaining 53.6% distributed among many other trading partners.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 31.9 thousand tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, showing a solid decrease of 10.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.6%, with an average annual decline rate of 3.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 35.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the primary supplier of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses to Poland, accounting for 50.8% of imports in kind. Italy followed with 10.0%, and Czechia with 6.6%. Together, these three countries formed 67.3% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses into Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 126.5 million US dollars, which is 8.9% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.8%, with an average annual decline rate of 1.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 145.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

In 2017–2020, three principal markets—Germany, Italy, and Czechia—together accounted for 68.7% of total imports in value terms of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses to Poland.

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

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