Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Spanish market for rigid plastic tubes grew steadily from 329 тыс. т to 343 тыс. т. This expansion was primarily driven by ongoing urbanization and infrastructure development, which increased demand for PVC pipes in sewer systems and construction. A growing awareness of the performance and cost advantages of plastic pipes over traditional materials further stimulated consumption. Even in 2020, when the pandemic temporarily affected the construction sector, the market continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace, partly supported by initial antidumping measures aimed at protecting domestic PVC resin production.

In 2021, the market surged by 20% to reach 412 тыс. т. This sharp rise was linked to increased government initiatives promoting plastic recycling and rising consumer demand for resource-efficient products. Commitments from major corporations like PepsiCo to eliminate virgin plastics and use 100% recycled plastic in packaging heightened focus on recycled materials, bolstering demand for pipes made from secondary raw materials. However, in 2022, market volume fell by 11% to 367 тыс. т due to price volatility and temporary production stoppages in Spain's plastics industry, alongside regulatory pressure from European rules targeting single-use plastics.

The market recovered in 2023, jumping 19% to 435 тыс. т. This growth was underpinned by European funding and stable housing construction volumes, as well as increased municipal water supply projects that boosted demand for water distribution pipes. Concurrently, recommended antidumping duties on imported PVC resins from several countries protected local manufacturers. The entry of new players and the expansion of product portfolios by national companies, such as Plásticos Roda, contributed to market diversification and adaptation to evolving demands.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the production value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses reached 839.9 million US dollars in 2020, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 862.4 million US dollars, following a significant increase of 9.3% that year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 3.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 413.9 thousand tonnes, representing a slight rise of 2.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 6.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 95,772 tonnes, up by 5.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 29%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco were consistently the main destinations for Spain's exports in volume terms. France accounted for 49.3% of exports, Portugal for 13.0%, and Morocco for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented 69.2% of total export flows.

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

Spain's export value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 249.8 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Spain's exports in value terms were France, Morocco, and Portugal. France accounted for 38.0% of export value, Morocco for 11.9%, and Portugal for 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.1% of total export 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 rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's import volume of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 24,519 tonnes, up by 4.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, Italy, and Germany were the largest contributors to Spain's imports in volume terms. Portugal accounted for 23.9% of imports, Italy for 23.6%, and Germany for 17.8%. Together, these three countries represented 65.3% of total import 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 import value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 123.9 million US dollars, showing a modest rise of 5.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Portugal remained the leading sources for Spain's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 24.7% of import value, Italy for 20.3%, and Portugal for 8.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 53.4% of total import flows.

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

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