Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Estonia expanded significantly from 2018 to 2021, with physical volume rising from 7 242 t to 11 398 t and value increasing from $19.2 million to $30.4 million. This growth culminated in a production and consumption peak in 2021, coinciding with supportive broader European market conditions that boosted demand. After the peak, the market contracted, with volume falling to 9 170 t in 2022 and 8 271 t in 2023, reflecting a Europe-wide downturn influenced by supply chain disruptions and shifts in demand. A partial recovery to 9 994 t ($28.5 million) occurred in 2024, indicating a stabilization aligned with regional market dynamics and consumption trends.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) has rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 41 784 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 41.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 30.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 29 584 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 14 820 tonnes, representing a 9.4% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 22.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 7 815 tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 7.6% compared to 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 110 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia were the primary destinations for Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 50.3% of exports, Finland for 24.3%, and Latvia for 14.6%. Together, these three countries represented 89.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports amounted to 22 167 thousand US dollars, reflecting a notable uptick of 32.8% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 16 686 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia were the largest contributors to Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 43.5% of exports, Finland for 24.8%, and Latvia for 16.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 84.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 4 394 tonnes, up by 15.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 45.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia were the main sources for Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 32.4% of imports, Finland for 22.9%, and Latvia for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 66.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) reached 10 780 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 29.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 40.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a drop of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Germany, and Lithuania were the primary sources for Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in value terms. Finland accounted for 27.9% of imports, Germany for 18.8%, and Lithuania for 16.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 63.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021