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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for rigid plastic PE tubes in Slovakia expanded from 6 868 t to 7 600 t. This growth was initiated by the European strategy for plastics in a circular economy, which came into effect in 2018 and increased focus on recycling and sustainability, stimulating demand for polyethylene pipes and hoses.

The market then contracted sharply, falling to 5 717 t in 2023 and further to 4 040 t in 2024. This decline coincided with the implementation of new EU regulations such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (EU 2024/1781), which raised environmental requirements for plastic goods. Additionally, amendments to Slovakia's construction law effective April 2024 altered building procedures, potentially dampening demand for plastic pipes in construction. Meanwhile, Slovnaft, a major energy company and key supplier of raw materials, reported heightened demand for polyolefins, indicating continued activity in upstream sectors despite the downstream market slump.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Slovakia's output of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene was valued at 8 959 thousand US dollars. This represented a significant improvement of 36.2% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Slovakia produced 3 407 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene. This marked a rise of 23.4% compared to the previous year.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After increasing for two consecutive years, Slovakia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 1 599 tonnes, down by 2.4% from 1 639 tonnes in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 639 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 32.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene were Czechia, Romania, and Poland. Czechia accounted for 26.7% of exports in kind, Romania for 23.0%, and Poland for 21.8%. Together, these three countries represented 71.5% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of gains, Slovakia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene declined in 2020. Exports totalled 3 485 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 2.7% from 3 581 thousand US dollars in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 22.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.1%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 3 581 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Slovakia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene in value terms were Czechia, Poland, and Romania. Czechia accounted for 27.0% of exports in value terms, Poland for 17.7%, and Romania for 17.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 61.9% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

After two years of improvement, Slovakia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene declined in 2020. Imports came to 4 859 tonnes, reflecting a gradual decline of 10.0% from 5 398 tonnes in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 54.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 398 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 49.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Slovakia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene in kind were Czechia, Italy, and Hungary. Czechia accounted for 58.5% of imports in kind, Italy for 8.8%, and Hungary for 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of advance, Slovakia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene declined in 2020. Imports amounted to 15 992 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a moderate decline of 6.4% from 17 084 thousand US dollars in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 63.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.7%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 17 084 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 52.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Slovakia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polyethylene in value terms were Czechia, Germany, and Italy. Czechia accounted for 53.6% of imports in value terms, Germany for 10.8%, and Italy for 7.1%. Combined, these three countries held a 71.4% share of total import flows.

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

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