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

Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of polyethylene underwent a pronounced expansion from 2019 through 2023, with both physical volume and market value rising substantially. Market volume grew from 3 856 tonnes in 2019 to 8 361 tonnes in 2023, while the market value increased from 8.7 million USD to 26.4 million USD over the same period.

This growth trajectory reversed in 2024, with market volume contracting by 12% to 7 386 tonnes and value falling by 21% to 20.9 million USD. The earlier phase of expansion was characterized by strong annual gains, particularly between 2020 and 2021 when volume growth exceeded 20% per year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the production value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene reached 9 013 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 23.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 63.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.8%. The only decline during this timeframe occurred in 2019, with a slight drop of 0.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovenia produced 4 712 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 39.6%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene from Slovenia showed irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest peaked in 2019 at 2 044 tonnes, reflecting a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports decreased to 1 959 tonnes, down by 4.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a substantial rise of 80.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria were the leading destinations for Slovenia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.8% of exports, Germany for 27.6%, and Austria for 15.3%, collectively representing 71.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, the export value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene from Slovenia declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 4 792 thousand US dollars, down by 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 86.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 923 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 68.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria were the primary destinations for Slovenia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.3% of export value, the Netherlands for 24.7%, and Austria for 13.3%, together absorbing 64.3% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovenia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene reached 2 944 tonnes, showing a strong increase of 16.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 10.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 525 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Croatia, and Germany were the key partners for Slovenia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene in volume terms. Italy accounted for 47.1% of imports, Croatia for 18.4%, and Germany for 12.5%, collectively making up 77.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's import value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene totaled 7 860 thousand US dollars, up by 14.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 884 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Croatia formed the main group of sources for Slovenia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene in value terms. Italy accounted for 40.7% of import value, Germany for 19.2%, and Croatia for 13.4%, together representing 73.3% of total import flows.

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

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