Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE market in Spain, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of polyethylene saw a substantial expansion in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, rising from 139.2 thousand tons to 209.7 thousand tons, with a peak of 225.7 thousand tons in 2023. Production followed a similar upward path, increasing from 160.8 thousand tons to 203.0 thousand tons over the period, marked by a significant jump in 2021.

In 2020, the market volume grew by 15.6%, a period where global factors such as increasing demand for polyethylene pipes and the substitution of traditional materials positively influenced the Spanish market. The later years saw the market supported by the strong performance of the high-density polyethylene segment, particularly for construction and irrigation systems, which provided a steady base of demand even as the total market volume contracted from its 2023 high.

In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility, declining in 2019 before a sharp recovery through 2022 to 528.0 million dollars, followed by adjustments in 2023 and 2024. This pattern likely reflects broader shifts in raw material costs and international trade dynamics alongside the underlying physical demand trends.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Spain, the production value of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) reached 339.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 4.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 347.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 7.7% occurring that same year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 6.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 171.6 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.0% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 11.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 12,743 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 47.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 29.6%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 26,146 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 44.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco were the top buyers of Spain's rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in terms of volume. France accounted for 30.9% of exports, Portugal for 28.5%, and Morocco for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 70.3% of Spain's total exports in this category.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of Spain's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 68,544 thousand US dollars, down 2.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, export value increased by 49.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 70,297 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 32.3% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco led Spain's export structure for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in value terms. France contributed 35.7% of export value, Portugal 16.2%, and Morocco 6.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 58.0% of Spain's total export flows in this sector.

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 of PE to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 6,610 tonnes, up 19.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 38%, averaging an annual increase of 11.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4,602 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 3.9%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant annual increase of 20.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Portugal, and China were the key partners for Spain's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) in terms of volume. Italy supplied 30.0% of imports, Portugal 18.2%, and China 18.1%. Together, these three countries made up 66.2% of Spain's total import flows in this category.

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, K $ US

Spain's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports rose by 12.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 68.8%, with an average annual increase of 19.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and China were the principal suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) to Spain in value terms. Italy and Germany each accounted for 21.7% of import value, while China contributed 14.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.6% of Spain's total imports in this sector.

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

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