Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PP market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for rigid PP pipes expanded from 29 836 t in 2018 to 37 510 t in 2022, driven by polypropylene's growing substitution of PVC in drinking water and gas distribution systems due to its corrosion resistance and ease of installation. Construction activity and energy-efficient building renovations further supported demand during this period.

Market volume declined to 34 643 t in 2023 and 32 041 t in 2024, coinciding with the introduction of circular economy regulations such as uniform plastic packaging collection from 2023 and the anticipated EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), which emphasized recyclability. Investments like Austria's first polyolefin recycling plant, launched in 2024, and Borealis's expansion in PP compound production aimed to enhance the long-term sustainability of the supply base.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PP in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Austria's output of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) was valued at 117.0 million US dollars. This increased by 3.3% in 2020, reaching 120.9 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 23.4%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 1.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 42 481 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 64%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PP from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad amounted to 14 442 tonnes, which is 1.5% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 9%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 3.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Austria's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in kind were Germany, France, and Italy. Together, they accounted for 71.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Austria's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) were valued at 54 800 thousand US dollars. This increased by 2.6% in 2020, reaching 56 233 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 56 937 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the main destinations for Austria's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms. Germany accounted for 51.0% of exports, France for 13.5%, and Italy for 6.9%, together making up 71.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PP to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Austria's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in kind stood at 3 140 tonnes. This increased by 15.0% in 2020, reaching 3 612 tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, with an annualized rate of decline of 2.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 957 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 20.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Austria's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in kind were Germany, Poland, and Italy. Germany accounted for 38.7% of imports, Poland for 19.9%, and Italy for 12.9%, together representing 71.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Austria's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms were 11 358 thousand US dollars. This increased by 10.9% in 2020, reaching 12 595 thousand US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy were the largest suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 47.8% of imports, Poland for 13.2%, and Italy for 10.8%, together forming 71.8% of total import value.

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

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