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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for rigid polypropylene pipes and hoses in Estonia showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. After relative stability around 8 200 thousand US dollars in 2018, the market volume dropped sharply to 5 198 thousand US dollars in 2020. It then rebounded to a peak of 7 574 thousand US dollars in 2021, before entering a sustained decline to 3 805 thousand US dollars by 2024.

The severe market contraction in 2020 aligned with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and reduced demand across construction and industrial sectors. The strong recovery in 2021 occurred alongside record production levels for rigid PP pipes in the European Union and a 13% increase in intra-European imports, stimulating trade and consumption in Estonia. Following this peak, European market activity settled at lower levels from 2022 onward, contributing to the declining trend in Estonia's market volume.

Domestic production mirrored the overall market trajectory, reaching its highest point in 2021 at 4 817 thousand US dollars before falling to 2 909 thousand US dollars in 2024. Imports and exports also fluctuated broadly, reflecting the broader European market conditions.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) increased in value after two consecutive years of decline. In 2021, output reached 4 817 thousand US dollars, marking a 28.0% rise compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 34.2%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 13.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 762 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 46.6% decline.

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 polypropylene (PP) declined in volume for the second year in a row. In 2021, output totaled 1 549 tonnes, down 31.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 25.8%, averaging a 9.5% annual decline. The peak volume was in 2019 at 2 433 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 16.5% during this timeframe.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) rebounded in volume. In 2021, shipments abroad reached 1 727 tonnes, a 15.4% increase over 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 31.5%, with an average annual decrease of 11.9%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 1 497 tonnes, and the most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 24.8% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) were Latvia, Sweden, and Lithuania. Latvia accounted for 52.9% of exports in volume, Sweden for 17.0%, and Lithuania for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 84.6% 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

Following a two-year downturn, Estonia's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) surged in value. In 2021, exports stood at 5 578 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 47.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 777 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a 26.3% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the largest buyers of Estonia's rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms were Latvia, Lithuania, and Sweden. Latvia made up 52.3% of exports, Lithuania 17.5%, and Sweden 15.1%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 84.9% of total export value.

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 PP to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) totaled 2 726 tonnes, an 11.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.5%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 2 436 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 4 038 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 39.7% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 29.0% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) to Estonia were Poland, Finland, and Sweden. Poland contributed 30.6% of imports in volume, Finland 25.3%, and Sweden 18.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 74.1% of total import volume.

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 polypropylene (PP) reached 8 335 thousand US dollars, a substantial 59.9% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 10.2%, averaging a 3.3% annual rise. The lowest value was in 2020 at 5 213 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 9 079 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020 with a 42.6% drop.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the main sources for Estonia's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms were Poland, Finland, and Sweden. Poland accounted for 28.8% of import value, Finland for 26.5%, and Sweden for 18.9%. Collectively, these three markets represented 74.3% 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