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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for rigid PP pipes and hoses in Greece increased from 1,345 tons to 1,601 tons. This growth was supported by product innovations and expanded offerings from domestic manufacturers, including KOUVIDIS which launched the first straight multilayer plastic pipe SUPERSOL PLUS and Palaplast which introduced new series of threaded fittings.

In 2020, the market slightly contracted to 1,546 tons due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Market volume then fell to 1,242 tons in 2021 and further to 951 tons in 2022.

A recovery began in 2023, as the market volume rose to 1,127 tons, and growth accelerated in 2024, reaching 1,399 tons.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 325.6 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 2.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 73.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in Greece has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Greece produced 93 257 kilograms of these products, marking a moderate rise of 3.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 60.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 17.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Export volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2018 at 95 tonnes and then climbed to a peak of 642 tonnes in 2020, representing a 6.8-fold increase. In 2020, exports surged by 34.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 48.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 402.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) were distributed across numerous countries. Qatar accounted for 20.6% of exports in kind, Cyprus for 10.9%, and Serbia for 7.3%, together making up 38.8% of the total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations over these years. Export values bottomed out in 2018 at 477 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 2 562 thousand US dollars, a 5.4-fold difference. In 2020, exports saw a moderate rise of 5.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018, at 42.9%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, reaching 408.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms relied on a diverse range of partner countries. Qatar contributed 12.5% of export value, Cyprus 12.1%, and France 9.7%, collectively accounting for 34.3% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, t

Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume reached 2 095 tonnes, up 5.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 57.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria were the main sources for Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in kind. Germany accounted for 33.7% of imports, Italy for 24.2%, and Bulgaria for 20.9%, together representing 78.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 721 thousand US dollars, showing a small increase of 1.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 31.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria dominated the structure of Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in value terms. Italy made up 40.2% of import value, Germany 31.5%, and Bulgaria 11.5%, collectively accounting for 83.1% of total import flows.

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

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