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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rigid polypropylene tubes, pipes and hoses in Lithuania fluctuated between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 3 432 tons in 2018, it grew to a peak of 4 339 tons in 2020, then fell to 3 707 tons in 2021 before recovering to 4 273 tons in 2023. The most notable change occurred in 2024, when volume dropped sharply to 3 003 tons.

In value terms, the market followed a different pattern, reaching its highest point of 10 239 thousand US dollars in 2021 despite lower physical volume that year. This surge in market value coincided with a reported 13% increase in imports of such products across Europe, indicating heightened regional demand and trade activity that likely supported price levels. Market value then gradually declined to 8 281 thousand US dollars by 2024.

The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) is scheduled to enter into force in February 2025, introducing new rules for packaging that will apply to polymer products in Lithuania.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) rebounded in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. Output reached 9 533 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.8% year-over-year increase. The lowest point in this period occurred in 2020, with production valued at 7 764 thousand US dollars. The most significant annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.2%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.3%, translating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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In 2021, Lithuania produced 3 604 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP), representing a 17.2% decrease compared to 2020. The peak production volume during this period was recorded in 2020 at 4 351 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.1%. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 8.8%, corresponding to an annualized rate of decrease of 3.0%.

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

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

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Lithuania's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) fell in 2021, ending a two-year period of growth. The country exported 3 463 tonnes, reflecting a significant 12.5% drop from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 955 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 3.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, total exports decreased by 6.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia were the key destinations for Lithuania's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 29.4% of exports, Latvia for 26.7%, and Estonia for 23.4%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) grew for the third consecutive year in 2021. Export value reached 10 081 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 18.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports expanded by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.

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

In value terms, Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia were the main export markets for Lithuania's rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) from 2018 to 2021. Sweden held a 32.8% share of exports, Latvia 22.9%, and Estonia 20.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 76.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

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

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Lithuania's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) declined in 2021, following two years of growth. The country imported approximately 3 566 tonnes, marking a moderate 9.6% decrease from 2020. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 944 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 17.5%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 12.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Czechia were the primary suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) to Lithuania in volume terms. Poland dominated with a 63.2% share of imports, followed by Latvia at 8.8% and Czechia at 7.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.8% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Lithuania's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Import value reached 10 787 thousand US dollars, indicating an 18.8% uptick compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 37.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.3%.

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

In value terms, Poland, Latvia, and Czechia formed the main group of sources for Lithuania's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polypropylene (PP) from 2018 to 2021. Poland accounted for 55.8% of import value, Latvia for 10.1%, and Czechia for 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 75.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021