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

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rigid PVC pipes and hoses in Greece increased from 12 389 tons in 2018 to a peak of 14 999 tons in 2022, demonstrating sustained growth over five years. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2023 when volume contracted sharply to 13 279 tons, followed by a partial recovery to 13 916 tons in 2024.

In value terms, the market expanded from $20.1 million in 2018 to $27.1 million in 2021, a rise that significantly outpaced physical volume growth during that period. After moderate declines in 2022 and 2023, the market's value recovered to $26.8 million by 2024.

Domestic production mirrored the market's overall pattern, rising from 11 420 tons in 2018 to over 13 000 tons in 2020-2021 before settling near 12 500 tons. Imports showed considerable variation, reaching a high of 3 519 tons in 2022, while exports remained at relatively stable levels between 634 and 1 160 tons annually.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Greece's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 20 552 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Greece's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13 062 tonnes, which represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 37.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

Exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC from Greece have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 160 tonnes, showing a notable 19.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 125.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Greece's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC were Switzerland, accounting for 25.7% of exports in kind, Romania with 14.0%, and Hungary with 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 52.7% of 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

Cross-border shipments of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC from Greece have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 2 161 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 17.0% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 100.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 26.2%.

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

The partner structure for Greece's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Switzerland accounted for 21.5% of exports in value terms, Romania for 12.7%, and Austria for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 PVC to Greece

Imports in kind, t

The volume of imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC into Greece has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 464 tonnes, showing a gradual 7.7% increase over 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 793 tonnes, which marked a 28.3% decline from the previous year. In 2019, imports rebounded with a 27.5% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading source for Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC, accounting for 48.6% of imports in kind. Serbia followed with 20.7%, and India with 8.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.0% 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

The value of imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC into Greece has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 965 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.0% increase compared to 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.7%, with an annualized decline of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 163 thousand US dollars, which represented a 27.9% drop from the previous year. In 2019, imports increased by 17.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the main market for Greece's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from PVC in value terms, accounting for 48.4%. Serbia contributed 15.0%, and India 10.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.9% 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