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

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for rigid PVC pipes in Spain grew from 144.9 thousand tons to 156.2 thousand tons, driven by ongoing urbanization and infrastructure development which increased demand for cost-effective sewer lines. The publication of technical standards for rigid PVC pipes in sanitary, rainwater, and ventilation applications also provided a regulatory framework that supported market expansion. In 2020, the market contracted to 143.1 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting raw material availability for PVC pipe manufacturing. However, increased demand for PVC pipes in medical devices and sanitation applications partially offset the decline.

The market rebounded sharply in 2021, reaching 170.3 thousand tons, fueled by the introduction of stricter technical norms for rigid PVC pipes and tighter limits on lead content in PVC products, which spurred manufacturers to comply. Infrastructure projects further boosted demand. In 2022, the market dipped to 153.4 thousand tons following the transposition of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive into Spanish law, which imposed new recycling targets and product requirements, causing temporary adjustment costs. By 2023, the market expanded to 189.4 thousand tons as new EU regulations limiting lead in PVC to under 0.1% by weight and mandating recycled content documentation came into effect, while European funds continued to support construction activity.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's production of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses declined. In 2020, output was valued at 303.2 million US dollars, representing a moderate 5.1% decrease from the previous year. Production increased by 2.7% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 319.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Spain produced 185.7 thousand tonnes of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, marking a moderate 4.4% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 4.8%, averaging an annual decline of 1.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 183.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 6.0%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Exports in kind, t

Spain's exports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 48 286 tonnes, a 10.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Morocco remained the top buyers of Spain's rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses by volume. France accounted for 65.1% of exports, Portugal for 9.2%, and Morocco for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented 80.8% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 111.2 million US dollars, reflecting a modest 3.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 29.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Morocco, and Portugal were the leading markets for Spain's exports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses by value. France accounted for 49.5% of export value, Morocco for 16.9%, and Portugal for 8.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 74.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Spain's imports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5 683 tonnes, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 24.4%, averaging an annual increase of 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Italy, and India were the primary sources for Spain's imports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses by volume. Portugal accounted for 46.7% of imports, Italy for 20.0%, and India for 14.6%. Together, these three countries made up 81.3% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 22.1 million US dollars, reflecting a 16.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco, Portugal, and Italy were the main sources for Spain's imports of rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses by value. Morocco accounted for 31.7% of import value, Portugal for 20.3%, and Italy for 17.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.9% of total import value.

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

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