Textile hose piping and tubing market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German textile hose piping and tubing market between 2018 and 2024 saw the entry of new players through generational changes at firms like Companion, alongside rising demand for flexible piping systems in chemical, food processing, and infrastructure sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought supply chain disruptions that affected timely deliveries and inventory management, while industry focus shifted toward sustainable and eco-friendly hose materials.

From 2021, production stabilized at 6 545 t per year. Market volume climbed from 4 735 t in 2021 to 5 733 t in 2022, largely because exports fell sharply from 4 349 t to 2 870 t amid ongoing supply chain disturbances linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the pandemic. Digitalization and smart technology adoption also progressed, promoting predictive maintenance and efficiency gains in hose systems.

After the 2022 peak, market volume dipped to 5 146 t in 2023 as imports declined to 1 455 t. In 2024, a partial recovery occurred, with volume reaching 5 503 t supported by a rebound in imports to 1 959 t, while exports edged up to 3 001 t and production remained at 6 545 t.

Production textile hose piping and tubing in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Germany's production of textile hose piping and tubing declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 51 831 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen to 51 129 K $ US, marking a 1.4% decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 7.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 5.2%.

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

Exports textile hose piping and tubing from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of gains, Germany's exports of textile hose piping and tubing in volume terms declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 3 876 t, but in 2020 they dropped to 3 764 t, a slight decrease of 2.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a jump of 16.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of textile hose piping and tubing in volume terms were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Japan accounted for 12.2% of exports, Poland for 9.3%, and the Netherlands for 8.4%, together making up 29.8% of the total. Many other countries held smaller but still notable shares, contributing to a diverse export portfolio.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's exports of textile hose piping and tubing in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 48 238 K $ US, up by 4.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Germany's exports of textile hose piping and tubing in value terms was broad. Japan represented 10.2% of exports, Austria 10.1%, and Switzerland 8.9%, together accounting for 29.1% of total flows. The remaining 70.9% was distributed among numerous other countries, highlighting a wide and varied export market.

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

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

Imports textile hose piping and tubing to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of textile hose piping and tubing in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 887 t, a significant rise of 27.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, China dominated Germany's imports of textile hose piping and tubing in volume terms, accounting for 70.4% of the total. The remaining imports were spread across multiple smaller partners, indicating a concentrated supply structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's imports of textile hose piping and tubing in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 17 770 K $ US, an increase of 24.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 46.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

Over the years 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source for Germany's imports of textile hose piping and tubing in value terms, with a share of 57.5%. Austria followed with 11.7%, and the United Kingdom with 5.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.9% of total imports, making them the primary suppliers.

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

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