Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for vulcanised rubber tubing, pipes and hoses in Slovakia reached 8 957 t. Legislative changes, such as the ban on gas hoses with a service life of less than 10 years in residential premises, began influencing product standards. The market volume then grew to 10 852 t in 2019, driven by increased demand for special hoses for industrial applications like steam, which spurred innovations in materials and construction.

The market contracted to 8 487 t in 2020 as global supply chain disruptions and pandemic restrictions affected raw material availability and production. The decline continued to 7 445 t in 2021, partly due to the implementation of new technical norms and safety certifications for rubber hoses, requiring manufacturers to adapt. In value terms, however, the market recovered from 104.1 million $ US in 2020 to 111.8 million $ US in 2021, reflecting a shift towards higher-value products or price adjustments.

By 2023, the physical market size further decreased to 6 993 t, while its value rose to 114.5 million $ US. This was supported by material innovations such as the use of EPDM and butyl rubber to enhance temperature and chemical resistance, along with a stronger focus on safety standards and regular hose inspections. Regulatory updates, including new labelling and safety certificate requirements for gas hoses introduced in 2022, continued to shape the market. In 2024, the industry's emphasis shifted towards sustainable materials and multifunctional pressure hoses, indicating ongoing product evolution.

Production tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of tubes, pipes, and hoses made from vulcanized rubber in Slovakia was valued at 30 789 thousand US dollars. This represented a dramatic drop of 29.7% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2017 at 2 006 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2019, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.4 times. In 2020, Slovakia produced 4 328 tonnes of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber, marking a sharp reduction of 36.4% from the previous year. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with a growth of 171.7%.

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

Exports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber from Slovakia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 633 tonnes, indicating a substantial decline of 16.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 41.6%, which equates to an annualized rate of 16.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Slovakia's exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in kind were Germany, accounting for 28.7% of exports, the United Kingdom with 18.0%, and Spain at 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 60.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber from Slovakia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 42.1 million US dollars, marking a decline of 25.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 52.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.0%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Slovakia's exports in value terms were Germany, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Together, they accounted for 57.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 792 tonnes, marking a limited drop of 5.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 356 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Slovakia's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber in kind were South Korea, representing 20.0% of imports, Germany at 18.5%, and Poland with 14.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Slovakia's imports of tubes, pipes, and hoses of vulcanized rubber declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 115.5 million US dollars, which is 7.3% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 124.5 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and South Korea stood out as the main markets for Slovakia's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.0% of imports, Poland for 15.6%, and South Korea for 13.0%. Together, they represented 54.6% of total import flows.

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

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