Australia's Plastics Tubes, Pipes and Hoses Market to Grow at 1.3% CAGR, Reaching 308K Tons by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The demand for plastics tubes, pipes, hoses, and fittings in Australia is on the rise, driving market growth. Projections show a steady increase in consumption, with a forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of +1.3% in volume and +1.9% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach 308K tons in volume and $2.2B in value.

Driven by increasing demand for plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in Australia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 308K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

Plastic pipe and hose consumption in Australia expanded to 268K tons in 2024, increasing by 2.6% compared with 2023 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the consumption volume increased by 6.5%. Plastic pipe and hose consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The value of the plastic pipe and hose market in Australia rose slightly to $1.8B in 2024, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $1.8B in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (98K tons), plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (54K tons) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene (35K tons) were the main products of plastic pipe and hose consumption in Australia, together comprising 70% of the total volume.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consumed products, was attained by plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (with a CAGR of +2.7%), while consumption for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($505M), rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene ($472M) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers ($325M) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in 2024, together comprising 72% of the total market. Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride and flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main consumed products, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the amount of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting produced in Australia totaled 220K tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose production expanded remarkably to $1.7B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (94K tons) constituted the product with the largest volume of production, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (38K tons), twofold. Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene (35K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 16% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene production totaled +1.0%. With regard to the other produced products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (+2.8% per year) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene ($468M), plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($367M) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers ($252M) were the products with the highest levels of production in 2024, together comprising 77% of the total output. Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main produced products, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa, with a CAGR of +5.0%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while production for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, supplies from abroad of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting was finally on the rise to reach 57K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 70K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose imports dropped slightly to $418M in 2024. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -12.5% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $478M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, China (24K tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic pipe and hose to Australia, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic pipe and hose imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (3.8K tons), sixfold. Germany (3.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.7% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($157M) constituted the largest supplier of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting to Australia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($41M), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.9% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

In 2024, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (19K tons) constituted the largest type of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting supplied to Australia, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (9.2K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers (7.8K tons), with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses imports stood at +1.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (-1.4% per year) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers (+2.8% per year).

In value terms, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($134M), other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses ($99M) and flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings ($88M) appeared to be the most imported types of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting in Australia, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers, rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings, flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, with a CAGR of +4.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average plastic pipe and hose import price stood at $7,329 per ton in 2024, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 30%. The import price peaked at $7,757 per ton in 2023, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings ($16,004 per ton), while the price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers ($2,644 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by propylene polymer rigid pipes (+13.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the average plastic pipe and hose import price amounted to $7,329 per ton, waning by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $7,757 per ton in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($13,407 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($1,507 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, approx. 9K tons of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting were exported from Australia; reducing by -17.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 208% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 34K tons. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic pipe and hose exports contracted to $81M in 2024. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $102M. From 2018 to 2024, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

New Zealand (3.3K tons) was the main destination for plastic pipe and hose exports from Australia, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic pipe and hose exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Papua New Guinea (1.1K tons), threefold. The United States (513 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand stood at -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-1.5% per year) and the United States (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($22M) remains the key foreign market for plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting exports from Australia, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($11M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a 10% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+10.5% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-1.7% per year).

Plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses (3.3K tons), other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (2.2K tons) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (1.2K tons) were the main products of plastic pipe and hose exports from Australia, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses ($35M) remains the largest type of plastics tubes, pipes and hoses, and fitting exported from Australia, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses ($17M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, with an 8.5% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (+0.8% per year) and rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene (+4.6% per year).

In 2024, the average plastic pipe and hose export price amounted to $8,986 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 63% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings ($37,072 per ton), while the average price for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene ($4,398 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with fittings (+9.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the average plastic pipe and hose export price amounted to $8,986 per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 63%. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($21,237 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($4,272 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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