Feb 7, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The UK market for other plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses saw a contraction in 2024, with consumption falling to 61K tons and market value dropping to $1.2B. Despite recent declines, the long-term trend is positive, with forecasts predicting growth to 87K tons and $1.7B by 2035. Production also decreased slightly in 2024 to 54K tons. The UK remains a net importer, with China being the largest volume supplier, while Germany is the top supplier by value. Exports grew in volume to 7.2K tons, with the United States as the most valuable export destination. Significant price disparities exist between trading partners, with US import prices being exceptionally high and Chinese imports being the lowest cost.
Key Findings
Market forecast to grow to 87K tons and $1.7B by 2035 despite recent contractionChina is the leading import source by volume, while Germany leads by valueThe United States is the most valuable export market for UK productsMajor price gaps exist, with US import prices over 25 times higher than China’sUK production and consumption both declined in 2024 after years of growthMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 87K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.7B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses
In 2024, consumption of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -2.8% to 61K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a notable increase. Consumption of peaked at 65K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The value of the market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in the UK fell to $1.2B in 2024, waning by -9.3% 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced increase. Consumption of peaked at $1.4B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses
After seven years of growth, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -2.4% to 54K tons in 2024. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak volume at 56K tons in 2023, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
In value terms, production of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses shrank to $1.2B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $1.4B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses
In 2024, purchases abroad of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses decreased by -0.1% to 14K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% 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 -16.7% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 17K tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses declined to $137M in 2024. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -8.3% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $149M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
In 2024, China (5.7K tons) constituted the largest supplier of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to the UK, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (1.6K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (1.3K tons), with a 9.3% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and Italy (-3.7% per year).
In value terms, the largest other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses suppliers to the UK were Germany ($23M), China ($20M) and the United States ($15M), together accounting for 43% of total imports. Poland, Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average import price for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $9,782 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked at $11,036 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($89,583 per ton), while the price for China ($3,532 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Other Plastic Tubes, Pipes and Hoses
In 2024, the amount of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exported from the UK amounted to 7.2K tons, surging by 6.5% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +41.0% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses contracted to $169M in 2024. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $175M in 2023, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
Exports By Country
Ireland (1K tons), France (999 tons) and the United States (841 tons) were the main destinations of exports of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from the UK, together accounting for 40% of total exports. The Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand, Brazil, China, Germany, Norway, Australia, Belgium and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($27M) remains the key foreign market for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses exports from the UK, comprising 16% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($13M), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.4% per year) and Germany (+13.0% per year).
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average export price for other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $23,584 per ton, reducing by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $29,136 per ton. From 2023 to 2024, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($75,943 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($7,846 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 Belgium (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses industry in the United Kingdom, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses landscape in the United Kingdom.
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Key findings
Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for the United Kingdom. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverageProdcom 22212950 – Plastic tubes, pipes and hoses (excluding artificial guts, s ausage skins, rigid, flexible tubes and pipes having a minimum burst pressure of .27,6 MPa)Country coverageCountry profile and benchmarks
This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United Kingdom. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in the United Kingdom.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies
Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses dynamics in the United Kingdom.
FAQ
What is included in the other plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in the United Kingdom?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which benchmarks are included?
The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for the United Kingdom.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.