EU External Trade - Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics, Fittings

Extra-EU sourcing of Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics, Fittings is well diversified across 5 suppliers. The top five (🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom) account for 74.5% of the total. 🇨🇭 Switzerland leads with 25.3% (€1.0B). An HHI of 1288 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics, Fittings to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (14.5%, €809.8M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics, Fittings are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 38.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were rising (3.6%) and exports stable (2.8%) compared to the previous year.