Flexible high-pressure plastic hose trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flexible high-pressure plastic hose was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 187.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.33B | 187.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 186.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.41B | 227.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.29B | 207.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 190.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 201.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.19B | 185.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 185.7K t |
Top flexible high-pressure plastic hose exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 161 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $215.4M | 16% |
| United States | $139.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $131.5M | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $100.2M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $90.9M | 6.8% |
| France | $79.3M | 6% |
| India | $55.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $50.2M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $42.8M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $41.0M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $35.7M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $32.6M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), Germany (6%) and China (5%). 219 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $132.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $78.8M | 5.9% |
| China | $65.8M | 4.9% |
| France | $61.6M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $53.7M | 4% |
| Canada | $47.5M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $39.6M | 3% |
| Singapore | $35.2M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $34.0M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $33.0M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $27.9M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $25.0M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $42.74 per kg and China $4.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Flexible high-pressure plastic hose (HS 3917.31) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3917.31: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, flexible, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6MPa. HS 3917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
China exported $215.4 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). In all, 161 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The United States imported $132.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
It was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 187.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.41 billion. 161 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of flexible high-pressure plastic hose per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $42.74 per kg and China $4.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose is subheading 3917.31, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3917 page.
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