Flexible plastic hose with fittings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flexible plastic hose with fittings was worth $1.99 billion in 2024, about 179.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 114% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $1.99B | 179.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.79B | 169.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.88B | 161.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.69B | 159.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.29B | 153.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 130.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.10B | 125.4K t |
| 2017 | $927.6M | 119.4K t |
Top flexible plastic hose with fittings exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 150 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $281.4M | 14% |
| United States | $236.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $210.5M | 11% |
| Singapore | $205.5M | 10% |
| Mexico | $139.2M | 7% |
| France | $84.5M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $83.6M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $81.0M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $62.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $57.4M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $39.1M | 2% |
| Poland | $37.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $485.2M | 24% |
| Germany | $209.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $92.8M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $74.0M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $64.4M | 3.2% |
| France | $58.9M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $55.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $55.5M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $54.6M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $49.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $43.0M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $39.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $65.32 per kg and China $6.21 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 plastic hose with fittings (HS 3917.33) 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 3917.33: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings. HS 3917 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flexible plastic hose with fittings?
China exported $281.4 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (11%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flexible plastic hose with fittings?
The United States imported $485.2 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flexible plastic hose with fittings?
It was worth $1.99 billion in 2024, about 179.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 114% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 150 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of flexible plastic hose with fittings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $65.32 per kg and China $6.21 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 plastic hose with fittings?
The HS code for flexible plastic hose with fittings is subheading 3917.33, 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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