Flexible high-pressure plastic hose exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $100.2 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $92.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $68.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $59.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $50.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $64.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $78.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $119.6M | 10.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports flexible high-pressure plastic hose to
Most of it went to United States (20%), Belgium (9%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.7M | 20% |
| Belgium | $9.3M | 9.3% |
| France | $8.8M | 8.8% |
| Norway | $7.2M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $7.0M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $4.1M | 4.1% |
| China | $3.0M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.74 per kg, 501% above the world average of $7.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible high-pressure plastic hose imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $53.7 million of flexible high-pressure plastic hose in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 219 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from United States (28%), Germany (17%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 17% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 6% |
| China | $3.0M | 5.5% |
| France | $2.7M | 5% |
| Tunisia | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom flexible high-pressure plastic hose exports (HS 3917.31): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible high-pressure plastic hose exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported flexible high-pressure plastic hose worth $100.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 161 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy flexible high-pressure plastic hose from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 128 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average export price of flexible high-pressure plastic hose per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.74 per kg in 2024, 501% above the world average of $7.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of flexible high-pressure plastic hose from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $119.6 million in 2017 to $100.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $119.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $53.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose?
The HS code for flexible high-pressure plastic hose is subheading 3917.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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