Flexible plastic hose with fittings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $81.0 million of flexible plastic hose with fittings in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $104.8 million.
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 | $81.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $72.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $104.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports flexible plastic hose with fittings to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (19%), United States (18%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $15.2M | 19% |
| United States | $14.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 6% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 4.7% |
| France | $3.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Iceland | $1.8M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.69 per kg, 412% above the world average of $11.08. 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 plastic hose with fittings imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of flexible plastic hose with fittings by the United Kingdom reached $64.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. The largest suppliers were Germany (15%), Ireland (11%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 35%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 15% |
| Ireland | $6.8M | 11% |
| China | $6.4M | 10% |
| United States | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.5M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 7.6% |
| France | $4.4M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 6.3% |
| Slovakia | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom flexible plastic hose with fittings exports (HS 3917.33): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic hose with fittings exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported flexible plastic hose with fittings worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy flexible plastic hose with fittings from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. Iceland grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average export price of flexible plastic hose with fittings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $56.69 per kg in 2024, 412% above the world average of $11.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of flexible plastic hose with fittings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $104.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import flexible plastic hose with fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $64.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Ireland and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic hose with fittings?
The HS code for flexible plastic hose with fittings is subheading 3917.33. 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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