Plastic pipe and hose fittings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic pipe and hose fittings by the United Kingdom reached $271.2 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 10% 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 | $271.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $245.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $314.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $328.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $257.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $249.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $255.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2017 | $223.5M | 21.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports plastic pipe and hose fittings to
Most of it went to United States (18%), Ireland (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.1M | 18% |
| Ireland | $27.8M | 10% |
| Germany | $25.6M | 9.5% |
| France | $23.5M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $16.5M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $14.3M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.16 per kg, 108% above the world average of $9.23. 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.
Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of plastic pipe and hose fittings by the United Kingdom reached $210.0 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 224 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (18%), United States (16%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $37.8M | 18% |
| United States | $32.9M | 16% |
| China | $20.0M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $16.5M | 7.9% |
| Israel | $11.3M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 5% |
| France | $9.5M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $9.0M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $8.4M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic pipe and hose fittings exports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $271.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic pipe and hose fittings from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by Ireland (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 148 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.16 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $9.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic pipe and hose fittings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $223.5 million in 2017 to $271.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $328.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $268.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import plastic pipe and hose fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $210.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $61.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. 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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