European Union’s Iron and Steel Tube Fittings Market Poised for Steady Growth With 2.3% CAGR in Value Through 2035 – News and Statistics

Feb 24, 2026

IndexBox has just published a new report: EU – Tube Or Pipe Fittings (Of Iron Or Steel) – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trconcludes and Insights.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the European Union’s market for tube or pipe fittings created of iron or steel. It details that in 2024, consumption surged to 1 million tons (valued at $7.2B), with Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands as the top consumers. Production reached 902K tons ($11.3B), led by the same three countries. Imports fell to 729K tons ($5.7B), while exports dropped to 616K tons ($7.3B). The market forecast from 2024 to 2035 predicts a deceleration in volume growth to a +1.4% CAGR, reaching 1.2M tons, while value is expected to grow at a +2.3% CAGR to $9.2B by 2035. The report breaks down trade by product type and counattempt, highlighting price trconcludes and market shares.

Key Findings

EU market forecast to grow to 1.2M tons ($9.2B) by 2035, with value growth (+2.3% CAGR) outpacing volume (+1.4% CAGR)
Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands are the dominant consumers and producers, accounting for over half of the market
Spain revealed the most dynamic consumption growth from 2013-2024, with a volume CAGR of +24.4%
Import prices declined in 2024, while export prices rose, indicating a potential shift in trade dynamics and product mix
Stainless steel fittings (excluding flanges, elbows, etc.) commanded the highest trade prices and revealed strong value growth in both imports and exports

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the European Union, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trconclude over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.2M tons by the conclude of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $9.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the conclude of 2035.

Market Value (billion USD, nominal wholesale prices)

Consumption

European Union’s Consumption of Tube or Pipe Fittings (of Iron or Steel)

In 2024, the amount of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) consumed in the European Union surged to 1M tons, increasing by 24% compared with 2023. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last eleven years. The trconclude pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -13.4% against 2022 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 1.2M tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the European Union soared to $7.2B in 2024, rising by 63% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trconclude pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Counattempt

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Italy (214K tons), Germany (199K tons) and the Netherlands (127K tons), with a combined 53% share of total consumption. Spain, Poland, France, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, toreceiveher accounting for a further 31%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +24.4%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($1.8B), Germany ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($758M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, with a combined 57% share of the total market. Poland, France, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, toreceiveher accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of iron or steel tube fitting per capita consumption in 2024 were the Netherlands (7.2 kg per person), Italy (3.6 kg per person) and Belgium (3.6 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

European Union’s Production of Tube or Pipe Fittings (of Iron or Steel)

In 2024, the amount of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) produced in the European Union soared to 902K tons, picking up by 20% against the year before. Overall, production revealed a relatively flat trconclude pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 27%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 1.1M tons. From 2023 to 2024, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting production surged to $11.3B in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a moderate expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production By Counattempt

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Italy (309K tons), Germany (160K tons) and the Netherlands (85K tons), toreceiveher accounting for 61% of total production.

From 2013 to 2024, the hugegest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

European Union’s Imports of Tube or Pipe Fittings (of Iron or Steel)

In 2024, purchases abroad of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) decreased by -15.9% to 729K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trconclude pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. The volume of import peaked at 956K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting imports shrank rapidly to $5.7B in 2024. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last eleven years. The trconclude pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $7.5B in 2023, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports By Counattempt

The purchases of the nine major importers of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel), namely Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Poland, Belgium, Denmark and the Czech Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Austria (24K tons) held a relatively compact share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the hugegest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the European Union, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($605M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.9% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+0.9% per year) and France (-0.0% per year).

Imports By Type

In 2024, tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel (151K tons), iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron (145K tons) and tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (129K tons) represented the main type of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the European Union, creating 58% of total import. It was distantly followed by tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel (72K tons), tube or pipe butt welding fittings other than of stainless steel (63K tons), tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (59K tons) and iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron (43K tons), toreceiveher mixing up a 33% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading imported products, was attained by tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of imported tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) were tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($1.2B), tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($1.1B) and iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron ($753M), with a combined 54% share of total imports.

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main imported products over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

The import price in the European Union stood at $7,862 per ton in 2024, reducing by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $8,600 per ton in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe threaded elbows, bconcludes and sleeves of stainless steel ($25,439 per ton), while the price for tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel ($3,253 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tube or pipe threaded elbows, bconcludes and sleeves of stainless steel (+2.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Counattempt

In 2024, the import price in the European Union amounted to $7,862 per ton, waning by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $8,600 per ton in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the counattempt with the highest price was Austria ($11,485 per ton), while Spain ($4,316 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

European Union’s Exports of Tube or Pipe Fittings (of Iron or Steel)

In 2024, overseas shipments of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) decreased by -22.9% to 616K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6%. The volume of export peaked at 915K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting exports dropped sharply to $7.3B in 2024. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trconclude pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. The level of export peaked at $8.9B in 2023, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports By Counattempt

In 2024, Italy (167K tons), distantly followed by Germany (82K tons), Spain (70K tons), Poland (56K tons), the Netherlands (40K tons) and Austria (29K tons) represented the largest exporters of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel), toreceiveher generating 72% of total exports. France (27K tons), Belgium (23K tons), Denmark (21K tons) and the Czech Republic (21K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to iron or steel tube fitting exports from Italy stood at -5.8%. At the same time, Denmark (+4.3%) and Poland (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the quickest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2013-2024. Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trconclude pattern. By contrast, Austria (-3.2%), the Czech Republic (-4.0%), France (-4.7%) and Germany (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trconclude over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of Poland, Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands increased by +3.7, +2.7, +2 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest iron or steel tube fitting supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($1.9B), Germany ($1.7B) and the Netherlands ($572M), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, Spain, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, toreceiveher comprising a further 33%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports By Type

Tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel (146K tons), tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (129K tons), iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron (95K tons) and tube or pipe butt welding fittings other than of stainless steel (71K tons) represented roughly 72% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (42K tons), tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel (40K tons) and tube or pipe threaded elbows, bconcludes and sleeves other than of stainless steel (31K tons), toreceiveher comprising an 18% share of total exports. Iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron (23K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exported products, was attained by tube or pipe threaded elbows, bconcludes and sleeves of stainless steel (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of exported tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) were tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($1.8B), tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($1.3B) and tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel ($820M), toreceiveher accounting for 54% of total exports.

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings, with a CAGR of +4.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exported products over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Type

In 2024, the export price in the European Union amounted to $11,787 per ton, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trconclude pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, iron or steel tube fitting export price increased by +67.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($31,163 per ton), while the average price for exports of tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel ($5,600 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bconcludes, sleeves or butt welding fittings (+4.2%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Counattempt

In 2024, the export price in the European Union amounted to $11,787 per ton, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven years. The trconclude pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, iron or steel tube fitting export price increased by +67.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the counattempt with the highest price was Germany ($20,550 per ton), while Spain ($5,766 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Innotifyigence Platform

This report provides a comprehensive view of the iron or steel tube fitting indusattempt in European Union, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and conclude-utilize segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.

Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it shifts between exporters and importers within European Union. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market enattempt, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the iron or steel tube fitting landscape in European Union.

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Key findings

Regional demand is shaped by both houtilizehold and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exmodify rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depconcludes on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across European Union.
Market concentration varies by counattempt, creating different competitive landscapes and enattempt barriers.
The 2035 outsee highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade innotifyigence and price analytics for European Union. It covers both historical performance and the forward outsee to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.

Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by conclude-utilize segments and countries
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market enattempt conditions

Product coverage

Prodcom 24204010 – Flanges, of steel (excluding cast fittings)
Prodcom 24204030 – Elbows, bconcludes, couplings, sleeves and other threaded tube or pipe fittings, of steel (excluding cast fittings)
Prodcom 24204050 – Elbows, bconcludes, couplings and sleeves and other socket welding tube or pipe fittings, of steel (excluding cast fittings)
Prodcom 24204073 – Butt welding elbows and bconcludes, for tubes or pipes, of steel (excluding cast fittings)
Prodcom 24204075 – Butt welding tube or pipe fittings, other than elbows and bconcludes, of steel (excluding cast fittings)
Prodcom 24513030 – Tube or pipe fittings, of non-malleable cast iron
Prodcom 24513050 – Tube or pipe fittings of malleable cast iron
Prodcom 24523000 – Tube or pipe fittings of cast steel

Counattempt coverage

Counattempt profiles and benchmarks

For the regional report, counattempt profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across European Union. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.

Methodology

The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.

International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation

All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.

Forecasts to 2035

The forecast horizon extconcludes to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links iron or steel tube fitting demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within European Union.

Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outsee for major producing countries

Each counattempt projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to reveal where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.

Price analysis and trade dynamics

Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and modifys in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exmodify rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.

Price benchmarks by counattempt and sub-region
Export and import unit value trconcludes
Seasonality and calconcludear effects in trade flows
Price outsee to 2035 under baseline assumptions

Profiles of market participants

Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This supports identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.

Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context

How to utilize this report

Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive counattempt markets
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize tarreceive destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against regional competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who required a clear, data-driven picture of iron or steel tube fitting dynamics in European Union.