# Global Flexible metal tubing Market 2026

> World exports of flexible metal tubing (HS 830790) reached $483.0 million in 2024, 22% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 18% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/flexible-metal-tubing-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 483.0 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Flexible tubing of base metal other than iron or steel, with or without fittings.

Segments: Flexible hose, Corrugated tube, Braided tube, Bellows tube.

Typical buyers: Plumbing suppliers, Gas equipment makers, Industrial distributors.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of flexible metal tubing (HS 830790) were worth $483.0 million in 2024. | 483.0 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 22% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($394.4 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +22 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 18% of world exports ($85.8 million). | 18 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, the United States and Germany, shipped 39% of world exports in 2024. | 39 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $99.0 million, or 20% of world imports. | 20 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 32 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 32 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $9.78 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 9.78 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 49.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 49.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Israel grew fastest, with exports up 132% from 2019 to 2024. | +132 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 22% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Israel is gaining ground: its exports rose 132% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 85.8 |
| 2 | United States | 60.3 |
| 3 | Germany | 43.7 |
| 4 | Israel | 39.7 |
| 5 | Turkey | 34.5 |
| 6 | South Korea | 19.5 |
| 7 | France | 19.0 |
| 8 | Italy | 17.4 |
| 9 | Mexico | 17.2 |
| 10 | Denmark | 16.5 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 99.0 |
| 2 | France | 34.5 |
| 3 | Germany | 24.6 |
| 4 | Mexico | 21.2 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 18.2 |
| 6 | South Korea | 14.9 |
| 7 | Japan | 14.8 |
| 8 | Poland | 13.2 |
| 9 | China | 13.1 |
| 10 | Italy | 12.5 |

## World exports of HS 830790, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 369.2 |
| 2018 | 410.0 |
| 2019 | 394.4 |
| 2020 | 376.6 |
| 2021 | 451.4 |
| 2022 | 530.2 |
| 2023 | 483.6 |
| 2024 | 483.0 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global flexible metal tubing market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 830790 reached $483.0 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most flexible metal tubing?

China led world exports in 2024 with 18% of the total, followed by the United States, Germany and Israel.

### Which countries import the most flexible metal tubing?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, Germany and Mexico.

### Is world trade in flexible metal tubing growing?

World exports were 22% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of flexible metal tubing?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $9.78 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Flexible metal tubing Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/flexible-metal-tubing-market/