Segments' Analysis
Chemical Segment - the Key Growth Engine
On the basis of media type, the specialty hoses market is segmented into chemical, gas, oil, water, and others. The chemical segment is likely to remain the growth engine of the market during the forecast period. Expansion of chemical industry in terms of production, technological advancement; increasing penetration of specialty chemicals in paints, coatings, and additives; and development of new applications are the major factors driving the market for specialty hoses in the chemical segment.
Specialty Hoses with Nitrile Rubber Inner Core are Dominant
Based on the inner core type, the market is segmented into nitrile rubber, EPDM rubber, nylon, polyester, and others. Nitrile rubber is expected to remain the dominant and the fastest-growing segment of the market during the forecast period. Specialty hoses with nitrile rubber as inner core are predominantly used in applications such as LPG delivery; conveyance of refrigerant gases and refrigerant systems; and delivery of gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and other fuels, owing to their excellent flexibility, ease of handling, and excellent resistance from oils, acids, fuels, and abrasion.
In-plant Transfer - the Largest Application Area of Specialty Hoses
On the basis of application type, the specialty hoses market is segmented into in-plant transfer, LPG delivery, welding, drainage service, hydraulic service, firefighting, and others. The in-plant transfer is expected to remain the dominant application of the market during the forecast period, whereas LPG delivery is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the same period. In-plant transfer application majorly includes conveyance of oil, chemical, refrigerant gas, hot and cold water, slurries, and bitumen.
Asia-Pacific - the Largest Market, China - the Global Leader
In terms of region, Asia-Pacific is projected to remain the largest market for specialty hoses during the forecast period. Increasing chemical production and rising LPG demand are fuelling the growth of the specialty hoses market in the region. China and India are the growth engine of the region’s market. China is one of the largest producers of chemicals and petrochemicals across the world. China and India are also the largest importers of oil and fuel in the region. All these factors are contributing to the dominance of the region in the specialty hoses market.
China is the largest market for specialty hoses in the world, owing to the huge demand from its industrial and manufacturing sectors. This factor has led to the increased focus of industry players towards strengthening their roots in the region. For example; Continental AG has opened a new hose facility in China to meet the demand from the Chinese automotive industry. The company is also planning to build an R&D center at the facility dedicated to hose products only.
North America is projected to remain the second-largest market for specialty hoses during the forecast period. The USA is the growth engine of the region’s market, driven by large-scale production of oil and gas to meet the energy requirement of its industrial sector. Increasing shale gas activities in the USA and rising oil & fuel demand in Mexico and Canada are the major factors, driving the growth of the specialty hoses market in the region.
Market Scope & Segmentation
Hoses are hollow flexible tubes, designed to convey different fluids or media from one point to another. Specialty hoses are a subset of industrial hoses, which are designed to perform specific tasks or are used for specific applications that other industrial hoses can’t perform. They are designed in such a manner that they can handle higher temperatures with flame resistance or have tough barriers to prevent permeation and contamination as per the requisite of the application.
Specialty hoses comprise of an inner core material that is reinforced with high-tensile helical wire (fiberglass, stainless steel, high-tensile synthetic textile, etc.) and is covered by a hose cover that provides additional resistance from abrasion and tear. The inner core material can also be constructed from elastomers and fluoropolymers to provide flexibility, heat resistance, durability, and ease of operations.
Research Scope
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Trend & Forecast Period
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2014-2025
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Regions Covered
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World
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Size in 2025
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US$ 2.3 billion
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Countries/Subregions Covered
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The USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, The UK, Russia, China, Japan, India, Latin America, the Middle East and others
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Figures & Tables
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>150
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Customization
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Up to 10% customization available free of cost
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The specialty hoses market is segmented into the following categories.
Specialty Hoses Market, By Media Type:
- Chemical (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Gas (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Oil (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Water (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Specialty Hoses Market, By Inner Core Material Type:
- Nitrile Rubber (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- EPDM Rubber (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Nylon (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Polyester (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Specialty Hoses Market, By Application Type:
- In-Plant Transfer (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- LPG Delivery (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Welding (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Draining Service (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Hydraulic Service (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Fire Fighting (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
- Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
Specialty Hoses Market, By Region:
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)
Key Players
The supply chain of this market comprises of raw material suppliers, specialty hoses manufacturers, distributors, and end-users.
The key players in the specialty hoses market are-
- Eaton Corporation Plc
- Parker-Hannifin Corporation
- Continental AG
- Alfagomma Spa
- Polyhose India Pvt. Ltd.
- The Weir Group Plc
- Baili Hose Co., Ltd.
- Diebolt & Company
- Apache Inc.
- Newage Industries, Inc.
The development of lightweight, flexible, and durable specialty hoses; expansion in untapped and growing markets; and execution of mergers & acquisitions are the key strategies adopted by the major players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

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