Drip lines and distribution pipes for irrigation are made predominantly from polyethylene, pipe systems also from PVC; polypropylene is frequently used for fittings. The material price determines a large share of the cost of these high-volume systems.

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Irrigation systems require large volumes of pipes, hoses, and moulded parts; the polymer price is therefore a substantial lever on production and system costs.
Continuous lengths in large volumes: pipes and drip lines are laid over many kilometres – the material price dominates the cost.
Several materials in one system: HDPE pipes, PE drip lines, PVC pipes and PP fittings develop independently of one another in price.
Project and seasonal business: current price data make quotations and tenders calculable.



From procurement through to sales: pricenxt supports key decisions along the entire value chain.
Monitors price developments for PE, PVC and PP, places the company’s own procurement level in context and strengthens the negotiating position with suppliers.
Assesses material and wall thickness variants in terms of cost and calculates how price movements affect individual product ranges.
Calculates project and tender quotations on a current price basis and secures margins over longer delivery periods.
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In irrigation systems HDPE dominates for pipes, complemented by LLDPE for thin-walled drip lines, PVC for pipes and PP for fittings, clamp connectors, and connection parts.
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