U.S.: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in the U.S.

The U.S. market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined to $X in 2021, waning by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in the U.S.

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 3.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Cayman Islands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from the United States, together comprising 59% of total exports. Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Turks and Caicos Islands, Malaysia, Canada, Bahamas, Germany and Antigua and Barbuda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +71.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from the United States, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to +32.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+13.5% per year) and Mexico (-7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Antigua and Barbuda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+36.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 129%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to the United States, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +86.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to the United States, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+48.1% per year) and Germany (+33.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -13.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 58%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+154.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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