U.S.: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in the U.S.

The U.S. market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses expanded modestly to $X in 2021, surging by 2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in the U.S.

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X in 2021. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from the United States, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exported from the United States were Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 60% of total exports. The Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Ireland, Australia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +33.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. 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 external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 China (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses into the United States surged to X tons, rising by 18% compared with 2020. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +129.8% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to the United States, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Italy and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +230.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 52% of total imports. Germany, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, Thailand and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +159.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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