U.S.: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2025

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the U.S.

The U.S. market for plastic hoses and hose fittings rose notably to $X in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the U.S.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 2.5%. Plastic hose and hose fitting production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings increased by 9.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic hose and hose fitting exports from the United States, together accounting for 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +2.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic hoses and hose fittings exports from the United States, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+2.6% per year) and China (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, plastic hose and hose fitting export price increased by +69.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 9.4%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export 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 (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into the U.S.

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings increased by 24% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic hose and hose fitting to the United States, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic hose and hose fitting imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+1.6% per year) and Mexico (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Mexico ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest plastic hose and hose fitting suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, India and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +47.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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