U.S.: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2025

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in the U.S.

The U.S. market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X in 2022, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.2% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in the U.S.

In value terms, production of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers increased by 3.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from the United States, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-8.9% per year) and Oman (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports from the United States, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-0.7% per year) and China (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to the United States, together comprising 43% of total imports. Poland, Mexico, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +145.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X), together accounting for 38% of total imports. China, Colombia, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese) and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +101.0%, saw 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 rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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