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PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1125268

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PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1125268

Plastic Pipe

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This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $17.0 billion US plastic pipe industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by resin (PVC, HDPE, PEX, fiberglass, CPVC, ABS, other plastic) and market (structural and mechanical, potable water, oil and natural gas, storm and sanitary sewer, conduit, industrial processing, drain, waste, and vent, and irrigation). The study evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including JM Eagle, Atkore International Group, Advances Drainage Systems, INEOS Group, and Westlake Chemical.

Demand for plastic pipe is expected to rise 2.9% annually to $19.6 billion in 2026, a significant deceleration from the 2016-2021 period due to a notable slowdown in price growth from a high 2021 level. Demand will be driven by installation of pipe in the potable water, conduit, DWV, and storm and sanitary sewer markets as well as by the increasing use of larger diameter plastic pipes in some applications:

  • Plastic pipe will continue to take share from copper pipe, primarily in potable water applications, due to its corrosion resistance, low cost, and ease of installation.
  • Better resin formulations and enhanced processing technologies will continue to make plastic pipe more competitive in large diameter applications, such as those related to natural gas distribution and storm and sanitary sewers.

Major Spike in PVC & PEX Prices in 2021 Leads to Record Year in Value Terms

In 2021, average prices of PVC and PEX spiked 38% and 25%, respectively. The significant increase in prices was due to:

  • major increases in raw material prices, as inflation reached the highest levels in the US in over 40 years
  • significant supply chain issues and shortages

These price increases led to a massive spike in pipe demand in value terms. In linear feet terms, demand continued to grow despite rising prices, as the continued strength of home construction and renovation supported sales of potable water pipe.

HDPE & PEX to Experience Strong Growth Through 2026

Demand for HDPE and PEX pipe is expected to grow rapidly due to a number of performance advantages enabled by the flexibility of these materials. HDPE will find the greatest sales opportunities in the storm and sanitary sewer market, while PEX will continue to gain share in potable water distribution:

  • HDPE's flexibility makes it well suited for trenchless installation methods such as slip lining and horizontal directional drilling.
  • PEX's flexibility also facilitates installation in the water distribution market, as it can be bent around obstacles and cut easily.

Water & Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades to Benefit Plastic Pipe Suppliers

Water and sewer supply construction spending is forecast to see relatively healthy growth through 2026, as many communities face replacement of their aging water infrastructure. Federal spending is expected to constitute a significant driver of growth in these applications, boosted by the passage of federal infrastructure legislation.

Product Code: 4506

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. About This Report

  • Report Details
  • Study Scope & Product Description
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

  • Historical Market Trends
  • Supply & Demand
  • Trade & Tariffs
  • Drivers & Restraints
  • Pricing Trends
  • Competitive Products
  • Sustainability & Recycling
    • Recycling & Reuse
    • Water Conservation Efforts

4. Markets

  • Demand by Market
    • Value
    • Linear Feet
    • Pounds
  • Potable Water
  • Storm & Sanitary Sewers
  • Conduit
  • Industrial Processing
  • Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV)
  • Oil & Gas
  • Irrigation
  • Structural & Mechanical

5. Resins

  • Resin Consumption Forecast
  • Pipe Demand by Resin
    • Value
    • Linear Feet
    • Pounds
  • PVC
  • HDPE
  • PEX
  • CPVC
  • Fiberglass
  • ABS
  • Other Resins (Polypropylene, LDPE, & All Other)

6. Key Suppliers & Market Share

  • Industry Composition
  • Market Share
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

7. Appendix

  • Scope
  • Definitions
  • Freedonia Methodology
  • Study-Specific Methodology
  • Sources
  • Related Studies & Reports
  • Macroeconomic Assumptions
    • Economic Environment
    • Demographic Trends
    • Building Construction
    • Residential Building Construction
    • Residential Improvements & Repairs
    • Commercial Building Construction
    • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
    • Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
Product Code: 4506

List of Tables

2. About This Report

  • Table 2-1. Annual Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million linear feet)

3. Overview

  • Table 3-1. Plastic Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2021 (million linear feet & million dollars)
  • Table 3-2. Plastic Pipe Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Table 3-3. Plastic Pipe Markets: Major Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
  • Table 3-4. Plastic Pipe Pricing by Product, 2011 - 2031 (dollars per pound & dollar per linear foot)

4. Markets

  • Table 4-1. Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Table 4-2. Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet)
  • Table 4-3. Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds)
  • Table 4-4. Potable Water Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-5. Storm & Sanitary Sewer Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-6. Conduit Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-7. Industrial Processing Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-8. Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-9. Oil & Gas Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-10. Irrigation Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)
  • Table 4-11. Structural & Mechanical Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & million linear feet)

5. Resins

  • Table 5-1. Resin Consumption in Plastic Pipe Production, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds)
  • Table 5-2. Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Table 5-3. Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet)
  • Table 5-4. Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds)
  • Table 5-5. PVC Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-6. PVC Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-7. HDPE Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-8. HDPE Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-9. PEX Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-10. PEX Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-11. CPVC Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-12. CPVC Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-13. Fiberglass Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-14. Fiberglass Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-15. ABS Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
  • Table 5-16. ABS Pipe: Performance Against Competitive Materials by Market
  • Table 5-17. Other Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin & Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)

6. Key Suppliers & Market Share

  • Table 6-1. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions

7. Appendix

  • Table 7-1. Relevant Industry Codes
  • Table 7-2. Relevant HS Codes
  • Table 7-3 Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
  • Table 7-4 Population & Households, 2011 - 2031 (million persons)
  • Table 7-5 Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
  • Table 7-6 Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
  • Table 7-7 Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
  • Table 7-8 Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
  • Table 7-9 Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
  • Table 7-10 Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary

  • Figure 1-1. Plastic Pipe Market Outlook

2. About This Report

  • Figure 2-1. Types of Plastic Pipe
  • Figure 2-2 Annual Plastic Pipe Length Demand by Market, 2020 - 2022 (% annual change)

3. Overview

  • Figure 3-1. Plastic Pipe Demand, 2001 - 2021 (million linear feet)
  • Figure 3-2. Plastic Pipe Pricing, 2011 - 2026 (dollars per linear foot)
  • Figure 3-3. Comparative Growth: Plastic Pipe & Competitive Products, 2021 - 2026 (% CAGR)

4. Markets

  • Figure 4-1. Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-2. Potable Water Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-3. Storm & Sanitary Sewer Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-4. Conduit Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-5. Industrial Processing Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-6. Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-7. Oil & Gas Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-8. Irrigation Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
  • Figure 4-9. Structural & Mechanical Market for Plastic Pipe by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

5. Resins

  • Figure 5-1. Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

6. Key Suppliers & Market Share

  • Figure 6-1. US Plastic Pipe Market Share, 2021 (billion dollars)
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