
US Plastic Pipe
Description
Plastic Pipe
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:
In 2021, average prices of PVC and PEX spiked 38% and 25%, respectively. The significant increase in prices was due to:
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:
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Table of Contents
104 Pages
- Figure 1-1. Plastic Pipe Market Outlook
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Historical Market Trends
- Supply & Demand
- Trade & Tariffs
- Drivers & Restraints
- Pricing Trends
- Competitive Products
- Sustainability & Recycling
- Demand by Market
- Potable Water
- Storm & Sanitary Sewers
- Conduit
- Industrial Processing
- Drain, Waste, &Vent (DWV)
- Oil & Gas
- Irrigation
- Structural & Mechanical
- Resin Consumption Forecast
- Pipe Demand by Resin
- PVC
- HDPE
- PEX
- CPVC
- Fiberglass
- ABS
- Other Resins (Polypropylene, LDPE, &All Other)
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Scope
- Definitions
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
Pricing
Currency Rates
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