Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Ireland

Earlier Report Observations

The Irish market for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes experienced substantial shifts between 2018 and 2024. Import values grew from $47.2 million in 2018 to a peak of $90.5 million in 2022, while exports rose steadily from $7.4 million to $12.7 million over the full period. This expansion was reversed after 2022, as domestic production collapsed from $27.5 million to just $2.6 million in 2024, driving a sharp contraction in total market size from $107.4 million to $66.3 million.

The market landscape in 2024 was marked by several defining developments. Aliaxis Holdings SA expanded its presence by acquiring Johnson Controls’ CPVC pipe and fittings business for sprinkler systems. JM Eagle Inc. significantly increased its manufacturing capacity with a major plant expansion. Regulatory standards for plastic fittings and joints were tightened, requiring stronger mechanical performance and updated installation practices. Concurrently, product innovation advanced with the introduction of IoT-enabled PVC pipes for real-time monitoring and a broader shift toward environmentally friendly materials.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Ireland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Ireland's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, output fell to 242 tonnes, marking a 19.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 97.3%, with an average annual decline of 70.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Ireland's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes totalled 1 657 tonnes in 2020, representing a 22.7% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 14.3%, averaging 4.5% annually. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 338 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 2 142 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year increase was in 2019, when exports surged by 60.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the dominant export partner for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes, accounting for 87.6% of total export volumes. Other markets played a comparatively minor role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Ireland's export value of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined in 2020, reaching 7 823 thousand US dollars. This represented a modest decrease of 4.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 23.5%, averaging 7.3% annually. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 200 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland's export value of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes was heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 73.2% of total export value. Other partners made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Ireland

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Following two years of growth, Ireland's import volume of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined in 2020 to 6 250 tonnes, a 9.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume increased by 9.3%, averaging 3.0% annually. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 866 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring in 2019 at 13.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (48.1% of import volume), the United States (18.2%), and Germany (8.0%) were the main sources of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes imports to Ireland. Together, these three countries accounted for 74.2% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Ireland's import value of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 60 754 thousand US dollars. This represented a moderate 8.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 54.5%, averaging 15.6% annually.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom (39.0% of import value), the United States (28.7%), and Germany (7.2%) formed the primary group of sources for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes imports to Ireland in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 75.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2017-2020