Plastics pipes and fittings market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The US plastics pipes and fittings market contracted in 2019 and 2020, with volume falling to 1.4 million tons, as COVID-19 lockdowns reduced industrial activity and construction demand. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market volume jumping 21% to 1.7 million tons, driven by the launch of innovative products like molecular-oriented PVC pipe with a low carbon footprint and growing demand for sustainable materials.

Market growth continued into 2022, rising 10% to 1.9 million tons, supported by increased government spending on infrastructure and construction, as well as needs for efficient water management in irrigation and distribution. This expansion occurred alongside a surge in pipe imports, which intensified competition for domestic manufacturers.

The period was also marked by significant industry consolidation and technological advancement. Major acquisitions included Aliaxis SA's purchase of Valencia Pipe Company's US operations in 2023 and Johnson Controls’ CPVC pipe business in 2024, while innovations such as IoT-enabled pipes for water flow monitoring began shaping market evolution.

Production plastics pipes and fittings in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of plastic pipes and fittings in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 1,339 thousand tons, marking a 10.7% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1,631 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 13.1% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of plastic pipes and fittings production in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production was valued at $11,322 million, showing a modest decrease of 3.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, however, production value actually increased by 4.9%, averaging 1.6% growth per year. The peak value was $12,331 million in 2018, which saw the largest increase of 14.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports plastics pipes and fittings from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of plastic pipes and fittings from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 170.2 thousand tons, representing a sharp decline of 17.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.4%, averaging a 4.0% annual drop. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 232.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for US exports of plastic pipes and fittings by volume were Canada, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. Canada accounted for 45.0% of exports, Mexico for 26.4%, and Saudi Arabia for 3.3%. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% of total export flows during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of plastic pipes and fittings exports from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at $1,439 million, reflecting a significant drop of 10.8% from 2019. The peak export value was $1,754 million in 2018, which also experienced the largest increase of 22.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Canada, and China were the top destinations for US exports of plastic pipes and fittings. Mexico accounted for 30.4% of export value, Canada for 27.5%, and China for 4.1%. Combined, these three markets made up 62.0% of total export value during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastics pipes and fittings to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of plastic pipes and fittings into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 266.1 thousand tons, down 8.0% from the previous year. The highest import volume was 333.3 thousand tons in 2018, which saw the largest increase of 23.0%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the primary sources of plastic pipes and fittings imports by volume were Canada, China, and Mexico. Canada accounted for 30.0% of imports, China for 27.2%, and Mexico for 21.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 78.3% of total import volume during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of plastic pipes and fittings imports into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at $1,511 million, showing a moderate decline of 6.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 8.7%, averaging 2.8% growth per year. The peak value was $1,792 million in 2018, which experienced the largest increase of 28.9%. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a 10.3% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Canada, and Mexico were the three main sources of plastic pipes and fittings imports by value into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Together, they accounted for 60.3% of total import value during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020