Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for plastics plumbing fixtures in the United States increased from 713.9 thousand metric tons to 874.3 thousand metric tons, while the market value rose from $4.9 billion to $6.4 billion. After a decline in 2020, the market rebounded in 2021, supported by the growing preference for plastic fixtures due to their moldability and cost-effectiveness, alongside safety innovations such as prefabricated slip-resistant surface coatings. Rising urbanization and construction activities further boosted demand during this period.

In 2023, the implementation of the lead-free certification requirement for plumbing products compelled manufacturers to adapt their production processes to meet new compliance standards. Major companies like LIXIL, Moen, and TOTO launched antimicrobial touchless urinals, leak-sensing faucet controllers, and expanded smart fixture manufacturing capacity. By 2024, state regulations promoting water-saving fixtures and updated plumbing codes continued to shape the market, with consumer preferences shifting towards eco-friendly and smart products amid ongoing supply chain and raw material cost fluctuations.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, the United States produced 642.1 thousand tons of plastic plumbing fixtures, marking a 7.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 694.5 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 1.9% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 6.8%, which translates to an average annualized rate of decrease of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the production value of plastic plumbing fixtures in the United States declined in 2020. Output was valued at 4 585 million US dollars, down 4.6% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 805 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 8.1% occurring in 2018. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 5%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from the United States

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic plumbing fixtures from the United States declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 10 802 tons, a decrease of 5.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017 to 2020 period, exports fell by 22%, equating to an average annualized decline of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for US exports of plastic plumbing fixtures in volume terms. Canada accounted for 59.2% of exports, Mexico for 5.8%, and the United Kingdom for 3.8%, collectively representing 68.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of plastic plumbing fixtures exported from the United States declined for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 77.1 million US dollars, a 2.6% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 12.1%, with an average annualized rate of decline of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom formed the core markets for US exports of plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms. Canada held a 58.9% share, Mexico 5.8%, and the United Kingdom 3.7%, together accounting for 68.3% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports plumbing fixtures of plastics to the United States

Imports in kind, t

Imports of plastic plumbing fixtures into the United States increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 72 790 tons, a significant rise of 40.3% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 44 347 tons, which saw a decline of 3.7% that year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 58.1%, averaging an annualized increase of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Canada, and Mexico were the leading sources of plastic plumbing fixtures imported into the United States in volume terms. China contributed 51.0% of imports, Canada 24.5%, and Mexico 15.1%, collectively making up 90.7% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of plastic plumbing fixtures imported into the United States rose for the third consecutive year in 2020, registering 353.6 million US dollars, a 16.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value increased by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, Canada, and Mexico dominated the import structure of plastic plumbing fixtures into the United States in value terms. China accounted for 47.7% of imports, Canada for 26.0%, and Mexico for 14.7%, together representing 88.4% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020