Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the US market for plastics plumbing fixtures expanded from 714 thousand tons to 735 thousand tons, supported by rapid urbanization and increased construction activity across the country. The entry of new manufacturers leveraged competitive production costs to meet rising demand. However, in 2020, market volume fell to 704 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting the availability of raw materials and delaying production schedules.

The market recovered strongly in 2021, reaching 754 thousand tons, aided by the launch of new product lines featuring advanced durability technologies and growing competition from international manufacturers. Growth accelerated further in 2022 to 874 thousand tons, fueled by the opening of large domestic production plants that reduced import dependence and by the consolidation of consumer preference for smart fixtures with IoT integration for water monitoring.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, produced 642.1 thousand tons of plastic plumbing fixtures, marking a modest decline of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 6.8%, with an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 694.5 thousand tons, which saw the largest annual increase of 1.9%.

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

Following two years of growth, plastic plumbing fixtures production in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, experienced a downturn. In 2020, output was valued at 4 585 million US dollars, down 4.6% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 805 million US dollars, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 8.1%.

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

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

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Cross-border shipments of plastic plumbing fixtures from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled 10 802 tons, reflecting a moderate reduction of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 22%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were the key destinations for plastic plumbing fixtures exports in volume terms. Canada accounted for 59.2% of exports, Mexico for 5.8%, and the United Kingdom for 3.8%, together 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 United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Plastic plumbing fixtures exports from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 77.1 million US dollars, showing a slight decline of 2.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.1%, with an average annual drop of 4.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom were the primary buyers of plastic plumbing fixtures from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, in value terms. Canada held a 58.9% share of exports, Mexico 5.8%, and the United Kingdom 3.7%, collectively 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 United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports plumbing fixtures of plastics to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

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Plastic plumbing fixtures imports into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 72 790 tons, representing a sharp rise of 40.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 58.1%, with an average annual increase of 16.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 44 347 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 3.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Canada, and Mexico were the main sources of plastic plumbing fixtures imports in volume terms. China contributed 51.0% of imports, Canada 24.5%, and Mexico 15.1%, together 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 United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of plastic plumbing fixtures to the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 353.6 million US dollars, equivalent to a strong increase of 16.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.1%.

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 remained the leading sources in the import structure of plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms. China accounted for 47.7% of imports, Canada for 26.0%, and Mexico for 14.7%, with a combined share of 88.4% of total import flows.

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