Demand for behind-the-wall plumbing in the US is forecast to increase 8.1% annually through 2025 to $17.9 billion, with market value-driven up by strong price growth for key raw materials, particularly PEX and all metal materials. Though demand in real terms will be more moderate, real growth in the market will result from a:
A shift in product mix toward plastic behind-the-wall pipe and fittings - which are less expensive than metal products - is expected to restrain even faster value growth.
Although metal products hold a greater share of the market in value terms, plastic products are the most widely used in behind-the-wall plumbing applications and they are expected to continue gaining share:
Despite these advantages, metal products continue to benefit from their resistance to impact damage, and the ability to withstand high pressures, which boosts their use in high-value applications.
Commercial buildings account for the majority of behind-the-wall plumbing demand, largely because they are mandated to include extensive fire suppression systems. Though demand fell in 2020 and commercial building construction remained depressed in 2021, it is expected to rebound in 2022 and continue to grow through 2025. As the market rebounds, demand in plumbing-intensive structures like offices, hospitals, hotels, and senior living facilities - which require not only extensive fire suppression systems but also multiple bathrooms and kitchen facilities - will gain a boost from a low base.
Strength in new single-family home construction is anticipated to boost behind-the-wall plumbing products, as a wide variety of plumbing products are installed during initial construction. Additionally, new homes are expected to include more and larger bathrooms with elaborate features - such as his-and-her sinks - that require more plumbing fixtures, further driving gains. Interest in renovation among homeowners spending more time in their homes should also boost residential behind-the-wall demand growth, as many of these projects are anticipated to involve kitchen or bathroom renovations.
- Rebound in commercial building construction
- Continued high level of new housing construction coupled with a move toward larger bathrooms
- High level of home renovation activity, continuing trends begun during the COVID-19 pandemic
A shift in product mix toward plastic behind-the-wall pipe and fittings - which are less expensive than metal products - is expected to restrain even faster value growth.
Market for Plastic Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Products Continues to Strengthen
Although metal products hold a greater share of the market in value terms, plastic products are the most widely used in behind-the-wall plumbing applications and they are expected to continue gaining share:
- PEX is growing in popularity because of its low cost, resistance to breakage, and durability relative to both copper and PVC.
- PVC is inexpensive relative to metal and is also easy to cut and install
Despite these advantages, metal products continue to benefit from their resistance to impact damage, and the ability to withstand high pressures, which boosts their use in high-value applications.
Commercial Market to Remain Leading Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Segment
Commercial buildings account for the majority of behind-the-wall plumbing demand, largely because they are mandated to include extensive fire suppression systems. Though demand fell in 2020 and commercial building construction remained depressed in 2021, it is expected to rebound in 2022 and continue to grow through 2025. As the market rebounds, demand in plumbing-intensive structures like offices, hospitals, hotels, and senior living facilities - which require not only extensive fire suppression systems but also multiple bathrooms and kitchen facilities - will gain a boost from a low base.
New Home Construction & Design Trends to Boost Residential Demand
Strength in new single-family home construction is anticipated to boost behind-the-wall plumbing products, as a wide variety of plumbing products are installed during initial construction. Additionally, new homes are expected to include more and larger bathrooms with elaborate features - such as his-and-her sinks - that require more plumbing fixtures, further driving gains. Interest in renovation among homeowners spending more time in their homes should also boost residential behind-the-wall demand growth, as many of these projects are anticipated to involve kitchen or bathroom renovations.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. COVID-19 Pandemic
- Overview
- Impact on the Economy
- Impact on the Construction Industry
- Impact on the Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Industry
3. Overview
- Study Scope
- Historical Trends
- Products Overview
- Applications Overview
- Foreign Trade
- Impact of Tariffs
- Pricing Patterns
4. Factors Impacting Plumbing Demand
- Construction Industry Outlook
- Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Activity
- Bathrooms & Sinks Per Structure
- Shortages of Trained Plumbers
- Consumer Trends
- Aging in Place Renovation
- Home Safety & Security Trends
- Home Design Trends
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Water Conservation Efforts
- Recycling & Recycled Content
5. Pipe
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Material
- Footage
- Market Value
- PEX Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- PVC Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- Other Plastic Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Product
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Key Suppliers
- Copper Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- Galvanized Steel Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
- Ductile Iron Pipe
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Suppliers
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Type of Fitting
- Units
- Market Value
- Tees
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers
- Couplings
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers
- Elbows
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers
- Pipe Supports
- Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers
- Other Fittings
- Product Description
- Demand by Product (Traps, Wyes, Caps & Plugs, Manifolds)
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers
7. Valves
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Application
- Demand by Market
- Market Share
8. Fire Sprinklers
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Units
- Market Value
- Market Share
9. Fire Suppression Applications
- Scope & Description
- Products
- Demand by Product
- Pipe
- Fittings
- Valves & Sprinklers
- Markets
- Key Suppliers
10. General Water Distribution Applications
- Scope & Description
- Products
- Demand by Product
- Pipe
- Fittings & Valves
- Markets
- Key Suppliers
11. Drain, Waste, & Vent Systems
- Scope & Description
- Products
- Demand by Product
- Pipe
- Fittings & Valves
- Markets
- Key Suppliers
12. Radiant Flooring Applications
- Scope & Description
- Products
- Demand by Product
- Pipe
- Fittings & Valves
- Markets
- Key Suppliers
13. Markets
- Demand by Market
- Commercial Buildings
- Market Scope
- Demand by Application & Project Type
- New Construction
- Improvement & Repair
- Residential Buildings
- Market Scope
- Demand by Application & Project Type
- New Construction
- Improvement & Repair
14. Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- List of Industry Participants
15. Appendix
- Report Details
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographic Trends
- Housing Completions
- Housing Stock
- Building Construction
- Residential Building Construction
- Residential Improvements & Repairs
- Commercial Building Construction
- Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
List of Tables
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Table 2-1 - Macroeconomic Indicators, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 2-2 - Construction Expenditures, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-3 - Annual Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Demand by Product, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars)
Table 2-4 - Annual Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand, 2010 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 3-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 3-3 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 3-4 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Supply & Demand, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 3-5 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Pricing, 2010 - 2030 (dollars per foot & dollars per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Plumbing Demand
Table 4-1 - "I Prefer to Age in Place" by Age Group, 2021 (% respondents who agreed, strongly or somewhat)
Table 4-2 - US Population Aged 55+, 2011 - 2031 (percent of total population)
Table 4-3 - Importance of Protecting the Family & Having Safety for Loved Ones, 2015 - 2021 (% of respondents)
Table 4-4 - Consumer Trends in Remodeling Kitchens & Bathrooms, 2015 - 2021 (% of respondents who agree)
Table 4-5 - Selected State-Level Water Efficiency Programs
5. Pipe
Table 5-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million feet)
Table 5-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million feet & million dollars)
Table 5-3 - PEX Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-4 - PEX Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-5 - PVC Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-6 - PVC Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-7 - Other Plastic Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-8 - Other Plastic Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-9 - Other Plastic Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-10 - Copper Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-11 - Copper Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-12 - Galvanized Steel Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-13 - Galvanized Steel Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 5-14 - Ductile Iron Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 5-15 - Ductile Iron Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
6. Fittings
Table 6-1 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fitting Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million units)
Table 6-2 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fitting Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million units & million dollars)
Table 6-3 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Tee Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-4 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Tee Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 6-5 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Tee Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-6 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Coupling Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-7 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Coupling Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 6-8 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Coupling Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-9 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Elbow Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-10 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Elbow Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 6-11 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Elbow Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-12 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Support Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-13 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Support Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 6-14 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Support Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-15 - Other Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fitting Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-16 - Other Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fittings Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-17 - Other Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fittings Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 6-18 - Other Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fitting Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million units)
7. Valves
Table 7-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Valve Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 7-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Valve Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
8. Fire Sprinklers
Table 8-1 - Fire Sprinkler Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million units)
Table 8-2 - Fire Sprinkler Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million units & million dollars)
9. Fire Suppression Applications
Table 9-1 - Fire Suppression System Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 9-2 - Fire Suppression System Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 9-3 - Fire Suppression System Pipe Fitting Demand by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 9-4 - Fire Suppression System Valve & Sprinkler Demand by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 9-5 - Fire Suppression System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
10. General Water Distribution Applications
Table 10-1 - Behind-the-Wall General Water Distribution Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 10-2 - Behind-the-Wall General Water Distribution Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 10-3 - Behind-the-Wall General Water Distribution Fitting & Valve Demand by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 10-4 - Behind-the-Wall General Water Distribution Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
11. Drain, Waste, & Vent Systems
Table 11-1 - Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) System Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 11-2 - Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 11-3 - Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Fitting & Valve Demand by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 11-4 - Drain, Waste, & Vent System Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
12. Radiant Flooring Applications
Table 12-1 - Radiant Flooring Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 12-2 - Radiant Flooring Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars & million feet)
Table 12-3 - Radiant Flooring Pipe Fitting & Valve Demand by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 12-4 - Radiant Flooring Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
13. Markets
Table 13-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Market, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-2 - Commercial Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application & Project Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-3 - New Commercial Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-4 - Commercial Improvement & Repair: Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-5 - Residential Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application & Project Type, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-6 - New Residential Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Table 13-7 - Residential Improvement & Repair Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
14. Industry Structure
Table 14-1 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Sales by Company, 2020 (million dollars)
Table 14-2 - Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 14-3 - Selected Industry Participants
15. Appendix
Table 15-1 - Relevant Industry Codes
Table 15-2 - Relevant HS/HTS Codes
Table 15-3 - Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 15-4 - Macroeconomic Indicators, 2010 - 2030 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 15-5 - Population & Households, 2010 - 2030 (million persons)
Table 15-6 - New Housing Indicators, 2010 - 2030 (thousand units)
Table 15-7 - Housing Stock by Type, 2010 - 2030 (million units)
Table 15-8 - Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 15-9 - Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 15-10 - Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 15-11 - Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 15-12 - Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Market
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Figure 2-1 - Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)
Figure 2-2 - Annual Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Value Demand by Product, 2019 - 2023 (% annual change)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing: Product Examples
Figure 3-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand, 2005 - 2021 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Demand by Product, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 3-4 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Pricing, 2010 - 2025 (dollars per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Plumbing Demand
Figure 4-1 - US Construction Expenditures by Building Type, 2010 - 2030 (billion dollars)
5. Pipe
Figure 5-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe: Product Examples
Figure 5-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million feet)
Figure 5-3 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Material, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 5-4 - Behind-the-Wall PEX Pipe: Advantages & Disadvantages
Figure 5-5 - PEX Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 5-6 - PEX Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Market Share by Company, 2020 (billion dollars)
Figure 5-7 - Behind-the-Wall PVC Pipe: Advantages & Disadvantages
Figure 5-8 - PVC Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 5-9 - PVC Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Market Share by Company, 2020 (million dollars)
Figure 5-10 - Other Behind-the-Wall Plastic Pipe: Product Examples & Characteristics
Figure 5-11 - Other Plastic Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 5-12 - Behind-the-Wall Copper Pipe: Advantages & Disadvantages
Figure 5-13 - Copper Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Market Share by Company, 2020 (billion dollars)
Figure 5-14 - Behind-the-Wall Galvanized Steel Pipe: Advantages & Disadvantages
Figure 5-15 - Galvanized Steel Pipe Demand in Behind-the-Wall Plumbing by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 5-16 - Galvanized Steel Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Market Share by Company, 2020 (billion dollars)
Figure 5-17 - Behind-the-Wall Ductile Iron Pipe: Advantages & Disadvantages
Figure 5-18 - Ductile Iron Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Pipe Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
6. Fittings
Figure 6-1 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fittings: Product Examples
Figure 6-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Tees: Product Characteristics
Figure 6-3 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Couplings: Product Characteristics
Figure 6-4 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Elbows: Product Characteristics
Figure 6-5 - Behind-the-Wall Pipe Supports: Product Examples
Figure 6-6 - Other Behind-the-Wall Pipe Fittings: Product Examples
7. Valves
Figure 7-1 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Valves: Product Examples
Figure 7-2 - Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Valve Market Share by Company, 2020 (billion dollars)
8. Fire Sprinklers
Figure 8-1 - Fire Sprinklers: Product Examples
Figure 8-2 - Fire Sprinkler Market Share by Company, 2020 (million dollars)
9. Fire Suppression Applications
Figure 9-1 - Fire Suppression Systems Overview
10. General Water Distribution Applications
Figure 10-1 - Behind-the-Wall General Water Distribution Systems: Product Examples
11. Drain, Waste, & Vent Systems
Figure 11-1 - Drain, Waste, & Vent Systems: Product Examples
12. Radiant Flooring Applications
Figure 12-1 - Radiant Flooring System Components
13. Markets
Figure 13-1 - Commercial Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
Figure 13-2 - Residential Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Demand by Application, 2010 - 2030 (million dollars)
14. Industry Structure
Figure 14-1 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Market Share by Company, 2020 (billion dollars)
Figure 14-2 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Market: Leading Supplier, 2020
Figure 14-3 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2020
Figure 14-4 - US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Product Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2020
15. Appendix
Figure 15-1 - Housing Stock: Share by Year of Construction, 2020 (million units)
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