United State Pipe Products & Markets Report

Report
247 Pages
June 2022
Region: Global
The Freedonia Group
ID: 5661568

Through 2026, demand for pipe products in the US is forecast to increase 2.2% per year to $57.9 billion, equivalent to 12.9 billion linear feet. Growth in value terms is projected to decelerate significantly due mostly to the expectation that average prices of plastic and metal pipe will moderate going forward. However, volume gains will be driven by:

A rebound in oil and gas drilling activity
Increasing water and sewer construction
Healthy growth in transportation equipment manufacturing
Rising production of air conditioners and refrigerators, particularly larger and higher end models that require more tubing

Major Spike in PVC, Steel, & Copper Prices in 2021 Leads to Record Year in Value Terms

In 2021, average prices of PVC, steel, and copper pipe spiked 38%, 48%, and 49%, respectively. The significant increase in prices was due to a number of factors including:

Major increases in raw material prices, as inflation reaches the highest levels in the US in over 40 years
Significant supply chain issues and shortages

These price increases led to a massive spike in value demand in 2021 that was boosted by a return to growth in pipe usage. In linear feet terms, demand accelerated from a nearly flat 2020, as the oil and gas drilling, industrial processing, and structural and mechanical markets rebounded due to rising gas prices and increasing durable goods production.

Oil & Gas Market Rebound to Support Growth

The oil and gas market is expected to be the fastest growing pipe market, supported by a significant rebound in the number of wells drilled in the US as oil and natural gas prices increase from very low levels in 2020 and early 2021. Oil and gas drilling activity has increased significantly in 2022, as international production has not been able to keep up with demand and sanctions against Russia have limited the supply of available oil, causing prices to increase at a rapid pace.

HDPE & PEX Continue to Gain Market Share

Demand for HDPE and PEX pipe is expected to grow rapidly due to a number of performance advantages enabled by the flexibility of these materials. HDPE will find the greatest sales opportunities in the storm and sanitary sewer market, while PEX will continue to gain share in potable water distribution:

HDPE’s flexibility makes it well suited for trenchless installation methods such as slip lining and horizontal directional drilling.
PEX’s flexibility also facilitates installation in the water distribution market, as it can be bent around obstacles and cut easily.

1. Executive Summary

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Overview
Impact on the Economy
Impact on the Construction Industry
Impact on the Pipe Industry
Impact of Pipe Price Inflation

3. Overview

Study Scope
Historical Trends
Supply & Demand
Foreign Trade & Impact of Tariffs
Demand by Market
Market Value
Demand in Linear Feet
Demand in Pounds
Demand by Material
Market Value
Demand in Linear Feet
Demand in Pounds
Pricing Patterns
Sustainability Initiatives
Recycling & Reuse
Water Conservation Efforts

4. Structural & Mechanical Pipe

Scope & Definitions
Factors Impacting Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand
Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand by Resin
Mechanical Pipe
Demand by Application
Refrigeration Equipment, HVAC Equipment, & Appliances
Transportation Equipment
Other Mechanical Pipe Applications

5. Potable Water Pipe

Market Scope & Definition
Potable Water Infrastructure Construction Overview
Potable Water Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Potable Water Pipe Demand by Resin
Applications
Demand by Application
Water Distribution Pipe
Water Transmission Pipe
Other Potable Water Pipe (Service & Rural)

6. Oil & Gas Pipe

Market Scope & Definitions
Factors Impacting Oil & Gas Pipe Demand
Drilling & Hydraulic Fracturing Activity
Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction
Oil & Gas Pipe Demand Outlook
Materials
Demand by Material
Plastic Oil & Gas Pipe
Steel OCTG & Line Pipe
Applications
Demand by Application
Oil & Gas Drilling Pipe
Oil & Gas Transmission Pipe
Natural Gas Distribution Pipe
Oil & Gas Pipe Suppliers

7. Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe

Market Scope & Definitions
Sewer Infrastructure Construction Overview
Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Storm & Sewer Pipe Demand by Resin
Applications
Demand by Application
Storm Sewer Pipe
Sanitary Sewer Pipe

8. Conduit Pipe

Market Scope & Definitions
Telecommunications Construction Overview
Conduit Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Conduit Pipe Demand by Resin

9. Industrial Processing Pipe

Market Scope & Definitions
Process Manufacturing Outlook
Industrial Processing Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Industrial Processing Pipe Demand by Resin

10. Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Pipe

Scope & Definitions
Building Construction Outlook
Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Demand by Resin

11. Irrigation Pipe

Scope & Definitions
Agricultural Industry & Land Usage Trends
Irrigation Pipe Demand Outlook
Demand by Material
Plastic Irrigation Pipe Demand by Resin

12. Metal Pipe

Scope & Definitions
Demand by Material
Steel Pipe
Supply & Demand
Demand by Market
Steel Pipe Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Market Share
Copper Pipe
Demand by Market
Market Share
Ductile Iron Pipe
Demand by Market
Market Share
Aluminum Pipe
Demand by Market
Aluminum Pipe Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Market Share
Other Metal Pipe (Titanium, Nickel)
Demand by Market
Market Share

13. Plastic Pipe

Scope & Definitions
Plastic Pipe Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Demand by Resin
Demand Overview
PVC
HDPE
PEX
CPVC
Fiberglass
ABS
Other Resins (Polypropylene, LDPE, & Other)
Demand by Market
Market Share

14. Concrete & Clay Pipe

Concrete
Scope & Definition
Demand by Market
Market Share
Clay
Scope & Definition
Demand by Market
Market Share

15. Industry Structure

Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants

16. Appendix

Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Building Construction
Residential Building Construction
Residential Improvements & Repairs
Commercial Building Construction
Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures

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 Pipe Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million linear feet)
Table 2-4 Annual Pipe Demand by Material, 2019 - 2022 (million linear feet)

3. Overview
Table 3-1 Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2021 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 3-2 Pipe Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 3-3 Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 3-4 Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet)
Table 3-5 Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds)
Table 3-6 Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 3-7 Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet)
Table 3-8 Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds)
Table 3-9 Average Pipe Prices by Material, 2011 - 2031 (dollars per pound & dollars per linear foot)

4. Structural & Mechanical Pipe
Table 4-1 Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 4-2 Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 4-3 Plastic Structural & Mechanical Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 4-4 Mechanical Pipe Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

5. Potable Water Pipe
Table 5-1 Potable Water Applications & Definitions
Table 5-2 Potable Water Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 5-3 Potable Water Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 5-4 Plastic Potable Water Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 5-5 Potable Water Pipe Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 5-6 Water Distribution Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 5-7 Water Transmission Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 5-8 Other Potable Water Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

6. Oil & Gas Pipe
Table 6-1 OCTG & Line Pipe Applications & Definitions
Table 6-2 Oil & Natural Gas Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 6-3 Oil & Natural Gas Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-4 Plastic Oil & Natural Gas Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-5 Steel Oil & Natural Gas Pipe Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-6 Oil & Natural Gas Pipe Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-7 Oil & Gas Drilling Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-8 Oil & Gas Transmission Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 6-9 Natural Gas Distribution Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

7. Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe
Table 7-1 Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 7-2 Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-3 Plastic Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-4 Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-5 Storm Sewer Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 7-6 Sanitary Sewer Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

8. Conduit Pipe
Table 8-1 Conduit Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 8-2 Conduit Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 8-3 Plastic Conduit Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

9. Industrial Processing Pipe
Table 9-1 Industrial Processing Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 9-2 Industrial Processing Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 9-3 Plastic Industrial Processing Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

10. Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Pipe
Table 10-1 Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 10-2 Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 10-3 Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 10-4 Plastic Drain, Waste, & Vent Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

11. Irrigation Pipe
Table 11-1 Irrigation Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 11-2 Irrigation Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)
Table 11-3 Plastic Irrigation Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million linear feet & million dollars)

12. Metal Pipe
Table 12-1 Metal Pipe Demand by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 12-2 Steel Pipe Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 12-3 Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 12-4 Steel Pipe Markets: Major Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Table 12-5 Copper Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 12-6 Ductile Iron Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 12-7 Aluminum Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 12-8 Aluminum Pipe Markets: Major Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Table 12-9 Other Nonferrous Metal Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)

13. Plastic Pipe
Table 13-1 Plastic Pipe Markets: Major Applications, Drivers, & Restraints
Table 13-2 Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-3 PVC Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-4 PVC Pipe: Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-5 HDPE Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-6 HDPE Pipe: Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-7 PEX Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-8 PEX Pipe Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-9 CPVC Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-10 CPVC Pipe Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-11 Fiberglass Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-12 Fiberglass Pipe: Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-13 ABS Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-14 ABS Pipe: Performance Factors vs. Competitive Materials by Market
Table 13-15 Other Plastic Pipe Demand by Resin & Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 13-16 Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

14. Concrete & Clay Pipe
Table 14-1 Concrete Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)
Table 14-2 Clay Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars, million pounds, & million linear feet)

15. Industry Structure
Table 15-1 US Pipe Sales by Company, 2021 (million dollars)
Table 15-2 Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 15-3 Selected Industry Participants

16. Appendix
Table 16-1 Relevant Industry Codes
Table 16-2 Relevant HS Codes
Table 16-3 Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 16-4 Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 16-5 Population & Households, 2011 - 2031 (million persons)
Table 16-6 Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 16-7 Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 16-8 Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 16-9 Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 16-10 Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 16-11 Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 US Pipe Products & Markets

2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Figure 2-1 Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)
Figure 2-2 Pipe Length Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (annual percent change)
Figure 2-3 US Pipe Market Volume Growth vs. Price Volatility, 2019 - 2022 (% annual change)

3. Overview
Figure 3-1 Pipe: Product Examples
Figure 3-2 Pipe Demand, 2001 - 2021 (million linear feet)
Figure 3-3 US Pipe Imports: Share by Source & Material, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 3-4 US Pipe Exports: Share by Destination & Material, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 3-5 Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

4. Structural & Mechanical Pipe
Figure 4-1 Refrigeration Equipment, HVAC Equipment, & Appliance Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2026 (million dollars)
Figure 4-2 Transportation Equipment Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2026 (million dollars)
Figure 4-3 Other Mechanical Pipe Demand, 2011 - 2026 (million dollars)

5. Potable Water Pipe
Figure 5-1 Potable Water Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)

6. Oil & Gas Pipe
Figure 6-1 Annual Oil & Gas Wells Drilled, 2011 - 2021 (thousand wells)

7. Storm & Sanitary Sewer Pipe
Figure 7-1 Sewer Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)

8. Conduit Pipe
Figure 8-1 Telecommunication Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)

9. Industrial Processing Pipe
Figure 9-1 Process Manufacturers' Shipments by Type, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)

10. Drain, Waste, & Vent (DWV) Pipe
Figure 10-1 Building Construction Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)

11. Irrigation Pipe
Figure 11-1 Cropland Planted, 2011 - 2031 (million acres)

12. Metal Pipe
Figure 12-1 Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 12-2 Steel Pipe Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 12-3 Copper Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 12-4 Copper Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 12-5 Ductile Iron Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 12-6 Ductile Iron Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 12-7 Aluminum Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 12-8 Aluminum Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 12-9 Other Nonferrous Metal Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 12-10 Other Nonferrous Metal Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (million dollars)

13. Plastic Pipe
Figure 13-1 Plastic Pipe: Product Examples
Figure 13-2 Plastic Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 13-3 Plastic Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)

14. Concrete & Clay Pipe
Figure 14-1 Concrete Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 14-2 Concrete Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 14-3 Clay Pipe Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Figure 14-4 Clay Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (million dollars)

15. Industry Structure
Figure 15-1 US Pipe Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 15-2 Projected US Pipe Market Share by Company, 2022
Figure 15-3 US Pipe Market: Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 15-4 US Pipe Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 15-5 US Pipe Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 15-6 US Pipe Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 15-7 US Pipe Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2021

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Major Spike in PVC, Steel, & Copper Prices in 2021 Leads to Record Year in Value Terms

Oil & Gas Market Rebound to Support Growth

HDPE & PEX Continue to Gain Market Share

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