PEX Market by Type (High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Medium-Density Polyethylene), Technology (Electron Beam Processing, Engel Method, Silane Grafting), End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030
The PEX Market size was estimated at USD 14.07 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 15.08 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.00% to reach USD 24.14 billion by 2030.
PEX, standing for participatory experience exhibition, is an all-encompassing term used to reference cross-linked polyethylene. This unique type of plastic is created through a process known as cross-linking, which strengthens the polymer and enhances its heat resistance, durability, and flexibility. Increasing urbanization and infrastructure development, coupled with demand for pipes and growing government investments in renewable energy production and distribution, are creating significant growth in the market. Moreover, rising demand and electric vehicle production across economies are fueling market growth. Availability of alternatives and substitutes to PEX and concerns regarding environmental degradation of PEX and operational limitations hamper the market development. Improvements and advancements in material composition and production of PEX are expected to have also opened an avenue for more opportunities in the market. In addition, increasing focus on enhancing sustainability in the PEX lifecycle leads the way towards an eco-friendly solution.
Regional Insights
In the Americas, particularly in North America, there is a high demand for PEX in the residential construction sector due to its flexibility, durability, and ease of installation. The United States leads in adopting PEX for plumbing applications, driven by the need for cost-effective and reliable piping solutions. In South America, the demand for PEX is growing, although at a slower pace, influenced by economic factors and the gradual shift from traditional piping materials to PEX in new construction and retrofitting projects. The EMEA region exhibits a diverse demand for PEX, with Europe showing a strong preference for PEX in underfloor heating systems and renewable energy applications, such as solar and geothermal systems. The Middle East shows significant growth potential due to the construction boom and the need for temperature-resistant piping solutions. The Asia-Pacific region has an increasing demand for PEX, driven by rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in China and India. The region's demand is fueled by large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of PEX in potable water systems, and the increasing popularity of radiant floor heating in countries with colder climates.
Market Insights
- Market Dynamics
The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the PEX Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.- Market Drivers
- Increasing urbanization and infrastructure development coupled with demand for pipes
- Growing government investments in renewable energy production and distribution
- Rising demand and production of electric vehicles across economies
- Market Restraints
- Operational limitations and concerns regarding environmental degradation of PEX
- Market Opportunities
- Improvements and advancements in material composition and production of PEX
- Increasing focus on enhancing sustainability in the PEX lifecycle
- Market Challenges
- Availability of alternatives and substitutes to PEX
- Market Segmentation Analysis
- Type: Significant preference for MDPE for decent rigidity and flexibility
- Technology: Growing adoption for electron beam cross-linking process for improved quality control and operational cost savings
- End-User: Wider application of PEX pipes for residential and commercial applications
- Market Disruption Analysis
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
- Pricing Analysis
- Technology Analysis
- Patent Analysis
- Trade Analysis
- Regulatory Framework Analysis
The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the PEX Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).
Market Share Analysis
The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the PEX Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Recent Developments- Reece-Hopper Now Represents REHAU Products in Texas
REHAU has partnered with Reece-Hopper Sales LLC to provide comprehensive support to Texas's mechanical and plumbing markets. As part of this collaboration, Reece-Hopper expands its product line to include REHAU's innovative polymer-based mechanical and plumbing systems products. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the services offered by both companies, benefiting contractors, engineers, and wholesalers in the industry.
SKZ Expands Cross-Linked Materials Research
The SKZ research group has launched a dedicated initiative focused on developing cross-linked plastics with tailored properties. These plastics are designed to cater to various applications such as electromobility, medical technology, and renewable energies. With a strong emphasis on serving industrial customers, the group offers various services, including material research, formulation development, process design for compounding cross-linking plastics, and developing recycling concepts.
Avient Corporation Expands Manufacturing of UL-Certified Wire and Cable Formulations for Photovoltaic Applications to Europe
Avient Corporation has expanded its manufacturing operations in Europe to meet the growing demand for UL-certified Syncure XLPE Cross-Linkable Polyethylene Formulations. Avient's decision to expand production in Europe improves supply security and reduces lead times for customers in the EMEA region and India.
The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the PEX Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.
Key Company Profiles
The report delves into recent significant developments in the PEX Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include 3H Vinacom Co., Ltd., Ankit Polymers, Apollo by The Mosack Group, Inc., Arkema Group, Avient Corporation, Borealis AG, Everhot, Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation, Hanwha Corporation, HDC Hyundai EP Company, Hibco Plastics, Inc., Kkalpana industries (India) Limited, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., MrPEX Systems, Neste Corporation, NKT A/S, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Palziv Ltd., Polylink Polymers (India) Ltd., Polyrocks Chemical Co., Ltd., REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG, Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited, Repsol, S.A., SACO AEI Polymers, Sankhla Polymers Pvt. Ltd., SILON s.r.o., Sioux Chief Manufacturing Co., Inc., Solvay SA, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Toray Industries, Inc., Uponor Corporation, Vikas Lifecare Limited, WasteWise Group Oy, and Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc..
Market Segmentation & Coverage
This research report categorizes the PEX Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:- Type
- High-Density Polyethylene
- Low-Density Polyethylene
- Medium-Density Polyethylene
- Technology
- Electron Beam Processing
- Engel Method
- Silane Grafting
- End-User
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Medical & Healthcare
- Mining
- Plumbing
- Wires & Cables
- Region
- Americas
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
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- Market Drivers
- 1. Preface
- 1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
- 1.3. Years Considered for the Study
- 1.4. Currency & Pricing
- 1.5. Language
- 1.6. Stakeholders
- 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Define: Research Objective
- 2.2. Determine: Research Design
- 2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
- 2.4. Collect: Data Source
- 2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
- 2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
- 2.7. Publish: Research Report
- 2.8. Repeat: Report Update
- 3. Executive Summary
- 4. Market Overview
- 5. Market Insights
- 5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
- 5.1.1.1. Increasing urbanization and infrastructure development coupled with demand for pipes
- 5.1.1.2. Growing government investments in renewable energy production and distribution
- 5.1.1.3. Rising demand and production of electric vehicles across economies
- 5.1.2. Restraints
- 5.1.2.1. Operational limitations and concerns regarding environmental degradation of PEX
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
- 5.1.3.1. Improvements and advancements in material composition and production of PEX
- 5.1.3.2. Increasing focus on enhancing sustainability in the PEX lifecycle
- 5.1.4. Challenges
- 5.1.4.1. Availability of alternatives and substitutes to PEX
- 5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Type: Significant preference for MDPE for decent rigidity and flexibility
- 5.2.2. Technology: Growing adoption for electron beam cross-linking process for improved quality control and operational cost savings
- 5.2.3. End-User: Wider application of PEX pipes for residential and commercial applications
- 5.3. Market Trend Analysis
- 5.3.1. Surge in demand of PEX owing to expanding construction sector and its emergence in medical application in the Americas
- 5.3.2. Increasing investment in the automotive and healthcare industry and growing demand for PEX in the APAC region
- 5.3.3. Expanding chemical and healthcare industry coupled with availability raw materials in the EMEA region
- 5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
- 5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
- 5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
- 5.7. Regulatory Framework Analysis
- 6. PEX Market, by Type
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. High-Density Polyethylene
- 6.3. Low-Density Polyethylene
- 6.4. Medium-Density Polyethylene
- 7. PEX Market, by Technology
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Electron Beam Processing
- 7.3. Engel Method
- 7.4. Silane Grafting
- 8. PEX Market, by End-User
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Automotive
- 8.3. Chemical
- 8.4. Medical & Healthcare
- 8.5. Mining
- 8.6. Plumbing
- 8.7. Wires & Cables
- 9. Americas PEX Market
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Argentina
- 9.3. Brazil
- 9.4. Canada
- 9.5. Mexico
- 9.6. United States
- 10. Asia-Pacific PEX Market
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Australia
- 10.3. China
- 10.4. India
- 10.5. Indonesia
- 10.6. Japan
- 10.7. Malaysia
- 10.8. Philippines
- 10.9. Singapore
- 10.10. South Korea
- 10.11. Taiwan
- 10.12. Thailand
- 10.13. Vietnam
- 11. Europe, Middle East & Africa PEX Market
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Denmark
- 11.3. Egypt
- 11.4. Finland
- 11.5. France
- 11.6. Germany
- 11.7. Israel
- 11.8. Italy
- 11.9. Netherlands
- 11.10. Nigeria
- 11.11. Norway
- 11.12. Poland
- 11.13. Qatar
- 11.14. Russia
- 11.15. Saudi Arabia
- 11.16. South Africa
- 11.17. Spain
- 11.18. Sweden
- 11.19. Switzerland
- 11.20. Turkey
- 11.21. United Arab Emirates
- 11.22. United Kingdom
- 12. Competitive Landscape
- 12.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 12.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
- 12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 12.3.1. Reece-Hopper Now Represents REHAU Products in Texas
- 12.3.2. SKZ Expands Cross-Linked Materials Research
- 12.3.3. Avient Corporation Expands Manufacturing of UL-Certified Wire and Cable Formulations for Photovoltaic Applications to Europe
- 12.3.4. Collaboration to Increase Low Density Polyethylene Packaging Recyclability Sees Success in Deinking Trials
- 12.3.5. Borealis Bornewables help Uponor Create the World’s First Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PE-X) Pipes Based on Renewable Feedstock
- 12.3.6. Dow Helps Enable Decarbonization with ENDURANCE Compounds for Cable Systems in North America
- 12.3.7. NKT A/S to Invest Euro 1 Billion in High-Voltage Power Cable Business
- 12.3.8. Neste, Borealis, Uponor, Wastewise Group Enable Chemical Recycling of Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste into New High-Quality Plastic Pipes
- 12.3.9. Borealis Borcycle C Chemical Recycling Provides Circular Solutions for Crosslinked Polyethylene for the Wire & Cable and Infrastructure Sectors
- 12.3.10. Avient Launches New Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables to Support the Rising Need for Solar Power Generation
- 12.3.11. Avient Announces Agreement to Acquire DSM Protective Materials (Dyneema) and Plans to Explore Sale of Distribution
- 13. Competitive Portfolio
- 13.1. Key Company Profiles
- 13.2. Key Product Portfolio
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