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US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published May 31, 2022
Length 221 Pages
SKU # FG17155381

Description

Behind-the Wall-Plumbing

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:
  • 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.

This report covers behind the wall plumbing demand by Product, Application, and Market. Data are given in dollar value and in unit terms.

Behind the wall plumbing products include:
    Pipe (PEX, PVC, other plastic pipe, copper, galvanized steel, ductile iron)
    Fittings (tees, couplings, elbows, pipe supports, caps and plugs, manifolds, traps and wyes, expansion tanks)
    Valves
    Sprinklers

Applications for behind the wall plumbing include:
    Fire suppression
    Water distribution
    Drain, waste, & vent systems
    Radiant flooring

Markets for behind the wall plumbing include:
    New commercial
    Commercial renovation
    New residential
    Residential renovation

Scope of the Report

This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US behind the wall plumbing market including key trends in product, application, and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both dollar values and unit terms. Also included is an analysis of the key industry players and their market shares.

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

221 Pages
    • Figure 1-1 | US Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Market
    • Overview
    • Impact on the Economy
    • Impact on the Construction Industry
    • Impact on the Behind-the-Wall Plumbing Industry
    • Study Scope
    • Historical Trends
    • Products Overview
    • Applications Overview
    • Foreign Trade
    • Impact of Tariffs
    • Pricing Patterns
    • Construction Industry Outlook
    • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Activity
    • Bathrooms & Sinks Per Structure
    • Shortages of Trained Plumbers
    • Consumer Trends
    • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Material
    • PEX Pipe
    • PVC Pipe
    • Other Plastic Pipe
    • Copper Pipe
    • Galvanized Steel Pipe
    • Ductile Iron Pipe
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Type of Fitting
    • Tees
    • Couplings
    • Elbows
    • Pipe Supports
    • Other Fittings
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Application
    • Demand by Market
    • Market Share
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Market
    • Market Share
    • Scope & Description
    • Products
    • Markets
    • Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Description
    • Products
    • Markets
    • Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Description
    • Products
    • Markets
    • Key Suppliers
    • Scope & Description
    • Products
    • Markets
    • Key Suppliers
    • Demand by Market
    • Commercial Buildings
    • Residential Buildings
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • List of Industry Participants
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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