Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings

This study now includes a COVID-19: Market Impact Analysis with an estimated market size for years 2020 and 2021. US demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings is expected to rise 4.4% per year to $15.9 billion in 2024.A high level of homeowner interest in kitchen and bathroom remodeling activity will drive gains, as homeowners install additional bathrooms and expand kitchens to enhance convenience and accessibility. Furthermore, many of these new plumbing products will meet modern requirements for efficient water usage or can be more easily used by older Americans or the disabled.

This report covers plumbing fixture and fitting demand by product, market, application, and US Census region and subregion. Plumbing fixture demand is also given in terms of material type. Data is given for all products in value terms (US dollars, priced at the manufacturers’ level), with demand for plumbing fixtures also presented in unit terms. The report also identifies leading market participants and looks at some of the factors that will affect plumbing fixture and fitting demand going forward.

Demand is broken out for the following plumbing fixtures:
Bathtub and shower fixtures (bathtubs, whirlpool bathtubs, shower stalls and receptors, and bathtub and shower surrounds
Sink fixtures (lavatories, kitchen sinks, other sinks)
Toilet fixtures (water closet bowls, flush tanks, urinals)
Other fixtures (hot tubs and spas, drinking fountains, bottle filling stations, bidets, miscellaneous fixtures)

Demand for plumbing fixtures is also broken out by material type:
Vitreous china
Plastics (cast polymers, fiberglass, acrylic, other resins)
Metal (steel, cast iron, other metals)
Other materials

And the following plumbing fittings:
Lavatory fittings ( (two-lever controls, single-lever controls, other fittings)
Bathtub and shower fittings (antiscald valves, single-lever controls, showerheads and fittings, bathtub and shower combinations, personal showers, other fittings)
Kitchen and other sink fittings (single-lever controls, deck faucets, wallmount faucets, single-sink faucets, and other fittings)
Other fittings (lawn and hose fittings; flush valves and controls; drains and overflows; sediment, sill, and other faucets; P and S traps; and all other fittings)

And for the following markets and applications:
Residential (new and remodeling)
Commercial (new and remodeling)
Transportation (new and remodeling)

And for the following US Census regions and subregions:
Northeast (New England and Middle Atlantic)
Midwest (East North Central and West North Central)
South (South Atlantic, East South Central, and West South Central)
West (Mountain and Pacific)

Scope of the Report
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US plumbing fixtures and fittings market. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019 with forecasts for 2024 and 2029. Data is offered in dollar value terms for all plumbing fixture and fitting products, and in unit terms for plumbing fixtures. Also included is an analysis of factors driving spending and a look at key industry participants.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market Trends
  • Overview
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market, 2004 – 2019
      • Table Figure 2-2 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Demand, 2005 – 2019
    • Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Type
      • Table US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand, 2009 – 2029
    • Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market
      • Table Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Application, 2009 – 2029
    • Manufacturers' Level Plumbing Fixture Pricing Trends
      • Table Manufacturers' Level Plumbing Fixture Average Prices, 2009 – 2029
    • Supply & Demand
      • Production
        • Table US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Supply & Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Imports & Exports
        • Table Figure 2-3 | US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Imports Share by Country, 2019
      • Impact of Tariffs
  • Key Factors Affecting Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand
    • Building Construction Activity
      • Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
    • Home Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
      • Table Home Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Spending, 2009 – 2029
    • Home Design Trends
    • Water Conservation Efforts
      • WaterSense
      • LEED
      • CALGreen & Other State Efforts
        • Table Selected State-Level Water Efficiency Programs
    • Skilled Labor Shortage
    • Plumbing Fixture Installation Costs
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Selected Plumbing Fixture Product & Installation Costs, 2019
  • Plumbing Fixture Types
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Key Trends in Plumbing Fixture Demand
    • Plumbing Fixture Demand by Type
      • Table Plumbing Fixture Demand by Type, 2009 – 2029
    • Bathtub & Shower Fixtures
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Bathtub & Shower Fixture Demand by Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Bathtubs
        • Table Bathtub Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-2 | Bathtub Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Whirlpool Bathtubs
        • Table Whirlpool Bathtub Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-3 | Whirlpool Bathtub Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Shower Stalls & Receptors
        • Table Shower Stall & Receptor Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-4 | Shower Stall & Receptor Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Bathtub & Shower Surrounds
        • Table Bathtub & Shower Surround Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-5 | Bathtub & Shower Surrounds Demand, 2009 – 2024
    • Sink Fixtures
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Sink Fixture Demand by Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Lavatories
        • Table Lavatory Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-6 | Lavatory Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Kitchen Sinks
        • Table Kitchen Sink Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-7 | Kitchen Sink Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Other Sinks
        • Table Other Sink Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-8 | Other Sink Demand, 2009 – 2024
    • Toilet Fixtures
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Toilet Fixture Demand by Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Water Closet Bowls
        • Table Water Closet Bowl Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-9 | Water Closet Bowl Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Flush Tanks
        • Table Flush Tank Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-10 | Flush Tank Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Urinals
        • Table Urinal Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-11 | Urinal Demand, 2009 – 2024
    • Other Fixtures
      • Demand by Type
        • Table Other Plumbing Fixture Demand by Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Hot Tubs & Spas
        • Table Hot Tub & Spa Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 4-12 | Hot Tub & Spa Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • All Other Fixtures
        • Table All Other Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product & Material, 2009 – 2029
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 4-13 | US Plumbing Fixture Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Plumbing Fixture Materials
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Key Plumbing Fixture Material Trends
    • Plumbing Fixture Demand by Material
      • Table Plumbing Fixture Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
    • Vitreous China
      • Table Vitreous China Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Plastics
      • Demand by Material Type
        • Table Plastic Plumbing Fixture Demand by Material, 2009 – 2029
      • Cast Polymers
        • Table Cast Polymer Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Fiberglass
        • Table Fiberglass Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Acrylic
        • Table Acrylic Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Other Plastics
        • Table Other Plastic Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Metal
      • Demand by Metal Type
        • Table Metal Plumbing Fixture Demand by Metal Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Steel
        • Table Steel Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Cast Iron
        • Table Cast Iron Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Other Metals
        • Table Other Metal Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Other Materials
      • Table Other Materials Plumbing Fixture Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
  • Plumbing Fitting Types
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Key Trends in Plumbing Fitting Demand
    • Plumbing Fitting Demand by Type
      • Table Plumbing Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Lavatory Fittings
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Lavatory Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Two-Lever Controls
        • Table Figure 6-2 | Two-Lever Control Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Single-Lever Controls
        • Table Figure 6-3 | Single-Lever Control Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Other Lavatory Fittings
    • Bathtub & Shower Fittings
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Bathtub & Shower Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Antiscald Valves
        • Table Figure 6-4 | Antiscald Valve Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Single-Lever Controls
        • Table Figure 6-5 | Single-Lever Control Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Showerheads & Specialty Fittings
        • Table Figure 6-6 | Showerhead & Specialty Fitting Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Bathtub & Shower Combinations
        • Table Figure 6-7 | Bathtub & Shower Combination Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Personal Showers
        • Table Figure 6-8 | Personal Shower Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Other Bathtub & Shower Fittings
    • Kitchen & Other Sink Fittings
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Kitchen & Other Sink Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Single-Lever Controls
        • Table Figure 6-9 | Single-Lever Control Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Deck Faucets
        • Table Figure 6-10 | Deck Faucet Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Miscellaneous Sink Fittings
    • Other Plumbing Fittings
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Other Plumbing Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Flush Valves & Controls
        • Table Figure 6-11 | Flush Valves & Controls Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Lawn & Hose Fittings
        • Table Figure 6-12 | Lawn & Hose Fitting Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Drains & Overflows
        • Table Figure 6-13 | Drains & Overflow Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • Sediment, Sill, & Other Faucets
        • Table Figure 6-14 | Sediment, Sill, & Other Faucet Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • P- & S-Traps
        • Table Figure 6-15 | P & S Trap Demand, 2009 – 2024
      • All Other Plumbing Fittings
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 6-16 | US Plumbing Fittings Market Share by Company, 2019
  • Residential Markets
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Key Trends in Residential Plumbing Product Demand
    • Residential Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product
      • Table Residential Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application
      • New vs. Improvement & Repair
        • Table Residential Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Application, 2009 – 2029
      • New
        • Table New Residential Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Improvement & Repair
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Housing Types
      • Demand by Housing Type
        • Table Residential Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Housing Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Single-Family
        • Table Single-Family Housing Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Multifamily
        • Table Multifamily Housing Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Manufactured Housing
        • Table Manufactured Housing Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
  • Commercial Markets
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 8-1 | Key Trends in Commercial Plumbing Product Demand
    • Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product
      • Table Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application
      • New vs. Improvement & Repair
        • Table Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Application, 2009 – 2029
      • New
        • Table New Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand, 2009 – 2029
      • Improvement & Repair
        • Table Commercial Improvement & Repair Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand, 2009 – 2029
    • Building Types
      • Demand by Building Type
        • Table Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Building Type, 2009 – 2029
      • Office, Retail, & Lodging
        • Table Office, Retail, & Lodging Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Institutional
        • Table Institutional Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Industrial
        • Table Industrial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
      • Other Commercial Buildings
        • Table Other Commercial Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product & Application, 2009 – 2029
  • Transportation & Other Markets
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 9-1 | Key Trends in Transportation & Other Plumbing Product Demand
    • Demand by Product
      • Table Transportation & Other Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Application
      • Table Transportation & Other Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Application, 2009 – 2029
    • Demand by Vehicle
      • Table Transportation & Other Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Vehicle, 2009 – 2029
  • Regions
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 10-1 | Key Regional Trends in Plumbing Product Demand
    • Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Region & Subregion
      • Table Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Region & Subregion, 2009 – 2029
    • Northeast
      • New England Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table New England Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Middle Atlantic Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table Middle Atlantic Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
    • Midwest
      • East North Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table East North Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • West North Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table West North Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
    • South
      • South Atlantic Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table South Atlantic Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • East South Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Application & Product
        • Table East South Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • West South Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table West South Central Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
    • West
      • Mountain Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table Mountain Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
      • Pacific Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product
        • Table Pacific Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand by Market & Product, 2009 – 2029
  • Industry Structure
    • Key Findings
      • Table US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Sales by Company, 2019
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 11-1 | US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Market Share by Company, 2019
      • Table Figure 11-2 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Market Leader: Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Sold by Business
      • Table Figure 11-3 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Second Market Leader: Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Sold by Business
      • Table Figure 11-4 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Third Market Leader: Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Sold by Business
      • Table Figure 11-5 | US Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2019
      • Table Fourth Market Leader: Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Sold by Business
    • Competitive Strategies
      • Horizontal & Vertical Integration
      • Outsourcing
      • Marketing
      • Focus on High-Growth Markets
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Distribution Channels
    • Industry Participants
      • Plumbing Fixtures
        • Table Selected Industry Participants: Plumbing Fixtures
      • Plumbing Fittings
        • Table Selected Industry Participants: Plumbing Fittings
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HTS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 12-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 – 2019, Compared to 1980 – 2005 Average
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 12-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 – 2019
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Consumer Financing
        • Table Consumer Financing Environment, 2009 – 2019
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Housing Completions
        • Table New Housing Indicators, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 12-3 | New Housing Square Footage by Housing Type, 2004 – 2019
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2009 – 2029
        • Table Figure 12-4 | Housing Stock: Share by Year of Construction, 2019
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Commercial Building Construction
        • Table Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2009 – 2029
      • Recreational Boats, Recreational Vehicles, & Commercial Aircraft Shipments
        • Table Recreational Boats, Recreational Vehicles, & Civilian Aircraft Shipments, 2009 – 2029

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