Pipes and Fittings Market Report UK 2024-2028
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The 9th edition of the UK Pipes and Fittings Market Report 2024 – 2028 represents an informed and up-to-date review of the UK market which covers residential and light commercial applications for plumbing pipe systems and above ground solutions for rainwater, and soil & waste products. This essential analysis provides insights into the market dynamics, emerging trends, and forecasts; it is an important source of reference for stakeholders across all sectors of the UK plumbing industry.
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The UK pipes and fittings market is projected to experience growth in the next five years, with a marginal increase of +5% in 2028.
The UK pipes and fittings market has faced challenges caused by economic downturns in recent years. This was mainly caused by reduced activity in the construction industry. Nonetheless, improvements in the construction industry, particularly growth expected in the residential construction output, is having a positive impact on the pipes and fittings market. We expect this to continue in the medium term. This market is a mature market in which sustainability is becoming more important, with greater focus on water savings and recycling.
The report provides compelling insights and evidence for:
- Market size by value 2019 to 2024, rates of change.
- Market mix by product category and material used – plumbing pipe, pipe fittings, rainwater goods, soil & waste products.
- Imports and exports data.
- Summary of trends in related markets –including underfloor heating, bathrooms and wetrooms.
Key issues covered in the report
- Review and market development by product sector – plumbing pipe systems; above ground rainwater, soil & waste products.
- Assessment of key end-use applications – new housebuilding, residential RMI, light commercial work – with a focus on specific sectors that offer greatest potential for growth.
- Overview of the leading UK pipes and fittings manufacturers by product sector, including company profiles and detailed financial summaries.
- Supply chain review including market map, main distributors, and key channels.
Market Forecasts and Product Innovations
By 2028, the UK pipes and fittings market is forecast to grow by 4.3% when compared to the estimated market size in 2024.
- Ten-year UK pipes and fittings market view 2019 – 2023, plus forecasts to 2028, rates of change. Overview of market prospects.
- Ten-year market view by product subsector to 2028 and rates of change. Summary of market prospects.
Trends and Influences covered in the report:
- Main influences that drive the pipes and fittings products industry, including detailed PESTLE analysis.
- Analysis including global trade agreements, ongoing supply chain issues, shortage of skilled labour, new labour government
- Key economic indicators that impact on UK pipes and fittings market growth
- Demographic influences
- Legislative changes
- Technological developments including growth of smart pipework systems.
- Sustainable manufacturing processes and the recycling of pipes and fittings materials.
- Growth of offsite construction methods and influence on the type of pipework used
Product Subsectors
Plumbing pipe systems:
- Market size by value 2019 to 2024.
- Product mix by value.
- Market analysis by subsector – pipes, fittings.
- Materials mix – copper, plastic, other.
- Key suppliers.
- Leading company market shares and profiles.
Rainwater, soil & waste products
- Market size by value 2019 to 2024.
- Product mix by value.
- Market analysis by subsector – rainwater goods, soil & waste products.
- Materials mix – plastic, aluminium, cast iron.
- Key suppliers.
- Leading company market shares and profiles.
- Rainwater drainage systems.
- Water reuse systems.
End Use Sectors
- Summary of sectors driving demand for pipes and fittings, market split by end-use application.
- Residential new build prospects and influences including housebuilding activity and mix by type of dwelling.
- Residential RMI prospects and influences including growth in the level of home renovations.
- The construction industry is a key driver of demand for pipes and fittings, with the residential RMI and new housing sectors currently having almost 90% of the total market (value).
- Non-residential construction prospects and influences.
Distribution
- Review of distribution – market map, key channels, developments. Company overview and financials of key trade distributors – merchants, specialist distributors, bathroom distributors, home improvement multiples, other retailers including online etc.
- Overview of UK plumbing & heating contractors by number of employees, UK building firms by turnover size. Trade associations.
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