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Mar 28, 2025

United States's Tube or Pipe Fittings Market to Witness Slight Growth with +0.5% CAGR by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The demand for tube or pipe fittings made of iron or steel is on the rise in the United States, leading to a forecasted increase in market volume to 835K tons by 2035. Despite a slight decrease in market value, the market is expected to expand with a CAGR of +0.5% in volume and -0.7% in value from 2024 to 2035, reaching $4.6B by the end of the period.

Driven by increasing demand for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the United States, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 835K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of -0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.6B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, approx. 789K tons of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) were consumed in the United States; increasing by 13% compared with 2023. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 856K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The value of the market for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the United States expanded remarkably to $5B in 2024, surging by 6.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +61.4% against 2020 indices. Iron or steel tube fitting consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2024, production of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the United States reduced slightly to 205K tons, waning by -1.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum volume at 299K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting production rose to $3.8B in 2024. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Iron or steel tube fitting imports into the United States surged to 681K tons in 2024, jumping by 15% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 753K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting imports rose significantly to $3.2B in 2024. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -4.4% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.3B. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

China (158K tons), India (152K tons) and South Korea (55K tons) were the main suppliers of iron or steel tube fitting imports to the United States, together comprising 62% of total imports. Italy, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest iron or steel tube fitting suppliers to the United States were China ($557M), India ($426M) and South Korea ($332M), with a combined 45% share of total imports. Italy, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Vietnam, Canada, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +18.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron (162K tons), tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel (154K tons) and tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves other than of stainless steel (129K tons) were the main products of iron or steel tube fitting imports to the United States, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Tube or pipe butt welding fittings other than of stainless steel, tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel, tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel and iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) with the largest imports in the United States were tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves other than of stainless steel ($587M), iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron ($490M) and tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($469M), together comprising 49% of total imports. Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel, tube or pipe butt welding fittings other than of stainless steel, tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel, tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel and iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, with a CAGR of +7.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) stood at $4,678 per ton in 2024, reducing by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked at $5,004 per ton in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($22,170 per ton), while the price for tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel ($2,327 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron (+4.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average import price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) stood at $5,004 per ton in 2023, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($13,035 per ton), while the price for India ($2,809 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, shipments abroad of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) decreased by -6% to 97K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 170K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting exports reached $2B in 2024. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by 20%. The exports peaked at $2.1B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Canada (49K tons), Mexico (30K tons) and China (2.4K tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel tube fitting exports from the United States, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Jordan, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +30.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($675M), Mexico ($411M) and China ($149M) appeared to be the largest markets for iron or steel tube fitting exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +25.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (24K tons), iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron (23K tons) and tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves other than of stainless steel (21K tons) were the main products of iron or steel tube fitting exports from the United States, together comprising 69% of total exports. Tube or pipe flanges other than stainless steel, tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, tube or pipe butt welding fittings other than of stainless steel, iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron, tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel and tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (with a CAGR of -2.2%), while the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) with the largest exports in the United States were tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($419M), tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($407M) and tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel ($370M), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, with a CAGR of +3.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average export price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) stood at $20,274 per ton in 2024, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, iron or steel tube fitting export price increased by +67.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel ($143,581 per ton), while the average price for exports of iron or steel cast fittings of non-malleable cast iron ($7,920 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel (+11.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average export price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) amounted to $19,027 per ton, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($61,363 per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($5,657 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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