The 6th edition of the ‘Pipes and Fittings Market Report UK 2022-2026’ has been published by AMA Research. The report represents an informed and up-to-date review of the UK market which covers the domestic and light commercial applications for plumbing pipes and pipes for rainwater, soil and waste, together with associated fittings.

Incorporating original input and primary research, the report contains an in-depth analysis of the UK Pipes and Fittings market, including market structure, recent market and future trends.

The market encompasses a wide range of products including pipe systems for internal heating and potable water supply; rainwater guttering, downpipes and fittings; soil and waste pipes, traps and fittings. Value growth in the market is largely driven by levels of demand from key end-use sectors, principally in housebuilding and non-residential construction.

Market value is also affected by changes in raw material prices, especially copper, which fell in price during the early part of the pandemic when many construction sites were closed as part of the Government’s lockdown measures. However, copper prices rose quickly in the second half of 2021 and through much of 2021. Although prices have fallen in the first half of 2022, the higher prices charged to customers over time and has acted as a boost to market value growth.

The long-term trend of switching from copper to less expensive plastic pipe systems and fittings has acted as a constraint on market growth, which has been slower than that for rainwater, soil and waste products in recent years.

Key Issues Covered in the Report:

  • The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on pipes and fittings market. Impact on the market going forward.
  • Developments within the construction industry and how recovery from the pandemic will vary between sectors of the industry.
  • The future performance of the UK pipes and fittings market is likely to be influenced by overall trends in housebuilding, non-residential construction, levels of refurbishment and home improvement and niche market drivers such as self-build.

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Key Areas Covered in the Report:

Market Overview

  • Overall market size by value 2016 to 2021, rates of change, key trends, forecasts through to 2026.
  • Factors influencing the market, including non-residential construction output, government spending, legislation & standards, outsourcing, carbon reduction, and product development.
  • Analysis of the distribution channels including market mapping, channel shares and key profiles of merchants (national, local and online retailers)

Market Definition

  • The following products are included in the plumbing pipe systems sector:
    • Hot and cold-water internal pipes and fittings.
    • Pipes and fittings for radiator heating systems and underfloor heating.
  • The UK market for plumbing pipe systems covers pipes that supply cold and hot water, for drinking, ablutionary and heating applications, together with the necessary fittings.

End-Use Sectors

  • Overview of the non-residential construction market – new work output and RMI output, from 2016 to 2021, forecasts to 2026.
  • Analysis of construction output trends, including impact of Covid-19, by individual end-use sectors.
  • Building and product design trends affecting pipes and fittings market by end-use sector.

Market Sub-Sectors

  • Review and analysis of the Hot & Cold-water internal pipes and fittings as well as the pipes and fittings for radiator systems and underfloor heating including market value (£m MSP) 2017-2026 (Fcst).
  • Product and material mix by value as well as type of installation percentage share by value.

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