United Kingdom Plumbing Pipe Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast: By Resin Type: UPVC, CPVC, RPR, HDPE, Others; By Outer Diameter: Up to 20 mm, 21 to 40 mm, 41-60 mm, Above 60 mm; By End Use: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Others; Competitive Landscape; Key Trends and Developments in the Market; 2023-2028

United Kingdom Plumbing Pipe Market Outlook

The United Kingdom plumbing pipe market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.20% in the forecast period of between 2023 and 2028, driven by the growing construction sector.

Key Trends in the Market

Plumbing can be defined as the practises, fixtures, and materials, used in installing, maintaining, and making changes to pipelines, appliances, fixtures, and appurtenances in public or private water supply systems, sanitary or storm drainage facilities, and venting systems. Plumbing pipes are flexible and easily cut pipes with joints held together by metal crimp rings and either epoxy or insert fittings. The primary plumbing pipe materials still in use today include cross-linked polyethylene, copper, galvanised steel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) (PEX).

• The emphasis on lowering operating costs has increased in the plumbing industry, creating a great opportunity for plumbing pipes like PVC pipes since they provide significant performance advantages over metal pipes. One of the key trends in the market is the United Kingdom's expanding housing demand and remodelling of older homes.

• The United Kingdom plumbing pipe market is driven by the construction and industrial sectors. The need for plumbing pipes in residential and commercial areas is also being fuelled by factors like a stable exchange rate, growing industrialisation, and favourable infrastructure development.

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plumbing pipes are among the most popular building materials in the world as PVC is an extremely durable and cost-effective material. Similarly, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are inexpensive and resistant to corrosion, due to which they are used for many different things, including irrigation, drainage, and water supply.

United Kingdom Plumbing Pipe Market Analysis

Based on resin type, the market is segmented into UPVC, CPVC, RPR, and HDPE, among others. The market on the basis of outer diameter can be divided into up to 20 mm, 21 to 40 mm, 41-60 mm, and above 60 mm. The end uses of the market are residential, commercial, and industrial, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United Kingdom plumbing pipe market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Aliaxis Group SA

• Dyka Group

• George Fischer Ltd

• Wavin B.V.

• Uralita S.A.

• Others

Market Share by Resin Type

According to the United Kingdom plumbing pipe market research, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, which is used to make UPVC plumbing pipes, is a low-maintenance and inexpensive material. It is frequently used in buildings for the distribution of potable water in bathrooms, kitchens, sinks, and laboratories. It is also used to carry chemicals like chloride in the chemical industry. UPVC is employed in the construction of electrical conduits as well as ventilation pipes for the removal of corrosive gases from restrooms.

HDPE pipes are flexible plastic pipes used in a variety of applications, including conduits for electrical and communication systems, gas and water mains, slurry transfer lines, drainage system pipelines, and rural irrigation. HDPE pipes are composed of the thermoplastic polymer HDPE, which has high levels of water resistance. HDPE pipes are also used to provide drinking water. The government is making steps to upgrade its drinking water system and wastewater infrastructure, which is likely to fuel the growth of HDPE pipes in the following years.

Market Share by End-Use

The expanding commercial infrastructure development in the United Kingdom will likely support the market growth for plumbing pipes in the company. Any commercial infrastructure requires plumbing pipes for the inflow for clean and potable water to kitchens, bathrooms, and water faucets, and clear systems for transporting waste water. As commercial infrastructure grows in size and scale, more complex lumping systems would be required, raising the demand for plumbing pipes.

Additionally, expanding residential growth will encourage the use of pipes to upgrade the aging infrastructure. Depending on the type of manufacturing process being used, industrial plants also have their own unique pipe requirements, including needs for transporting fluids other than water. This is aiding the United Kingdom plumbing pipe market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Aliaxis Group SA, established in 2003 provides specialised solutions to satisfy the most exacting requirements of its clients all over the world. It is a world pioneer in cutting-edge piping systems for applications in construction, infrastructure, industry, and agriculture. The company sells waste outlets and traps, shower enclosures, gas connectors, electrical ducts and conduits, filters, drippers, valves, pipes, pumps, rain gutters, and drainage systems.

Dyka Group, which was founded in 1956, is a top manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipe systems. These are generally utilised in the construction of roads and water projects as well as residential and utility buildings. The business produces and distributes plastic pipe systems and fittings for use in sewage systems, drainage systems, rainwater filtration, buffering systems, drinking water pipes, gas pipes, and data and telecom pipes, among other things.

George Fischer Ltd., established in 1802, has its headquarters in Switzerland, with 139 outlets worldwide, 61 of which are manufacturing plants. It provides wholesale distribution of supplies and equipment for hydronic plumbing and heating. The business provides machining services, automotive equipment, and pipe systems.

Other market players include Wavin B.V. and Uralita S.A., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

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