Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $28.6bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Infrastructure spending has been a primary driver of revenue growth
- Expanding infrastructure investment has boosted plastic pipe demand across multiple sectors. Increased public funding for water supply, sewage and drainage system projects has led to more projects being initiated or expanded. Plastic pipes are an increasingly preferred material over metal in construction and replacement projects because of their durability and cost-effectiveness.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Residential construction market recovery will support industry growth
- Residential construction markets are a major source of demand for plastic pipes. According to a 2024 report by the National Association of Home Builders, plumbing systems account for 6.3% of total building costs for new homes. Plastic pipes such as PVC are increasingly used because of their longevity, with the average life of a PVC pipe being approximately 100 years, according to the PVC Pipe Association.
Biggest companies in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Westlake Corporation | 2,938.5 | -255.6 | -8.7 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | 2,009.1 | 454.8 | 22.6 | |
JM Eagle Inc. | 1,799.3 | 125.4 | 7.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Unlaminated plastic profile extrusions and shapes, Pipe fittings and unions and Sewer, storm drain and other nonpressurized water pipes. Unlaminated plastic profile extrusions and shapes is the largest segment of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Demand for sewer, storm drain and other nonpressurized water pipes has skyrocketed
- Nonpressurized water pipes comprise revenue generated from the sales of plastic pipes for pressured applications, such as tap water transmission and internal hot and cold water distribution. This segment also covers non-pressurized tasks, such as sewer construction and the construction of drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry manufactures a range of plastic pipes, plastic fittings for plastic pipes and unlaminated plastic profile shapes, such as rods, tubes, plates and car parts. It does not include plastic hose fixtures, plastic plumbing fixtures or plastic packaging.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States include Unlaminated plastic profile extrusions and shapes manufacturing, Pipe fittings and unions manufacturing, Sewer storm drain and other nonpressurized water manufacturing, Pipes for industrial and mining applications manufacturing, Oil and gas pipes manufacturing and Laminated plastic profile shapes (e.g. plates, rods and sheets) and plastic bottles manufacturing.Companies
Companies covered in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States include Westlake Corporation, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. and JM Eagle Inc.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States include polyvinyl chloride (pvc), high-density polyethylene (hdpe), corrugated and vertical integration.Industry Code
NAICS 32612 - Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Public infrastructure spending has powered much of the industry’s recent revenue growth. Projects funded by IIJA have boosted demand for plastic pipes, though this funding is...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Reciprocal tariffs on upstream suppliers increase production costs. This makes it more expensive to acquire raw materials, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The West attracts manufacturers because of its Pacific trade routes and advanced infrastructure. Rapidly growing urban centers like Los Angeles and Seattle fuel strong ongoin...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Heightened internal competition is fueled by diverse customer base. The presence of a wide variety of industry customers enables higher internal competition, particularly amo...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Acceleration of improved production facilities strengthens market share for established companies. New entrants and smaller companies face more difficulty capturing a larger ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Westlake Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of JM Eagle Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Westlake Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for JM Eagle Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continues to channel public funds into water projects, creating strong demand for plastic pipes. Build America, Buy America rules a...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Slower construction activity and rising input prices have pressured industry profit. Residential construction slowdowns and higher plastic component costs have made it hard f...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States is $28.6bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 573 businesses in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States are Westlake Corporation, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. and JM Eagle Inc.
What does the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States include?
Unlaminated plastic profile extrusions and shapes manufacturing and Pipe fittings and unions manufacturing are part of the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States is Westlake Corporation.
How competitive is the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United States.
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