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Mar 01, 2025

UK's Iron or Steel Tube Fitting Market to Reach 126K tons and $1.3B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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Driven by rising demand, the UK market for iron or steel tube fittings is projected to experience a slight increase in performance, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.9% in volume and +2.1% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market volume is expected to reach 126K tons and the market value to reach $1.3B in nominal prices.

Driven by rising demand for iron or steel tube fitting in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 126K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) increased by 8.6% to 103K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, consumption attained the maximum volume at 194K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The size of the market for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the UK stood at $1B in 2024, approximately equating 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $2.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Iron or steel tube fitting production in the UK stood at 46K tons in 2024, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2023 figures. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 3.1%. Iron or steel tube fitting production peaked at 156K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting production amounted to $947M in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 14%. Iron or steel tube fitting production peaked at $3B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel), when their volume increased by 8.3% to 79K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 102%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 135K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting imports totaled $670M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2024 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In 2023, China (29K tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel tube fitting to the UK, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel tube fitting imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (10K tons), threefold. India (6.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.8% per year) and India (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($119M), Italy ($116M) and the United States ($88M) constituted the largest iron or steel tube fitting suppliers to the UK, together comprising 49% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +6.7%, recorded 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.

Tube or pipe flanges, other than stainless steel (17K tons), iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron (16K tons) and tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (16K tons) were the main products of iron or steel tube fitting imports to the UK, together comprising 63% of total imports. Tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron, tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel, tube or pipe butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel, tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel and tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($163M), tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($99M) and iron or steel cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron ($82M) constituted the most imported types of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) in the UK, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Tube or pipe flanges of stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel, tube or pipe flanges, other than stainless steel, tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron, tube or pipe butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel, tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel and tube or pipe butt welding fittings of stainless steel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

Among the main product categories, tube or pipe butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 $8,497 per ton in 2024, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, iron or steel tube fitting import price increased by +102.8% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 83%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $9,098 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 ($39,214 per ton), while the price for tube or pipe flanges, other than stainless steel ($3,359 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (+11.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average import price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) amounted to $9,098 per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, iron or steel tube fitting import price increased by +117.2% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 83% against the previous year. 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 the United States ($45,184 per ton), while the price for India ($4,126 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron or steel tube fitting exports from the UK reduced to 22K tons in 2024, shrinking by -8.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 5.2%. The exports peaked at 44K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron or steel tube fitting exports expanded rapidly to $615M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $860M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

France (2.8K tons), Ireland (2.8K tons) and Germany (2.2K tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel tube fitting exports from the UK, with a combined 33% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Canada and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for iron or steel tube fitting exported from the UK were Germany ($53M), the United States ($50M) and Norway ($43M), with a combined 25% share of total exports. Ireland, the Netherlands, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, France, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +5.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron (6K tons), tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (4.7K tons) and tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (3K tons) were the main products of iron or steel tube fitting exports from the UK, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($177M), tube or pipe fittings of non-stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings ($169M) and tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron ($56M) appeared to be the most exported types of tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) from the UK worldwide, together comprising 65% of total exports.

Tube or pipe fittings of stainless steel, other than flanges, elbows, bends, sleeves or butt welding fittings, with a CAGR of +0.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main product categories over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

In 2024, the average export price for tube or pipe fittings (of iron or steel) amounted to $28,335 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last eleven-year period. 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 +82.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was tube or pipe threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel ($66,236 per ton), while the average price for exports of tube or pipe fittings of non-malleable cast iron ($9,334 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 threaded elbows, bends and sleeves of stainless steel (+8.6%), while the prices 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 $24,410 per ton in 2023, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, iron or steel tube fitting export price increased by +57.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($42,576 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($8,916 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 the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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