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Jun 06, 2025

Northern America's Copper Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Market to See Steady Growth with 0.8% CAGR - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The copper tubes, pipes, and fittings market in Northern America is set to experience a continuous growth in consumption as demand rises. By 2035, market volume is estimated to reach 569K tons with a value of $8.9B. This growth is attributed to an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% in volume and +2.4% in value from 2024 to 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Northern America, 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 +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 569K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $8.9B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

After two years of growth, consumption of copper tubes, pipes and fitting decreased by -0.4% to 519K tons in 2024. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption attained the maximum volume at 521K tons in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.

The value of the copper pipe and fitting market in Northern America reached $6.9B in 2024, remaining stable 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). The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +76.7% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The country with the largest volume of copper pipe and fitting consumption was the United States (449K tons), accounting for 86% of total volume. Moreover, copper pipe and fitting consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (70K tons), sixfold.

In the United States, copper pipe and fitting consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024.

In value terms, the United States ($5.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($929M).

In the United States, the copper pipe and fitting market increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013-2024.

The countries with the highest levels of copper pipe and fitting per capita consumption in 2024 were Canada (1.8 kg per person) and the United States (1.3 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of -0.2%).

Copper pipe and fitting production fell to 395K tons in 2024, dropping by -7.3% compared with 2023. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 426K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting production dropped to $6.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $7.3B, and then fell in the following year.

The country with the largest volume of copper pipe and fitting production was the United States (332K tons), comprising approx. 84% of total volume. Moreover, copper pipe and fitting production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (62K tons), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States was relatively modest.

Copper pipe and fitting imports skyrocketed to 177K tons in 2024, growing by 20% against 2023 figures. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by -11.7% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 200K tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting imports surged to $2.6B in 2024. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $2.8B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, the United States (152K tons) was the major importer of copper tubes, pipes and fitting, committing 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (24K tons), comprising a 14% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the copper tubes, pipes and fitting imports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2013 to 2024. Canada (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+8.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of Canada (-8.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($2.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Northern America, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($366M), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +5.7%.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper was the largest imported product with an import of about 102K tons, which resulted at 58% of total imports. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (47K tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 27% share, followed by tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (8.1%). Tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (7.9K tons) and tubes and pipes of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (4K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports of tubes and pipes of refined copper increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (+6.4%) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2013-2024. By contrast, tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (-2.9%) and tubes and pipes of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of tubes and pipes of refined copper (+5.8 p.p.) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (-2.2 p.p.), tubes and pipes of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (-2.7 p.p.) and tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (-3.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest types of imported copper tubes, pipes and fitting were tubes and pipes of refined copper ($1.2B), tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys ($866M) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper ($382M), together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Among the main imported products, tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper, with a CAGR of +11.9%, 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.

In 2024, the import price in Northern America amounted to $14,790 per ton, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper ($26,793 per ton), while the price for tubes and pipes of refined copper ($11,388 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by copper tube or pipe fitting (+5.2%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The import price in Northern America stood at $14,790 per ton in 2024, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($15,030 per ton), while the United States amounted to $14,751 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+4.6%).

For the third consecutive year, Northern America recorded decline in shipments abroad of copper tubes, pipes and fitting, which decreased by -0.1% to 52K tons in 2024. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 60K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, copper pipe and fitting exports expanded to $888M in 2024. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2024, the United States (36K tons) represented the main exporter of copper tubes, pipes and fitting, mixing up 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (16K tons), mixing up a 31% share of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of copper tubes, pipes and fitting. Canada (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2013 to 2024, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($654M) remains the largest copper pipe and fitting supplier in Northern America, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($234M), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the United States, copper pipe and fitting exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013-2024.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper represented the major type of copper tubes, pipes and fitting in Northern America, with the volume of exports resulting at 32K tons, which was near 62% of total exports in 2024. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys (10K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 20% share, followed by tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (9.6%). Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (2.3K tons) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (1.6K tons) held a little share of total exports.

Tubes and pipes of refined copper experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports. At the same time, tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2013-2024. Tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper (-3.0%) and tubes and pipes of copper alloys other than copper-zinc, cupro-nickel or nickel-silver (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) increased by +2.8 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, tubes and pipes of refined copper ($422M), tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys ($302M) and tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper ($70M) constituted the products with the highest levels of exports in 2024, together accounting for 89% of total exports.

Among the main exported products, tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of copper alloys, with a CAGR of +3.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The export price in Northern America stood at $16,956 per ton in 2024, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated pronounced growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper pipe and fitting export price increased by +55.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was tube or pipe fittings, couplings, elbows, sleeves of refined copper ($30,704 per ton), while the average price for exports of tubes and pipes of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) ($10,443 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by copper tube or pipe fitting (+5.2%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The export price in Northern America stood at $16,956 per ton in 2024, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, copper pipe and fitting export price increased by +55.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($18,194 per ton), while Canada stood at $14,243 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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