UK's Taps, Cocks, and Valves Market to Reach 226K Tons and $10.3B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The market is expected to grow with a CAGR of +1.7% in volume and +1.8% in value from 2024 to 2035, reaching 226K tons and $10.3B respectively by the end of 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances in the UK, 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 +1.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 226K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $10.3B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, consumption of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances decreased by -1.6% to 187K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 decreased by -4.4% against 2022 indices. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 196K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The revenue of the tap and valve market in the UK rose notably to $8.5B in 2024, increasing by 6.7% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Tap and valve consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Tap and valve production in the UK reached 127K tons in 2024, surging by 1.9% against 2023. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 20%. Tap and valve production peaked at 129K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tap and valve production expanded to $7.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $8.1B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

For the third consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in supplies from abroad of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, which decreased by -9.4% to 93K tons in 2024. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 122K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tap and valve imports totaled $3.5B in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2023, China (42K tons) constituted the largest supplier of tap and valve to the UK, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, tap and valve imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (14K tons), threefold. Germany (9.1K 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 was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.3% per year) and Germany (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest tap and valve suppliers to the UK were the United States ($722M), China ($531M) and Germany ($412M), with a combined 51% share of total imports. Italy, France, Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, process control, gate, globe and other valves (73K tons) constituted the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances supplied to the UK, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, process control, gate, globe and other valves exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (7.4K tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (5.6K tons), with a 6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of process control, gate, globe and other valves imports amounted to -1.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+3.2% per year) and valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (+3.8% per year).

In value terms, process control, gate, globe and other valves ($2.4B) constituted the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances supplied to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions ($495M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, with a 7% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of process control, gate, globe and other valves imports totaled +2.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+3.9% per year) and valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (+6.1% per year).

The average tap and valve import price stood at $37,338 per ton in 2024, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, tap and valve import price increased by +69.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions ($66,667 per ton), while the price for process control, gate, globe and other valves ($32,700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by check valve (+6.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average tap and valve import price stood at $31,629 per ton in 2023, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady 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 ($182,321 per ton), while the price for China ($12,639 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 (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, overseas shipments of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances decreased by -11.3% to 33K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 58K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tap and valve exports declined slightly to $2.9B in 2024. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.1B. From 2015 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (3.6K tons), Germany (2.6K tons) and China (2.3K tons) were the main destinations of tap and valve exports from the UK, with a combined 23% share of total exports. The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Egypt, Italy and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($470M), Germany ($282M) and China ($184M) constituted the largest markets for tap and valve exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 32% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +6.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Process control, gate, globe and other valves (20K tons) was the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances exported from the UK, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, process control, gate, globe and other valves exceeded the volume of the second product type, valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (6.7K tons), threefold. Check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (2.5K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of process control, gate, globe and other valves exports stood at -5.7%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+2.5% per year) and check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, process control, gate, globe and other valves ($1.6B) remains the largest type of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances exported from the UK, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions ($602M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats, with an 8.7% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of process control, gate, globe and other valves exports was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: valves; for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions (+4.4% per year) and check valves for pipes, boiler shells, tanks and vats (+1.4% per year).

The average tap and valve export price stood at $88,191 per ton in 2024, growing by 9.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, tap and valve export price increased by +3.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 67% 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 valves; pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like ($155,486 per ton), while the average price for exports of process control, gate, globe and other valves ($81,894 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: check valve (+8.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average tap and valve export price stood at $80,290 per ton in 2023, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tap and valve export price decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $85,663 per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($209,111 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($15,749 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 States (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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