Report Highlights
- The U.S. market for materials used in polymeric flexible hose and tubing is expected to increase from 804.0 million pounds in 2007 to an estimated 869.0 million pounds by the end of 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%.
- Non-elastomeric thermoplastic resins have the largest share of the materials market at 457.0 million pounds in 2007 and an estimated 496.0 million pounds in 2012, a CAGR of 1.6%.
- The second largest material by volume is thermosetting elastomers. 279.0 million pounds were used in 2007, with an expected increase to 298.0 million pounds in 2012, a CAGR of 1.3%.
INTRODUCTION
- Automotive
- Hydraulics
- Industrial
- Consumer/healthcare
- To describe the flexible hose and tubing industry, its importance to the functioning and quality of life, and its future prospects. We include a brief historical perspective on the materials and the industry.
- To describe many different types of hose and tubing products, the polymeric materials from which they are made, and their major end-use markets in the United States. We describe, discuss, and estimate markets for major types of hose and tubing by type of polymer used and by several of the important major applications.
- To analyze industry production and shipments in base year 2007 and estimate growth to 2012 for several of the major hose and tubing materials and applications markets.
- To describe manufacturing methods used both to manufacture the polymeric raw materials and to fabricate hose and tubing structures.
- To identify and profile some of the major suppliers of materials and products for the hose and tubing industry.
- To describe hose and tubing technology and trends. This includes both polymer and hose and tubing production technology.
- To note and discuss some of the major dynamics in the industry, including industry concentration, inter-material competition, and some international effects on the U.S. industry, primarily from activities of foreign firms.
- To discuss some environmental and regulatory issues and factors that affect the hose and tubing industry, including the many standards that affect manufacture and quality.
- Marketing and management personnel in companies which produce, market, and sell all types of hose and tubing, as well as those involved in installing equipment and parts, components, maintenance materials, and chemicals for cleaning and other uses.
- Companies which supply, or want to supply, equipment and services to hose and tubing materials and equipment supply companies.
- Financial institutions which supply money for such facilities and systems, including banks, merchant bankers, venture capitalists, and others.
- Personnel in end-user companies, communities, and industries which purchase and use hose and tubing. This includes some huge industries such as the automotive and healthcare industries.
- Personnel in government and standards-writing organizations. Local, state, and federal officials are all involved in writing and enforcing standards to ensure and protect public health and safety and the environment. Since much hose and tubing is used to convey flammable, hazardous, toxic, or otherwise potentially dangerous fluids, the public must be assured that it is made and used in a proper and safe manner.
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Report Highlights
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The U.S. market for polymeric materials used in fabricating flexible hose and tubing is large and mature and the total volume of materials used is estimated to be about 719 million pounds in 2003.
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The market is expected to rise at an average growth rate (AAGR) of 2.6% to 818 million pounds in 2008.
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Non-elastomeric thermoplastic resins make up over 50% of the market and will rise at a 2.7% AAGR to 468 million pounds in 2008.
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Thermoplastic elastomers, while the smallest market segment, will rise the fastest, at an AAGR of 3.4% to 68 million pounds in 2008.
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Thermosetting elastomers make up the remainder.
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Consumer and healthcare applications make up 48% of the market primarily in medical tubing.
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