PVC

There has been little or no change since last month’s report.

HDPE

The HDPE piping market is beginning to resemble what it was prior to the extreme weather that temporarily crimpled the Gulf Coast. HDPE pipe resin supply is back to upwards of 90% to pipe manufacturers.

The resin pricing has settled and may even begin to slide a little, but don’t expect the pipe prices to fall any time soon. Prior to the hurricanes, demand already was strong and will continue to be for the remainder of this year as well as well into next year.  Lead times for small bore pipe up to 6 in. is running four to six weeks with 8-in. and up running around 12 weeks-plus. Historically, large bore has longer lead times, which are now out as much as 28 weeks.

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