PEX manufacturer differences that cause price variations?

[Adkroot]

I'm looking at a new construction installation of a PEX home-run system, and I'm seeing some big price variations between PEX brands.
Apollo and Bluefin are substantially lower priced than Viega (all type b) but overall, Uponor, Viega are priced substantially higher than their competitors.

Is this strictly a result of Chinese vs American made, and is there a reason other than political to avoid the Chinese made PEX?
Thanks, Daniel

 

[Weekend Handyman]

I am not a plumber, just a homeowner.

Personally, I would purchase Chinese made PEX, as long as it is being produced/sold by a big manufacturer with a long track record that you know is going to be around for a while and stand behind their products.

I do believe there are differences between how manufacturers make oxygen barrier PEX. I am not sure about PEX B for potable water.

I don't do"No-Name" for Kraft Dinner or plumbing products

PEX is pretty inexpensive ... probably not the place to save a buck.