The outlook for the pipe market

The value of the global pipe market could reach 80 billion dollars by 2019. This is what has emerged from a recent study conducted by Ceresana and it is no surprise that the greatest growth is expected to be recorded in the markets of the Asia-Pacific region, which are expected to end up accounting for more than 60% of overall consumption.
As regards the materials, the study shows that PVC should attain a 55% share of the overall market, while PP and PE (for the most part high-density), used mainly for industrial applications and for the distribution of gas, will have shares of between 28 and 45%, depending on the country. Other materials, such as ABS, polyamide etc. will continue to be used in special applications, such as conditioning systems and pipes for motor vehicles.