Trends in construction and building sector are the key
determinants of demand for plastic pipes. Emerging applications such as
telecommunications and electrical conduits and ducts, and drainage and sewer
water systems are expected to drive sales of world plastic pipes to 7.3 billion
meters by 2010.
Growing use of plastic pipes in place of traditional
materials such as steel, copper, and cast iron is expected to drive growth in
the market. Rapidly growing economies in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin
America are expected to propel demand for plastic pipes in telecommunications
and natural gas distribution systems-increasing
the market to 7.3 billion meters by 2010, according to "Plastic Pipes: A
Global Strategic Business Report" from Global Industry Analysts,
Inc.
In addition, advancements in drinking water transfer
systems, and sewage and drainage systems are also expected to drive market
expansion. China is one of the key markets shaping Asian as well as global
dynamics. Introduction of high-quality, less toxic products such as High Density
Polyethylene pipes is adding to the growing market for polyethylene (PE) pipes.
Demonstrating traits such as joint integrity, flexibility, trench laying
capability and sturdiness, use of HDPE pipes is growing at a faster pace in
potable water piping systems, and corrugated drainage and gas systems.
Crosslinked PE (PEX), another type of PE pipe, is being increasingly used in
underfloor radiant heating applications.
United States is the largest market for plastic pipes
worldwide estimated at 2.1 billion meters in 2007. Europe is the second largest
market followed by Asia-Pacific at third position. Europe, US and Asia
collectively account for close to 80% of the global plastic pipes market. The global and regional markets
are expected to grow at CAGRs ranging between 3% and 7%. PVC
pipes represent the largest market segment estimated at about 4 billion
meters in 2007. PE pipes is the second largest segment with sales expected
to reach 2.3 billion meters by 2010. PP pipes is a relatively small segment
projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% through 2010.
The global marketplace is characterized by the presence of
participants such as A.G. Petzetakis, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Amanco,
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC, EgePlast A. S, IPEX, Inc, J-M Manufacturing
Co., Inc., KWH Pipe Ltd, National Pipe and Plastics Inc., North American Pipe
Corp., Pipelife International GmbH, Polypipe Plc, PW Eagle, Inc., Royal Pipe
Systems, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd, Tessenderlo Group, Uponor Corp. and Wavin
N.V.
"Plastic Pipes: A Global Strategic Business
Report" provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, product
profile, players, competition, technological developments, recent developments,
mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Analysis is
presented for major geographic markets such as United States, Japan, France,
Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Volume
analytics are provided in terms of product segments including PVC pipes, PE pipes,
PP pipes and other plastic pipes.
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