Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Trends

Global Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Overview

Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Size was valued at USD 33.6 Billion in 2023. The Water and Wastewater Pipe market Material Type is projected to grow from USD 35.78 Billion in 2024 to USD 55.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.64% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increased water demand across many industries, approval of high-investment drainage projects, growth in population, urbanisation, and industrialization, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Trends

• Increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization is driving the market growth

Basic necessities for urban living include access to adequate and reliable water and sanitation, including wastewater management, as well as inexpensive housing, good health, and a sustainable environment. Significant market potential exist for water and wastewater pipes as a result of the growing population, particularly in metropolitan areas, and the increase in industry. The desire for improved housing options, food, and better infrastructure in metropolitan areas to accommodate the growing population fuels market expansion and supports the construction and agriculture industries. Additionally, governments are launching water and wastewater management projects as a result of the accelerating economic growth and the demand to further strengthen the economy, which is fostering market expansion.

The market for water and wastewater pipe systems is expanding as a result of increased investments in water infrastructure and an increase in desalination facilities. For every nation, the building industry continues to be a significant economic sector. This is especially true for nations in Asia, North America, and the Middle East. In order to improve their nation's economic performance, regional governments are also moving construction projects along more quickly. However, the pandemic-affected year of 2020 saw a large decline in the worldwide construction business. However, in 2021, a promising recovery was seen thanks to increased government spending and expanded partnerships and cooperation among private contractors. Additionally, a major factor driving shipments of water and sanitation pipes, particularly plastic water and wastewater pipes, has been the rapid urban population increase along with infrastructure development in both commercial and residential regions.

A core of opportunities for market players is predicted to result from rising investments in water and wastewater management. The discharge of unprocessed wastewater from industrial, home, and agricultural sources is a widespread issue, and effective wastewater management continues to be a challenge in regions like APAC, MEA, and others. Most sewage still makes its way into lakes, rivers, oceans, and coastal areas throughout Asia without being treated. Only 75% of Indonesians, according to UNICEF, have access to complete sanitation and water. To ensure that the water distribution industry is not left behind, the government has invested significantly in the construction of suitable water purifying infrastructure. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the USD 1.9 billion water supply and wastewater treatment system project in Indonesia will increase the use of sanitation pipes. Thus, driving the Water and Wastewater Pipe market revenue.

Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Segment Insights

Water and Wastewater Pipe Material Type Insights

The Water and Wastewater Pipe market segmentation, based on Material Type, includes plastic pipe, metal pipe, concrete pipe, and clay pipe. Plastic pipe segment dominated the market in 2022. Due to the advantages that plastic water and wastewater pipes have over other types of pipes, they are in high demand. Contrary to many traditional pipe materials, plastic pipes are resistant to a variety of substances and do not corrode. Additionally, compared to plastic pipes, steel, copper, ductile iron, and aluminium pipes all take more energy to manufacture. Pipe failure is the main factor in the loss of up to 30% of the world's piped water, which occurs at some point in the system. PVC pipes and all other varieties of plastic pipes are less likely to crack than metal cladding or concrete. Plastic water and wastewater pipes are widely used due to their easy installation, portability, lightweight, recyclable nature, and other benefits.

Water and Wastewater Pipe Application Insights

The Water and Wastewater Pipe market segmentation, based on Application, includes municipal, industrial, and agriculture. Municipal segment dominated the Water and Wastewater Pipe market in 2022. The inclusion of the residential and commercial sectors in the municipal segment, which account for a strong demand for water and wastewater treatment systems, can be credited with this high market share.

Figure 1: Water and Wastewater Pipe Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Water and Wastewater Pipe Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Water and Wastewater Pipe Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The market is growing as a result of factors like increased awareness, the enormous demand for clean water, and rising construction and renovation activity. The market share for water and wastewater pipes is also influenced by the substantial presence of well-known industry companies providing effective solutions and the early adoption of cutting-edge waste management technologies. Due to the top water and wastewater pipe vendors in these nations, the U.S. dominates the regional market, followed by Canada. Further, the U.S. Water and Wastewater Pipe market held the largest market share, and the Canada Water and Wastewater Pipe market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: WATER AND WASTEWATER PIPE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe Water and Wastewater Pipe market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. The size of the market is increased by government programmes and funding for clean water projects. In addition, factors like the expansion of smart city initiatives and increased investments by regional governments fuel market expansion. Further, the German Water and Wastewater Pipe market held the largest market share, and the U.K Water and Wastewater Pipe market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia Pacific Water and Wastewater Pipe market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. The region is currently putting a lot of emphasis on infrastructure development, which expands the market for water and wastewater pipes. The region's improving economic climate has fueled market expansion through the expansion of the building sector. Additionally, the region's demand for water and wastewater pipes is increased by the fast-paced industrialization and urbanisation. Moreover, China’s Water and Wastewater Pipe market held the largest market share, and the Indian Water and Wastewater Pipe market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Water and Wastewater Pipe Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Water and Wastewater Pipe market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Water and Wastewater Pipe Industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Water and Wastewater Pipe Industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Water and Wastewater Pipe Industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Water and Wastewater Pipe market, including Saint-Gobain Group, Aliaxis Group SA/NV, Mexichem S.A.B. de CV, Tyman plc., Tenaris, CEMEX SAB de CV, Future Pipe Industries, JM EAGLE INC., China Lesso, AMERICAN, and National Pipe & Plastics, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Hume pipes and related items are manufactured and marketed by Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd (Indian Hume Pipe). The company sells steel pipe, bar-wrapped steel cylinder pipe, penstock pipe, prestressed concrete cylinder pipe, and prestressed concrete pipes among other materials. Indian Hume Pipe also provides construction contracts for projects including pipe supply and laying, as well as water supply programmes. Its projects consist of Tirupati Drainage Project, Gururaghvendra LIS, Namakkal Phase 2 and 3, Ramnad Pkg III and VI, and Ramnad Pkg III and VI. The business also produces sports rifles and railway sleepers. The headquarters of Indian Hume Pipe are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. For the purpose of supplying water supply schemes in 550 villages in the State of Uttar Pradesh, a project costing Rs 550 crore (about USD 8 Bn) would be awarded to concrete pipe manufacturer Indian Hume Pipe Co Ltd. in December 2020. The State Water and Sanitation Mission and Rural Water Supply Department (SWSM), Government of Uttar Pradesh, have also verified receiving a letter of acceptance (LOA) from the corporation for the provision of water supply schemes.

The Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LLC (CPChem) is a partnership between Phillips 66 and the Chevron Corporation. Olefins and polyolefins are produced, and the company also sells alpha olefins, styrenics, aromatics, specialised chemicals, pipes, and exclusive plastics. The business provides a full range of chemical services and solutions. Oil and gas, agriculture, appliances, cars, buildings and construction, dry cleaning, electronics, healthcare and medical, home, industrial, pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber and textiles are just a few of the industries that CPChem supports. It runs production facilities in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Qatar, and Belgium through joint venture partners. The business has operations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The Woodlands, Texas, in the United States, is the home of CPChem. Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) stated in August 2020 that it had successfully finished the first commercial-scale polyethylene manufacture it had attempted utilising cutting-edge recycling technology. A new product line, Marlex® AnewTM Circular Polyethylene, is made possible by the manufacturing of circular polyethylene from recycled mixed-waste plastics.

Key Companies in the Water and Wastewater Pipe market include

• Saint-Gobain Group


• Aliaxis Group SA/NV


• Mexichem S.A.B. de CV


• Tyman plc.


• Tenaris


• CEMEX SAB de CV


• Future Pipe Industries


• JM EAGLE INC.


• China Lesso


• AMERICAN


• National Pipe & Plastics

Water and Wastewater Pipe Industry Developments

January 2021: Energy Ministry Iran announced that its Tehran wastewater network project is 90% complete and is anticipated to come online in 2022, enhancing water quality and quantity in the capital.

February 2020: Northwest Pipe Company, a leading engineered pipeline system water infrastructure provider, announced the acquisition of Geneva Pipe Company, Inc., a concrete pipe and precast concrete products manufacturer.

Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Segmentation

Water and Wastewater Pipe Material Type Outlook

• Plastic Pipe


• Metal Pipe


• Concrete Pipe


• Clay Pipe

Water and Wastewater Pipe Application Outlook

• Municipal


• Industrial


• Agriculture

Water and Wastewater Pipe Regional Outlook

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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
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  • Latin America