US demand for pipe is expected to rise 7.3 percent per year to $63.5 billion in 2018. Gains will be driven by strong growth in crude oil and natural gas activity, as pipe is used extensively in drilling and oil and gas pipeline applications. Plastic pipe (e.g., HDPE, PVC) is anticipated to rise at the most rapid pace of all materials, while steel pipe will remain dominant.This study analyzes the $45 billion US pipe industry. It presents historical demand data for 2003, 2008 and 2013, and forecasts for 2018 and 2023 by market (e.g., oil and natural gas; potable water; sewer and drainage; industrial processing; conduit; drain, waste and vent; irrigation), material (steel, plastic, copper, ductile iron, concrete, aluminum, clay) and resin (e.g., PVC, HDPE, fiberglass).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 54 industry players, including JM Eagle, Advanced Drainage Systems and Dura-Line.
