Global Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Strategic Business Report 2017 - Seite 2

Energy Prices Drive Performance of Steel Pipes Sector
Large Scale Interregional Oil and Gas Projects to Entail Demand
Competitive Landscape
Steel Pipes
Plastic Pipes

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Plastic Pipes
Plastic Pipes Replace Traditional Materials
Global Climate Change Opens New Opportunities
Use of Plastic Pipes in Water and Wastewater Applications on Rise
Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market
PVC Pipes Dominate Global Plastic Pipes Market
Polyethylene (PE) Pipes: A Growing Market
HDPE Pipes to Register Strong Gains
Multilayer Pipes Grow in Usage
Water Transmission Projects
A Key Growth Market
Marine Pipelines
A Niche Market Beckons HDPE Pipes
Mining Pipelines Offers Potential for PE Pipes
Potential of HDPE Corrugated Pipe in Storm Sewer Applications
Aging Pipelines Trigger Replacement Opportunities
Energy Efficiency Implies Growth Prospects
Trenchless Technology Augurs Well for Plastic LDPs
PVC
The Preferred Choice for Trenchless Installation
Medium-High Pressure Network Applications to Drive Large Diameter PVC-O Demand
RFP Pipes Gain Ground
Spiral Wound Non Pressure Pipes
Exciting Opportunities Ahead
STEEL PIPES
Corrosion Protection Gains Importance to Address Challenging Environments
Capital Expenditure on Pipeline Infrastructure Worldwide: A Strong Growth Driver
OCTG Market to Benefit from Improving Oil Demand
Deepwater Drilling Raises Demand for High-Grade Pipes
Helical SAW Pipes Find Favor over Longitudinal Weld Pipes
Large Diameter Welded Line Pipe Makes Inroads
Steel Reinforced Corrugated Pipes Gain Popularity in Sewerage Applications

3. MACRO DRIVERS
Expanding Population and Growing Urbanization Fuel Demand
Need for Expanding Infrastructure Signals Prospects
Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Pipes
Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes
Different Types of Plastics Pipes and Applications
PVC Vs PE Pipes: A Comparative Study
Metal Pipes
Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes
Clay and Concrete Pipes
Plastic Pipes in Detail
PVC Pipes
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
End Use Applications for PE Pipes
Polypropylene (PP)
End-Use Applications
Steel Pipes
Pipe & Hose Fittings
Metal Flanges and Unions
Hydraulic Couplings
Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps

5. REVIEW OF MAJOR END-USE MARKETS
Oil & Gas