Description
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Centrifugally cast, wound, or extruded: glass fiber-reinforced plastic pipes are particularly robust, heat-resistant, and durable. Both glass fibers and synthetic resins can be processed directly on site and cured with hot water or UV light, in the event of pipe damage, for example. The latest, seventh edition of the Ceresana report on the European market for plastic pipes includes GRP pipes as a separate product category for the first time. Pipes made of fiber-reinforced composites, usually mixtures of glass fibers and thermosetting polyester or epoxy resins, are currently the market segment with the most dynamic growth. However, their costs and requirements are higher than those of pipes made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene, polypropylene, or other thermoplastic materials: To date, GRP pipes only make up a relatively small proportion of the approximately 5 million tonnes of plastic pipes sold in Europe each year.
Plastic pipes for every water level
The fastest-growing area of application for plastic pipes in Europe today is agriculture and horticulture. Extreme weather phenomena such as heavy rainfall or long dry spells are becoming more frequent in more and more regions. Market researchers at Ceresana therefore expect demand for maintenance-friendly plastic pipes for agricultural areas to increase by around 2.3% per year in the coming years. Many cities also need to adapt their water infrastructure to climate change. The energy transition also requires the expansion of pipelines: new wind farms and heat pumps are being connected and networks for district heating and cooling are being built. Expensive broadband cables must be shielded against harmful environmental influences. In terms of plastic pipe consumption, however, the cable protection application area has now fallen to third place behind agriculture and industrial pipes. The new market study also breaks down the key sales figures by application area for the first time.
Construction industry facing difficult years
In the construction industry, plastics have overtaken the more traditional pipe materials of steel and concrete. The European construction industry is not expected to recover until 2026, apart from various Eastern European regions with better growth prospects. Numerous construction companies are complaining about high interest rates, rising costs for building materials, and ever more bureaucracy. In many countries, new construction projects are being delayed or abandoned despite the high demand for housing. Ceresana forecasts that the renovation segment will grow faster than new construction in the coming years. Commercial and infrastructure construction, such as logistics halls or data centers, usually perform better than residential construction. The market report on plastic pipes examines demand in the various segments of the construction industry separately for the first time.
Current edition of the market study “Plastic pipes – Europe”:
Chapter 1 analyzes the entire European market for plastic pipes – and provides forecasts up to the year 2033. Key figures such as revenues (in US dollars and euros) as well as production and demand (in tonnes) are given for each world region. Sales are also broken down into application areas. Demand is broken down in detail for the various application areas, construction segments, and plastic types (glass fiber reinforced plastics are covered separately). The production volume is broken down by type of plastic (GRP not shown separately here).
Chapter 2 provides specific market data on plastic pipes for 23 European countries: Revenues, imports and exports, production and demand volumes, broken down as described for chapter 1. The following individual sub-segments are included:
Application Areas:
- Sewage disposal
- Potable water supply
- Cable protection
- Gas pipes
- Agriculture
- Industry
- Other applications
Types of Plastics:
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP)
- Other types of plastic
Construction Segments:
- New construction
- Renovation
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction and infrastructure
Chapter 3 provides company profiles of the largest manufacturers of plastic pipes in Europe – clearly arranged according to contact details, revenues, profit, product range, production sites, and profile summary. In-depth profiles of the 53 most important producers are given, for example of Aalberts Industries N.V., Aliaxis S.A., Fränkische Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG, Geberit AG, Georg Fischer AG, Pipelife International GmbH, Polyplastic Group, REHAU AG + Co, Tessenderlo Group, and Wavin N.V.
=> A recent study by Ceresana covers the global market for plastic pipes. Ceresana also regularly examines the markets for various types of plastic that are relevant for pipes: Polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride – and now also bio-based plastics. Ceresana also provides special market studies on the most important processes in the plastics industry: Extrusion and injection molding.
Scope of the Report:
Attributes | Details |
Base Year | 2023 |
Trend Period | 2021 – 2033 |
Forecast Period | 2024 – 2033 |
Pages | 320 |
Product Type | Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP), Other Plastics |
Application Areas | Sewage, Potable Water, Cable Protection, Gas, Agriculture, Industry, Others |
Construction Segments | New construction, Renovation, Residential construction, as well as Commercial construction and infrastructure |
Company Profiles | Aalberts, Aliaxis, Fränkische Rohrwerke, Geberit, Georg Fischer, Pipelife, Polyplastic, REHAU, Tessenderlo, and Wavin (Selection) |
Edition | 7th edition |
Publication | August 2024 |
FAQs
Which application area of plastic pipes will grow the most?
Ceresana expects demand for maintenance-friendly plastic pipes for agricultural areas to increase by 2.3% per year in the coming years.
What was the Europe-wide demand for plastic pipes in 2023?
The demand volume for 2023 was approximately 5 million tonnes.
Which product type will see the strongest growth in Europe?
Pipes made of fiber-reinforced composites (GRP pipes) are currently the market segment with the most dynamic growth.
1 Market Data: Europe
1.1 Demand
1.2 Revenues
1.3 Production
1.4 Demand per application
1.4.1 Sewage
1.4.2 Potable water
1.4.3 Cable protection
1.4.4 Gas
1.4.5 Agriculture
1.4.6 Industry
1.4.7 Other applications
1.5 Revenues per application
1.5.1 Sewage
1.5.2 Potable water
1.5.3 Cable protection
1.5.4 Gas
1.5.5 Agriculture
1.5.6 Industry
1.5.7 Other applications
1.6 Demand per product
1.6.1 Polyethylene pipes
1.6.2 Polypropylene pipes
1.6.3 PVC pipes
1.6.4 Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP)
1.6.5 Pipes made from other plastics
1.7 Demand per construction segment
1.7.1 New construction
1.7.2 Renovation
1.7.3 Residential construction
1.7.4 Commercial construction and infrastructure
1.8 Production per product
1.8.1 Polyethylene pipes
1.8.2 Polypropylene pipes
1.8.3 PVC pipes
1.8.4 Pipes made from other plastics
2 Market Data: Countries
(For each country: Import and export, production per product as well as demand per product and construction segment. Additionally for selected countries: Revenues and demand per application)
2.1 Austria
2.1.1 Demand and Revenues
2.1.2 Production and Trade
2.2 Belgium
2.2.1 Demand and Revenues
2.2.2 Production and Trade
2.3 Czechia
2.3.1 Demand and Revenues
2.3.2 Production and Trade
2.4 Denmark
2.4.1 Demand and Revenues
2.4.2 Production and Trade
2.5 Finland
2.5.1 Demand and Revenues
2.5.2 Production and Trade
2.6 France
2.6.1 Demand and Revenues
2.6.2 Production and Trade
2.7 Germany
2.7.1 Demand and Revenues
2.7.2 Production and Trade
2.8 Greece
2.8.1 Demand and Revenues
2.8.2 Production and Trade
2.9 Hungary
2.9.1 Demand and Revenues
2.9.2 Production and Trade
2.10 Italy
2.10.1 Demand and Revenues
2.10.2 Production and Trade
2.11 Norway
2.11.1 Demand and Revenues
2.11.2 Production and Trade
2.12 Poland
2.12.1 Demand and Revenues
2.12.2 Production and Trade
2.13 Portugal
2.13.1 Demand and Revenues
2.13.2 Production and Trade
2.14 Romania
2.14.1 Demand and Revenues
2.14.2 Production and Trade
2.15 Russia
2.15.1 Demand and Revenues
2.15.2 Production and Trade
2.16 Serbia
2.16.1 Demand and Revenues
2.16.2 Production and Trade
2.17 Slovakia
2.17.1 Demand and Revenues
2.17.2 Production and Trade
2.18 Sweden
2.18.1 Demand and Revenues
2.18.2 Production and Trade
2.19 Spain
2.19.1 Demand and Revenues
2.19.2 Production and Trade
2.20 Switzerland
2.20.1 Demand and Revenues
2.20.2 Production and Trade
2.21 The Netherlands
2.21.1 Demand and Revenues
2.21.2 Production and Trade
2.22 Türkiye
2.22.1 Demand and Revenues
2.22.2 Production and Trade
2.23 United Kingdom
2.23.1 Demand and Revenues
2.23.2 Production and Trade
2.24 Rest of Europe
2.24.1 Demand and Revenues
2.24.2 Production and Trade
3 Company Profiles
Austria (4 Producers)
Belgium (3)
Denmark (1)
Germany (15)
Italy (6)
Romania (1)
Russia (2)
Serbia (1)
Spain (1)
Sweden (1)
Switzerland (7)
The Netherlands (2)
Türkiye (4)
United Kingdom (5)
*Note: The profiles are assigned to the country in which the company or holding is headquartered. Profiles also include JVs and subsidiaries.
Graph 1: Demand in Europe from 2021 to 2033
Graph 2: Revenues generated in Europe from 2021 to 2033 in billion USD and billion EUR
Graph 3: Production in Europe from 2021 to 2033
Graph 4: Demand in Austria from 2021 to 2033
Graph 5: Production in Austria from 2021 to 2033
Graph 6: Demand in Belgium from 2021 to 2033
Graph 7: Production in Belgium from 2021 to 2033
Graph 8: Demand in Czechia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 9: Production in Czechia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 10: Demand in Denmark from 2021 to 2033
Graph 11: Production in Denmark from 2021 to 2033
Graph 12: Demand in Finland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 13: Production in Finland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 14: Demand in France from 2021 to 2033
Graph 15: Production in France from 2021 to 2033
Graph 16: Demand in Germany from 2021 to 2033
Graph 17: Production in Germany from 2021 to 2033
Graph 18: Demand in Greece from 2021 to 2033
Graph 19: Production in Greece from 2021 to 2033
Graph 20: Demand in Hungary from 2021 to 2033
Graph 21: Production in Hungary from 2021 to 2033
Graph 22: Demand in Italy from 2021 to 2033
Graph 23: Production in Italy from 2021 to 2033
Graph 24: Demand in Norway from 2021 to 2033
Graph 25: Production in Norway from 2021 to 2033
Graph 26: Demand in Poland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 27: Production in Poland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 28: Demand in Portugal from 2021 to 2033
Graph 29: Production in Portugal from 2021 to 2033
Graph 30: Demand in Romania from 2021 to 2033
Graph 31: Production in Romania from 2021 to 2033
Graph 32: Demand in Russia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 33: Production in Russia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 34: Demand in Serbia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 35: Production in Serbia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 36: Demand in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 37: Production in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033
Graph 38: Demand in Spain from 2021 to 2033
Graph 39: Production in Spain from 2021 to 2033
Graph 40: Demand in Sweden from 2021 to 2033
Graph 41: Production in Sweden from 2021 to 2033
Graph 42: Demand in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 43: Production in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033
Graph 44: Demand in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033
Graph 45: Production in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033
Graph 46: Demand in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033
Graph 47: Production in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033
Graph 48: Demand in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033
Graph 49: Production in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033
Graph 50: Demand in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033
Graph 51: Production in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033
Table 1: European demand from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 2: Revenues generated in Europe from 2021 to 2033 in billion USD and billion EUR
Table 3: Production in Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 4: Demand in Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 5: European demand in the sewage segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 6: European demand in the potable water segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 7: European demand in the cable protection segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 8: European demand in the gas segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 9: European demand in the agriculture segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 10: European demand in the industry segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 11: European demand in other applications from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 12: Revenues generated in Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 13: Revenues generated in Europe in the sewage segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 14: Revenues generated in Europe in the potable water segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 15: Revenues generated in Europe in the cable protection segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 16: Revenues generated in Europe in the gas segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 17: Revenues generated in Europe in the agriculture segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 18: Revenues generated in Europe in the industry segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 19: Revenues generated in Europe in other applications from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 20: Demand in Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 21: European demand for polyethylene pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 22: European demand for polypropylene pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 23: European demand for PVC pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 24: European demand for GRP pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 25: European demand for pipes made from other plastics from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 26: European demand from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 27: European demand in the new construction segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 28: European demand in the renovation segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 29: European demand in the residential construction segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 30: European demand in the non-residential construction segment from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 31: Production in Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 32: European production of polyethylene pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 33: European production of polypropylene pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 34: European production of PVC pipes from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 35: European production of pipes made from other plastics from 2021 to 2033 – split by country
Table 36: Revenues generated in Austria from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 37: Demand in Austria from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 38: Demand in Austria from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 39: Production, import, export, and demand in Austria from 2021 to 2033
Table 40: Production in Austria from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 41: Revenues generated in Belgium from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 42: Demand in Belgium from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 43: Demand in Belgium from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 44: Production, import, export, and demand in Belgium from 2021 to 2033
Table 45: Production in Belgium from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 46: Revenues generated in Czechia from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 47: Demand in Czechia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 48: Demand in Czechia from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 49: Production, import, export, and demand in Czechia from 2021 to 2033
Table 50: Production in Czechia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 51: Revenues generated in Denmark from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 52: Demand in Denmark from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 53: Demand in Denmark from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 54: Production, import, export, and demand in Denmark from 2021 to 2033
Table 55: Production in Denmark from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 56: Revenues generated in Finland from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 57: Demand in Finland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 58: Demand in Finland from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 59: Production, import, export, and demand in Finland from 2021 to 2033
Table 60: Production in Finland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 61: Revenues generated in France from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 62: Revenues generated in France from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 63: Demand in France from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 64: Demand in France from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 65: Demand in France from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 66: Production, import, export, and demand in France from 2021 to 2033
Table 67: Production in France from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 68: Revenues generated in Germany from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 69: Revenues generated in Germany from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 70: Demand in Germany from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 71: Demand in Germany from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 72: Demand in Germany from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 73: Production, import, export, and demand in Germany from 2021 to 2033
Table 74: Production in Germany from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 75: Revenues generated in Greece from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 76: Demand in Greece from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 77: Demand in Greece from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 78: Production, import, export, and demand in Greece from 2021 to 2033
Table 79: Production in Greece from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 80: Revenues generated in Hungary from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 81: Demand in Hungary from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 82: Demand in Hungary from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 83: Production, import, export, and demand in Hungary from 2021 to 2033
Table 84: Production in Hungary from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 85: Revenues generated in Italy from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 86: Revenues generated in Italy from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 87: Demand in Italy from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 88: Demand in Italy from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 89: Demand in Italy from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 90: Production, import, export, and demand in Italy from 2021 to 2033
Table 91: Production in Italy from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 92: Revenues generated in Norway from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 93: Demand in Norway from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 94: Demand in Norway from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 95: Production, import, export, and demand in Norway from 2021 to 2033
Table 96: Production in Norway from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 97: Revenues generated in Poland from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 98: Revenues generated in Poland from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 99: Demand in Poland from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 100: Demand in Poland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 101: Demand in Poland from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 102: Production, import, export, and demand in Poland from 2021 to 2033
Table 103: Production in Poland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 104: Revenues generated in Portugal from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 105: Demand in Portugal from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 106: Demand in Portugal from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 107: Production, import, export, and demand in Portugal from 2021 to 2033
Table 108: Production in Portugal from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 109: Revenues generated in Romania from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 110: Demand in Romania from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 111: Demand in Romania from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 112: Production, import, export, and demand in Romania from 2021 to 2033
Table 113: Production in Romania from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 114: Revenues generated in Russia from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 115: Revenues generated in Russia from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 116: Demand in Russia from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 117: Demand in Russia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 118: Demand in Russia from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 119: Production, import, export, and demand in Russia from 2021 to 2033
Table 120: Production in Russia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 121: Revenues generated in Serbia from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 122: Demand in Serbia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 123: Demand in Serbia from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 124: Production, import, export, and demand in Serbia from 2021 to 2033
Table 125: Production in Serbia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 126: Revenues generated in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 127: Demand in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 128: Demand in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 129: Production, import, export, and demand in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033
Table 130: Production in Slovakia from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 131: Revenues generated in Spain from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 132: Revenues generated in Spain from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 133: Demand in Spain from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 134: Demand in Spain from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 135: Demand in Spain from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 136: Production, import, export, and demand in Spain from 2021 to 2033
Table 137: Production in Spain from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 138: Revenues generated in Sweden from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 139: Demand in Sweden from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 140: Demand in Sweden from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 141: Production, import, export, and demand in Sweden from 2021 to 2033
Table 142: Production in Sweden from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 143: Revenues generated in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 144: Demand in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 145: Demand in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 146: Production, import, export, and demand in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033
Table 147: Production in Switzerland from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 148: Revenues generated in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 149: Demand in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 150: Demand in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 151: Production, import, export, and demand in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033
Table 152: Production in the Netherlands from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 153: Revenues generated in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 154: Revenues generated in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 155: Demand in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 156: Demand in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 157: Demand in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 158: Production, import, export, and demand in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033
Table 159: Production in Türkiye from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 160: Revenues generated in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 161: Revenues generated in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 162: Demand in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033 – split by application
Table 163: Demand in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 164: Demand in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 165: Production, import, export, and demand in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033
Table 166: Production in the United Kingdom from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 167: Revenues generated in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033, in million USD and million EUR
Table 168: Demand in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by product
Table 169: Demand in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by construction segment
Table 170: Production, import, export, and demand in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033
Table 171: Production in the remaining countries of Europe from 2021 to 2033 – split by product