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Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Size, Share, Forecast: By Diameter: Dn Up To 300, Dn 300 To 700, Dn 700 To 1000, Dn 1000 To 1200, Dn Above 1200; By Joint Type: Socket and Spigot, Flanged; By Application: Water and Wastewater, Industrial, Irrigation, Mining, Others; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Outlook
The global ductile iron pipes market size reached approximately USD 9.21 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 16.68 billion by 2032.
Key Takeaways
- About 95% of the ductile iron is made up of recycled materials and it is completely recyclable.
- In August 2023, Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the United States Bureau of Reclamation invested USD 8.3 billion over five years for water infrastructural projects.
- The majority of pipelines in the water distribution networks in the major cities across the world are made of ductile iron.
Ductile iron pipes are safe, sustainable, and 100% recyclable, which makes them a green building material. It also provides energy savings during use because of its increased flow capacity. The majority of pipelines in the water distribution networks in the major cities across the world are made of ductile iron. The cities include Tokyo - 97 %, Singapore -95 %, Venice - 90 %, Hong Kong - 90 %, New York -85 %, Paris - 85 %, Damascus - 80 %, London - 80 %, Prague - 80 %, and Toronto -75 %.
Some of the factors driving the ductile iron pipes market growth are rising urbanisation, advancement in DI pipes technology, and governmental investment in infrastructure development.
Key Trends and Developments
Rising demand for green building materials, concern for safe drinking water, and the development of the water infrastructure globally, aid the ductile iron pipes market development.
| Date | Company | Details |
| Mar 2023 | Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co., Ltd. | Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co., Ltd. announced their plan to invest up to USD 2 billion in establishing a production plant for ductile iron pipes and steel products in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). |
| Oct 2022 | Welspun Corp Limited | The company announced its state-of-the-art ductile iron (DI) pipe manufacturing facility in Anjar, Gujarat, as fully operational. This plant boasts the capacity to produce 400,000 MT of ductile iron pipes, and it is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology. |
| Trends | Impact |
| Rapid urbanisation | In 2023, over 50% of the population lived in urban areas. Rapid urbanisation has increased the demand for sanitation, and water supply. The expansion of urban settlements stimulates the need for more wastewater and potable water pipelines. |
| Ageing water infrastructure and rising concern | for safe drinking water In the USA, over 600 municipalities boast 100-year-old working cast-iron pipe systems, with over 20 municipalities having pipes that have reached the 150-year mark. Ageing infrastructure is a significant driver for ductile iron pipes market growth. |
| Demand for cost-effective green building material | The life of DI pipelines is generally considered to be around 100 years. These pipes can be recycled after their service life. Its increased flow capacity provides energy savings during use. A longer life cycle implies fewer replacements and considerable cost savings. |
| Advancement in joint technology increases the performance of DI pipes | Advancements in ductile iron pipe joint technology have led to the production of secure and dependable pipe joints with good restraint performance. These pipes are ideal for demanding water, wastewater, and fire protection infrastructural applications. |
Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Trends
Reportedly, the urban population across the globe is anticipated to rise over 5 billion by 2030. The rapid urbanisation and developmental projects across the globe are driving up the demand for water and wastewater pipeline networks, further elevating the ductile iron pipes market development. Ductile iron pipes are commonly made using recycled steel and iron scrap metals. About 95% of the ductile iron is made up of recycled materials and is completely recyclable. Ductile iron pipes are considered a suitable option for supporting the sustainability initiatives set out by governments, globally.
Figure: Key Investments in Water Projects; 2022-2023
| Country | Year | Investment | Description |
| Brazil | May, 2023 | USD 146 million | Saneago, the public water firm of the state of Goiás, and BRK, a private company announced the investment in water and waste projects in Aparecida de Goiânia and Trindade, where services are provided under a mixed ownership contract. |
| UAE | May, 2023 | USD 2.4 billion | ADNOC and TAQA announced a strategic investment project to develop an advanced seawater treatment facility and an extensive transportation network. |
| USA | April, 2023 | USD 140 million | As part of the President’s Investing in America project, the Department of Interior announced the investment in water conservation and efficiency projects to improve the resilience of the West to drought and climate change. |
| UK | April, 2023 | USD 1.6 billion | The government of the UK and the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat announced an investment to improve the water quality of the rivers, lakes, and coastal waters and secure future water supplies. |
| Saudi Arabia | March 2023 | USD 80 billion | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia allocated USD 80 billion for the National Water Strategy as part of the Kingdom’s aim to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for its population. |
| Italy | October, 2022 | USD 3.9 billion | The Italian government announced the Water Infrastructure Strategy to enhance the country's water infrastructure and minimise leakage in urban and rural regions. |
| China | June, 2022 | USD 7.1 billion | Shandong province furnished an action plan for the development of urban infrastructure over the 14th five-year plan period (2021-2025), which includes investment in water-related infrastructure. |
Market Segmentation
Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
| Market Breakup | Categories |
| Diameter | Dn Up To 300, Dn 300 To 700, Dn 700 To 1000, Dn 1000 To 1200, Dn Above 1200 |
| Joint Type | Socket and Spigot, Flanged |
| Application | Water and Wastewater, Industrial, Irrigation, Mining, and Others |
| Region | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Water and wastewater is sub-divided into underground and surface.
By application, wastewater treatment is expected to hold a significant ductile iron pipes market share owing to the expansion of wastewater treatment plants
According to UN-Water, about 70% of the wastewater is treated by high-income countries, whereas wastewater treatment constitutes 38% in upper-middle-income countries and 28% in lower-middle-income countries. Changing climatic conditions and lesser availability of potable water necessitate the requirement of wastewater treatment facilities and efficient pipelines to distribute water to the required areas. The expanding network of wastewater treatment plants is expected to drive the ductile iron pipes market expansion during the forecast period.
Industries, such as chemical and automotive are dominant consumers of DI pipes. The pipes offer the industrial sector the benefits of strength, toughness, and resistance to corrosion and chemical attacks. The global chemical production is expected to grow by 2.7% during the forecast period. Further, the global automotive sector is expected to increase production to 122.83 million units by 2030.
According to the ductile iron pipes market analysis, the growing population, urbanisation, and climate change are contributing to an increased demand for water resources. The need for efficient transport of water for irrigation purposes is increasing the use of pipelines. About 20% of the total cultivated land is represented by irrigated agriculture and contributes to about 40% of the total food produced globally.
Ductile iron pipes are considered reliable and high-performing. Hence, they significantly contribute to the smooth operation and productivity of mining and quarrying activities. Some of the key companies offering ductile iron pipes for mining purposes include Kurimoto Ltd, and DZ Amanzi Pipeline Systems, among others.
Socket and spigot joint type is expected to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period
According to ductile iron pipes market insights, the socket and spigot joint type is expected to grow significantly in the market. Ductile iron pipes composed of a spigot and socket, with a rubber gasket for sealing, are flexible. These allow a desirable amount of deflection, expansion, and contraction. Owing to this flexibility, small curves in a pipeline can be easily accommodated, without the use of bends.
Flanged pipes are generally deployed for above-ground transportation of water where rigid and restrained joints are needed.
Competitive Landscape
The market players set themselves apart by offering superior product quality, cutting-edge technologies, recycled raw materials, and providing comprehensive technical support and after-sales services.
| Company Name | Year Founded | Headquarters | Products/Services |
| Saint-Gobain Group | 1665 | La Défense Cedex, France | Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories for water and sewerage solutions, and equipment for municipal construction |
| Tata Metaliks Ltd. | 1990 | Kolkata, India | Pig iron and ductile iron pipes |
| Jindal Saw Ltd | 1984 | New Delhi, India | C Class and K Class ductile iron pipes, iron and steel pipe products, fittings, and accessories. |
| KUBOTA Corporation | 1890 | Osaka, Japan | Ductile iron pipes, machinery, and industrial and consumer goods. |
Other key players in the ductile iron pipes market include American Cast Iron Pipe Company, U.S. Pipe, Inc., Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co., Ltd., Welspun Corp Limited, China National Building Material Co., Ltd, and Electrosteel Castings Limited, among others.
Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis by Region
Asia Pacific is a prominent region in the ductile iron pipes market outlook due to an increased demand for smart cities and sanitation infrastructure
According to the ductile iron pipes market report, the developing economies in Asia Pacific, like India are significantly contributing to the growth of the market owing to increased demand for sanitation infrastructure. Further, the growing number of smart cities, such as Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Taipei City, among others, are also fuelling the demand for extensive pipeline networks.
The key ductile iron pipe manufacturers in North America include AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe, Canada Pipe Company, LTD., McWane Ductile, and U.S. Pipe. Around 75% of the pipelines in the water distribution networks of Toronto are made of ductile iron. Further, DI pipes are less prone to failure compared to PVC pipes owing to their high tensile and bending strength and impact resistance, impacting the ductile iron pipes market growth. The use of ductile iron pipes in Canadian public water supply systems has increased the reliability of water supply to Canadians.
Further, the European ductile iron pipes market is driven by the increasing sustainability concerns on inland water transport. This aids the adoption of ductile iron pipes due to their recyclability and energy savings. Further, the UK also holds a large geothermal potential in areas, such as East Lindsey, Redcar and Cleveland, Northumberland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, and Bassetlaw, among others. The high-temperature resistance of ductile iron pipes makes them ideal for carrying hot water or steam in geothermal plants.
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Scope of the Report |
Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market by Diameter
8.4.1 Dn Up To 300
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Dn 300 To 700
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Dn 700 To 1000
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Dn 1000 To 1200
8.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.5 Dn Above 1200
8.4.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market by Joint Type
8.5.1 Socket and Spigot
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Flanged
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market by Application
8.6.1 Water and Wastewater
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.1.3 Market by Location
8.6.1.3.1 Underground
8.6.1.3.2 Surface
8.6.2 Industrial
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Irrigation
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Mining
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Others
8.7 Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Saint-Gobain Group
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 American Cast Iron Pipe Company
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipe Co.,ltd.
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 KUBOTA Corporation
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 China National Building Material Co., Ltd.
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Welspun Corp Limited
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Tata Metaliks Ltd.
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 U.S. Pipe, Inc.
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Jindal Saw Ltd
15.2.9.1 Company Overview
15.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.9.4 Certifications
15.2.10 Electrosteel Castings Limited
15.2.10.1 Company Overview
15.2.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.10.4 Certifications
15.2.11 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Diameter (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Diameter (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Joint Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Joint Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. North America Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. North America Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Europe Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Europe Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Latin America Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Latin America Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa Ductile Iron Pipes Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa Ductile Iron Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Global Ductile Iron Pipes Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 9.21 billion.
The ductile iron pipes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 16.68 billion by 2032.
The market is driven by the increasing urbanisation around the world, growth in the demand for portable water, and technological advancements in the manufacturing of ductile iron pipes.
The government policies supporting infrastructural development and the growing application in industrial settings are likely to aid the market expansion.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The different applications are water and wastewater, industrial, irrigation, and mining, among others.
The key players in the market include Saint-Gobain Group, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipe Co.,ltd, KUBOTA Corporation, China National Building Material Co., Ltd, Welspun Corp Limited, Tata Metaliks Ltd., U.S. Pipe, Inc., Jindal Saw Ltd, and Electrosteel Castings Limited, among others.
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