India 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

India Ductile Iron Pipes Market Outlook

The India ductile iron pipes market size reached approximately USD 3.19 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 9.22 billion by 2032.

Key Takeaways

• As of October 2023, India stood fifth in the global top economies with a GDP of USD 3,730 billion.

• Ductile iron pipes contain about 90% recycled materials and can be completely recycled.

• Pumping through a DI pipes instead of PVC can save about 40% of energy consumption.

• Government initiatives and schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, and Smart City Mission, aimed at providing drinking water to Indian households, aid the demand for ductile iron pipes.

Ductile iron pipes are widely used in public infrastructure. These include irrigation, potable water distribution, sewage, and wastewater transportation among others. As India witnesses economic growth, there is a growing number of smart cities and developmental projects in the country. These include Bharatmala Priyojana and the Narmada Valley Development Project. This is increasing the demand for networks of pipelines and contributing to the India ductile iron pipes market growth.

The India ductile iron market is expected to grow due to factors such as rising urbanisation, governmental initiatives and schemes, and a rising focus on renewable sources of power, such as geothermal power.

Key Trends and Developments

Development of smart cities, rapid urbanisation, rising wastewater treatment projects, and the presence of prominent DI pipe producers are boosting the India ductile iron pipes market development.

Figure: Key Ductile Iron Pipe Manufacturers Capacity (MT)  in India

India Ductile Iron Pipes Market Trends

According to United Nations estimates, by 2035, 43.2% of the Indian population is expected to reside in urban areas at mid-year. Urbanisation is boosting the demand for infrastructural services for sanitation and water supply. Rising awareness of safety and hygiene and the need to tackle unsafe sanitary practices aids the use of DI pipes, thus accelerating the India ductile iron pipes market development. Central and state governments are laying out large-scale pipelines to fulfil the growing demand for water. In October 2023, the government of Haryana proposed an INR 2,267 crore project to lay out a 69km water pipeline, to cater to the drinking water needs of Manesar and Nuh. Further, the government is extensively investing in urban development under its Smart City Mission (SCM). The mission also focuses on developing pan-city solutions that address city-wide challenges, including traffic management, waste management, and water supply.

Market Segmentation

India Ductile Iron Pipes Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Water and wastewater is sub-divided into underground and surface.

By application, water and wastewater hold a significant India ductile iron pipes market share due to several government initiatives

Governmental initiatives, such as the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, Jal Jeevan Mission, National Mission for Clean Ganga, and Community Drinking Water Schemes, contribute to the growth of the water and wastewater treatment market. Electrosteel Castings Limited (ECL) and Rashmi Metaliks are some of the key manufacturers of ductile iron pipes for use in water supply and sewerage systems in India.

Ductile iron pipes are widely used in industries and power plants as raw water intake pipelines and other in-plant piping solutions. Key players such as Tata Metaliks, Welspun Corp, and Jindal Saw Ltd., offer various ductile iron pipes for industrial purposes for sale in domestic and international markets.  According to the Union Agriculture Ministry of India, 48.6% of the total 140 million hectares of farmlands in India are irrigated. The Indian government is taking various steps such as financial, technological, and management approaches to meet the water demands for agricultural purposes. Consequently, it is supporting the ductile iron pipes market in India. The Indian mining sector is characterised by several small operational mines. The number of mines in India which reported mineral production in 2021-2022 (excluding minor, fuel, and atomic minerals) was 1,319. According to the India ductile iron pipes market report, a rise in mineral exploration and development aids the demand for DI pipes.

Flanged joints to grow at a considerable rate in the India ductile iron pipes market, due to the rising development of underground sewerage networks

The Indian urban population is expanding at a rate of around 2.3% annually. Rapid urbanisation in India is compelling contractors to lay pipelines without disturbing the urban infrastructure. Since flanged pipes are restrained jointed pipes, they are ideal to provide significant restraint against longitudinal separation. It removes the need for a thrust block and allows the laying of pipes via horizontal directional drilling by using trenchless technology.

Ductile iron sockets and spigot pipes find use in underground water/sewerage systems. Rising governmental investments in underground sewerage networks aid their demand, thereby propelling the India ductile iron pipes market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Market participants distinguish their offerings through product quality, installation methods, the quality and source of raw materials, and by delivering robust after-sales services.

Other key players in the India ductile iron pipes market include Tosem Steel Pvt Ltd., Rashmi Metaliks Ltd., Tata Metaliks Ltd., and Jindal SAW Ltd, among others.

India Ductile Iron Pipes Market Analysis by Region

West India holds a significant position in the market due to the presence of a large number of ductile iron pipe manufacturers

Some of the key ductile iron pipe manufacturers in West India include Jindal Saw Limited, Electrotherm (India) Ltd. JS Casting, Pipe House, and Deepshikha Castings Pvt. Ltd. Further, the government initiatives across various end-use sectors such as water and wastewater, irrigation, and mining in Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra are supporting the ductile iron pipes market in India.

Increased demand for wastewater treatment in South India to fulfil non-drinking needs in cities like Chennai, aids the demand for DI pipes. Further, in North India, government investment in increasing water availability across UP and Haryana positively influences the India ductile iron pipes market outlook.

DI pipes are expected to account for around 1/4th of the pipe market share in India in the near term. Government initiatives and schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, and Smart City Mission, for providing safe and adequate drinking water are expected to push the demand for pipes upward. The revamping of urban sewerage systems, installation of sanitation facilities in rural areas, and the development of pipe distribution networks in irrigation projects, further aid the growth in sales for DI pipes.

Key Highlights of the Report

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