The global PVC pipes market reached a volume of 23.9 Million Tons in 2019. The market is further expected to witness moderate growth during the next five years. PVC pipes are composed by the extrusion of a blend of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and several additives. The production of PVC pipes consumes around four times lesser energy and incurs lower losses of the raw material in comparison to concrete pipes. Moreover, complete recyclability of PVC makes the environmental footprint of these pipes far smaller than the alternative piping materials. Owing to these factors, PVC pipes find applications in water systems, underground wiring and sewer lines.

Global PVC Pipes Market Drivers/Constraints:

• PVC pipes have gained popularity across the globe owing to their favourable properties such as light-weight, cost-effectiveness, easy installation and durability. Apart from this, their excellent heat and electrical insulation properties have led to their usage in electrical fittings.
• These pipes do no rot, wear or rust over time and can withstand rigorous shaking and extreme movement in earthquake-prone zones. Owing to these factors, PVC pipes are continuously replacing other piping materials across the world.
• The introduction of new technology applying molecular orientation in the PVC pipes manufacturing has resulted into the development of PVC-O (oriented) pipes. These pipes are more environment-friendly, cost-effective and have enhanced physical and mechanical properties than conventionally produced PVC pipes.
• Availability of the substitutes of PVC pipes such as steel, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pose a major threat to the profitability of the PVC pipes manufacturers, in turn, deterring the market growth.

Application Insights:

On the basis of application, the market has been segmented into irrigation, water supply, sewerage, plumbing, HVAC, and oil and gas. Currently, the irrigation segment dominates the market, holding the largest market share.

Regional Insights:

Region-wise, Asia enjoys the leading position in the global PVC pipes market. Other major regions include North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the global PVC pipes market has also been examined with some of the key players being:

• China Lesso Group Holdings Limited
• Fujian Aton Advanced Materials Science & Technology Co Ltd.
• Hebei Bosoar Pipe Co. Ltd.
• Pipelife Austria Gmbh & Co KG
• Plásticos Ferro S.L.

This report provides a deep insight into the global PVC pipes industry covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. The report also provides a comprehensive analysis for setting up a PVC pipes manufacturing plant. The study analyses the processing and manufacturing requirements, project cost, project funding, project economics, expected returns on investment, profit margins, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the PVC pipes industry in any manner.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

1    Preface
2    Scope and Methodology
    2.1    Objectives of the Study
    2.2    Stakeholders
    2.3    Data Sources
        2.3.1    Primary Sources
        2.3.2    Secondary Sources
    2.4    Market Estimation
        2.4.1    Bottom-Up Approach
        2.4.2    Top-Down Approach
    2.5    Forecasting Methodology
3    Executive Summary
4    Introduction
    4.1    Overview
    4.2    Key Industry Trends
5    Global PVC Industry
    5.1    Market Overview
    5.2    Market Performance
    5.3    Market Breakup by Region
    5.4    Market Breakup by Type
    5.5    Market Breakup by Application
    5.6   Market Forecast
6    Global PVC Pipes Industry
    6.1    Market Overview
    6.2    Market Performance
    6.3    Impact of COVID-19
    6.4    Market Breakup by Region
    6.5    Market Breakup by Application
    6.6    Market Forecast
    6.7    SWOT Analysis
        6.7.1    Overview
        6.7.2    Strengths
        6.7.3    Weaknesses
        6.7.4    Opportunities
        6.7.5    Threats
    6.8    Value Chain Analysis
        6.8.1 Raw Material Procurement
        6.8.2 Manufacturing
        6.8.3 Marketing
        6.8.4 Distribution
        6.8.5 Exports
        6.8.6 End-Use
    6.9    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        6.9.1    Overview
        6.9.2    Bargaining Power of Buyers
        6.9.3    Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        6.9.4    Degree of Competition
        6.9.5    Threat of New Entrants
        6.9.6    Threat of Substitutes
    6.10    Key Market Drivers and Success Factors
7    PVC Pipes Market: Performance of Key Regions
    7.1    Asia
        7.1.1 Market Trends
        7.1.2 Market Forecast
    7.2    North America
        7.2.1 Market Trends
        7.2.2 Market Forecast
    7.3    Europe
        7.3.1 Market Trends
        7.3.2 Market Forecast
    7.4    Middle East and Africa
        7.4.1 Market Trends
        7.4.2 Market Forecast
    7.5    Latin America
        7.5.1 Market Trends
        7.5.2 Market Forecast
8    PVC Pipes Market by Application
    8.1    Irrigation
        8.1.1 Market Trends
        8.1.2 Market Forecast
    8.2    Water Supply
        8.2.1 Market Trends
        8.2.2 Market Forecast
    8.3    Sewerage
        8.3.1 Market Trends
        8.3.2 Market Forecast
    8.4    Plumbing
        8.4.1 Market Trends
        8.4.2 Market Forecast
    8.5    HVAC
        8.5.1 Market Trends
        8.5.2 Market Forecast
    8.6    Oil and Gas
        8.6.1 Market Trends
        8.6.2 Market Forecast
9      Competitive Landscape
10    PVC Pipes Manufacturing Process
    10.1    Product Overview
    10.2    Detailed Process Flow
    10.3    Various Types of Unit Operations Involved
    10.4    Mass Balance and Raw Material Requirements
11    Project Details, Requirements and Costs Involved
    11.1    Land Requirements and Expenditures
    11.2    Construction Requirements and Expenditures
    11.3    Plant Machinery
    11.4    Raw Material Requirements and Expenditures
    11.5    Packaging Requirements and Expenditures
    11.6    Transportation Requirements and Expenditures
    11.7    Utility Requirements and Expenditures
    11.8    Manpower Requirements and Expenditures
    11.9    Other Capital Investments
12    Loans and Financial Assistance
13    Project Economics
    13.1    Capital Cost of the Project
    13.2    Techno-Economic Parameters
    13.3    Product Pricing and Margins Across Various Levels of the Supply Chain
    13.4    Taxation and Depreciation
    13.5    Income Projections
    13.6    Expenditure Projections
    13.7    Financial Analysis
    13.8    Profit Analysis
14    Key Player Profiles

 
List of Figures

Figure 1: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: PVC Market: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2014-2019
Figure 3: Global: PVC Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2019
Figure 4: Global: PVC Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2019
Figure 5: Global: PVC Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2019
Figure 6: Global: PVC Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 7: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2014-2019
Figure 8: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2019
Figure 9: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2019
Figure 10: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in Million Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 11: Global: PVC Pipes Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 12: Global: PVC Pipes Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 13: Global: PVC Pipes Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 14: Asia: PVC Pipes Market (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 15: Asia: PVC Pipes Market Forecast (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 16: North America: PVC Pipes Market (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 17: North America: PVC Pipes Market Forecast (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 18: Europe: PVC Pipes Market (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 19: Europe: PVC Pipes Market Forecast (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 20: Middle East and Africa: PVC Pipes Market (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 21: Middle East and Africa: PVC Pipes Market Forecast (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 22: Latin America: PVC Pipes Market (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 23: Latin America: PVC Pipes Market Forecast (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025 
Figure 24: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Irrigation (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 25: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Irrigation (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 26: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Water Supply (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 27: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Water Supply (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 28: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Sewerage (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 29: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Sewerage (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 30: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Plumbing (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 31: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Plumbing (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 32: Global: PVC Pipes Market: HVAC (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 33: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: HVAC (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 34: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Oil and Gas (in ‘000 Tons), 2014 & 2019
Figure 35: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Oil and Gas (in ‘000 Tons), 2020-2025
Figure 36: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Detailed Process Flow
Figure 37: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Process: Conversion Rate of Feedstocks
Figure 38: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Packaging Requirements
Figure 39: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Breakup of Capital Costs (in %)
Figure 40: PVC Pipes Industry: Profit Margins at Various Levels of the Supply Chain
Figure 41: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Breakup of Total Production Costs (in %)

List of Tables

Table 1: Global: PVC Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2019 and 2025
Table 2: Global: PVC Market Forecast: Breakup by Region, 2020-2025
Table 3: Global: PVC Market Forecast: Breakup by Type, 2020-2025
Table 4: Global: PVC Market Forecast: Breakup by Application, 2020-2025
Table 5: Global: PVC Pipes Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2019 and 2025
Table 6: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Region, 2020-2025
Table 7: Global: PVC Pipes Market Forecast: Breakup by Application, 2020-2025
Table 8: Global: PVC Market: Competitive Structure
Table 9: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Land and Site Development (in US$)
Table 10: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Civil Works (in US$)
Table 11: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Machinery (in US$)    
Table 12: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Raw Material Requirements
Table 13: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Salaries and Wages (in US$)
Table 14: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Costs Related to Other Capital Investments (in US$)
Table 15: Details of Financial Assistance Offered by Financial Institutions
Table 16: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Capital Costs (in US$)
Table 17: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Techno-Economic Parameters
Table 18: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Taxation and Depreciation
Table 19: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Income Projections (in US$)
Table 20: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Expenditure Projections (in US$)
Table 21: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Cash Flow Analysis Without Considering the Income Tax Liability (in US$)
Table 22: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Cash Flow Analysis on Considering the Income Tax Liability (in US$)
Table 23: PVC Pipes Manufacturing Plant: Profit and Loss Account (in US$)