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  PLASTIC PIPES
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Plastic pipes in Million Meters. The major product segments analyzed are Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes, Polyethylene (PE) Pipes, Polypropylene (PP) Pipes, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 456 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A.G. Petzetakis S.A., Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Amanco, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, EgePlast A.S, Finolex Industries Ltd., Foshan Rifeng Enterprise Co., Ltd., IPEX, Inc., JM Eagle Company, Inc., KWH Pipe Ltd., National Pipe and Plastics Inc., North American Pipe Corporation, Pipelife International GmbH, Polypipe Plc, Royal Pipe Systems, Sekisui Chemical Company Ltd., Tessenderlo Group, Uponor Corp., and Wavin N.V. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-1173  PAGES:    604
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  456  MARKET DATA TABLES:   100
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  PLASTIC PIPES (Complete Report) Pages : 604   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes.....I-3
  
   Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipes.....I-4
Polyethylene (PE) Pipes.....I-4
PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene).....I-4
Polypropylene (PP) Pipes.....I-4
Others.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY57$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-12 $200  
   Plastic Pipes Market.....II-1
Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-1
Analysis by Product Category.....II-1
1$100
   Major Factors Increasing Demand.....II-2
1$100
  2. Market Trends & Issues.....II-32 $200  
   Steel Pipes: Major Competitor for Plastic Pipes.....II-3
Mergers & Acquisitions: Exploiting New Market Dimensions.....II-3
Coiled Polyethylene Pipe: Ruling Telecommunication Industry.....II-3
Price Factor.....II-3
Plastics Replacing Traditional Materials.....II-3
1$100
   BlueBrute and Cellular PVC: Better Grades of PVC Pipes.....II-4
1$100
  3. Global Market Analysis.....II-51 $100  
   Current & Future Analysis.....II-5
Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-5
Analysis by Product Segment.....II-5
1$100
  4. Product Overview.....II-613 $900  
   General Classification of Pipes.....II-6
Metal Pipes – Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes.....II-6
Clay and Concrete Pipes.....II-6
Plastics – A Brief Overview.....II-6
Plastic Pipes Market.....II-6
1$100
   Plastic Pipe: Innovation in Underground Utility Infrastructure.....II-7
Features of Plastic Pipes.....II-7
Common Applications of Plastic Piping Systems.....II-7
1$100
   Sizing and Marking of Plastic Pipes.....II-8
Basic Classification of Plastic Pipes.....II-8
Types of Plastic Pipes.....II-8
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).....II-8
Introduction.....II-8
1$100
   Advantages of PVC.....II-9
HDD Installation of PVC Pipes.....II-9
1$100
   PVC Pipes: A Practical Solution for Trenchless Construction.....II-10
AWWA C900 PVC Pipe.....II-10
Fusible PVC Pipe.....II-10
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC).....II-10
1$100
   Standards and Code Compliance.....II-11
Polyethylene (PE).....II-11
1$100
   HDPE Pipes.....II-121$100
   End-Use Applications of PE Pipes.....II-13
Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes.....II-13
Polyethylene Marine Pipelines.....II-13
PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene).....II-13
1$100
   PE-X Pipes.....II-14
Static Electricity Generation – A Major Drawback for PE Pipes.....II-14
1$100
   PVC & PE Pipes: A Comparative Study.....II-15
Similarities Between PVC & PE Pipes.....II-15
Dissimilarities Between PVC & PE Pipes.....II-15
1$100
   PVC & PE Pipes: Variation in Connecting Methods.....II-16
Connection Methods Used for PE Pipes.....II-16
Connection Methods Used for PVC Pipes.....II-16
1$100
   Advantages of Using Gasketed Joint PVC Pipes.....II-17
Polypropylene (PP).....II-17
Others.....II-17
Acrylonitrile-Butadine-Styrene (ABS).....II-17
Polybutylene (PB).....II-17
1$100
   Metal Plastic Composite Pipes.....II-18
PEX-AL-PEX.....II-18
Molecularly Oriented PVC Pipe.....II-18
Environmental Concern – Greenpeace Launches Campaign against PVC.....II-18
1$100
  5. Regulatory Climate.....II-191 $100  
   Regulatory Climate.....II-19
1$100
  6. End-Use Applications.....II-201 $100  
   Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation.....II-20
Drainage Waste and Vent Applications.....II-20
Oil/Natural Gas Transportation.....II-20
Conduit Applications.....II-20
1$100
  7. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-213 $300  
   IPEX Introduces AquaRise Solution .....II-21
Rifeng Introduces Pure PE-RT Pipes .....II-21
ADS, Inc. Launches SaniTiteฎ Sanitary Sewer Pipe.....II-21
ADS, Inc. Unveils N-12ฎ Low Head Pipe.....II-21
J-M Manufacturing Introduces New Technological Innovation in Joint Restrains.....II-21
1$100
   DelStar Technologies Augments PEEKฎ Coretec™ Plastic Tubing and Pipes.....II-22
Harvel Unveils HydroKing CPVC Plumbing Pipe.....II-22
CPI Introduces Industry-First PEX Icemaker Tubing.....II-22
NewAge Industries Offers Clear-40ฎ PVC pipe.....II-22
IPEX Introduces World’s First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System.....II-22
Showa Denko Develops Drainage Pipes with Used Plastic Bottles.....II-22
1$100
   Al Dhafra Unveils Innovative Pipe Range.....II-23
Egeplast Develops Largest PVC Sewer Pipes.....II-23
IPEX Launches PVC Viper ™.....II-23
IPEX Launches TerraBrute PVC Piping System.....II-23
1$100
  8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-248 $500  
   Aristovolos to Divest Kavala’s Shares .....II-24
Wavin Acquires Pilsa .....II-24
North American Pipe to Open New PVC Pipe Facility .....II-24
Pipelife Expands Production Capacity of C900 .....II-24
Borsodchem Extends Agreement with NJT-2000 .....II-24
Georg Fisher Corp Acquires Central Plastics .....II-24
1$100
   Sekisui Establishes New Plant in Taiwan .....II-25
Mexichem Acquires Amanco .....II-25
Pipelife Takes Over Quality Plastics .....II-25
Pipelife’s Russian Plant Commences Production .....II-25
ADS Inaugurates New HDPE Pipe Manufacturing Facility .....II-25
NPP to Expand Manufacturing Facility .....II-25
1$100
   J-M Manufacturing Merges with PW Eagle .....II-26
Polypipe Group in Share Buy Back Deal .....II-26
Mexichem Acquires Petco .....II-26
Viking Creates New Business Division to Include CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe.....II-26
Jain Irrigation Systems Acquires Chapin Watermatics Inc.....II-26
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co Acquires Standard Pipe Co.....II-26
1$100
   NIBCO Acquires CPI Assets.....II-27
Acquisition of Onda-Lay Pipe & Rental, Inc. by Ferguson Enterprises.....II-27
Wavin Inks MOU with Petzetakis to Buy Plastic Pipe Operations in Greece.....II-27
Egeplast Acquires HexelOne™ Reinforced Plastic Pipe Technology.....II-27
Chemplast Sanmar Acquires PVC Pipe Businesses in India.....II-27
1$100
   Troyard Group Divests Plastic Pipe Business.....II-28
Greek Petzetakis Inks Supply Contract with Marine Products International.....II-28
J-M Manufacturing to Expand Polyethylene Pipe Product Lines.....II-28
PolyPipeฎ Establishes New HDPE pipe Production Facility.....II-28
ADS Establishes New Production Facility.....II-28
TTCM China Bags Major Contract for Plastic Pipes.....II-28
1$100
   Chinese Company to Establish Plastic Pipe Facility in Leningrad Region.....II-29
Duraline Expands Plastic Pipe Production Capacity.....II-29
Castle Harlan Acquires Polypipe Group.....II-29
Pannonplast Sells 50% Stake from Pipe Business.....II-29
Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Hancor.....II-29
KEMTI Signs MOU with Gastec.....II-29
1$100
   Wavin Purchases Hepworth Building Products.....II-30
Rinker Group Sells Polypipe Business to Halifax.....II-30
Borusan Merges with Mannesmann.....II-30
Pipelife Signs Contract with Propipe Oy.....II-30
PWPoly Acquires PE Pipe Business of Uponor Aldyl.....II-30
1$100
   Westlake Purchases Net Assets of Bristolpipe.....II-31
Chevron Phillips Chemical Signs Licensing Agreement with Sinopec.....II-31
1$100
  9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-326 $600  
   A.G. Petzetakis S.A. (Greece).....II-32
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-32
Amanco (Brazil).....II-32
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA).....II-32
1$100
   EgePlast A. S (Turkey).....II-33
Finolex Industries Ltd. (India).....II-33
Foshan Rifeng Enterprise Co., Ltd. (China).....II-33
1$100
   IPEX, Inc. (Canada).....II-34
JM Eagle Company, Inc. (USA).....II-34
KWH Pipe Ltd. (Finland).....II-34
1$100
   National Pipe and Plastics Inc (USA).....II-35
North American Pipe Corporation (USA).....II-35
Pipelife International GmbH (Austria).....II-35
Polypipe Plc (UK).....II-35
Royal Pipe Systems (CANADA).....II-35
1$100
   Sekisui Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan).....II-36
Tessenderlo Group (Belgium).....II-36
Uponor Corp. (Finland).....II-36
1$100
   Wavin N.V. (The Netherlands).....II-37
1$100
  10. Global Market Perspective.....II-38   
   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$300
   Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$300
   Table 3: World Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$300
   Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$300
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$300
   Table 6: World Long-term Projections for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$300
   Table 7: World Historic Review for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$300
   Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$300
   Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PE Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$300
   Table 10: World Long-term Projections for PE Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$300
   Table 11: World Historic Review for PE Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-481$300
   Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for PE Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-491$300
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PP Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-501$300
   Table 14: World Long-term Projections for PP Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-511$300
   Table 15: World Historic Review for PP Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$300
   Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for PP Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$300
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$300
   Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Other Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$300
   Table 19: World Historic Review for Other Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$300
   Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$300
III. MARKET84$1950
  1. The United States.....III-114 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current & Future Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview .....III-1
Market Trends.....III-1
Vinyl Resin Production: Improves with Housing Market.....III-1
Construction Market.....III-1
1$75
   Windows Market.....III-2
Cladding Industry.....III-2
Plastic Pipe Industry.....III-2
PE Pipes – Fastest Growing Segment.....III-2
Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market.....III-2
Trenchless Technology: A Replacement to Conventional Methods.....III-2
1$75
   Pulling/Pushing Technique.....III-3
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).....III-3
Sliplining.....III-3
1$75
   Pipe Bursting.....III-4
Microtunneling.....III-4
PVC Pipe – A Detailed Study.....III-4
Growing Performance Standards for Sewer Pipes.....III-4
A Safe Water Distribution Method.....III-4
Heavy Competition from Other Materials.....III-4
1$75
   Regulatory Environment-Historic Data.....III-5
Year 2001 in Review.....III-5
California Endorses CPVC Plumbing Systems.....III-5
NSF Standards: A Pre-requisite to Use Plastic Pipes.....III-5
PE-X Pipes: Meets Plastics Industry Standards.....III-5
Product Launches/Developments.....III-5
2$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-74$300
   Select Players.....III-112$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Table 21: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP & Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 22: US Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP & Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
1$150
   Table 23: US Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP & Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 24: US 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP & Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-154 $400  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Current & Future Analysis.....III-15
Product Introductions.....III-15
Select Players.....III-15
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-16
Table 25: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
1$150
   Table 26: Canadian Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

Table 27: Canadian Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$150
   Table 28: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-195 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Current & Future Analysis.....III-19
Market Trends.....III-19
PVC – Largest Segment in Plastic Pipes Industry.....III-19
PE Pipes – Witnessing Growth.....III-19
Product Development.....III-19
1$75
   Select Players.....III-201$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-21
Table 29: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$150
   Table 30: Japanese Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 31: Japanese Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$150
   Table 32: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-2413 $975  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
Current & Future Analysis.....III-24
Overview.....III-24
1$75
   Market Trends and Issues.....III-25
PVC Pipe – On Rough Turf.....III-25
Market Consolidation – Confining Domain of Plastic Pipes Industry.....III-25
Burgeoning End-Use Segments – Major Growth Drivers.....III-25
Developing European Countries Hold Promise.....III-25
Plastic Pipes Ride on Trends in Construction Activity.....III-25
1$75
   PE Replaces PVC in Water Pressure Pipe Segment.....III-26
Underfloor Heating – Major Application Area for Plastic Pipes.....III-26
Issues Affecting Plastic Pipe Industry.....III-26
Product Development – Need of the Hour.....III-26
Competitive Benchmarking.....III-26
Cost Reduction.....III-26
1$75
   Market Drivers.....III-27
Plastics Replacing Traditional Materials.....III-27
Superior Grades of PE-Enhances Demand.....III-27
Market Limitations.....III-27
Challenge from Traditional Materials.....III-27
Performance Standards – Confines Growth of Plastic Pipes.....III-27
Product Development.....III-27
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-282$150
   Select Players.....III-302$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-32
Table 33: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$150
   Table 34: European Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 35: European Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$150
   Table 36: European 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Geographic Region/ Country- Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$150
   Table 37: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 38: European Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
   Table 39: European Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 40: European 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008, 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
  4a. France.....III-373 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-37
Table 41: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$150
   Table 42: French Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

Table 43: French Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$150
   Table 44: French 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-403 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-40
Table 45: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$150
   Table 46: German Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 47: German Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 48: German 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$150
  4c. Italy.....III-433 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-43
Table 49: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 50: Italian Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

Table 51: Italian Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
1$150
   Table 52: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-464 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Current & Future Analysis.....III-46
Strategic Corporate Development .....III-46
Polypipe Plc – A Key Player.....III-46
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 53: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$150
   Table 54: UK Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 55: UK Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
   Table 56: UK 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-503 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-50
Table 57: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$150
   Table 58: Spanish Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

Table 59: Spanish Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 60: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52
1$150
  4f. Russia.....III-533 $325  
   Market Analysis.....III-53
Table 61: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
   Table 62: Russian Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 63: Russian Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$150
   Table 64: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$150
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-563 $275  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-56
Current & Future Analysis.....III-56
Focus on Select Markets.....III-56
Rest of Western Europe.....III-56
Scandinavian Region.....III-56
Benelux Nations.....III-56
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).....III-56
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-57
Table 65: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57

Table 66: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$150
   Table 67: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 68: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-5919 $1125  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-59
Current & Future Analysis.....III-59
Market Overview.....III-59
Factors Driving Growth.....III-59
Polyethylene Pipes – Witnessing Fastest Growth.....III-59
Telecommunications – A Growth Driver.....III-59
Market Engineering – A Strategic Insight.....III-59
R&D – Major Participant in Product Development.....III-59
1$75
   Strategic Alliances – A Move in the Right Direction.....III-60
Internet – An Emerging Business Tool.....III-60
Quality Wins Over Price – A Proven Fact.....III-60
Focus on Select Markets.....III-60
China.....III-60
Market Overview.....III-60
1$75
   PP-R Pipes Market.....III-61
Plastic Pipes Market: Future Developments.....III-61
1$75
   China: Major Consumer of Polypropylene.....III-62
Braided Products.....III-62
Film Products.....III-62
Cast Polypropylene Film.....III-62
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film.....III-62
1$75
   Injection – Molded Products.....III-63
Fiber Products.....III-63
PP Pipes.....III-63
Others.....III-63
Table 69: Consumption of Polypropylene Products in China (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Product Segment - Braided, Film, Injection Molded, Fiber, PP, and Others- Recent Past Data (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$150
   PVC Market in China.....III-64
Downstream Considerations.....III-64
Upstream Considerations.....III-64
Australia.....III-64
Market Overview.....III-64
1$75
   Analysis by Product Segment.....III-65
Factors Driving Growth.....III-65
MPVC to Replace uPVC.....III-65
MDPE to Overpower HDPE.....III-65
Construction Sector Offering Best Prospects.....III-65
1$75
   Mining Sector – A Steady Contributor.....III-66
Impact of Water Industry Standards.....III-66
Market Limitation.....III-66
Maturity Levels Hampering Growth.....III-66
Indonesia.....III-66
Market Overview.....III-66
Analysis by Product Segment.....III-66
1$75
   Factors Driving Growth.....III-67
Industrialization and Infrastructure Projects Driving Growth.....III-67
HDPE Replaces PVC.....III-67
Market Outlook Over the Years .....III-67
1$75
   Leading Plastic Pipe Manufacturers in Indonesia .....III-68
Table 70: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004-2006): Production of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 71: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004-2006): Exports of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68

Table 72: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004-2006): Imports of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   Malaysia.....III-69
Plastics: Actively Growing Segment.....III-69
Market Overview.....III-69
Factors Driving Growth.....III-69
PE Pipes Gaining Popularity.....III-69
High Durability and Low Installation Costs.....III-69
Long Term Infrastructure Development Plans.....III-69
1$75
   Market Restraints.....III-70
Challenge from Traditional Materials.....III-70
Erosion of Profit Margins.....III-70
Limitations in Plastics Usage.....III-70
Low Replacement Rate.....III-70
Lack of Competition in Utilities Sector.....III-70
The Philippines.....III-70
Market Overview.....III-70
Analysis by Product Segment.....III-70
1$75
   Factors Driving Growth.....III-71
Industry Consolidation.....III-71
Growing Demand for HDPE Pipes in Various Applications.....III-71
High Durability and Low Installation Costs.....III-71
Market Limitations.....III-71
Tariff and Tax Structure.....III-71
Increasing Cost of Raw Materials.....III-71
Competition from Imported Plastic Pipes.....III-71
Singapore.....III-71
Market Overview.....III-71
1$75
   Analysis by Product Segment.....III-72
Factors Driving Growth.....III-72
Replacement of Steel Pipe with HDPE Pipes by Gas Sector.....III-72
Growing Industrial Applications.....III-72
PE Pipe Replaces PVC Pipe.....III-72
Market Limitations.....III-72
Intense Competition.....III-72
Low Replacement Rate.....III-72
Thailand.....III-72
Market Overview.....III-72
1$75
   Factors Driving Growth.....III-73
HDPE Pipes – Increasing Applications in Various Segments.....III-73
High Export Potential.....III-73
High Durability and Low Installation Costs.....III-73
Market Limitations.....III-73
Traditional Materials – Still Challenging.....III-73
Performance Features.....III-73
Product Launch .....III-73
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-73
1$75
   Key Players.....III-741$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-75
Table 73: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-75
1$150
   Table 74: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76

Table 75: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$150
   Table 76: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$150
  6. Latin America.....III-784 $350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-78
Current & Future Analysis.....III-78
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-78
Key Players.....III-78
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-79
Table 77: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79
1$150
   Table 78: Latin American Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 79: Latin American Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$150
   Table 80: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$150
  7. Rest of World.....III-823 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
Current & Future Analysis.....III-82
Boom in Construction and Real Estate Fuels Demand for Plastic Pipes in UAE.....III-82
Product Launch.....III-82
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-83
Table 81: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83

Table 82: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83
1$150
   Table 83: Rest of World Historic Review for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – PVC, PE, PP, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Meters for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 84: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Plastic Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for PVC, PE, PP, and Others for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 444$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 456 (including Division/Subsidiaries - 525)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                  72
Canada                              9
Japan                               6
Europe                            295
     France                        15
     Germany                       43
     The United Kingdom            32
     Italy                         33
     Spain                         14
     Russia                         7
     Rest of Europe               151
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    116
Middle East                        18
Latin America                       3
Africa                              6
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