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  PIPES AND PIPE/HOSE FITTINGS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pipes and Pipe Fittings in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel, & Miscellaneous), and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings, & Other Fittings). 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 provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. The report profiles 687 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Advanced Technology Products, Aliaxis SA, Amanco Brasil Ltda, American Ductile Iron Pipe, Ameron International Corporation, Arcelor Mittal, Arkema SA, Aronkasei Co., Ltd., Bambanani Pipes & Fittings, CertainTeed Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Couplamatic Systems, Inc., Eaton's Aeroquip Group, Ennstone Plc, Europipe GmbH, Evraz Oregon Steel Mills, Inc., Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd., Hancor, Inc., Hanson Pipe and Precast, Inc., Hobas Pipe, Ipex, Inc., JM Eagle Company, Inc., Kabelwerke Brugg AG Holding, KWH Pipe, Lamson & Sessions, Marley Deutschland GmbH, National Pipe and Plastics, Inc., Nibco, Inc., Nippon Steel Corp., North American Pipe Corp., Pipelife International GmbH, Polypipe Group, REHAU AG + Co., Royal Pipe Systems, Stupp Corp., Sumitomo Metal Industries, Tenaris Group, Confab Industrial s.a, Dalmine SpA, Tenaris Siderca, TenarisTamsa, Tessenderlo Group, Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes, Uponor Corp., US Steel Corp., U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., 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-2770  PAGES:    920
PRICE:    $4450  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  687  MARKET DATA TABLES:   215
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  
  PIPES AND PIPE/HOSE FITTINGS (Complete Report) Pages : 920   | $4450
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS5$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
CAGR Disparities between Historic & Current Data.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   Pipes.....I-4
Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes.....I-4
Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes.....I-4
Pipe & Hose Fittings.....I-4
Metal Flanges and Unions.....I-4
  
   Hydraulic Couplings.....I-5
Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps.....I-5
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY113$2350
  1. Global Market Overview.....II-14 $400  
   Scope of Study.....II-1
Industry Snapshots.....II-1
Trends and Issues.....II-1
Market in an Upswing Mode.....II-1
1$100
   PVC Pipes Dominate Global Pipes Market.....II-2
Polyethylene (PE) Pipes - A Growing Market.....II-2
Plastic Pipes Industry Foresees Promising Demand in Developing Countries.....II-2
1$100
   Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market.....II-3
Plastic Pipes Replacing Traditional Materials.....II-3
HDPE Finds Favor over PVC among Plastic Pipes.....II-3
Multilayer Pipes Growing in Usage.....II-3
1$100
   Saturation in Major Application Sectors.....II-4
Competitive Factors.....II-4
Global Plastic Pipes Industry - A Perspective.....II-4
Structure.....II-4
Factors Influencing the Market.....II-4
1$100
  2. Regulatory Environment.....II-54 $400  
   ISO Technical Committees.....II-5
ISO/TC 138.....II-5
ISO/TC 5.....II-5
1$100
   Global Imports and Exports by Product Category - Key Historical Statistics.....II-6
Plastic Tubes/Pipes/Hoses.....II-6
Table 1: Global Plastic Tube/Pipe/Hose Market (2000-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, USA, Mexico, France, Italy, Canada, UK, Spain, China, The Netherlands, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6

Table 2: Global Plastic Tube/Pipe/Hose Market (2000-2004): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, USA, Italy, UK, France, Canada, Spain, Japan, The Netherlands, China, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
1$400
   PVC Pipes.....II-7
Table 3: Global PVC Pipes Market (1999-2003): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - France, USA, Mexico, Ireland, UK, Canada, Belgium, Spain, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7

Table 4: Global PVC Pipes Market (1999-2003): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - USA, Germany, Canada, UK, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, China, France, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$400
   Iron/Steel Pipes/Tubes.....II-8
Table 5: Global Iron/Steel Pipe/Tube Market (2000-2004): Imports in US$ Million by Leading Country - USA, Germany, China, France, Canada, UK, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8

Table 6: Global Iron/Steel Pipe/Tube Market (2000-2004): Exports in US$ Million by Leading Country - Germany, Italy, Japan, USA, China, France, UK, Canada, Korea, Austria, Spain, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-8
1$400
  3. Product Segmentation.....II-99 $900  
   Pipes.....II-9
Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes.....II-9
Different Types of Plastics Pipes and Applications.....II-9
1$100
   PVC Vs PE Pipes: A Comparative Study.....II-10
Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes.....II-10
Clay and Concrete Pipes.....II-10
Plastic Pipes in Detail.....II-10
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).....II-10
1$100
   Physical Characteristics & Properties.....II-11
Advantages of PVC.....II-11
Resistance from Corrosion.....II-11
Tight Joints.....II-11
Improved Hydraulics.....II-11
PVC Pipes.....II-11
Advantages of PVC Pipes.....II-11
1$100
   Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC).....II-12
Advantages of CPVC Pipes.....II-12
Standards and Code Compliance.....II-12
1$100
   Polyethylene (PE).....II-13
End Use Applications for PE Pipes.....II-13
1$100
   Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes.....II-14
Polyethylene Marine Pipelines.....II-14
PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene).....II-14
1$100
   Polypropylene (PP).....II-15
Others.....II-15
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS).....II-15
Polybutylene (PB).....II-15
Metal Plastic Composite Pipes.....II-15
PEX-AL-PEX.....II-15
1$100
   End-Use Applications.....II-16
Municipal Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation.....II-16
Municipal Drainage/Sewer Pipes.....II-16
Oil/Natural Gas Pipes.....II-16
Pipes for Telecommunications Cables.....II-16
Other Piping Applications.....II-16
1$100
   Pipe & Hose Fittings.....II-17
Metal Flanges and Unions.....II-17
Hydraulic Couplings.....II-17
Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps.....II-17
1$100
  4. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-183 $300  
   Wavin Plastics Unveils New Fittings for TwinWall Drainage System.....II-18
Advanced Drainage Systems Introduces SaniTite Sanitary Sewer Pipe.....II-18
ADS Launches N-12ฎ, a Low Head Pipe.....II-18
Harvel[R] Unveils HydroKing(TM) CPVC Plumbing Pipe.....II-18
1$100
   JMM Launches EverHold™ Pipe System.....II-19
IPEX Unveils the First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System, System XFR(R) 15-50.....II-19
Sumitomo Develops New Welded Steel Pipes.....II-19
Easyfit Introduces EF42 Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting.....II-19
Easyfit Introduces EF43G Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting.....II-19
1$100
   NIBCO Unveils NEXT-Pure PEX Piping Systems.....II-20
BETE Releases Novel Pipe Fittings Range.....II-20
IPEX Introduces TerraBrute™ Pipe System.....II-20
1$100
  5. Recent Industry Activity.....II-2118 $1800  
   Georg Fischer to Takeover Central Plastics.....II-21
SSAB to Divest IPSCO Tubular Operations.....II-21
North American Pipe to Inaugurate New PVC Pipe Plant.....II-21
United Spiral Pipe Constructs New Facility.....II-21
Maruichi Steel Tube to Purchase Stake of Leavitt Tube.....II-21
1$100
   JFE Steel Receives Steel Pipe Order from TransCanada.....II-22
Georg Fischer Purchases 50% Shares of Simona.....II-22
Wavin Acquires Pilsa.....II-22
TMK’s Volzhsky Division Mounts New Large-Diameter Pipe Mill.....II-22
Sumitomo Metals and Sumitomo Corporation Won Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline
  Project.....II-22
Tigre Acquires Plastica.....II-22
1$100
   Mexichem Acquires Major Share in Plastubos.....II-23
ArcelorMittal to Acquire Unicon.....II-23
MSA a.s Enters JV with ALLPORT International.....II-23
Carlyle Group Buys 49% Stake in Yangzhou Chengde.....II-23
Maharashtra Seamless Secures US$ 40 Million Export Order.....II-23
JISL Coimbatore Facility to Commence Production.....II-23
1$100
   Xinxing Pipes Acquires 55% Stake in Sichuan Chuanjian Pipeline.....II-24
Crane Group to Takeover Kingston Bridge.....II-24
UMW to Acquire Major Share in USTPL.....II-24
SVCP Gains Significant Supply Contract.....II-24
Castle Harlan Divests Shares in Polypipe Group.....II-24
MSL to Acquire SC Republica.....II-24
1$100
   Commercial Metals Snaps Up Valjaonica Cijevi.....II-25
CMC Acquires Sisak.....II-25
Pipelife Takes Over Quality Plastics.....II-25
JFE Steel Receives New Long Term Agreement.....II-25
Europipe Supplies Steel Pipe to Nord Stream.....II-25
JSW Steel Acquires Three Companies.....II-25
Shaw Group Acquires Ezeflow Inc. Division.....II-25
1$100
   Mainline Supply Snaps Up Eagle Underground Utility .....II-26
Northwest Pipe Takes Over Continental Pipe Manufacturing.....II-26
McJunkin Purchases Midway-Tristate.....II-26
CDC Capital Takes Over Groupe Genoyer.....II-26
ISCO Industries LLC Obtains Industrial Underground.....II-26
Tenaris Takes Over Hydril.....II-26
Ferguson Buys Grif-Fab.....II-26
John Maneely to Acquire Sharon Tube.....II-26
1$100
   Mueller Water Products Takes Over Fast Fabricators.....II-27
Dura-line and Arnco are Merged and Acquired by Audax Group.....II-27
J-M Manufacturing Merges with PW Eagle.....II-27
Thomas & Betts Acquires Lamson & Sessions Co......II-27
NIBCO Inaugurates New Plant.....II-27
Welspun to Construct a New Plant in Little Rock.....II-27
1$100
   U. S. Steel Acquires Lone Star Technologies.....II-28
Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over Johnson Bateman.....II-28
Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases Price Brothers.....II-28
Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over W T Liston Co......II-28
Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases the Assets of Concrete Pipe.....II-28
Georgia Gulf Changes Royal Group Technologies Name to Royal Group.....II-28
1$100
   Hanson Pipe & Precast Acquires Hyprescon and Miceli & Fr่res in Canada.....II-29
JFE Steel to Increase Production Capacity at Chita Works’ Mill.....II-29
Voestalpine Acquires Majority Stake in Meincol.....II-29
Ameron Acquires Polyplaster.....II-29
Sumitomo and Vallourec to Set Up a JV Company in Brazil.....II-29
ArcelorMittal Takeovers CINTER.....II-29
1$100
   Arkema to Merge with ALPHACAN Omniplast.....II-30
NIBCO Takes Over PEX Tubing Manufacturer, CPI.....II-30
Tenaris Acquires Welded Pipe Plants and Operations of Acindar.....II-30
Sanmar Group Takes Over PVC Businesses of Two Companies.....II-30
Parker Hannifin Takes Over Resistoflex Aerospace.....II-30
Carlyle Group Purchases John Maneely Company.....II-30
1$100
   Tenaris Acquires Maverick Tube Corporation.....II-31
Red Man Pipe Acquires Bear Tubular.....II-31
Oldcastle Materials Acquires Foothills.....II-31
Cretex Cos Takes Over Pipe Products LLC.....II-31
Ferguson Acquires Pipe Products, Inc......II-31
Hallmark Tubulars Enters into Joint Venture with Two Canadian Players.....II-31
1$100
   Aliaxis and Durman Esquivel Join Forces to Establish Aliaxis Latinoamerica.....II-32
J-M Manufacturing Company Partners with S&B to Launch New Pipe System.....II-32
Welspun Gujarat Enters MOU with Volzhsky Pipe Plant.....II-32
Petzetakis Divests Greek Pipe Business to Wavin.....II-32
Maharashtra Seamless Secures Supply Order From ONGC.....II-32
Jindal Saw Wins Supply Order from Gulf South.....II-32
1$100
   Tenaris Secures Order to Supply Steel Welded Pipes for Gas Pipeline Project.....II-33
Northwest Pipe Receives Two Contracts for Supply of Welded Pipes.....II-33
Northwest Pipe Secures Order for Welded Steel Pipes.....II-33
U.S. Steel Agrees to Supply Pipes to BP.....II-33
JFE Steel and Metal One to Provide ERW Line Pipe for DBNGP.....II-33
Northwest Pipe Completes Mexico Project.....II-33
1$100
   Sumitomo Metals to Enhance Production Capacity.....II-34
Hanson Pipe & Products Changes Name.....II-34
Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Hancor.....II-34
Parker Hannifin Takes Over Texloc & Page International.....II-34
Wavin Group Acquires Hepworth Building Products.....II-34
Castle Harlan Acquires Polypipe Group.....II-34
Eaton Acquires Winner Group Holdings.....II-34
1$100
   J-M Manufacturing Acquires Formosa Plastics.....II-35
Halifax Group Acquires Polypipe Business of Rinker.....II-35
Crane Purchases Edlon’ PSI Division.....II-35
Viega GmbH Acquires Vanguard.....II-35
WLP Acquires W.L. Plastics.....II-35
MSL and Hydril Form Joint Venture.....II-35
Northwest Pipe Forms Strategic Alliance with Lone Star Steel.....II-35
JSC Severstal Increases Investment in Izhora Pipe Project.....II-35
1$100
   Northwest Pipe Bags a US$13 million Contract to Supply Welded Steel Pipes.....II-36
Westlake Chemical Corporation Starts VCM and PVC Operations.....II-36
IPEX Expands Kwikon Fittings Product Line.....II-36
Ameron International Corporation Builds Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Facility.....II-36
IPSCO Announces Expansion of Heat Treat Capacity of Calgary Plant.....II-36
Hanson Constructs New Plants.....II-36
1$100
   Norsk Hydro Starts Building Aluminum Pipe Plant in Suzhou.....II-37
Saw Pipes Changes Name to Jindal Saw.....II-37
Uponor Adlyl Contracts with Enporion.....II-37
Tenaris Signs Agreement with Hydrauto.....II-37
Westlake Chemical Corporation Acquires Bristolpipe.....II-37
IPSCO Establishes Pipe Finishing Facility.....II-37
1$100
   Tenaris Acquires Tubman International.....II-38
1$100
  6. Focus on Select Players.....II-3913 $1300  
   Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A (Greece).....II-39
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-39
Advanced Technology Products (USA).....II-39
Aliaxis SA (Belgium).....II-39
1$100
   Amanco Brasil Ltda (Brazil).....II-40
American Ductile Iron Pipe (USA).....II-40
Ameron International Corporation (USA).....II-40
1$100
   Arcelor Mittal (Luxembourg).....II-41
Arkema SA (France).....II-41
Aronkasei Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-41
1$100
   Bambanani Pipes & Fittings (South Africa).....II-42
CertainTeed Corporation (USA).....II-42
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA).....II-42
1$100
   Couplamatic Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-43
Eaton's Aeroquip Group (USA).....II-43
Ennstone Plc (UK).....II-43
Europipe GmbH (Germany).....II-43
Evraz Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. (USA).....II-43
1$100
   Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. (Switzerland).....II-44
Hancor, Inc. (USA).....II-44
Hanson Pipe and Precast, Inc. (USA).....II-44
1$100
   Hobas Pipe (USA).....II-45
Ipex, Inc. (USA).....II-45
JM Eagle Company, Inc. (USA).....II-45
Kabelwerke Brugg AG Holding (Switzerland).....II-45
1$100
   KWH Pipe (Finland).....II-46
Lamson & Sessions (USA).....II-46
Marley Deutschland GmbH (Germany).....II-46
National Pipe and Plastics, Inc. (USA).....II-46
1$100
   Nibco, Inc. (USA).....II-47
Nippon Steel Corp. (Japan).....II-47
North American Pipe Corp. (USA).....II-47
Pipelife International GmbH (Austria).....II-47
1$100
   Polypipe Group (UK).....II-48
REHAU AG + Co (Germany).....II-48
Royal Pipe Systems (Canada).....II-48
Stupp Corp. (USA).....II-48
1$100
   Sumitomo Metal Industries (Japan).....II-49
Tenaris Group (Luxembourg).....II-49
Confab Industrial s.a (Brazil).....II-49
Dalmine SpA (Italy).....II-49
1$100
   Tenaris Siderca (Argentina).....II-50
TenarisTamsa (Mexico).....II-50
Tessenderlo Group (Belgium).....II-50
Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil).....II-50
Uponor Corp. (Finland).....II-50
1$100
   US Steel Corp. (USA).....II-51
U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc. (USA).....II-51
Wavin N.V (The Netherlands).....II-51
1$100
  7. Global Market Perspective.....II-5262 $24800  
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region / Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-521$400
   Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-531$400
   Table 9: World Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-541$400
   Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-551$400
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-561$400
   Table 12: World Long-Term projections for Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-571$400
   Table 13: World Historic Review for Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-581$400
   Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-591$400
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes by Product Segment – Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-601$400
   Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Pipes by Product Segment – Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$400
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Pipes by Product Segment – Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$400
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Pipes by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aluminum Pipes, Cast Iron Pipes, Clay Pipes, Concrete Pipes, Polyethylene Pipes, PVC Pipes, Steel Pipes, and Miscellaneous Pipes Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-631$400
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$400
   Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$400
   Table 21: World Historic Review for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$400
   Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Aluminum Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$400
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$400
   Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-691$400
   Table 25: World Historic Review for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$400
   Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Cast Iron Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$400
   Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-721$400
   Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$400
   Table 29: World Historic Review for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$400
   Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Clay Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$400
   Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$400
   Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$400
   Table 33: World Historic Review for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-781$400
   Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Concrete Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-791$400
   Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-801$400
   Table 36: World Long-term Projections for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-811$400
   Table 37: World Historic Review for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-821$400
   Table 38: World 15-Year Perspective for Polyethylene Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-831$400
   Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-841$400
   Table 40: World Long-term Projections for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-851$400
   Table 41: World Historic Review for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-861$400
   Table 42: World 15-Year Perspective for PVC Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-871$400
   Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-881$400
   Table 44: World Long-term Projections for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-891$400
   Table 45: World Historic Review for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-901$400
   Table 46: World 15-Year Perspective for Steel Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-911$400
   Table 47: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-921$400
   Table 48: World Long-term Projections for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-931$400
   Table 49: World Historic Review for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-941$400
   Table 50: World 15-Year Perspective for Miscellaneous Pipes by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-951$400
   Table 51: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-961$400
   Table 52: World Long-term Projections for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-971$400
   Table 53: World Historic Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-981$400
   Table 54: World 15-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-991$400
   Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-100

Table 56: World Long-term Projections for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-100
1$400
   Table 57: World Historic Review for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-101

Table 58: World 15-Year Perspective for Pipe and Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-101
1$400
   Table 59: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1021$400
   Table 60: World Long-term Projections for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1031$400
   Table 61: World Historic Review for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1041$400
   Table 62: World 15-Year Perspective for Metal Flanges and Unions by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1051$400
   Table 63: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1061$400
   Table 64: World Long-term Projections for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1071$400
   Table 65: World Historic Review for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1081$400
   Table 66: World 15-Year Perspective for Hydraulic Couplings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1091$400
   Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$400
   Table 68: World Long-term Projections for Other Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$400
   Table 69: World Historic Review for Other Fittings by Geographic Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$400
   Table 70: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin American Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1131$400
III. MARKET126$2150
  1. The United States.....III-129 $2175  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
General Components Market.....III-1
Key Trends.....III-1
Chinese Give Stiff Fight to US Standard Pipe Manufacturers.....III-1
Table 71: Average Price (US$) Charged by US and Chinese Manufacturers (2004 to 2007) for One ton of Welded Pipe.....III-1
1$250
   Pipes and Tubes Market Continues to Grow.....III-2
Demand for Large-diameter Pipes to Grow Steadily.....III-2
Table 72: US Large Diameter Pipe Market (2002 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by Pipe Type - Concrete, Plastic, Cast Iron, Steel, and Clay (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-2
1$250
   Plastic Pipes.....III-3
Plastic Pipes: Strengthening Foothold.....III-3
PVC and PE Pipes - Leading Segments Among Pipes.....III-3
Chlorinated PVC to Witness Significant Growth.....III-3
PEX Pipes - An Emerging Market.....III-3
HDPE Pipes to Exhibit Strong Growth.....III-3
1$75
   Steel Pipes.....III-4
Overview.....III-4
Line Pipes Witness Impressive Growth.....III-4
Growing Demand for Mechanical Tubes.....III-4
Standard Pipes Market Growing at Sluggish Pace.....III-4
Pipes & Hose Fittings Market.....III-4
1$75
   Valves.....III-5
Table 73: Valves Market in the US in 2004: Percentage Breakdown by End Use for Chemical, Water & Sewerage, Petroleum Production, Petroleum Refining, Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas Transmission, Commercial Construction, Gas Distribution, Food & Beverage, Iron & Steel, Co-generation, Marine, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Concrete Pipe Joint Systems Evolve in Shape and Design.....III-5
US Imports and Exports - A Review.....III-5
No Tariffs on Pipe Imports from China.....III-5
1$250
   Key Statistics.....III-6
Imports.....III-6
Table 74: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Imports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Standard Pipe, Oil Country Goods, Line Pipe, Mechanical Tubing, Structural, Stainless, Pressure Tubing, Nonclassified, and Piling Pipe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 75: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Imports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Cast Steel Pipe Fittings and Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings.....III-6
1$250
   Exports.....III-7
Table 76: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Exports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Nonclassified, Oil Country Goods, Line Pipe, Structural, Standard Pipe, Stainless, Mechanical Tubing, and Piling Pipe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 77: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Exports (In '000 Metric Tons) of Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings, and Cast Steel Pipe Fittings.....III-7
1$250
   US Shipments.....III-8
Table 78: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2003 & 2004): Shipments (In '000 Metric Tons) of Steel Mill Products (Pipe and Tubing) by Product Type - Oil Country Goods, Standard Pipe, Mechanical Tubing, Line Pipe, Structural, Pressure Tubing, Piling Pipe, and Stainless (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 79: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2002 & 2007): Shipments (In ‘000 Tons) of Polypropylene Pipe (PP) for Petroleum Service Application - Upstream (OCTG), and Machinery, Process, and Other Equipment.....III-8
1$250
   Table 80: US Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings Market (2002 & 2007): Shipments (In ‘000 Tons) of Pipe / Tubing for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning by Pipe Material - Smooth Surface, Copper, and Aluminum (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-9
Standards.....III-9
ASTM Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Pipes.....III-9
Novel ASTM Standard to Determine Pressure Ratings for PVC Pipe fittings.....III-9
Product Launches/Developments.....III-9
2$150
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-118$600
   Select Players.....III-197$525
   B. Market Analytics.....III-26
Table 81: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$250
   Table 82: US Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-271$250
   Table 83: US Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-281$250
   Table 84: US 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$250
  2. Canada.....III-307 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-30
Outlook.....III-30
Overview.....III-30
Product Launches/Developments.....III-30
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-30
2$150
   Select Player.....III-321$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-33
Table 85: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
1$250
   Table 86: Canadian Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-341$250
   Table 87: Canadian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$250
   Table 88: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$250
  3. Japan.....III-379 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-37
Outlook.....III-37
Overview.....III-37
Competitive Analysis – A Recent Past Perspective.....III-37
Table 89: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese PVC Rigid Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Sekisui Chemical, Kubota, Mitsubishi Plastics, Shin-Etsu Polymer, C.I. Kasei, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 90: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Polyethylene Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Mitsubishi Plastics, Sekisui Chemical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$250
   Table 91: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Steel Sheet Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

Table 92: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Regular Steel Hot-Rolled Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Maruichi Steel Tube, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Sumitomo Pipe & Tube, Nittetsu Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

Table 93: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Seamless Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp., Nippon Steel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38
1$250
   Table 94: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Electric Resistance Welded Steel Pipes Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Maruichi Steel Tube, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Corp., Sumitomo Pipe & Tube, Nittetsu Steel Pipe, Nisshin Kokan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 95: Leading Manufacturers in the Japanese Pipe Sections Market (2004 (E)): Percentage Breakdown of Production for Sumitomo Metal Industries, JFE Steel Corp, Nippon Steel, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
Product Launch.....III-39
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-39
1$250
   Select Players.....III-402$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-42
Table 96: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$250
   Table 97: Japanese Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-431$250
   Table 98: Japanese Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-441$250
   Table 99: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$250
  4. Europe.....III-469 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-46
Outlook.....III-46
Plastic Pipes (PVC and PE) Dominate the Region.....III-46
PVC and PE Pipes Vs PP Pipes: A Comparative Analysis.....III-46
Market for Clay and Concrete Pipes.....III-46
1$250
   Table 100: Plastic Pipe Market in Western Europe in 2004: Percentage Breakdown by End Use for Sewage/ Drainage, Drinking Water, Agriculture, Conduit Pipe, Gas, Industry and Heating/Plumbing (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
Steel Pipes Market – Manufacturers Face Rising Raw Material Prices.....III-47
B. Market Analytics.....III-47
Table 101: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$250
   Table 102: European Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-481$250
   Table 103: European Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-491$250
   Table 104: European 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-501$250
   Table 105: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-511$250
   Table 106: European Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-521$250
   Table 107: European Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-531$250
   Table 108: European 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54
1$250
  4a. France.....III-555 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-55
Outlook.....III-55
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-55
Key Player.....III-55
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-56
Table 109: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$250
   Table 110: French Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-571$250
   Table 111: French Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-581$250
   Table 112: French 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$250
  4b. Germany.....III-606 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-60
Outlook.....III-60
Pipes and Tubes Market – Enjoying Steady Growth.....III-60
Strategic Development.....III-60
Select Players.....III-60
2$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-62
Table 113: German Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$250
   Table 114: German Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-631$250
   Table 115: German Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-641$250
   Table 116: German 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$250
  4c. Italy.....III-665 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-66
Outlook.....III-66
Key Player.....III-66
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-67
Table 117: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-67
1$250
   Table 118: Italian Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-681$250
   Table 119: Italian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-691$250
   Table 120: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$250
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-716 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-71
Outlook.....III-71
Product Launch/Development.....III-71
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-71
1$75
   Select Players.....III-721$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-73
Table 121: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-73
1$250
   Table 122: UK Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-741$250
   Table 123: UK Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-751$250
   Table 124: UK 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$250
  4e. Spain.....III-775 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-77
Outlook.....III-77
Key Player.....III-77
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-78
Table 125: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$250
   Table 126: Spanish Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-791$250
   Table 127: Spanish Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-801$250
   Table 128: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$250
  4f. Russia.....III-826 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
Outlook.....III-82
Pipe & Hose Fittings Industry: Trends and Trade Patterns.....III-82
Table 129: Russian Pipes Market (1995-2005): Production in Million Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$250
   Competition.....III-83
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-83
Key Player.....III-83
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-84
Table 130: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$250
   Table 131: Russian Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-851$250
   Table 132: Russian Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-861$250
   Table 133: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/ Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-87
1$250
  4g. Rest of Europe.....III-889 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-88
Outlook.....III-88
PE Pipes - A Growing Market.....III-88
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-88
1$75
   Select Players.....III-894$300
   B. Market Analytics.....III-93
Table 134: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-93
1$250
   Table 135: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-941$250
   Table 136: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-951$250
   Table 137: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-96
1$250
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-9718 $1350  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-97
Outlook.....III-97
China.....III-97
Plastic Pipes Industry - An Overview.....III-97
Positive Growth On Cards.....III-97
1$75
   PVC Pipes Find Competition from PE Pipes.....III-98
Polypropylene Pipes Market – “Ready” to Grow.....III-98
Key Market Challenges.....III-98
Growing Demand for Large Diameter Pipes.....III-98
1$75
   Concrete Pipes – A Leading Category in the Large Diameter Pipes Market.....III-99
Rising Energy Requirements Propel Demand.....III-99
India.....III-99
Rapid Infrastructure Development Boosts Pipes and Fittings Market.....III-99
PVC Pipes - Experiencing Substantial Growth.....III-99
Seamless Pipes Market.....III-99
ERW Pipe Market Booming.....III-99
1$75
   Indonesia.....III-100
Steel Pipe Industry - A Review.....III-100
Current Scenario.....III-100
Key Growth Constraints.....III-100
High HRC Prices Raise Concern.....III-100
Outlook.....III-100
Production.....III-100
Types of Steel Pipes Produced.....III-100
1$75
   Production Process.....III-101
Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Process.....III-101
Submerged Arc Welded (SAW).....III-101
Production Standards and Specifications.....III-101
Indonesian Plastic Pipes Market- An Overview.....III-101
1$250
   Table 138: Indonesian Plastic Pipes and Hoses Market (2003-2006): Production, Imports and Exports in ‘000 Tons.....III-102
Production Statistics.....III-102
Table 139: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-102
1$250
   Table 140: Leading Producers in the Indonesian ERW/Straight Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production Capacity in Tons for Bakrie Pipe Industries, Aneka Jakarta Iron, Bumi Kaya Steel, Raja Besi, KHI Pipe Industries, Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia (Spindo), Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Indonesia Steel Tube Work (ISTW), Alim Ampuhjaya Steel, and Super Tata Raya Steel Corp (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103

Table 141: Leading Producers in the Indonesian SAW/Spiral Welded Pipe Market (2005): Production Capacity in Tons for Indal Steel Pipe, KHI Pipe Industries, Steel Pipe Industry of Indonesia, Bumi Kaya Steel, Alim Ampuhjaya Steel, and Swarna Baja Pacific (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-103
1$250
   Exports and Imports.....III-104
Table 142: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in ‘000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-104

Table 143: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in US$‘000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-104
1$250
   Table 144: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in ‘000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-105

Table 145: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in US$‘000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-105
Indonesian Steel Pipe Industry - A Historical Perspective.....III-105
1$250
   PVC Pipes Market.....III-106
Thailand.....III-106
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-106
2$150
   Select Players.....III-1083$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-111
Table 146: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111
1$250
   Table 147: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1121$250
   Table 148: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1131$250
   Table 149: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-114
1$250
  6. The Middle East.....III-1155 $375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-115
Strategic Development.....III-115
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-116
Table 150: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-116
1$250
   Table 151: Middle East long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1171$250
   Table 152: Middle East Historic Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1181$250
   Table 153: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-119
1$250
  7. Latin America.....III-1207 $1750  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-120
Outlook.....III-120
Pipes and Fittings - A Potential Market.....III-120
Market for Small-Sized Plastic Pipes.....III-120
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-120
2$150
   Select Players.....III-122
Amanco (Brazil).....III-122
Confab Industrial S/A (Brazil).....III-122
Siderca (Argentina).....III-122
Tamsa (Mexico).....III-122
1$75
   Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil).....III-123
B. Market Analytics.....III-123
Table 154: Latin American Current & Future Market Analysis for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-123
1$250
   Table 155: Latin American Long-term Projections for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1241$250
   Table 156: Latin American Historic Market Review for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1994 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1251$250
   Table 157: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Pipes and Pipe/Hose Fittings by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Pipes (Aluminum, Cast Iron, Clay, Concrete, Polyethylene, PVC, Steel and Miscellaneous) and Pipe and Hose Fittings (Metal Flanges and Unions, Hydraulic Couplings and Other Fittings) Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1261$250
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 651$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 687 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 779)

Region/Country                 Players

The United States                 81
Canada                            11
Japan                             22 
Europe                           445  
     France                       24
     Germany                      85 
     The United Kingdom          102  
     Italy                        60 
     Spain                        26 
     Russia                       10 
     Rest of Europe              138   
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)   181  
Middle East                       13
Latin America                     13 
Africa                            13
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