Plastic Pipes

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes
• Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipes
• Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
• PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
• Polypropylene (PP) Pipes
• Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

• Plastic Pipes Market
• Analysis by Geographic Region
• Analysis by Product Category
• Major Factors Increasing Demand

2. Market Trends & Issues

• Steel Pipes: Major Competitor for Plastic Pipes
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Exploiting New Market Dimensions
• Coiled Polyethylene Pipe: Ruling Telecommunication Industry
• Price Factor
• Plastics Replacing Traditional Materials
• BlueBrute and Cellular PVC: Better Grades of PVC Pipes

3. Global Market Analysis

• Current & Future Analysis
• Analysis by Geographic Region
• Analysis by Product Segment

4. Product Overview

• General Classification of Pipes
• Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes
• Clay and Concrete Pipes
• Plastics - A Brief Overview
• Plastic Pipes Market
• Plastic Pipe: Innovation in Underground Utility Infrastructure
• Features of Plastic Pipes
• Common Applications of Plastic Piping Systems
• Sizing and Marking of Plastic Pipes
• Basic Classification of Plastic Pipes
• Types of Plastic Pipes
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Introduction
• Advantages of PVC
• HDD Installation of PVC Pipes
• PVC Pipes: A Practical Solution for Trenchless Construction
• AWWA C900 PVC Pipe
• Fusible PVC Pipe
• Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
• Standards and Code Compliance
• Polyethylene (PE)
• HDPE Pipes
• End-Use Applications of PE Pipes
• Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes
• Polyethylene Marine Pipelines
• PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
• PE-X Pipes
• Static Electricity Generation - A Major Drawback for PE Pipes
• PVC & PE Pipes: A Comparative Study
• Similarities Between PVC & PE Pipes
• Dissimilarities Between PVC & PE Pipes
• PVC & PE Pipes: Variation in Connecting Methods
• Connection Methods Used for PE Pipes
• Connection Methods Used for PVC Pipes
• Advantages of Using Gasketed Joint PVC Pipes
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Others
• Acrylonitrile-Butadine-Styrene (ABS)
• Polybutylene (PB)
• Metal Plastic Composite Pipes
• PEX-AL-PEX
• Molecularly Oriented PVC Pipe
• Environmental Concern - Greenpeace Launches Campaign against PVC

5. Regulatory Climate

6. End-Use Applications

• Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation
• Drainage Waste and Vent Applications
• Oil/Natural Gas Transportation
• Conduit Applications

7. Product Innovations/Introductions

• IPEX Introduces AquaRise Solution
• Rifeng Introduces Pure PE-RT Pipes
• ADS, Inc. Launches SaniTite® Sanitary Sewer Pipe
• ADS, Inc. Unveils N-12® Low Head Pipe
• J-M Manufacturing Introduces New Technological Innovation in Joint Restrains
• DelStar Technologies Augments PEEK® Coretec™ Plastic Tubing and Pipes
• Harvel Unveils HydroKing CPVC Plumbing Pipe
• CPI Introduces Industry-First PEX Icemaker Tubing
• NewAge Industries Offers Clear-40® PVC pipe
• IPEX Introduces World' s First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System
• Showa Denko Develops Drainage Pipes with Used Plastic Bottles
• Al Dhafra Unveils Innovative Pipe Range
• Egeplast Develops Largest PVC Sewer Pipes
• IPEX Launches PVC Viper ™
• IPEX Launches TerraBrute PVC Piping System

8. Recent Industry Activity

• Aristovolos to Divest Kavala' s Shares
• Wavin Acquires Pilsa
• North American Pipe to Open New PVC Pipe Facility
• Pipelife Expands Production Capacity of C900
• Borsodchem Extends Agreement with NJT-2000
• Georg Fisher Corp Acquires Central Plastics
• Sekisui Establishes New Plant in Taiwan
• Mexichem Acquires Amanco
• Pipelife Takes Over Quality Plastics
• Pipelife' s Russian Plant Commences Production
• ADS Inaugurates New HDPE Pipe Manufacturing Facility
• NPP to Expand Manufacturing Facility
• J-M Manufacturing Merges with PW Eagle
• Polypipe Group in Share Buy Back Deal
• Mexichem Acquires Petco
• Viking Creates New Business Division to Include CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe
• Jain Irrigation Systems Acquires Chapin Watermatics Inc
• Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co Acquires Standard Pipe Co
• NIBCO Acquires CPI Assets
• Acquisition of Onda-Lay Pipe & Rental, Inc. by Ferguson Enterprises
• Wavin Inks MOU with Petzetakis to Buy Plastic Pipe Operations in Greece
• Egeplast Acquires HexelOne™ Reinforced Plastic Pipe Technology
• Chemplast Sanmar Acquires PVC Pipe Businesses in India
• Troyard Group Divests Plastic Pipe Business
• Greek Petzetakis Inks Supply Contract with Marine Products International
• J-M Manufacturing to Expand Polyethylene Pipe Product Lines
• PolyPipe® Establishes New HDPE pipe Production Facility
• ADS Establishes New Production Facility
• TTCM China Bags Major Contract for Plastic Pipes
• Chinese Company to Establish Plastic Pipe Facility in Leningrad Region
• Duraline Expands Plastic Pipe Production Capacity
• Castle Harlan Acquires Polypipe Group
• Pannonplast Sells 50% Stake from Pipe Business
• Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Hancor
• KEMTI Signs MOU with Gastec
• Wavin Purchases Hepworth Building Products
• Rinker Group Sells Polypipe Business to Halifax
• Borusan Merges with Mannesmann
• Pipelife Signs Contract with Propipe Oy
• PWPoly Acquires PE Pipe Business of Uponor Aldyl
• Westlake Purchases Net Assets of Bristolpipe
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Signs Licensing Agreement with Sinopec

9. Focus on Select Global Players

• A.G. Petzetakis S.A. (Greece)
• Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (USA)
• Amanco (Brazil)
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA)
• EgePlast A. S (Turkey)
• Finolex Industries Ltd. (India)
• Foshan Rifeng Enterprise Co., Ltd. (China)
• IPEX, Inc. (Canada)
• JM Eagle Company, Inc. (USA)
• KWH Pipe Ltd. (Finland)
• National Pipe and Plastics Inc (USA)
• North American Pipe Corporation (USA)
• Pipelife International GmbH (Austria)
• Polypipe Plc (UK)
• Royal Pipe Systems (CANADA)
• Sekisui Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan)
• Tessenderlo Group (Belgium)
• Uponor Corp. (Finland)
• Wavin N.V. (The Netherlands)

10. Global Market Perspective

• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Market Trends
  • Vinyl Resin Production: Improves with Housing Market
  • Construction Market
  • Windows Market
  • Cladding Industry
  • Plastic Pipe Industry
  • PE Pipes - Fastest Growing Segment
  • Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market
  • Trenchless Technology: A Replacement to Conventional Methods
  • Pulling/Pushing Technique
  • Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
  • Sliplining
  • Pipe Bursting
  • Microtunneling
  • PVC Pipe - A Detailed Study
  • Growing Performance Standards for Sewer Pipes
  • A Safe Water Distribution Method
  • Heavy Competition from Other Materials
  • Regulatory Environment-Historic Data
  • Year 2001 in Review
  • California Endorses CPVC Plumbing Systems
  • NSF Standards: A Pre-requisite to Use Plastic Pipes
  • PE-X Pipes: Meets Plastics Industry Standards
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Product Introductions
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Market Trends
  • PVC - Largest Segment in Plastic Pipes Industry
  • PE Pipes - Witnessing Growth
  • Product Development
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Overview
  • Market Trends and Issues
  • PVC Pipe - On Rough Turf
  • Market Consolidation - Confining Domain of Plastic Pipes Industry
  • Burgeoning End-Use Segments - Major Growth Drivers
  • Developing European Countries Hold Promise
  • Plastic Pipes Ride on Trends in Construction Activity
  • PE Replaces PVC in Water Pressure Pipe Segment
  • Underfloor Heating - Major Application Area for Plastic Pipes
  • Issues Affecting Plastic Pipe Industry
  • Product Development - Need of the Hour
  • Competitive Benchmarking
  • Cost Reduction
  • Market Drivers
  • Plastics Replacing Traditional Materials
  • Superior Grades of PE-Enhances Demand
  • Market Limitations
  • Challenge from Traditional Materials
  • Performance Standards - Confines Growth of Plastic Pipes
  • Product Development
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4a. France

• Market Analysis
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

4b. Germany

• Market Analysis
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Polypipe Plc - A Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

4f. Russia

• Market Analysis
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Focus on Select Markets
  • Rest of Western Europe
  • Scandinavian Region
  • Benelux Nations
  • Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • Polyethylene Pipes - Witnessing Fastest Growth
  • Telecommunications - A Growth Driver
  • Market Engineering - A Strategic Insight
  • R&D - Major Participant in Product Development
  • Strategic Alliances - A Move in the Right Direction
  • Internet - An Emerging Business Tool
  • Quality Wins Over Price - A Proven Fact
  • Focus on Select Markets
  • China
  • Market Overview
  • PP-R Pipes Market
  • Plastic Pipes Market: Future Developments
  • China: Major Consumer of Polypropylene
  • Braided Products
  • Film Products
  • Cast Polypropylene Film
  • Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Film
  • Injection - Molded Products
  • Fiber Products
  • PP Pipes
  • Others
  • 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)
  • PVC Market in China
  • Downstream Considerations
  • Upstream Considerations
  • Australia
  • Market Overview
  • Analysis by Product Segment
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • MPVC to Replace uPVC
  • MDPE to Overpower HDPE
  • Construction Sector Offering Best Prospects
  • Mining Sector - A Steady Contributor
  • Impact of Water Industry Standards
  • Market Limitation
  • Maturity Levels Hampering Growth
  • Indonesia
  • Market Overview
  • Analysis by Product Segment
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • Industrialization and Infrastructure Projects Driving Growth
  • HDPE Replaces PVC
  • Market Outlook Over the Years
  • Leading Plastic Pipe Manufacturers in Indonesia
  • Table 70: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004- 2006): Production of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004- 2006): Exports of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: Plastic Pipes Market in Indonesia (2004- 2006): Imports of Plastic Pipes and Hoses in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Malaysia
  • Plastics: Actively Growing Segment
  • Market Overview
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • PE Pipes Gaining Popularity
  • High Durability and Low Installation Costs
  • Long Term Infrastructure Development Plans
  • Market Restraints
  • Challenge from Traditional Materials
  • Erosion of Profit Margins
  • Limitations in Plastics Usage
  • Low Replacement Rate
  • Lack of Competition in Utilities Sector
  • The Philippines
  • Market Overview
  • Analysis by Product Segment
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • Industry Consolidation
  • Growing Demand for HDPE Pipes in Various Applications
  • High Durability and Low Installation Costs
  • Market Limitations
  • Tariff and Tax Structure
  • Increasing Cost of Raw Materials
  • Competition from Imported Plastic Pipes
  • Singapore
  • Market Overview
  • Analysis by Product Segment
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • Replacement of Steel Pipe with HDPE Pipes by Gas Sector
  • Growing Industrial Applications
  • PE Pipe Replaces PVC Pipe
  • Market Limitations
  • Intense Competition
  • Low Replacement Rate
  • Thailand
  • Market Overview
  • Factors Driving Growth
  • HDPE Pipes - Increasing Applications in Various Segments
  • High Export Potential
  • High Durability and Low Installation Costs
  • Market Limitations
  • Traditional Materials - Still Challenging
  • Performance Features
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Boom in Construction and Real Estate Fuels Demand for Plastic Pipes in UAE
  • Product Launch
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)