PIPES and PIPE/HOSE FITTINGS

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• CAGR Disparities between Historic & Current Data
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Pipes
• Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes
• Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes
• Pipe & Hose Fittings
• Metal Flanges and Unions
• Hydraulic Couplings
• Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview

• Scope of Study
• Industry Snapshots
• Trends and Issues
• Market in an Upswing Mode
• PVC Pipes Dominate Global Pipes Market
• Polyethylene (PE) Pipes - A Growing Market
• Plastic Pipes Industry Foresees Promising Demand in Developing Countries
• Product Innovation Drives Plastic Pipes Market
• Plastic Pipes Replacing Traditional Materials
• HDPE Finds Favor over PVC among Plastic Pipes
• Multilayer Pipes Growing in Usage
• Saturation in Major Application Sectors
• Competitive Factors
• Global Plastic Pipes Industry - A Perspective
• Structure
• Factors Influencing the Market

2. Regulatory Environment

• ISO Technical Committees
• ISO/TC 138
• ISO/TC 5
• Global Imports and Exports by Product Category - Key Historical Statistics
• Plastic Tubes/Pipes/Hoses
• 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)
• 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)
• PVC Pipes
• 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)
• 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)
• Iron/Steel Pipes/Tubes
• 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)
• 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)

3. Product Segmentation

• Pipes
• Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE Pipes
• Different Types of Plastics Pipes and Applications
• PVC Vs PE Pipes: A Comparative Study
• Metal Pipes - Aluminum, Cast Iron and Steel Pipes
• Clay and Concrete Pipes
• Plastic Pipes in Detail
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Physical Characteristics & Properties
• Advantages of PVC
• Resistance from Corrosion
• Tight Joints
• Improved Hydraulics
• PVC Pipes
• Advantages of PVC Pipes
• Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
• Advantages of CPVC Pipes
• Standards and Code Compliance
• Polyethylene (PE)
• End Use Applications for PE Pipes
• Polyethylene Corrugated Pipes
• Polyethylene Marine Pipelines
• PEX (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Others
• Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
• Polybutylene (PB)
• Metal Plastic Composite Pipes
• PEX-AL-PEX
• End-Use Applications
• Municipal Water Supply/Distribution/Irrigation
• Municipal Drainage/Sewer Pipes
• Oil/Natural Gas Pipes
• Pipes for Telecommunications Cables
• Other Piping Applications
• Pipe & Hose Fittings
• Metal Flanges and Unions
• Hydraulic Couplings
• Valves, Nozzles, Rivets, and Pumps

4. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Wavin Plastics Unveils New Fittings for TwinWall Drainage System
• Advanced Drainage Systems Introduces SaniTite Sanitary Sewer Pipe
• ADS Launches N-12®, a Low Head Pipe
• Harvel[R] Unveils HydroKing™ CPVC Plumbing Pipe
• JMM Launches EverHold™ Pipe System
• IPEX Unveils the First Uncoated PVC DWV Piping System, System XFR® 15-50
• Sumitomo Develops New Welded Steel Pipes
• Easyfit Introduces EF42 Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting
• Easyfit Introduces EF43G Slip-on Structural Pipe Fitting
• NIBCO Unveils NEXT-Pure PEX Piping Systems
• BETE Releases Novel Pipe Fittings Range
• IPEX Introduces TerraBrute™ Pipe System

5. Recent Industry Activity

• Georg Fischer to Takeover Central Plastics
• SSAB to Divest IPSCO Tubular Operations
• North American Pipe to Inaugurate New PVC Pipe Plant
• United Spiral Pipe Constructs New Facility
• Maruichi Steel Tube to Purchase Stake of Leavitt Tube
• JFE Steel Receives Steel Pipe Order from TransCanada
• Georg Fischer Purchases 50% Shares of Simona
• Wavin Acquires Pilsa
• TMK' s Volzhsky Division Mounts New Large-Diameter Pipe Mill
• Sumitomo Metals and Sumitomo Corporation Won Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline Project
• Tigre Acquires Plastica
• Mexichem Acquires Major Share in Plastubos
• ArcelorMittal to Acquire Unicon
• MSA a.s Enters JV with ALLPORT International
• Carlyle Group Buys 49% Stake in Yangzhou Chengde
• Maharashtra Seamless Secures US$ 40 Million Export Order
• JISL Coimbatore Facility to Commence Production
• Xinxing Pipes Acquires 55% Stake in Sichuan Chuanjian Pipeline
• Crane Group to Takeover Kingston Bridge
• UMW to Acquire Major Share in USTPL
• SVCP Gains Significant Supply Contract
• Castle Harlan Divests Shares in Polypipe Group
• MSL to Acquire SC Republica
• Commercial Metals Snaps Up Valjaonica Cijevi
• CMC Acquires Sisak
• Pipelife Takes Over Quality Plastics
• JFE Steel Receives New Long Term Agreement
• Europipe Supplies Steel Pipe to Nord Stream
• JSW Steel Acquires Three Companies
• Shaw Group Acquires Ezeflow Inc. Division
• Mainline Supply Snaps Up Eagle Underground Utility
• Northwest Pipe Takes Over Continental Pipe Manufacturing
• McJunkin Purchases Midway-Tristate
• CDC Capital Takes Over Groupe Genoyer
• ISCO Industries LLC Obtains Industrial Underground
• Tenaris Takes Over Hydril
• Ferguson Buys Grif-Fab
• John Maneely to Acquire Sharon Tube
• Mueller Water Products Takes Over Fast Fabricators
• Dura-line and Arnco are Merged and Acquired by Audax Group
• J-M Manufacturing Merges with PW Eagle
• Thomas & Betts Acquires Lamson & Sessions Co.
• NIBCO Inaugurates New Plant
• Welspun to Construct a New Plant in Little Rock
• U. S. Steel Acquires Lone Star Technologies
  • Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over Johnson Bateman
  • Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases Price Brothers
  • Hanson Pipe & Precast Takes Over W T Liston Co.
  • Hanson Pipe & Precast Purchases the Assets of Concrete Pipe
  • Georgia Gulf Changes Royal Group Technologies Name to Royal Group
  • Hanson Pipe & Precast Acquires Hyprescon and Miceli & Freres in Canada
  • JFE Steel to Increase Production Capacity at Chita Works' Mill
  • Voestalpine Acquires Majority Stake in Meincol
  • Ameron Acquires Polyplaster
  • Sumitomo and Vallourec to Set Up a JV Company in Brazil
  • ArcelorMittal Takeovers CINTER
  • Arkema to Merge with ALPHACAN Omniplast
  • NIBCO Takes Over PEX Tubing Manufacturer, CPI
  • Tenaris Acquires Welded Pipe Plants and Operations of Acindar
  • Sanmar Group Takes Over PVC Businesses of Two Companies
  • Parker Hannifin Takes Over Resistoflex Aerospace
  • Carlyle Group Purchases John Maneely Company
  • Tenaris Acquires Maverick Tube Corporation
  • Red Man Pipe Acquires Bear Tubular
  • Oldcastle Materials Acquires Foothills
  • Cretex Cos Takes Over Pipe Products LLC
  • Ferguson Acquires Pipe Products, Inc.
  • Hallmark Tubulars Enters into Joint Venture with Two Canadian Players
  • Aliaxis and Durman Esquivel Join Forces to Establish Aliaxis Latinoamerica
  • J-M Manufacturing Company Partners with S&B to Launch New Pipe System
  • Welspun Gujarat Enters MOU with Volzhsky Pipe Plant
  • Petzetakis Divests Greek Pipe Business to Wavin
  • Maharashtra Seamless Secures Supply Order From ONGC
  • Jindal Saw Wins Supply Order from Gulf South
  • Tenaris Secures Order to Supply Steel Welded Pipes for Gas Pipeline Project
  • Northwest Pipe Receives Two Contracts for Supply of Welded Pipes
  • Northwest Pipe Secures Order for Welded Steel Pipes
  • U.S. Steel Agrees to Supply Pipes to BP
  • JFE Steel and Metal One to Provide ERW Line Pipe for DBNGP
  • Northwest Pipe Completes Mexico Project
  • Sumitomo Metals to Enhance Production Capacity
  • Hanson Pipe & Products Changes Name
  • Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Hancor
  • Parker Hannifin Takes Over Texloc & Page International
  • Wavin Group Acquires Hepworth Building Products
  • Castle Harlan Acquires Polypipe Group
  • Eaton Acquires Winner Group Holdings
  • J-M Manufacturing Acquires Formosa Plastics
  • Halifax Group Acquires Polypipe Business of Rinker
  • Crane Purchases Edlon' PSI Division
  • Viega GmbH Acquires Vanguard
  • WLP Acquires W.L. Plastics
  • MSL and Hydril Form Joint Venture
  • Northwest Pipe Forms Strategic Alliance with Lone Star Steel
  • JSC Severstal Increases Investment in Izhora Pipe Project
  • Northwest Pipe Bags a US$13 million Contract to Supply Welded Steel Pipes
  • Westlake Chemical Corporation Starts VCM and PVC Operations
  • IPEX Expands Kwikon Fittings Product Line
  • Ameron International Corporation Builds Fiberglass-Composite Pipe Facility
  • IPSCO Announces Expansion of Heat Treat Capacity of Calgary Plant
  • Hanson Constructs New Plants
  • Norsk Hydro Starts Building Aluminum Pipe Plant in Suzhou
  • Saw Pipes Changes Name to Jindal Saw
  • Uponor Adlyl Contracts with Enporion
  • Tenaris Signs Agreement with Hydrauto
  • Westlake Chemical Corporation Acquires Bristolpipe
  • IPSCO Establishes Pipe Finishing Facility
  • Tenaris Acquires Tubman International

6. Focus on Select Players

• Aristovolos G. Petzetakis S.A (Greece)
• Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (USA)
• Advanced Technology Products (USA)
• Aliaxis SA (Belgium)
• Amanco Brasil Ltda (Brazil)
• American Ductile Iron Pipe (USA)
• Ameron International Corporation (USA)
• Arcelor Mittal (Luxembourg)
• Arkema SA (France)
• Aronkasei Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Bambanani Pipes & Fittings (South Africa)
• CertainTeed Corporation (USA)
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (USA)
• Couplamatic Systems, Inc. (USA)
• Eaton' s Aeroquip Group (USA)
• Ennstone Plc (UK)
• Europipe GmbH (Germany)
• Evraz Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. (USA)
• Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. (Switzerland)
• Hancor, Inc. (USA)
• Hanson Pipe and Precast, Inc. (USA)
• Hobas Pipe (USA)
• Ipex, Inc. (USA)
• JM Eagle Company, Inc. (USA)
• Kabelwerke Brugg AG Holding (Switzerland)
• KWH Pipe (Finland)
• Lamson & Sessions (USA)
• Marley Deutschland GmbH (Germany)
• National Pipe and Plastics, Inc. (USA)
• Nibco, Inc. (USA)
• Nippon Steel Corp. (Japan)
• North American Pipe Corp. (USA)
• Pipelife International GmbH (Austria)
• Polypipe Group (UK)
• REHAU AG + Co (Germany)
• Royal Pipe Systems (Canada)
• Stupp Corp. (USA)
• Sumitomo Metal Industries (Japan)
• Tenaris Group (Luxembourg)
• Confab Industrial s.a (Brazil)
• Dalmine SpA (Italy)
• Tenaris Siderca (Argentina)
• TenarisTamsa (Mexico)
• Tessenderlo Group (Belgium)
• Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil)
• Uponor Corp. (Finland)
• US Steel Corp. (USA)
• U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc. (USA)
• Wavin N.V (The Netherlands)

7. Global Market Perspective

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

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • General Components Market
  • Key Trends
  • Chinese Give Stiff Fight to US Standard Pipe Manufacturers
  • Table 71: Average Price (US$) Charged by US and Chinese Manufacturers (2004 to 2007) for One ton of Welded Pipe
  • Pipes and Tubes Market Continues to Grow
  • Demand for Large-diameter Pipes to Grow Steadily
  • 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)
  • Plastic Pipes
  • Plastic Pipes: Strengthening Foothold
  • PVC and PE Pipes - Leading Segments Among Pipes
  • Chlorinated PVC to Witness Significant Growth
  • PEX Pipes - An Emerging Market
  • HDPE Pipes to Exhibit Strong Growth
  • Steel Pipes
  • Overview
  • Line Pipes Witness Impressive Growth
  • Growing Demand for Mechanical Tubes
  • Standard Pipes Market Growing at Sluggish Pace
  • Pipes & Hose Fittings Market
  • Valves
  • 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)
  • Concrete Pipe Joint Systems Evolve in Shape and Design
  • US Imports and Exports - A Review
  • No Tariffs on Pipe Imports from China
  • Key Statistics
  • Imports
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Exports
  • 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)
  • 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
  • US Shipments
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Standards
  • ASTM Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Pipes
  • Novel ASTM Standard to Determine Pressure Ratings for PVC Pipe fittings
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Overview
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Overview
  • Competitive Analysis - A Recent Past Perspective
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Product Launch
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Plastic Pipes (PVC and PE) Dominate the Region
  • PVC and PE Pipes Vs PP Pipes: A Comparative Analysis
  • Market for Clay and Concrete Pipes
  • 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)
  • Steel Pipes Market - Manufacturers Face Rising Raw Material Prices
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Pipes and Tubes Market - Enjoying Steady Growth
  • Strategic Development
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4c. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Product Launch/Development
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4e. Spain

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4f. Russia

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Pipe & Hose Fittings Industry: Trends and Trade Patterns
  • Table 129: Russian Pipes Market (1995-2005): Production in Million Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Competition
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

4g. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • PE Pipes - A Growing Market
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • China
  • Plastic Pipes Industry - An Overview
  • Positive Growth On Cards
  • PVC Pipes Find Competition from PE Pipes
  • Polypropylene Pipes Market - "Ready" to Grow
  • Key Market Challenges
  • Growing Demand for Large Diameter Pipes
  • Concrete Pipes - A Leading Category in the Large Diameter Pipes Market
  • Rising Energy Requirements Propel Demand
  • India
  • Rapid Infrastructure Development Boosts Pipes and Fittings Market
  • PVC Pipes - Experiencing Substantial Growth
  • Seamless Pipes Market
  • ERW Pipe Market Booming
  • Indonesia
  • Steel Pipe Industry - A Review
  • Current Scenario
  • Key Growth Constraints
  • High HRC Prices Raise Concern
  • Outlook
  • Production
  • Types of Steel Pipes Produced
  • Production Process
  • Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) Process
  • Submerged Arc Welded (SAW)
  • Production Standards and Specifications
  • Indonesian Plastic Pipes Market- An Overview
  • Table 138: Indonesian Plastic Pipes and Hoses Market (2003-2006): Production, Imports and Exports in ' 000 Tons
  • Production Statistics
  • Table 139: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001- 2005): Production in Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Exports and Imports
  • Table 142: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in ' 000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 143: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Exports in US$' 000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 144: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in ' 000 Tons by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 145: Indonesian Steel Pipes Market (2001-2005): Imports in US$' 000 by Product Type - Welded Pipes and Seamless Pipes (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Indonesian Steel Pipe Industry - A Historical Perspective
  • PVC Pipes Market
  • Thailand
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

6. The Middle East

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Development
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

7. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Pipes and Fittings - A Potential Market
  • Market for Small-Sized Plastic Pipes
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Amanco (Brazil)
  • Confab Industrial S/A (Brazil)
  • Siderca (Argentina)
  • Tamsa (Mexico)
  • Tigre SA Tubos e Conexoes (Brazil)
• B. Market Analytics
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)