Sewage pipes account for half of EU infrastructure pipe sales

摘要

Sewage pipes dominate the European infrastructure pipes market accounting for 2.8 million tons and about half of the total sales in 2015, a new study from Interconnection Consulting has revealed. According to the study, the overall market for infrastructure pipes in Europe recorded another drop of 4.4% in 2015. Overall, the market value of 2015 reached a volume of €4.6bn, just 0.4% above the previous year's figure. Interconnection has forecast a consistent sales volume in 2016 compared to 2015, saying the replacement of old metal and concrete pipes paved the way for alternative materials such as glass fibre and plastics. Drainage pipes, with a share of 41.9%, are the most used pipe type in England. The non-pressure market prevails over the pressure market taking 64.7% and 35.3% accordingly. The former can boast a sales volume of €2.6bn.