Global demand for plastic pipes to increase 6.2% pa through 2017

摘要

GLOBAL demand for plastic pipe is forecast to rise 6.2% pa through 2017 to 23 mln metric tons, improving significantly from growth recorded between 2007 and 2012. Construction related pipe applications will offer the most impetus for growth across the board. In particular, a recovering US construction industry will drive demand gains. Plastic pipe will continue to supplant competing materials (e.g., steel, copper, ductile iron) in many construction applications due to its low cost, installation ease, and performance advantages.