Steel Tubes Market

Market Overview

Steel tubes and steel pipes are among the most commonly used components in a wide range of industrial sectors, such as construction, mining, oil & gas, and manufacturing industries. Steel tubes are used in various industrial processes, such as carrying high temperature fluids and gases, which is triggering its demand. Steel tube manufacturers are adopting advanced processes to improve performance characteristics of steel tubes and preventing them from oxidation and rusting.

Steel Tubes Market Dynamics

Rapidly Expanding Steel Industry Provides an Impetus to the Steel Tubes Market Growth

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the global steel industry has recovered fast since 2015 as steel consumption and production across the world. The world crude steel production increased by 5.2% in 2017, which reflects in the availability of raw materials in the steel tubes market. Incremental growth prospects of the world steel market is expected to augur well for the growth of the steel tubes market in the upcoming years.

Incremental Growth of the End-user Industries Trigger Demand for Steel Tubes

Steel tubes find copious applications in a wide range of industrial verticals owing to its extraordinary operational features, such as strength and longevity. The oil & gas industry is likely to witness substantial growth across the world with the increasing energy needs, and this is likely to remain one of the primary drivers for the growth of the steel tubes market. Furthermore, industrial infrastructures are undergoing developments, which is expected to boost demand for steel tubes across the world. Thereby, rapidly expanding industrial sectors worldwide is expected to boost demand for steel tubes in the upcoming years.

Oligopolistic Competition in the Steel Tubes Market Creates a Barrier to Entry for Small Market Players

The extraordinarily lucrative growth opportunities in the steel tubes market have attracted a mounting number of players to enter the market. However, the tier I manufacturers in the steel tubes market have established a stronger presence across the globe, thereby, holding a large revenue share in the steel tubes market. In addition, a majority of leading players are also adopting inorganic growth strategies to move up in the competition in the steel tubes market, which further creates challenges for smaller players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Availability of Cheaper Alternatives to Steel May Impede the Steel Tubes Market Growth

Despite the increased use of steel tubes in residential as well as industrial sectors, end-users are constantly looking for cheaper and more efficient alternatives for steel tubes. Growing availability of iron and plastic is leading to the emergence of iron and plastic tubes in the end-user industries, which are much cheaper than steel tubes. Furthermore, modern designs and characteristics of plastic tubes provide more efficiency in several end-use applications. This may lead to replacing steel tubes with plastic or iron tubes, thereby impeding growth of the steel tubes market in the upcoming years.

Steel Tubes Market: Competitive Landscape

In order to improve the finishing and other qualitative features of their steel tubes, an American steel production company – Nucor Corporation recently purchased a minority equity position in the parent of Trion Coatings to benefit from its environmentally friendly chrome plating technology. By incorporating the chrome plating technology, the company aims to improve the finishing of steel products, including steel tubes, without harming the environment.

A Japanese manufacturer in the steel tubes market – Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) recently announced that it has agreed to integrate and reorganize its steel pipe & steel tube business with other Japanese manufacturers such as Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Pipe Co., Ltd. (NSSP), Nisshin Stainless Steel Tubing Co., Ltd., and Nippon Steel & Sumikin Pipe Co., Ltd. (NSPC).

Arcelor Mittal, a Luxemburg-based steel company, recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ilva S.p.A. (‘Ilva’), Italian steelworks company to add to its quality assets and expand its presence in the European steel tubes market.

The Fact.MR report profiles leading players in the steel tubes market to analyze competitive environment in the market. The report provides critical information about the each market player to help readers to understand the recent developments in the steel tubes market.

The key steel tubes market players featured in the report are

• Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
• NSSMC
• JFE steel
• Nucor Corporation
• Arcelor Mittal
• Jindal SAW Ltd.
• American SpiralWeld Pipe Company, LLC
• Gerdau
• POSCO
• Tata Steel
• Ansteel
• Bao Pipes and Tubes
• Liaoyang Steel Tube Co., Ltd
• Shagang Group
• Hebei Iron and steel
• United States Steel (USSC)
• AK Pipes and Tubes

Steel Tubes Market: Regional Outlook

The burgeoning growth of the steel industry worldwide is providing a boost to growth of the steel tubes market. North America and Europe are likely to exhibit promising growth opportunities for stakeholders in the steel tubes market on account of the significant rise in steel production in these regions. Furthermore, recent developments in the end-use industrial sectors in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region is expected to trigger demand for steel tubes in the region. In addition, favorable regulatory framework is welcoming hefty investments by manufacturers in the steel tubes market in the Asia Pacific region.

Steel tubes market research report offers detailed analysis of the market as well as consists of thoughtful facts and insights along with historical data, which holds market data that is industry-evaluated and statistically backed up. The report comprises of projections that are generated with the help of suitable methodologies and a set of hypotheses. In addition, the research report delivers information and study based on market classifications such as industry, end-use and region.

Extensive Analysis of Steel Tubes Market Research Report Covers:

• Segmentation of steel tubes market
• Dynamics of steel tubes market
• Global market sizing
• Demand and sale
• Modern trends and challenges
• Competitors and related competition
• Technological advances
• Value chain

Geographical Data Analysis of Steel Tubes Market Research Report is Based On:

• North America Steel Tubes Market including (Canada and U.S.)
• Latin America Steel Tubes Market including (Brazil and Mexico)
• Eastern Europe Steel Tubes Market including (Russia and Poland)
• Western Europe Steel Tubes Market including (Spain, U.K., France, Italy and Germany)
• Asia Pacific Steel Tubes Market including (New Zealand, Australia, ASEAN, India and China)
• Japan Steel Tubes Market
• Middle East and Africa Steel Tubes Market including (North Africa, South Africa and GCC Countries)

Steel tubes market research report has been incorporated with first-hand information along with comprehensive analysis based on quality and quantity with the help of industry analysts. Inputs from participants and experts in the industry has also been integrated in the global report. Governing, micro and macro-economic aspects relating to parent market has been identified in the global report. Market attractiveness based on regions and segments along with qualitative impacts has also been included in the steel tubes market research report.

Notable Topics in Steel Tubes Market Research Report Includes:

• Outlook on parent market
• Shifting market factors in industry
• Wide-ranging market segmentation
• Forecasted, on-going and past market sizing in terms of value and volume
• Current industry improvements and trends
• Competitive landscape
• Product offerings and strategic plans of key players
• Regions and segments indicating promising growth
• Neutral viewpoint on the global market performance
• Lucrative information for global market participants for business expansion