PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941852
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941852
The global steel pipes & tubes market size was estfimated at USD 137.62 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 209.89 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2026 to 2033. The market is experiencing robust growth, driven primarily by expansive infrastructure development and industrialization across emerging economies.
Governments in nations such as India, China, and Southeast Asia are heavily investing in transportation networks, including roads, bridges, and railways, which require vast quantities of steel piping for structural and foundation applications. For instance, in India, infrastructure spending has remained over USD 130 billion annually in recent budgets, driving strong demand for steel pipes used in metros, highways, bridges, and urban drainage systems.
Expansion of line pipe infrastructure for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas networks, offshore gas field development, refinery upgrades, and LNG facilities requires high-strength steel pipes capable of operating under high pressure and extreme temperatures. For instance, on June 23, 2025, Santos announced commissioning progress related to the Barossa LNG project offshore Australia, including the associated 262-km gas export pipeline connecting to the Darwin LNG facility, highlighting continued investments in large-scale pipeline infrastructure.
In addition, in June 2025, GAIL (India) Limited approved an investment of approximately USD 100 million to expand the capacity of the Dahej-Uran-Dabhol-Panvel natural gas pipeline, reinforcing India's efforts to strengthen gas transmission networks and enhance energy security. Such investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure continue to translate into sustained demand for line pipes and seamless tubes across global oil and gas markets.
Industrialization and manufacturing growth further accelerate the adoption of steel pipes and tubes. Sectors such as automotive, mechanical engineering, power generation, chemicals, and heavy machinery rely on precision tubes and pipes for applications including hydraulics, boilers, heat exchangers, and structural components. Capacity expansion and modernization of manufacturing facilities increase the requirement for reliable piping systems, supporting long-term market expansion.
Increasing investments in water supply, sanitation, and wastewater treatment infrastructure act as another key growth driver. Governments and municipalities are upgrading aging water pipelines and expanding access to clean water to meet rising population needs. Steel pipes with protective coatings are widely used in large-diameter water transmission lines and sewage systems due to their strength, durability, and long service life.
Global Steel Pipes & Tubes Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global steel pipes & tubes market report based on technology, application, and region.