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Ductile iron pipes are a type of pressure pipe system recognized for their strength, reliability, and long service life. They effectively convey fluids under varying pressure conditions while maintaining structural integrity. Ductile iron pipes demonstrate high resistance to impact and stress, making them suitable for installation in a wide range of environmental conditions.
The main types of ductile iron pipes include nominal diameters ranging from 80 to 300 mm, 350 to 600 mm, 700 to 1000 mm, 1200 to 2000 mm, and 2000 mm and above. Ductile iron pipes with a nominal diameter of 80 to 300 mm are commonly used for water distribution in municipal and industrial networks. These pipes can be polyester coated, epoxy coated, bituminous coated, or uncoated and are applied in water distribution, sewage and wastewater systems, irrigation systems, fire protection networks, industrial utilities, desalination and marine outfalls, and hydropower and dams. They serve various end-use industries including municipal, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the ductile iron pipes market by increasing costs of imported iron ore, alloying materials, coatings, and pipe casting equipment. Municipal and industrial infrastructure projects in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented pipe manufacturing. These tariffs are increasing project costs and extending procurement timelines. However, they are also promoting domestic iron casting capacity, regional pipe production, and investment in localized infrastructure supply chains.
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The ductile iron pipes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $14.46 billion in 2025 to $15.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of municipal water supply networks, growth of urban wastewater management systems, increasing investments in irrigation infrastructure, widespread use of iron-based piping solutions, long service life of ductile iron pipes.
The ductile iron pipes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart water infrastructure, rising replacement of aging pipeline networks, expansion of desalination and marine outfall projects, growing demand for resilient utility infrastructure, increasing adoption of advanced pipe coating technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of large-diameter water pipelines, rising use of corrosion-resistant pipe coatings, growing adoption of ductile iron in infrastructure projects, expansion of high-pressure fluid conveyance systems, enhanced focus on long-life pipeline materials.
The increasing investment in water infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the ductile iron pipes market in the coming years. Water infrastructure encompasses the essential systems for sourcing, treating, distributing, and disposing of water and wastewater. Growing investments are driven by the need to replace aging and inefficient systems that frequently fail or leak, threatening water reliability and public health. Ductile iron pipes play a critical role by providing exceptional strength and durability to withstand high pressures and harsh environmental conditions, while also requiring minimal maintenance over time. For example, in October 2024, Water UK reported that UK water companies plan to invest approximately $13 billion (£10 billion) annually over the next five years, with investments projected to increase to $15.5 billion (£11.5 billion) annually by 2030-2035 and exceed $20 billion (£15 billion) per year by 2050. Hence, rising water infrastructure investments are fueling demand for ductile iron pipes.
Major companies in the ductile iron pipes industry are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as high-capacity ductile iron (DI) pipe production facilities, to improve durability, quality, and overall output. These advanced production facilities are engineered to streamline manufacturing processes, adhere to international quality standards, and support extensive water supply, sewage, desalination, and infrastructure initiatives. For example, in March 2024, Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer, launched a ductile iron pipe production facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Egypt. Covering around 270,000 m2, the facility has an annual production capacity of 250,000 tons and produces a comprehensive range of centrifugally cast ductile iron pipes and related products for projects across Egypt, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. The plant integrates advanced casting and processing technologies to deliver high-quality, long-lasting pipes while promoting local employment and export expansion.
In January 2025, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, a US-based ductile iron pipe manufacturer, acquired C and B Piping Inc. This acquisition expands American Cast Iron Pipe's capabilities in specialized piping by leveraging C and B Piping's expertise in fabrication, linings, and coatings. C and B Piping Inc. is a US-based company focused on manufacturing ductile iron pipes, strengthening American Cast Iron Pipe Company's position in the water infrastructure sector.
Major companies operating in the ductile iron pipes market are Saint-Gobain SA, Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co. Ltd., Jindal SAW Limited, Electrosteel Castings Limited, Jai Balaji Group, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, U.S. Pipe, McWane Ductile, CNBM International Corporation, VonRoll Hydro Suisse AG, YTM Pipe, FT Ductile Ltd., Hambaker Pipelines, Svobodny Sokol LLC, Construtec Ductile SA, APS Pipes, European Pipeline Engineering Southern Ltd., Qingdao Judberd Machinery Co. Ltd., Kubota Corporation, Kurimoto Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the ductile iron pipes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ductile iron pipes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the ductile iron pipes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The ductile iron pipes market consists of sales of flanged pipes, couplings, gaskets, manhole components, and adaptors. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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