Plastic hot and cold water pipe systems in Europe

Date of publication: November 2008

Overview:
The European market for hot and cold water systems represents an exciting opportunity for suppliers of plastic materials, plastic pipes, fittings and accessories. The size and attractiveness of that opportunity is certainly influenced by developments in the construction market as a whole. There are, however, additional (and decisive) influences, especially the competition between various materials (polymer vs. metal, polymer vs. polymer), technologies and system designs. If anything, the considerable raw material price increases have exacerbated the competition. Moreover, the expansion of the European Union has opened up new, high-growth markets. In the more mature W. European markets, new applications are being developed and novel technologies are being employed.

Building on its unmatched expertise in the analysis of European plastic pipe markets, AMI Consulting offers a new and enhanced edition of its highly acclaimed Hot & Cold Water Pipe market report. The report analyses the market for pipes (segmented by geography, material and application), the pipe supply, the market for raw materials, as well as relevant technological issues. It is designed to equip subscribers with invaluable knowledge, market information and pertinent insights, enabling them to make informed, rational business decisions and ultimately become winners in their sector.

Executive summary - 

A concise but comprehensive overview of the main conclusions.

Section 1: The market for plastic pipes – by regions

A detailed analysis of the demand for plastic pipes – size, growth, trends and drivers – in the following regions:

• Austria, Germany, Switzerland
• UK and the Republic of Ireland
• Italy and Greece
• France
• Spain and Portugal
• Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands
• Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden
• Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
• Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia

Section 2: The market for plastic pipes – by applications

A detailed analysis of the demand for plastic pipes – size, growth, trends and drivers – in the following applications:

• Hot & cold water plumbing pipes
• Radiator connection pipes
• Underfloor and related climate control
• Fittings and accessories

Section 4: The raw materials market

An insightful discussion addressing the main demand issues pertaining to the following plastic pipe raw materials:

Section 5: Pipe supply review

An in-depth analysis of the hot and cold water pipe industry, including:

• The supply chain
• System suppliers
• Component manufacturers
• End user requirements

Section 6: Technology

This section analyses the status, dynamics and changes in

• Pipe, fitting and system design
• Manufacturing technology
• Material technology and inter-material competition
• End-user requirements

Product scope: 
Plastic pipe materials: cross-linked polyethylene (PEX), polypropylene random copolymer (PPr), polybutylene (PB), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVCc), plastic-metal composites (multilayer), polyethylene for raised temperature applications (PErt). The volumes of “traditional” pipes (such as copper and steel) are also covered.

Market scope: 
The report covers plumbing, radiator connections and surface heating/cooling (including underfloor heating/cooling, wall heating and ceiling cooling).

Geographic scope:
The study covers the European Union countries, Norway and Switzerland, grouped into nine regions.

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