Middle East & Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Research Report: Forecast (2023-2028)

Market Definition

Pipes and fittings are the components of plumbing system which is used to transport the liquid, gas and solid materials from one location to another within the building, industrial facilities and used in infrastructure network. These pipes are made of different materials such as polyvinyl chloride, steel, copper and they come in different diameter according to specific flow requirements. Fittings works as a connector which joins, redirect and control the flow within the pipeline systems. Pipe fittings includes coupling, elbow, tees, valves and reducers etc. pipe fittings ensure a secure and leak free connection within the pipeline systems. Together pipes and fittings forms a network which enables the distribution of materials and facilitate functions like water supply, drainage, ventilation and heating in various applications.

Market Insights & Projections: Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market (2023-28):

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market size is valued at around USD 7.98 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4.47% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-28. In recent years, to mitigate the reliance on oil, the governments across the Middle East and Africa took proactive measures to diversify the economy. The governments launched Vision plans, which facilitated the public-private partnership, promoted ease of doing business in the Middle East countries, and enabled Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). As a result, the constant surge in the infrastructure development projects has been consequently driving the demand for Pipes and Fittings across the region further enhance the Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings market share in the coming years.

The Middle East and Africa region has witnessed progress in regional integration & the formation of free trade agreements, leading to the expansion of markets & the reduction of trade barriers. These agreements have facilitated cross-border investments, enabling foreign companies to operate & expand their businesses across Middle Eastern countries in a more favorable & supportive environment. Several countries in the MEA region have implemented measures like simplifying administrative procedures, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and easing restrictions on foreign ownership to improve the business climate, thus attracting more additional FDI.

The rising foreign investments result in substantial capital inflows, which are utilized to fund expansive construction projects, establish new industries, and boost the development of infrastructure, commercial properties, residential complexes, factories, and other necessary facilities, hence, surging the demand for the pipes and fittings across the region.

Furthermore, the scarcity of water in the region has led to the establishment of various water & wastewater plants for water recycling, rainwater harvesting, desalination, and other processes. According to the French Institute of International Relations, the GCC region constitutes around 40% of the total global water desalination producing nearly 4 million cubic meters of desalinated water per day. The government of the countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and others has been taking the initiative & making investments to expand these industries. The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 & Saudi Arabia’s Qatrah vision have also been leading the initiatives that would push the Pipes and Fittings market share in the forthcoming years.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Drivers:

Surging Investment in Oil & Gas Industry in line with New Cleaner Applications of Fossil Fuels – The oil & gas industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is a major contributor to the global energy market. According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2019, the Middle East holds nearly 836.1 thousand million barrels out of the world’s total proved reserves of around 1,729.7 thousand million barrels of oil, which constitutes about 48.5% of the total crude oil reserves across the globe.

Countries in The Middle East and Africa are increase their oil & gas production by investing in various development and expansion projects to fulfill the ongoing and upcoming demand of fossil fuel energy. The major new demand for oil & gas is in the coming years is anticipated to be for the production of blue hydrogen, ammonia, etc. Also the oil producing countries have signed agreements for pipeline supply of these clean energies to support energy transition globally. The oil industry relies on extensive pipeline networks for the transportation of crude oil, refined products, and natural gas.

To meet the increasing demand for oil and gas countries such as the UAE, Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq investing since 2018, to increase the production capacity of existing oil reserves as well as exploration or development of new oil & gas reserves for such projects significant infrastructure development is necessary. This includes the construction of pipelines, refineries, and storage facilities. All these infrastructure projects required a substantial supply of pipes and fittings, which furthermore results in increasing the demand for pipes and fittings across the Middle East and Africa market in the forthcoming years.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Opportunities:

Surging Investment in Zero Carbon Buildings in Construction Industry – The net zero-carbon building concept includes the goal of reducing carbon emissions associated with the building's construction, operation, and overall lifecycle as well as optimizing the usage of resources. The Middle East and Africa countries focused on reducing their greenhouse gas emission to achieve their targets of reducing carbon emissions by 2060. One of the sectors which are responsible for carbon emissions is the Construction sector. This sector produces carbon emissions at unprecedented levels of construction as well as building operations.

In 2022, International Energy Agency stated that the construction sector accounts for 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions and 36% of worldwide energy consumption. Thus, governments focus on the sustainable construction of green buildings to control and reduce existing emission levels of such structures by investing in construction projects of Green buildings further which needed to be equipped with pipes and fittings resulting in increasing demand for these materials in the market of Middle East and Africa region.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Challenges:

Fluctuation in the availability of Raw Materials Causing Supply-demand Imbalance – The raw material which is mainly used for the production of Pipes and Fittings are copper, polyvinyl chloride, steel, titanium dioxide, polyethylene, and ductile iron, etc. These raw materials supplied to various countries in the Middle East and Africa region comes from Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and India. Since 2020, issues in the accessibility of raw materials have occurred due to various incidents that occurred in the Asia region such as China’s plan for decarbonization, Japan and India’s steel production slowed down due to shortage of raw materials which are used in the manufacturing process of steel.

China had been a major exporter of steel, titanium dioxide, polyethylene, and copper during 2020-2023, thus it affected the manufacturers of Pipes and Fittings across the Middle East and Africa region. As manufacturer suffer to fulfill their order demands hence, delaying their revenue generation, and finally negatively impacting the market for the past couple of years and would affect the near future.

This disruption created a volatile market environment which impacted the pipes & fitting market during 2020-2023 due to shortages or delays in the delivery of essential raw materials further impacting the manufacturing process, resulting in decreased production output and causes delays in customer orders. This volatility also affected the prices of raw materials which further increases the production cost affecting the final products price. These fluctuations further negatively impacting Pipes and Fittings market in Middle East and Africa region.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Trends:

Increasing Demand for Lightweight Plastic Pipes – Plastic pipes such as, polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipes are the key trend in the Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings market. These pipes are highly resistant to corrosion which makes them appropriate for transporting different kinds of liquids, including water, chemicals, sewage, etc. Unlike metal pipes, plastic pipes are not prone to rust or degradation from exposure to corrosive substances. Plastic pipes have high resistance to corrosive substances hence it is used for transportation of such chemicals in the industry. The growing construction and infrastructure projects in the Middle East and Africa region, nations opt for high-quality plastic pipes which have excellent longevity, durability and withstand harsh environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations.

Infrastructure Development including roads, buildings, and utilities in the Middle East and Africa region prefer lightweight plastic pipes in these projects due to their ease of handling and installation, reducing transportation costs. Hence nations such as Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE invest in the development of production plants for polyvinyl chloride ton fulfill the increasing demand for these chemicals. Therefore, increasing demand for plastic pipes in this region shows a positive impact on the market share of the Pipes and Fittings in the Middle East and Africa region in the forthcoming years.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market (2023-28): Segmentation Analysis

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2023–2028 at the global, regional, and national levels. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Material Type:

• Metal
  • Brass
  • Aluminum
  • Copper
• Plastic
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Others (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), Polybutylene (PB) Pipes, etc.)
• Steel
  • Carbon
  • Stainless
• Others (Glass, Cast Iron, etc.)

In recent years, the requirement for plastics pipes in the MEA region has been gradually growing due to rapid urbanization, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion. The lightweight, durability, and cost-effectiveness of plastic pipes have contributed to their popularity in various applications, such as water supply, irrigation, sewage systems, gas distribution, and telecommunications. Also, the region has been investing severely in infrastructure projects, such as the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings. Hence, the demand for plastic pipes is expected to increase for the development of these projects for drainage, sewerage, and cable protection due to their lightweight nature and ease of handling.

 Based on End User:

• Industrial
• Residential
• Commercial
• Municipalities & Water
• Oil & Gas
• Others (Agriculture (CEA), etc.)

In the Middle East and Africa, the expansion of the commercial sector has been driven by its commitment to economic diversification, business-friendly policies, strategic location, supportive infrastructure, and the development of key industries, such as finance, tourism, technology, and education. These activities have further led to the construction of corporate buildings, hotels, hospitals, etc. These buildings require a diversified range of Pipes and Fittings to cater to various systems and utilities. In addition, owing to the National Transformation Program (NTP) 2020, Saudi Arabia has seen significant growth in the investment & commercial sectors. The NTP 2020 aims to strengthen public-private partnerships, create jobs, and reduce dependency on imports. Thus, the rise in investment by private companies backed by government rules & regulations has led to the establishment of numerous commercial projects, such as hotels, corporate offices, retail stores, etc., in the coming years.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market (2023-28): Regional Analysis

Geographically, the Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market expands across:

• The UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• South Africa
• Egypt
• Nigeria
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

The UAE dominated the Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings market size during the historical years, owing to the rising requirement for pipes and fittings in various sectors such as oil & gas, commercial, industrial, residential, etc. The growth is attributed to the surging foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UAE FDI grew to around USD20.7 billion in 2021 from USD10.35 billion in 2017. The real estate construction, manufacturing industries, have been some of the major recipients of the FDI in the UAE.

Additionally, the presence of extensive crude oil reserves in the country has been one of the driving factors boosting the requirement of pipes and fittings in the UAE. According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 2021, the UAE produces around 2,718 thousand barrels per day of crude oil. However, the ongoing process of increasing the crude oil & natural gas production in the country is expected to boost the UAE Pipes and Fittings market during the forecast period. Furthermore, it is projected that the UAE Pipes and fittings market would grow at a rapid pace in the forthcoming years due to the launch of various construction projects for the expansion of residential & commercial infrastructures in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, etc.

The Middle East and Africa Pipes and Fittings Market Industry Recent Development:

• 2023: Alwasail Industrial Company announced the signing of a purchase agreement to acquire all the shares of Shukor Composite Piping Systems Middle East Limited with a total transaction value of around USD0.53 million. The company aims to expand the business base of Al-Wasail Industrial Company by taking advantage of the increasing opportunities in the sector in accordance with the company's strategic plans.

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