Australia PVC Pipe and Fittings Market by type of pipes (Chlorinated PVC Pipe, Regular PVC Pipe, Plasticized PVC Pipe and Fittings), by Application (Irrigation, Water Supply, Sewerage, Industrial Application, Wire & Cable and Others) and by market structure - Outlook to 2022

The report titled “Australia PVC Pipe and Fittings Market by type of pipes (Chlorinated PVC Pipe, Regular PVC Pipe, Plasticized PVC Pipe and Fittings), by Application (Irrigation, Water Supply, Sewerage, Industrial Application, Wire & Cable and Others) and by market structure - Outlook to 2022” provides a comprehensive analysis of PVC pipe and fitting market in Australia. The report covers Australia PVC pipes and fittings market size, market segmentations by type of PVC pipes (chlorinated PVC pipe, regular PVC pipe, plasticized PVC pipe and fittings), by application (irrigation, water supply, sewerage, industrial application, wire & cable and others), by market structure (organized and unorganized market). The report also covers market in different aspects such as decision making parameters to choose a manufacturer, trends and developments, issues and challenges, Porter’s Five Force analysis, regulatory scenario, market share of major PVC pipe and fittings manufacturers, recent industry activities and opportunities, company profiles of major PVC pipe manufacturers (Georg Fischer Piping System, IpLex Pipelines, Pipe King, Pipemakers, Australian Plastic Profile and Vinidex) in PVC pipe and fittings market. The report provides detailed overview on future outlook & projections with analyst recommendations for the industry.

Industry Overview
Australia was an early adopter of PVC pipe with local manufacturing commencing in 1960. The PVC pipe industry in the country is dependent on both local and imported resins because of the shear volumes and without the imports the local producers struggle to meet all the requirements. The industry has been facing intense competition from imports from Asian countries owing to their low cost and similar quality standard products. The market has recorded surge in overall revenues from USD ~ million during 2012 to USD ~ million in 2017 at a CAGR of ~% during 2012-2017. The production capacity for PVC pipes and fittings have grown at a modest CAGR of ~% during the period 2012-2017. Australia’s gas distribution network is depended more on PVC pipe systems than any other material for many years. Similar aspects have been observed for water and wastewater utilities as they now primarily use PVC pipe systems to deliver clean drinking water and safely remove wastewater. The electrical cables buried in the street are protected by a polyethylene or PVC conduit, as are the communications utilities. Extensive use of PVC pipes in varied applications has majorly driven PVC pipe market across Australia over the years.

Market Segmentation of Australia PVC Pipes and Fittings

Type of Pipes: PVC pipes and fittings industry in Australia mainly includes rigid PVC, flexible PVC and chlorinated PVC pipes and fittings. In terms of revenue, Australia PVC pipe and fittings market is dominated by rigid PVC which accounted for a share of ~% (USD ~ million) of the overall market revenue during 2017. Rigid PVC was followed by flexible PVC which accounted for a share of ~% (USD ~ million) during 2017. Rigid PVC pipes mainly find application in construction sector, whereas flexible PVC pipes cater to plumbing and building sectors. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes and fittings (CPVC) accounted for the rest ~% (USD ~ million) of the total revenue during 2017.

By Applications: In rural and regional areas of Australia, PVC pipes are the preferred material of choice for irrigation projects which has majorly driven the demand of PVC pipes in agriculture sector. In terms of revenue, irrigation segment accounted for a share of ~% (USD ~ million) during 2017. Australia’s industrial sector is dependent on PVC pipes owing to companies’ preference of PVC pipes over any other material which accounted for a share of ~% (USD ~ million) during 2017. Usage of PVC pipes in water supply infrastructure is one of the prominent uses of PVC pipes in Australia. Australia’s supply of freshwater is increasingly vulnerable to drought which has increased emphasis on water conservation and various restrictions on usage of water. Usage of PVC pipes in for water supply has accounted for a share of ~% (USD ~ million) during 2017. Sewerage and wire & cable sectors accounted for a share of ~% and ~% respectively.

By Market Structure: In terms of revenue, PVC pipes and fittings market in Australia is dominated by organized players which accounted for ~% (USD ~ million) of the overall revenue during 2017. The competition in the industry is primarily confined between few players in the organized space which has resulted in domination of organized market in Australia. Unorganized market accounted for ~% (USD ~ million) of the overall revenue during 2017.

Competitive Scenario in Australia PVC Pipe and Fittings Market

The PVC pipe and fittings industry in the country has been dominated by few major players in the market which have accounted for major market share during 2017. It was witnessed that PVC pipes and fittings market was dominated by domestic manufacturers facing high level of competition from imports, majorly from Asian countries. The competition in the local market has been intense due to the availability of major companies producing almost the same product in terms of quality. Australia PVC pipe and fitting market is dominated by six major players including Georg Fischer Piping System, IpLex Pipelines, Pipe King, Pipemakers, Australian Plastic Profile and Vinidex.

Georg Fischer Piping Systems Ltd. develops manufactures and market a range of piping systems and components that are used to transport water and gases. The company was founded in 1802 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The company has accounted a share of ~% of the total revenue in the overall market during 2017. IpLex Pipelines was founded in 1938 and is based in Chatswood, Australia with manufacturing sites in Australia and New Zealand. The company manufactures and distributes pipes and fittings for water and gas industries. The company has accounted for share of ~% in the overall market during 2017. Pipe King manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of products to service the plumbing, sewerage, drainage, storm water, electrical and telecommunications markets and it is a 100% Australian owned and operated company. In terms of revenue, Pipe King accounted for ~% share to the overall market during 2017. Pipemakers Australia was founded during 1993 and accounted for share of ~% of the overall revenue share during 2017. Other major players in the industry are Australian Plastic Profile and Vinidex.

Future Potential of Australia PVC Pipe and Fittings Market

The revenue from the Australia PVC pipes and fittings industry is projected to register modest growth over the period 2018-2022. It is projected to grow by CAGR of ~% over the period 2017-2022 and is expected to reach USD ~ million in 2022 as compared to USD ~ million in 2017. Performance data from Australia water agencies suggest that PVC is the best performing pressure water pipe system in the country which will majorly aid the overall demand of PVC pipes owing to investment by government bodies in water supply infrastructure. It has been witnessed that PVC pipe companies in Australia are establishing PVC pipe recycling centers which has improved the image of PVC pipes in the country and hence positively affected its usage. Additionally, extensive use of PVC pipes in irrigation and industrial applications in Australia will lead to market growth.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:

• Australia PVC Pipe Market Research Report
• Australia PVC Pipes and Fittings Market Size
• Australia PVC Pipe demand in 2017
• Competition Australia PVC Pipe Industry
• Market Share of Major Players in Australia PVC Pipe
• Future Outlook for Australia PVC Pipe and Fittings
• Production Capacity Australia PVC pipe industry
• Import and Export Scenario of PVC in Australia
• Georg Fischer market share Australia PVC pipe Industry
• Major Water Regulatory Bodies in Australia
• Performance Pipe demand Australia PVC pipe
• Australia PVC Pipe future growth expected
• CPVC pipe and fitting industry Australia
• RPVC pipes and fittings market research report
• IpLex Pipelines sale Australia PVC Industry
• Pipe King revenue Australia PVC industry
• Pipemakers competition PVC pipe industry
• Australian Plastic Profile market growth in Pipe Market
• Vinidex volume sale PVC pipe in Australia