Pipe Coatings Market Trends

Drivers 

• Growing Oil and Gas Exploration: The oil and gas industry heavily rely on pipes for petroleum offshore and onshore production and refineries. These pipes are required upstream, midstream, and downstream, which creates a high demand for pipe coatings. Epoxy pipe coating is extensively used in the industry due to its resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, and corrosion. Gas pipe coating products provide improved resistance to corrosion and abrasion, thereby increasing the longevity of costly equipment.

• Increasing Infrastructure Development: The need for new infrastructure, including pipelines for oil and gas, water supply and waste management is driving the demand for pipe coating.

• Advancement in Coating Technologies: The introduction of innovative coating materials and technologies such as fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), polyethylene (PE), and polypropylene (PP).

Restraints 

• High Cost of Advanced Coatings: The cost of advanced coating, especially those offering superior corrosion resistance can be relatively high.

• Volatile Raw Material Prices: Resins, pigments, and additives are commonly utilized in the manufacturing of pipe coatings. The cost of these raw materials can significantly affect the total production expenses and profitability of pipe coating enterprises.

• Moreover, the pipe coatings business is closely linked with the development of infrastructure such as gas and water pipelines, industrial facilities, and water supply systems. The demand for pipe coatings may be affected by unfavourable economic conditions or delayed infrastructure projects. Economic downturns or changes in specific locations can also impact investments in infrastructure and the demand for pipe coatings.