US Steel Pipe

In volume terms, US demand for steel pipe is forecast to increase 1.2% per year, supported by increases in oil and gas drilling and infrastructure construction activity.

This report covers the steel pipe market by market. Demand is presented in linear feet, pounds and US dollars.

Sales by market are presented for:

  • Oil and Natural Gas
  • Structural and Mechanical
  • Potable Water
  • Industrial Processing
  • Conduit
  • Storm Sewer
  • Irrigation
Scope of the report:

This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US steel pipe market, including key trends in markets. Historical data are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023 for demand, with forecasts for 2028 and 2033. In addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data are provided in US dollars as well as linear feet and pounds. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their US market share.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1. Steel Pipe Market Outlook
  • About This Report
    • Report Details
    • Study Scope & Product Description
    • Short-Term Steel Pipe Industry Trends (2021-2025)
      • Table Annual Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2021 - 2025 (million linear feet)
      • Table Figure 2-1. Steel Pipe Demand, 2021 - 2025 (annual % change)
  • Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Growth Drivers & Restraints
      • Steel Pipe Demand (2013-2024)
        • Table Steel Pipe Demand, 2013 - 2024 (million linear feet & million dollars)
        • Table Figure 3-1. Steel Pipe Demand, 2001 - 2024 (million linear feet)
    • Supply & Demand
      • Demand Overview
        • Table Steel Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million linear feet, &million pounds)
      • Trade Balance
        • Table Steel Pipe Supply & Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars)
      • Production, Foreign Trade & Impact of Tariffs
    • Pricing Trends
      • Table Figure 3-2. Steel Pipe Price vs Overall Average Pipe Price, 2018 - 2028 (dollars per linear foot)
    • Competitive Products
      • Table Figure 3-3. Comparative Demand Growth in Length Terms: Steel Pipe vs Competitive Pipe Products, 2023 - 2028 (% CAGR)
  • Factors Impacting Steel Pipe Demand
    • Construction Outlook
      • Table Figure 4-1. Construction Expenditures, 2013 - 2028 (billion 2017 dollars)
    • Manufacturing Outlook
      • Table Figure 4-2. Manufacturers' Shipments, 2013 - 2028 (billion 2017 dollars)
    • Oil & Gas Industry Outlook
      • Drilling & Hydraulic Fracturing Activity
        • Table Figure 4-3. Annual Oil & Gas Wells Drilled, 2013 - 2023 (thousand wells)
      • Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction
    • Regulations & Industry Standards
    • Building Codes & Standards
    • Sustainability Initiatives
      • Recycling & Reuse
      • Water Conservation Efforts
    • Technology & Product Innovation
  • Markets
    • Demand by Market
      • Market Value
        • Table Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars)
        • Table Figure 5-1. Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars)
      • Linear Feet
        • Table Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million linear feet)
      • Pounds
        • Table Steel Pipe Demand by Market, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million pounds)
      • Steel Pipe Applications, Drivers & Restraints
        • Table Steel Pipe Markets: Major Applications, Drivers, &Restraints
    • Oil & Gas Pipe
      • Market Outlook
        • Table Oil & Natural Gas Steel Pipe Demand by Application, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
      • Oil & Gas Drilling Pipe
        • Table Oil & Natural Gas Steel Drilling Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
      • Oil & Natural Gas Transmission Pipe
        • Table Oil & Natural Gas Steel Transmission Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
      • Natural Gas Distribution Pipe
        • Table Natural Gas Steel Distribution Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Structural & Mechanical
      • Table Structural & Mechanical Steel Pipe Demand by Application, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Potable Water
      • Table Potable Water Steel Pipe Demand by Application, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Industrial Processing
      • Table Industrial Processing Steel Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Conduit Pipe
      • Table Steel Conduit Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Storm Sewer Pipe
      • Table Steel Storm Sewer Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
    • Irrigation
      • Table Steel Irrigation Pipe Demand, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million dollars, million pounds, &million linear feet)
  • Key Suppliers & Market Share
    • Industry Composition
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 6-1. US Steel Pipe Market Share by Company, 2023 (billion dollars)
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars)
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (million persons)
      • Building Construction
        • Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Commercial Building Construction
        • Table Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
        • Table Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Manufacturers' Shipments
        • Table Manufacturers' Shipments, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
      • Motor Vehicle Production
        • Table Motor Vehicle Indicators, 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028, &2033 (units)

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