GRP 파이프 시장 - 세계 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회, 예측 : 유형별, 최종사용자별, 지역별＆경쟁(2021-2031년)

The Global GRP Pipes Market is projected to expand from USD 5.02 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.81 Billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 7.64%. Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipes are composite conduit systems engineered by embedding high-strength glass fibers within a polymer matrix to provide structural integrity and resistance to corrosion. The market is primarily driven by the growing necessity for durable water and wastewater management infrastructure, as well as the oil and gas sector's demand for materials that can endure aggressive chemical environments. These key drivers are bolstered by the lightweight nature of the product, which offers significant cost reductions in transportation and installation compared to traditional steel or concrete alternatives.

However, the market faces a substantial challenge in the form of volatility within the global infrastructure and construction sectors, which can result in project delays and dampened demand. This economic instability has a direct impact on production volumes in major regions. For example, data from the AVK Federation of Reinforced Plastics indicates that in 2024, the production volume for the GRP pipes and tanks segment in Europe amounted to 104 kilotonnes, a figure that highlights the negative consequences of these sectoral headwinds.

Market Driver

The escalating global investment in water and wastewater infrastructure acts as the primary catalyst for the GRP pipes market, as governments prioritize the modernization of aging utilities and the creation of water security networks. This surge in capital allocation drives extensive demand for large-diameter composite pipes, which are preferred over traditional concrete or steel options due to their longevity in corrosive soil conditions and hydraulic efficiency. For instance, the Middle East is undertaking massive projects to transport desalinated water, as demonstrated by the Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company securing a $2.2 billion engineering, procurement, and construction contract in June 2025 for the Jubail-Buraidah water transmission system in Saudi Arabia. Similarly, in North America, Smart Water Magazine reported in January 2025 that the U.S. EPA planned to release an additional $20 billion in funding for water infrastructure through fiscal years 2025 and 2026, reinforcing the financial basis for market growth.

A second vital driver is the increasing application of these materials in the oil and gas sector for corrosion control, as operators aim to reduce high maintenance costs associated with metallic pipelines in harsh environments. GRP and Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) systems are rapidly replacing carbon steel in midstream and upstream operations due to their superior resistance to sour gas, saline water, and chemical additives. This shift is technically supported by the material's ability to handle high pressure without requiring cathodic protection. A key development in this area was highlighted by Future Pipe Industries in January 2025, when the company was awarded a major contract to supply GRE pipelines for 520 wells in Dubai, a project specifically designed to replace conventional steel infrastructure and enhance operational durability.

Market Challenge

Volatility within the global construction and infrastructure sectors represents a significant barrier to market expansion. Because GRP pipes are primarily used in large-scale utility projects such as industrial conduits and water management systems, their demand is tightly linked to the financial stability of the construction industry. Economic instability often leads to capital funding constraints, indefinite project delays, or outright cancellations, which directly reduces the intake of composite piping systems. When macroeconomic headwinds cause infrastructure spending to contract, the order flow for these specialized components diminishes immediately, forcing manufacturers to scale back their operations.

The correlation between sectoral health and market performance is clearly reflected in recent industrial metrics. According to the AVK Federation of Reinforced Plastics, the total production volume of thermoset composites in Europe fell by 8.4% to 983 kilotonnes in 2024, a decline significantly attributed to structural weaknesses in the infrastructure and construction sectors. This substantial drop in broader thermoset production underscores the sensitivity of the GRP material market to fluctuations in development activity. Without consistent investment in civil engineering and industrial projects, the manufacturing output for these critical infrastructure components inevitably faces contraction.

Market Trends

The increasing utilization of trenchless pipe rehabilitation projects is emerging as a crucial trend as municipalities prioritize restoring aging underground infrastructure with minimal surface disruption. This method largely employs jacking and slip-lining techniques, which require specialized composite conduits capable of withstanding high compressive forces while maintaining hydraulic efficiency. The demand for these non-invasive solutions is directly influencing manufacturing strategies, prompting key players to increase their output of suitable pipe grades. As reported by Underground Construction in April 2024, in an article titled 'Hobas Pipe USA to increase fiberglass pipe production by 50% to address water, wastewater infrastructure demands,' the company announced a 50% expansion in production capacity specifically to meet the surging requirement for critical infrastructure solutions, including those used in trenchless applications.

Simultaneously, the adoption of continuous filament winding manufacturing processes is reshaping the sector by enabling the production of large-diameter, high-strength pipes with optimized material usage. This automated fabrication method allows for precise control over the glass-to-resin ratio, resulting in lighter yet stronger pipes that are increasingly preferred for agricultural networks and high-pressure water transmission. The shift toward this advanced technology is evident in recent procurement decisions; for instance, according to a September 2024 announcement by Superlit titled 'Superlit GRP Pipes were Preferred for the Manyas Plain Sol Sahil Irrigation Project,' the manufacturer supplied 10 kilometers of GRP pipes and fittings produced via continuous filament winding technology for a major irrigation initiative in Turkey.

Key Market Players

• Saudi Arabian Amiantit Co
• Veplas d.d.
• Future Pipe Industries
• Enduro
• Amiblu Holding GmbH
• Harwal Group of Companies
• Graphite India Limited
• Fibrex
• Smithlinecomposites
• Industrial Plastic Systems

Report Scope

In this report, the Global GRP Pipes Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

GRP Pipes Market, By Type

• Epoxy
• Polyester
• Vinyl Ester

GRP Pipes Market, By End-User

• Oil and gas
• Chemicals
• Wastewater Treatment
• Irrigation
• Others

GRP Pipes Market, By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Type (Epoxy, Polyester, Vinyl Ester)
  • 5.2.2. By End-User (Oil and gas, Chemicals, Wastewater Treatment, Irrigation, Others)
  • 5.2.3. By Region
  • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Type
  • 6.2.2. By End-User
  • 6.2.3. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User
  • 6.3.2. Canada GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User
  • 6.3.3. Mexico GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User

7. Europe GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Type
  • 7.2.2. By End-User
  • 7.2.3. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User
  • 7.3.2. France GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User
  • 7.3.4. Italy GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User
  • 7.3.5. Spain GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User

8. Asia Pacific GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Type
  • 8.2.2. By End-User
  • 8.2.3. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User
  • 8.3.2. India GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User
  • 8.3.3. Japan GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User
  • 8.3.4. South Korea GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User
  • 8.3.5. Australia GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User

9. Middle East & Africa GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Type
  • 9.2.2. By End-User
  • 9.2.3. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User
  • 9.3.2. UAE GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User
  • 9.3.3. South Africa GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User

10. South America GRP Pipes Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Type
  • 10.2.2. By End-User
  • 10.2.3. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User
  • 10.3.2. Colombia GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User
  • 10.3.3. Argentina GRP Pipes Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global GRP Pipes Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Saudi Arabian Amiantit Co
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Veplas d.d.
• 15.3. Future Pipe Industries
• 15.4. Enduro
• 15.5. Amiblu Holding GmbH
• 15.6. Harwal Group of Companies
• 15.7. Graphite India Limited
• 15.8. Fibrex
• 15.9. Smithlinecomposites
• 15.10. Industrial Plastic Systems

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer