Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipe of Non-Stainless Steel Market

The article analyzes the global market for seamless casing, tubing, and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel, predicting a positive consumption trend with an expected CAGR of +3.3% in volume and +5.8% in value from 2022 to 2030. The market performance is forecasted to accelerate, with a projected market volume of 9.6M tons and a value of $18.8B by 2030. In 2022, global consumption declined slightly to 7.4M tons, with China, the United States, and Mexico being the leading consumers. Production and exports also showed growth, with China dominating both categories. Import prices surged by 24% in 2022, and the average export price stood at $1,767 per ton. Overall, the market is expected to see steady growth over the forecast period.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 9.6M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $18.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Non-Stainless Steel

In 2022, global consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel declined modestly to 7.4M tons, falling by -1.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the peak volume at 7.6M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The size of the market for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel worldwide expanded markedly to $12B in 2022, rising by 6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 6.1%. Global consumption peaked at $13.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (1.8M tons), the United States (1.1M tons) and Mexico (440K tons), with a combined 45% share of global consumption. Canada, Japan, Kuwait, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Oman, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while steel for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of non-stainless steel markets worldwide were China ($2.2B), the United States ($2.1B) and Mexico ($780M), with a combined 42% share of the global market. Canada, Japan, Germany, Kuwait, Argentina, Brazil, Oman, Algeria and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +20.0%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while steel for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel was registered in Kuwait (81 kg per person), followed by Oman (40 kg per person), Canada (10 kg per person) and Argentina (5.8 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of non-stainless steel was estimated at less than 0.1 kg per person.

In Kuwait, per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (-7.4% per year) and Canada (+12.2% per year).

Production

World Production of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Non-Stainless Steel

In 2022, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel increased by 0.5% to 7.5M tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel totaled $10.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, global production of reached the maximum level at $12.8B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (3.5M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (673K tons), fivefold. Mexico (620K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Japan (-0.2% per year) and Mexico (+1.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Non-Stainless Steel

In 2022, purchases abroad of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel increased by 28% to 4.2M tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 32%. Global imports peaked at 6.3M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel soared to $7.6B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Global imports peaked at $13.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (1.2M tons) represented the key importer of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel, making up 29% of total imports. Canada (414K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (355K tons) and Oman (213K tons). All these countries together took near 23% share of total imports. Thailand (166K tons), Algeria (158K tons), Australia (117K tons), the United Arab Emirates (113K tons), Turkey (104K tons), Norway (87K tons), Ecuador (79K tons), Kazakhstan (70K tons) and Russia (68K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of non-stainless steel imports into the United States stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Algeria (+11.9%), Kuwait (+10.2%), Turkey (+9.7%), Norway (+3.6%), Canada (+3.0%) and Australia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012-2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Oman (-3.4%), Ecuador (-4.9%), the United Arab Emirates (-5.8%), Kazakhstan (-8.3%) and Russia (-13.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kuwait, Canada, the United States, Algeria and Turkey increased by +6.3, +5, +4.1, +3 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($2.3B) constitutes the largest market for imported seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel worldwide, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($811M), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at -3.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+1.3% per year) and Kuwait (+9.8% per year).

Imports By Type

Iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas dominates steel structure, reaching 4M tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (234K tons), constituting a 5.6% share of total imports.

Iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas was also the fastest-growing in terms of imports, with a CAGR of -3.7% from 2012 to 2022. iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas increased by +3.1 percentage points.

In value terms, iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($6.9B) constitutes the largest type of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel imported worldwide, comprising 92% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($611M), with an 8.1% share of global imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas imports stood at -4.9%.

Import Prices By Type

The average import price for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel stood at $1,803 per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. Global import price peaked at $2,086 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major imported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($2,613 per ton), while the price for iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas amounted to $1,755 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-1.2%).

Import Prices By Country

The average import price for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel stood at $1,803 per ton in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,086 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($2,602 per ton), while Kuwait ($1,309 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Non-Stainless Steel

In 2022, shipments abroad of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel increased by 34% to 4.3M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 6.5M tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel soared to $7.6B in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the peak figure at $12.9B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China represented the largest exporting country with an export of about 1.8M tons, which accounted for 41% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (288K tons), Austria (229K tons), Mexico (197K tons) and Brazil (194K tons), together creating a 21% share of total exports. Argentina (193K tons), Russia (177K tons), Ukraine (125K tons), Italy (123K tons), Germany (110K tons), India (90K tons), the United States (86K tons) and Thailand (85K tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of non-stainless steel exports from China stood at -1.9%. At the same time, Thailand (+6.6%) and Brazil (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +6.6% from 2012-2022. Russia, Austria and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, India (-1.4%), Argentina (-6.3%), Japan (-6.4%), Ukraine (-7.4%), Mexico (-8.2%), Germany (-9.8%) and the United States (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+8.3 p.p.), Brazil (+2.7 p.p.) and Austria (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Japan, the United States, Germany and Mexico saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -2%, -2.2% and -2.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.6B) remains the largest seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of non-stainless steel supplier worldwide, comprising 34% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($593M), with a 7.8% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+2.8% per year) and Japan (-8.2% per year).

Exports By Type

Iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas dominates steel structure, recording 4.2M tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (180K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of -3.8% from 2012 to 2022. iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas saw its share reduced by -1.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($7.2B) remains the largest type of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel supplied worldwide, comprising 93% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($559M), with a 7.2% share of global exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the value of iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas exports totaled -4.6%.

Export Prices By Type

The average export price for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel stood at $1,767 per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The global export price peaked at $2,003 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel); seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($3,102 per ton), while the average price for exports of iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas totaled $1,697 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by iron or steel; casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-0.8%).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of non-stainless steel stood at $1,767 per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,003 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,822 per ton), while Thailand ($1,412 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform