United Kingdom Welded Pipes Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Alloy Steel), By Application (Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Infrastructure and Construction, Automotive, and Mechanical Engineering), and UK Welded Pipes Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Welded Pipes Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Welded Pipes Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.6 Billion in 2024
• The UK Welded Pipes Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.51% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Welded Pipes Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 15.5 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Welded Pipes Market is anticipated to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.51% from 2025 to 2035. The UK welded pipes market is growing due to major infrastructure investments, increasing renewable energy projects, and strict regulatory standards ensuring high-quality materials. Advances in manufacturing technologies also boost demand.

Market Overview

The UK welded pipes are produced using rolled-up sheets of metal welded into pipe shapes. Depending on the application, either spiral or straight welding can be used. The UK welded pipes market is rapidly shifting due to several variables, including the increased demand for infrastructure improvements in relation to building and civil engineering projects. The government’s plans around public improvement works, such as water supplies and drainage systems, have been contributing positively to the welded pipes market in the UK. Additionally, stricter environmental legislation and increased consumer awareness have driven the focus on awareness of sustainable manufacturing, which includes recycling and environmentally friendly production methods, in the production of welded pipes. This move towards sustainability is in line with the general move away from traditional building strategies to green building strategies, thereby allowing pipe manufacturers to deliver sustainable outcomes while remaining competitive in the market. Technological improvements and advances in the manufacturing process, including increased automation and robotics, have resulted in enhanced manufacturing efficiency and lower labour costs while modernising the industry. The expanding and inefficient demand for customized welded pipes through several different industries, including the oil and gas sectors, highlights the continuous need for purpose-made and high-quality products. Additionally, collaboration between manufacturers and end users is fostering innovation and enhancing product development. Together, these trends, sustainability, technology integration, infrastructure investment, and strategic partnerships are setting the UK welded pipes market on a path of sustainable and long-term growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK welded pipes market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom welded pipes market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom welded pipes market.

Driving Factors

The welded pipes market in the UK is rising quickly as a result of significant improvements to water supply, sewerage, and transport infrastructure. Infrastructure spend is fuelling the demand for welded pipes as they need to replace aging water networks, which lose water through leakage. Improvements in materials technology and the availability of high-strength, complex materials are improving the performance-based value of a welded pipe. Quality and safety are ensured by tight government specifications and standards, like all public health initiatives. Investment in renewable energy, especially offshore wind, is driving demand for robust welded pipes capable of working in extreme environments.

Restraining Factors

Fluctuating raw material prices, stricter environmental regulations, and competition from alternative materials, primarily plastics. Supply chain/program disruptions and labour shortages further prevent growth and demand for production. These issues lead to high production costs and a limited ability for the market to develop even as infrastructure requirements increase. These factors hamper the welded pipes market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom welded pipes market share is classified into material and application.

• The carbon steel segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom welded pipes market is segmented by material into carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Among these, the carbon steel segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Carbon steel is a popular material in the building, oil and gas, and other production processes because of its strength and cost. Its popularity is a result of its structural soundness and resistance to high pressure, making it an essential part of the UK's infrastructure development.

• The power generation segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom welded pipes market is segmented by application into oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure and construction, automotive, and mechanical engineering. Among these, the power generation segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Power generation is still relevant because energy production should rely on dependable piping systems, especially as investment in renewable energy infrastructure on the production side increases.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom welded pipes market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Evraz
• Severstal
• Corus
• Steel pipe
• British Steel
• Mabey
• ArcelorMittal
• Masteel
• Liberty Steel
• JFE Steel
• Tata Steel
• Tenaris
• Norsk Hydro
• Outokumpu
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom welded pipes market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Welded Pipes Market, By Material

• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy Steel

United Kingdom Welded Pipes Market, By Application

• Oil and Gas
• Power Generation
• Infrastructure and Construction
• Automotive
• Mechanical Engineering