China’s Pipe Industry Competitive Landscape & PERT Pipe Market Growth

The China’s Pipe market is undergoing ‘de homogenization’

China is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of pipes, but profound changes are taking place within the industry. The competitive model that used to focus on “scale+price” is being replaced by technological capabilities, brand value, and comprehensive service capabilities.

Especially in the fields of engineering and mid to high end applications, this change has become very evident.

1.The fundamental shift in the competitive logic of China’s pipe industry

1.1 Shift from “price competition” to “ability competition”

With the fluctuation of raw material costs and the tightening of environmental regulations, the survival space of enterprises that rely solely on low price strategies is constantly shrinking.

The current industry competition focus has shifted to:

• Product performance stability
• Project delivery and service capabilities
• Long term brand credibility

This marks the entry of China’s pipe industry into a stage of hierarchical competition.

1.2 Industry concentration is gradually increasing

Top enterprises continuously expand their market share through scale, technology, and channel advantages, while small and medium-sized enterprises are forced to transform or exit the low-end market.

2.Differences in competition rules among different application markets

2.1 Engineering Market: Qualifications and project experience are the core thresholds

In municipal water supply and drainage, gas, heating, and large-scale infrastructure projects, customers are more concerned about:

• Enterprise Qualification and Certification
• Past project cases
• Long term operational reliability of the product

Price is only one of the decision-making factors, not the sole criterion.

2.2 Home decoration retail market: brand and channel determine victory or defeat

In the fields of home decoration and retail, consumer decision-making logic is completely different:

• Brand reputation has a significant impact
• The coverage ability of terminal channels determines sales volume
• After sales and service experience have become important additional items

Therefore, this market is more suitable for enterprises with brand operation capabilities.

3.Segmented track growth hotspots: the rise of PERT pipes

3.1Why does PERT management maintain high growth potential?

Among numerous plastic pipe categories, PERT pipes have shown particularly outstanding performance in recent years, mainly due to:

• Superior high temperature and stress resistance performance
• Suitable for underfloor heating, hot water, and centralized heating systems
• Convenient construction and long service life

With the increasing demand for comfortable housing and energy-efficient buildings, the application scenarios of PERT management continue to expand.

3.2 Changes in Market Size and Concentration

It is expected that by 2025, the market size of PERT pipes in China will exceed 10 billion yuan, and the industry concentration will significantly increase：

• Top enterprises accelerate production expansion and brand layout
• Small scale low tech manufacturers are gradually being phased out

This makes PERT pipes one of the few “high growth+high barrier” sub sectors in the pipe industry.

4.Future Trends: Who Can Win in Structural Changes?

The core trends of the future China’s pipe industry include:

• High performance materials replace traditional products
• Further differentiation between engineering and retail markets
• Top enterprises extend to system solutions

Enterprises that truly possess long-term competitiveness often have both technological accumulation, brand awareness, and service capabilities.

Luoyang Datang Energy Tech Co.Ltd is a leading Chinese manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic pipes and fittings. Equipped with state-of-the-art automated production lines and supported by a team of 200 professionals, we offer an extensive product line comprising over 150 types of plastic pipes and fittings designed for water supply and drainage systems, gas transmission, and floor heating systems. Our main products include PVC Pipes and Fittings, PE (HDPE) Pipes and Fittings, PPR Pipes and Fittings, and PEX Floor Heating Pipes.