Trenchless Pipe Relining Market Growth Analysis

Market Insights

The trenchless pipe relining market was estimated at US$ 4.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at an impressive rate over the next five years to reach an estimated value of US$ 6.3 billion in 2028.

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What is Trenchless Pipe Relining?

Trenchless pipe relining is a method of repairing damaged or deteriorating pipelines without digging. This method involves injecting a flexible lining material, such as epoxy resin, through an access point into the damaged pipe. The material is then cured in the site using heat or UV light, resulting in the creation of a new, seamless pipe within the old, damaged pipe.

Trenchless pipe relining is considered a less expensive and more efficient alternative to standard pipe repair methods that include excavating and replacing the damaged piece of the pipe. This technique is used often to repair a variety of pipe materials, including cast iron, clay, PVC, and concrete pipes, as well as pipes buried underground, behind structures, or located in other hard-to-reach areas.

The key feature of this technique is that pipe relining has become faster, easier, cheaper, and cleaner. In addition, this technique avoids traffic jams, destruction of landscaping, and relining without any environmental impact.

Market Drivers

Trenchless pipe relining technologies are gaining traction in the global market, owing to their outstanding performance and exceptional advantages. Below given are a few growth factors that are impacting the market for trenchless pipe relining -

• Aging existing pipeline network - In the European Union states, ~23 billion feet of pipes are in operation over the last 100 years. The U.S. houses the largest pipeline network laid during the 19^th century. Aging pipelines result in water main breaks and related issues, and according to the Environmental Protection Agency, in the U.S. alone, there are estimated 2,40,000 water main breaks each year. The American Water Works Association estimates that repairing the aging pipelines in the U.S. could exceed a cost of US$ 1 trillion over the next two decades.
• Greener solution to traditional methods – A study conducted by the Center for Advancement of Trenchless Technology (CATT) found that trenchless methods reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ~78% compared to traditional dig-and-repair methods. This is one of the reasons pushing the demand for trenchless pipe relining technique.
• Increasing pipe deterioration rate, growing population, and urbanization in key countries, such as the USA, Germany, and Canada, are leading to an increased focus on trenchless pipe relining techniques in order to reduce potable water loss and rehabilitate infrastructure while avoiding traffic jams and the destruction of landscaping.

Recent Market Acquisitions

• In 2020, IPR acquired Murphy Pipeline Contractors, a leading company in providing unique trenchless solutions for the municipal potable water and wastewater markets.
• In 2021, New Mountain Capital, a private equity firm entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aegion Corporation at $30 per share in cash.
• In 2022, Aegion Corporation acquired En-Tech Corporation’s CIPP lining Division, a leading provider of pipe maintenance and rehabilitation solutions across the Northeast since 1983
• Trelleborg industrial solutions acquired a German-based sewer and drainage pipe rehabilitation market leader, Innovative Sewer Technologies in 2022.
• In 2022, Inland Pipe Rehabilitation (IPR) completed the acquisition of Granite’s Inliner business, a leading company in heat and UV-cured CIPP linings. It will diversify and expand IPR’s capabilities and service offerings while increasing its presence throughout North America.
• Recently, in 2023; Granite’s Inliner, Murphy Pipeline Contractors, and Inland Pipe Rehabilitation merged together to form one business entity, PURIS Corporation.

Segments' Analysis

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented into water main pipes, wastewater pipes, and others. Wastewater pipes are likely to remain the most dominant segment during the forecast period. Whereas, water main pipes are projected to witness the fastest growth in the market during the forecasted period. CIPP is the most preferable method used for the rehabilitation of wastewater pipes. The equipment and liner materials used during relining have to be compliant with the certification and standards of NSF/ANSI 61, which has norms related to the material used for the lining of water main pipelines to prevent contamination of injurious substances of liners with the potable drinking water.

By Method Type

Based on method type, the market is segmented as CIPP, Slip-lining, SIPP, and Others. Trenched sewer repair usually takes a huge time compared to trenchless sewer relining; therefore, it costs more. It also requires no-dig up the whole yard, which could destroy the landscaping and any other permanent structures present in the yard. To mitigate the cost and avoid disturbance, a wide range of trenchless pipe relining methods are available in the market. CIPP is projected to remain the most dominant as well as the fastest-growing method in the trenchless pipe relining market during the forecast period. The dominance of CIPP technology in the market is mainly due to its various benefits, such as a fast and easy installation process, longer life cycles, and better performance over competing technologies. The CIPP lining installation rate is five times faster than the trenched replacement of full pipelines.

Regional Insights

Among regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for trenchless pipe relining during the forecast period. Most of the pipelines installed in the region have passed their retirement age or are approaching it; hence, there is a need for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation of infrastructure gives an extended life of around 30-50 years to the pipe. The USA is the growth engine of the North American market. It is not only the largest market for trenchless pipe relining in North America but also in the world. The country is also among the early mover in trenchless pipe relining through material adoption and technology.

Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period primarily driven by Japan, China, and Australia. Aging pipeline infrastructure in key economies of the region is driving the demand for trenchless pipe relining. Incessantly increasing the infrastructure budget with the purpose to reduce water loss and improve water quality is another major demand booster of Asia-Pacific’s trenchless pipe relining market.

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Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The market is segmented into the following categories. 

By Application Type

• Water Main Pipes
• Wastewater Pipes
• Others

By Method Type

• CIPP
• Slip-Lining
• SIPP
• Others

By Pipe Diameter Type

• <18-inch Pipes
• 18-36-inch Pipes
• >36-inch Pipes

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, Australia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Latin America, Middle East, and Others)

Key Players

The market is highly populated with the presence of several local, regional, and global players. The trenchless pipe relining market is highly fragmented with different players serving different trenchless methods of the market. However, most of the major players in the market are serving in more than one trenchless method. The following are the key players in the trenchless pipe relining market.

• Aegion Corporation
• PURIS Corporation
• Per Aarsleff A/S
• SAK Construction, LLC
• Reline UV Group
• Michels Corporation
• SAERTEX Multicom^® GmbH
• IMPREG Group
• Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd.
• Spinello Companies

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