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29 March 2024

GCC pipes, tubes consumption put at 2.5m tonnes

Demand for tubes and pipes are expected to rise dramatically spurred by Expo 2020, Dubai Canal and other mega projects.

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The GCC produced 14 million tonnes of pipes and tubes with a domestic consumption of 2.5 million tonnes used for energy, infrastructure development, construction projects, water and air conditioning supply, said a media release.

Imports from China, India and Europe still accounted for more than 25% of tube and pipe consumption in the GCC region in 2013.

These figures were released in connection with the announcement of Tube Arabia 2015 which will be held from January 10 to 13, 2015 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information and Services, co-organisers of Tube Arabia with German exhibition organiser Messe Dusseldorf, said: “As for the tube industry, the GCC and Middle East are proving to be increasingly attractive markets for international tube manufacturers. Some of the growth sectors include oil and gas technology, petrochemicals, water and electricity supply, drainage as well as construction. Huge investments by the government as well as private sector have been made in this sector and more are in the pipeline. Landmark projects that would boost demand for tubes and pipes dramatically include the Expo 2020 and the Dubai Canal.”

Daniel Ryfisch, Project Manager, Messe Dusseldorf, said: “Tube Arabia, the 5th International Trade Fair for industrial machines, metalworking, machine tools, tubes and pipes, has attracted a wide range of international and regional companies that will display latest technologies and solutions pertaining to this fast growing industry.”

Jeen Joshua, Group Project Manager of Tube Arabia 2015, said: “The UAE is regarded as the most important hub for trade between Europe and Asia. Huge investments in construction projects are dramatically driving the tubes industry in the UAE.”