accounted for a share of ~% ( USD ~ million ) during 2017 . Rigid PVC pipes mainly find application in construction sector , whereas flexible PVC pipes cater to plumbing and building sectors . Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes and fittings ( CPVC ) accounted for the rest ~% ( USD ~ million ) of the total revenue during 2017 .
By Applications : Saudi Arabia is an oil & gas dependent economy and it has been witnessed that use of PVC pipe is majorly propelled in this sector . In terms of revenue , oil & gas segment dominated the market which accounted for a share of ~% ( USD ~ million ) during 2017 . Water supply followed oil & gas segment during 2017 as the Saudi Arabia has disproportionate availability of water across various regions . The ease of installment and no possibility of rust resulted in increasing use of PVC pipes for water supply . Water supply was followed by sewerage sector which accounted for share of ~% ( USD ~ million ) in the overall market during 2017 . Plumbing sector followed sewerage sector in terms of application in the PVC pipe market which accounted for share of ~% ( USD ~ million ) of the total market revenue . Chemical & oil accounted for least percentage contribution to the overall market during 2017 .
By Market Structure : In terms of revenue , PVC pipes and fittings market in Saudi Arabia is dominated by organized players which accounted for ~% ( USD ~ million ) of the overall revenue during 2017 . The competition in the industry is primarily confined between a few players in the organized space which has resulted in domination of organized market in Saudi Arabia . Unorganized market accounted for ~% ( USD ~ million ) of the overall revenue during 2017 .
Competitive Scenario in Saudi Arabia PVC Pipe and Fittings Market
The PVC pipe and fittings industry in the kingdom has been dominated by few major players in the market which have accounted for major market share during 2017 . It was witnessed that PVC pipes and fittings market was dominated by domestic manufacturers with minor imports . The competition in the local market has been intense due to the availability of major companies producing almost the same product in terms of quality . Saudi Arabia PVC pipe and fitting market is dominated by seven major players including Saudi Plastic Products Co . Ltd , Saudi Basic Industries Cooperation , Arabian Plastic Compounds Co . Ltd ., Neroplast , ALRajhi Industrial Group , Al Watania Plastics , Intergulf-Empol .
Saudi Plastic Products Co . Ltd ( SAPPCO ) was founded in 1972 and is the leading manufacturer of uPVC pipes , cPVC pipe , well mate ( casing / screen ) and fabricated fittings for water , drainage , electrical and telecommunication networks . The company has accounted a share of ~% of the total revenue in the overall market during 2017 . Saudi Basic Industries Cooperation was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Riyadh , KSA . Saudi Basic Industries Corporation manufactures , and distributes chemical , plastic , agri-nutrient , and metal products worldwide . The company has accounted for share of ~% in the overall market during 2017 . Arabian Plastic