Market Research Reports - Ken Research New Zealand Plastic Pipe and Fitting Market | Page 2

The northern region accounts for the majority of the share due to the presence of major cities
of the countries such as Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton. The region has high population
concentration and the region also accounts for the majority of the migration into the country.
Southern region includes Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, and
Southland.
By End User Application
The end user application for plastic pipes and fittings can be categorized into Plumbing and
Civil, Agriculture, Mining and Industrial, Telecom and Electrical and Others (cable protection
and gas, HVAC). Most of the plastic pipes and fittings in New Zealand are used for water supply
and sewage systems. Plumbing and civil application has comparatively higher market share due
to large scale of real estate construction undertaken by the private sector in New Zealand.
Mining, Chemical and Oil sectors are widely present in New Zealand. Other application which
include transfer of gas and electric cable conduits.
Competition Scenario
The competition of the market is concentrated among top three players which include Iplex
Pipelines, Marley and RX Plastics. Iplex Pipelines, New Zealand is the biggest manufacturer of
plastic pipes and fittings in the country with high market share. It is followed by Marley and RX
Plastics. There are some unorganized players in the market which have very less market share.
Future Outlook
The future outlook of the industry is positive with an estimated market size to grow at a CAGR
of single digit during FY’2018 to FY’2023. It is anticipated that the PE pipes will grow at the
fastest pace among all the types of plastic pipes, due to increase in domains where these types
of pipes are used in the market. The use of PVC pipes is expected to reduce due to substitution
by other types of plastic pipes. The domestic manufacturing is expected to increase in the near
future. In the case of end user application, plastic pipes used in plumbing and civil applications
along with application in oil and chemical industry are expected to increase at fastest pace
among other end user applications.
Key Segments Covered
By End User Application:
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Plumbing and Civil,
Agriculture
Mining and Industrial
Telecom and Electrical and