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Figure 8: World Tube and Pipe Production 2017 – 2025e (extrapolated)
Source: Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre, ITA
expertise and employment in downstream
metallurgical processes. However, these
concepts receive limited political support,
with potential negative consequences for
European metallurgical and tubular indus-
tries.
Global tube and pipe production in the
first half of 2025 reached 83.6 million
tons (full-year estimate: 167.2 million
tons). After 161.2 million tons in 2024, this
reflects a 3.7% recovery (Figure 8).
Regional trends vary significantly (Figure 9):
  United States: After a moderate 2024,
2025 production is expected to grow by
14%, driven by increased exploration.
Tubes under 16” rose by 15%, and line
pipes above 16” by 20%. Some produc-
ers are fully booked into 2026. It is antic-
ipated that despite tariffs only further
imports can scarify the US demand.
  India: After a record 2024, first-half 2025
production declined 23%, with welded
tubes under 16” down 40%. But atten-
tion, historically, India reports low first-
half figures that recover later.
  Europe: Production remains at the low
2024 level, with only 2% growth in early
2025. Line pipes >16” increased 16%,
Source: Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahlrohre, ITA
12Figure 9: Pipe Production of selected Regions 2020- 2025e
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