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Asia’s Stainless Steel Oil & Gas Pipe Market to Witness Gradual Growth with Anticipated 1.6% CAGR – News and Statistics
Jul 6, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Asia – Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Stainless Steel – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The market for stainless steel casing, tubing, and drill pipe in Asia is projected to experience a slight increase in performance, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.6% in volume and +2.5% in value from 2024 to 2035. By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach 176K tons in volume and $1.6B in value.
Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of stainless steel in Asia, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 176K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.6B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
Asia’s Consumption of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Stainless Steel
In 2024, consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel increased by 3.8% to 147K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The volume of consumption peaked at 226K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The size of the market for seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel in Asia dropped to $1.2B in 2024, declining by -12.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $1.4B in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.
Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Japan (35K tons), the United Arab Emirates (22K tons) and Iraq (19K tons), with a combined 52% share of total consumption. Qatar, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while steel for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of stainless steel markets in Asia were Japan ($295M), the United Arab Emirates ($187M) and Qatar ($140M), together accounting for 52% of the total market. Iraq, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +26.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while steel for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2024, the highest levels of per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel was registered in Qatar (5.4 kg per person), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2.2 kg per person), Azerbaijan (1 kg per person) and Iraq (0.4 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of stainless steel was estimated at less than 0.1 kg per person.
In Qatar, per capita consumption of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+2.4% per year) and Azerbaijan (+20.8% per year).
Production
Asia’s Production of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Stainless Steel
In 2024, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel in Asia reduced to 241K tons, declining by -5.3% compared with 2023 figures. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak volume at 255K tons in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel contracted modestly to $1.9B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $1.9B, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
Production By Country
Japan (209K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel, comprising approx. 87% of total volume. Moreover, production of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel in Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Saudi Arabia (20K tons), tenfold.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Japan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+0.4% per year) and Indonesia (+4.2% per year).
Imports
Asia’s Imports of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Stainless Steel
Imports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel surged to 148K tons in 2024, with an increase of 21% on 2023 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at 189K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, imports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel reached $1.1B in 2024. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 65%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Imports By Country
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (24K tons), Iraq (19K tons), Qatar (17K tons), China (16K tons), Singapore (16K tons), Saudi Arabia (13K tons), Azerbaijan (11K tons), Indonesia (8.6K tons) and Oman (6.2K tons) represented the largest importer of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel in Asia, creating 88% of total import.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of stainless steel importing markets in Asia were Qatar ($298M), the United Arab Emirates ($170M) and China ($155M), with a combined 57% share of total imports. Iraq, Singapore, Azerbaijan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.
Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +26.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports By Type
Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas was the key imported product with an import of about 129K tons, which finished at 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (18K tons), mixing up a 12% share of total imports.
Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports. steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-10.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas increased by +22 percentage points.
In value terms, steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($1B) constitutes the largest type of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel imported in Asia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($55M), with a 5% share of total imports.
For steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas, imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2013-2024.
Import Prices By Type
The import price in Asia stood at $7,423 per ton in 2024, declining by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $8,515 per ton in 2023, and then fell in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($7,996 per ton), while the price for steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas amounted to $3,052 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (+7.2%).
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the import price in Asia amounted to $7,423 per ton, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $8,515 per ton in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($17,989 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($2,469 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+18.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
Asia’s Exports of Seamless Casing, Tubing and Drill Oil or Gas Pipes of Stainless Steel
Exports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel rose modestly to 242K tons in 2024, growing by 2.9% compared with 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at 243K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, exports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel expanded to $1.8B in 2024. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +66.1% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2024 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Exports By Country
In 2024, Japan (174K tons) was the largest exporter of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel, creating 72% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (26K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (12K tons) and Indonesia (11K tons). All these countries together took approx. 20% share of total exports. China (9.1K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+60.9%), China (+19.5%) and Indonesia (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +60.9% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Singapore (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of Saudi Arabia and China increased by +11 and +3.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Japan ($1.5B) remains the largest seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipe of stainless steel supplier in Asia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($82M), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 4.3% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan stood at +2.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+0.2% per year) and China (+29.3% per year).
Exports By Type
Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas represented the main type of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel in Asia, with the volume of exports reaching 202K tons, which was near 84% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (40K tons), generating a 16% share of total exports.
Steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports. At the same time, steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas emerged as the fastest-growing type exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +2.2% from 2013-2024. While the share of steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2024, the share of steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (-2.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.
In value terms, steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($1.7B) remains the largest type of seamless casing, tubing and drill oil or gas pipes of stainless steel supplied in Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($69M), with a 3.9% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas exports stood at +2.8%.
Export Prices By Type
The export price in Asia stood at $7,348 per ton in 2024, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 33%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2024, the product with the highest price was steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas ($8,444 per ton), while the average price for exports of steel, stainless; seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas stood at $1,735 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by steel, stainless; seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (+2.6%).
Export Prices By Country
The export price in Asia stood at $7,348 per ton in 2024, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($8,457 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($37 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
