Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (<18 Inch Pipes Line, 18-36 Inch Pipes, and >36 Inch Pipes) By Application (Water Main Pipes, Wastewater Pipes, and Others), and Regional Forecasts, 2023-2030

The global trenchless pipe rehabilitation market size was valued at USD 4.12 billion in 2022. The market is projected to grow from USD 4.37 billion in 2023 to USD 6.48 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period.

Trenchless pipe rehabilitation is a technique of replacing or repairing underground pipes without the requirement for excavating large areas of land or digging trenches. This method is utilized to fix damaged, leaking, or worn-out pipes cost-effectively and efficiently. Aging water and wastewater infrastructure is driving the market growth. In addition, the requirements of a sustainable pipe replacement method is expected to create lucrative opportunities during the forecast period. This method requires less transportation, and the major equipment utilized is not fuel-powered, resulting in less air pollution than conventional methods.

COVID-19 IMPACT

COVID-19 Pandemic Negatively Impacted the Global Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had negatively impacted the market of trenchless pipe rehabilitation. Construction projects faced equipment shortages, labor, and others. The manufacturing sector was severely impacted due to the pandemic, which caused delays in equipment procurement.  

However, the pandemic highlighted the significance of maintaining infrastructure such as pipes and utilities. Therefore, governments kept water pipe repair under the essentials category during the COVID-19 lockdown.

LATEST TRENDS

Increased Use of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining is a Key Trend in the Market

The CIPP method is becoming more prevalent as a method of repairing damaged pipes. Some of the developments regarding the same are as follows:

• June 2022 - City of Concord Water Resources Department contract crews will commence the annual sewer cured-in-place pipe lining project. The project will be performed all over the city and is planned to last through Nov. 10. The yearly CIPP Lining project enhances the durability of the city’s infrastructure. This year’s project comprises around 53 laterals, 89 manholes, and 21,000 linear feet of the sewer line.


• July 2021 - Internal Pipe Technologies (IPT), one of the leading pipe lining manufacturing companies has launched IPT Canada. IPT is the fully listed permitted Cured-in-Place Pipe lining product in Canada.


• August 2020 - Granite Inliner, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Granite, has been awarded five sewer renewal agreements worth around USD 148 million by the City of Chicago. Granite Inliner will be accountable for the CIPP lining of 10-inch to 60-inch diameter sewers, sewer repairs, and structure rehabilitation for 575,000 lineal feet.

DRIVING FACTORS

Increasing Need for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions is Driving the Market Growth

One of the major demand drivers for the market of trenchless pipe rehabilitation is the growing requirement for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Sustainable infrastructure is a vital characteristic of modern-day society and is significant for economic growth and environmental sustainability. The demand for sustainable infrastructure solutions has grown in recent years as utilities, governments, and property owners seek to diminish their carbon emissions and reduce their activities impact on the environment.

Trenchless pipe rehabilitation is a sustainable solution for rehabilitating and repairing old pipelines. This technique comprises rehabilitating pipelines from the inside without requiring replacement and extensive excavation. This method diminishes the carbon emission of conventional excavation methods and reduces the impact on the surrounding environment.

This technique is an environmentally friendly option that decreases waste, reduces disruption to the nearby area, and decreases the carbon emission of rehabilitation and pipeline repair. The method reduces the amount of excavation required, which correspondingly reduces the amount of material required to be disposed of and reduces the amount of energy needed for equipment and transport materials.

For instance, Petra launched its new Petra Platform, designed to meet the requirement of various projects and adapt to evolving geologies with a single machine. The unique Petra Platform is a game-changer, and the first hybrid-powered trenchless multi-tool in the trenchless industry that minimizes costs, reduces carbon emissions, and saves time. In addition, it installs pipes at different diameters and alters thrust force.

Aging Infrastructure Drives the Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Market Growth

The market is propelled by the rising requirement to rehabilitate old infrastructure. As municipalities and cities grow, improvement and restoration of existing underground utility systems becomes more consistent. Conventional replacement and repair methods, such as replacing and digging up entire pipe sections, can be time-taking, disruptive, and costly. It provides a cost-effective and efficient solution that lessens disruption to the nearby community. With the aging of underground infrastructure, the demand for trenchless rehabilitation of pipes is projected to continue to increase in the coming period. Some of the developments regarding the aging infrastructure are as follows:

• In October 2022 Insituform offered a wastewater rehabilitation solution for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Community. This project will be concluded in various stages. Approximately three miles of interceptor sewer will be repaired by a trenchless process called cured-in-place pipe repair. This process is different from the conventional process as this method utilizes no-dig technology to repair old-fashioned sewer pipes.


• In September 2020, Aegion Corporation’s subsidiary, Insituform Technologies, was awarded a two-year, USD 5 million agreement to rehabilitate old wastewater pipelines in Canada (Western Canada).

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Availability of Alternative Pipe Repairing Methods is a Major Restraint for Market Growth

Traditionally, dig-and-replace pipe repair is one of the alternatives for the trenchless pipe rehabilitation method. In this traditional method, digging sewer pipes could take many days and have a chance of substantial property damage. Traditional repairs are also less difficult. There are no decisions to make regarding the state of the pipe as replacement is the only choice. Trenchless pipe rehabilitation & repairs provide more options such as replacement, restoration, or some combination of the two, so more analysis is required for decision-making.

SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

<18 Inch Pipes Line Dominated the Market Owing to its Application in Water Main Pipes

The market is segmented based on type into <18 inch pipes line, 18-36 inch pipes, and >36 inch pipes. The <18 inch pipes line segment dominated the market owing to their dominant usage in water main pipes. The majority of water main pipes are in the range of 18 inches. Some of the developments regarding the same are: In February 2020, Granite Inliner teams have successfully installed around 35 million feet of cured-in-place pipe in the Canada and the U.S. performing project work in different climatic situations and region, teams have rehabilitated both non-circular and circular piping structures ranging from 4 to 120-inch in diameter.

By Application Analysis

Importance of Maintaining Water Main Pipes Drives the Market

Based on application, the market is split into water main pipes, wastewater pipes, and others. Water main pipes segment garnered the highest share in the market as water main pipes are significant infrastructure for providing communities with clean and safe drinking water. Many of these pipes are getting old and requiring replacement or repair. Trenchless methods can rehabilitate these pipes without requiring extensive excavation, saving time and money while decreasing disruption to the community. For instance, in November 2022, Pittsburgh's water authority gave USD 8.4 million for main rehabilitation to Structure Preservation Systems LLC.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

 The global market of trenchless pipe rehabilitation can be divided into five regions, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America garnered the highest trenchless pipe rehabilitation market share. North America is one of the major markets due to the region's aging wastewater and water infrastructure. In addition, the strict rules about worker safety and environmental protection have also surged the demand for trenchless technologies. The U.S. and Canada are the countries contributing to the market growth in North America.

Europe is also one of the major regions in the market. Various factors are propelling the Europe trenchless pipe rehabilitation market growth such as the requirement of stringent environmental regulations, minimizing disruption to businesses and traffic during pipeline repairs, and aging wastewater and water infrastructure in many European countries. Moreover, the rising implementation of trenchless technologies by utilities and contractors in Europe has also contributed to the market. Trenchless methods, such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), pipe bursting, and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, are being utilized for pipeline replacement and repair in Europe. In March 2022, SAERTEX multiCom and Rainer Kiel Kanalsanierung GmbH carried out a trenchless pipe rehabilitation of a combined sewer with a minimal diameter of DN 1500 in an industrial area of the Dutch town of De Hemmen utilizing a UV-cured GRP pipe liner accessible from pipe core.

The Asia Pacific market is driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization in Southeast Asia, India, and China, leading to a noteworthy increase in infrastructure maintenance and repair demand. As urbanization progresses in the region, the demand for trenchless rehabilitation of pipes is anticipated to increase, specifically in densely populated areas where outdated excavation methods might not be desirable or feasible. For instance, India has launched the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) mission which focuses on improving fundamental infrastructure in the selected towns and cities. It will aim to improve septage management, sewerage, water supply, and stormwater drainage. AMRUT Mission has been included under AMRUT 2.0, launched in October 2021, and continuing projects of AMRUT 1.0 will be backed with Central Assistance (CA) until March 2023.

The region's infrastructure development requirement is driving the Middle East and Africa. The region's tough environment, such as rocky terrain and desert conditions, makes outdated excavation techniques costly and challenging. Trenchless technology can overcome these problems, making it an ideal option for regional infrastructure development.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Aegion is One of the Leaders in the Market with its Capability to Serve Several End-users

Aegion has expertise in rehabilitating and reinforcing infrastructure around the globe. It has played a vital role in finding transformational solutions to rehabilitate aging infrastructure, basically pipelines in the water, wastewater, mining, and energy. In September 2020, Aegion Corporation’s subsidiary, Insituform Technologies, was awarded a contract to rehabilitate around 7,000 linear feet of pressurized water pipelines in Portsmouth, Virginia. Insituform will use Thermopipe, Aegion’s exclusive, high-tenacity, polyester-reinforced liner ideal for rehabilitating potable and non-potable water mains and other pressurized piping systems up to 12 inches in diameter.

List of Key Companies Profiled:

• Aegion Corporation (U.S.)


• Granite Construction (U.S.)


• SAERTEX MultiCom (Germany)


• Per Aarsleff A/S (Denmark)


• SAK Construction (U.S.)


• Primus Line (Germany)


• Amex Sanivar (Switzerland)


• Ashimori Industry (Japan)


• NordiTube Technologies (Belgium)


• Waterline Renewal Technologies (Perma-Liner) (U.S.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• February 2023 - The Vortex Companies LLC, a leading player in advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, launched its latest, inclusive UV Cured-in Place-Pipe systems solutions portfolio.


• October 2022 - Insituform offers Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Community wastewater rehabilitation solutions. This project will be concluded in various stages. Approximately three miles of interceptor sewer will be repaired by a trenchless process called cured-in-place pipe repair. This process is different from the conventional process as this method utilizes no-dig technology to repair old-fashioned sewer pipes.


• August 2022 - Western Australia’s Water Corporation undertook a project to renew old water pipes across Perth as part of the Pipes for Perth program. It rehabilitates around 700 m of outdated water pipelines in Kings Park between Bellevue Terrace and Mount Eliza Reservoir.


• March 2022- SAERTEX multiCom and Rainer Kiel Kanalsanierung GmbH implemented a trenchless rehabilitation on an integrated sewer having a minimal diameter of DN 1500 located in an industrial area of the Dutch town of De Hemmen utilizing a UV-cured GRP pipe liner accessible from pipe core.


• September 2020 - Aegion Corporation’s subsidiary, Insituform Technologies, was awarded a two-year, USD 5 million agreement to rehabilitate old wastewater pipelines in Canada (Western Canada).

REPORT COVERAGE

The report provides a detailed trenchless pipe rehabilitation market analysis and focuses on key aspects such as leading companies, product/service types, and leading applications of the product. Besides, the report offers insights into the market trends and highlights key industry developments. In addition to the factors above, the report encompasses several factors that contributed to the growth of the market in recent years.

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