Oil Country Tubular Goods Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2024-2032)

Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) are critical components of the oil and gas industry, playing vital roles in drilling, completion, and production operations. OCTG refers to a range of tubes used in oil and gas production processes, including casing, drill pipe, and tubing. These tubes are utilized both onshore and offshore and are essential for various phases of wellbore operation. The growing energy demand, driven by population growth and urbanization, drives the demand for OCTG products.

The Oil Country Tubular Goods Market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. Increasing investment in oil and gas exploration and production drives the demand for OCTG products. Additionally, Advancement in drilling technology, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, are increasing the demand for OCTG products. For instance, in March 2024, Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal agreed to buy a 28.4 percent equity interest in Vallourec, a France-based producer of recycled-content steel pipe and tube with electric arc furnace (EAF) melt shops in Brazil and Ohio.

Based on the product, the market is segmented into drill pipes, casing pipes, tubing pipes, and others. The tubing pipes segment is forecasted to hold a significant market share because they extract oil and gas from wells and play a crucial role in the overall oil and gas production process. They are responsible for transporting the extracted hydrocarbons from the well to the surface, making them an essential component of the OCTG market

Based on application, the market is segmented into onshore and offshore. Amongst these, the onshore segment accounted for the largest global oil country tubular goods market share in 2023. According to the latest industry analysis, onshore operations accounted for over 60% of the global OCTG market in 2023, cementing its status as the largest and most critical segment. The primary factors contributing to the onshore segment's continued dominance are both practical and economic. Onshore reserves are more accessible and less technically challenging to extract than their offshore counterparts. As a result, the demand for OCTG products to support onshore exploration, drilling, and production activities remains consistently high.

Based on grade type, the market is segmented into API and premium grades. The premium grades segment accounted for the most significant global oil country tubular goods market share 2023. Oil and gas companies seek premium-grade tubular goods that can withstand the rigors of challenging drilling environments and deliver enhanced performance. These premium-grade OCTG products are designed to offer superior strength, corrosion resistance, and durability, making them essential for exploration and production activities in harsh and complex geological formations.

Based on manufacturing, the market is segmented into electric resistance welding and seamless. Seamless OCTG pipes accounted for the significant growth of the global oil country tubular goods market in 2023. They are renowned for their superior durability and reliability, making them the preferred choice for harsh, high-pressure environments often encountered in oil and gas exploration and production. Their seamless construction provides enhanced structural integrity, allowing them to withstand the rigors of demanding operations.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the oil country tubular goods industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America held a significant market share over the historical period and is expected to grow further over the forecast period owing to the increasing crude oil production in countries such as the U.S. Rising Oil Production in North America the surge in oil production across North America, particularly in the United States and Canada, has been a significant driver of the OCTG market in the region. The shale oil revolution in the US and the expansion of oil sand projects in Canada have substantially increased crude oil extraction activities. This, in turn, has fueled the demand for OCTG products used in the exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas resources.

Some major players operating in the market include NOV, ArcelorMittal, EVRAZ plc, ILJIN STEEL CO. LTD., JFE Steel Corporation, NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION, Oil Country Tubular Limited, Sumitomo Corporation, Tenaris, and SB International, Inc.