Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Market Analysis | 2025-2030

Attractive Opportunities

Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation Market

• The annual demand for trenchless pipe rehabilitation was USD 7.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.8 billion in 2025, up 5.9% than the value in 2024.

• During the forecast period (2025 to 2030), the trenchless pipe rehabilitation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5%. The annual demand will reach of USD 9.7 billion in 2030.

• During 2025-2030, the trenchless pipe rehabilitation industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 52.88 billion. 
   

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High-Growth Market Segments:

• North America is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period, while the Asia-Pacific region is likely to grow at the fastest rate. 

• By Application type, Wastewater pipes are estimated to contribute the largest share of the market.

• By Method type, CIPP is expected to remain the leading segment for trenchless pipe rehabilitation throughout the forecast period.

• By Diameter type, <18-inch pipes are likely to maintain their lead by 2030.

Market Statistics

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Market Dynamics

What is Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation?

Trenchless pipe rehabilitation is an advanced technology used to repair, renew, or replace underground water, sewer, and wastewater pipelines without extensive digging. This approach includes methods such as cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, pipe bursting, and slip lining, enabling municipalities, utilities, and industrial operators across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region to efficiently maintain aging infrastructure.

Market Drivers:

Rising Maintenance Costs of Aging Pipelines

• Aging water and wastewater pipelines pose significant operational and environmental risks, including leaks, blockages, and contamination. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), treating infiltration and inflow (I&I) water can cost between USD 2–5 per thousand gallons, translating to USD 300,000–750,000 annually for 150 million gallons of excess water.

• States like Tennessee reportedly spend USD 188 million per year managing surplus water in sanitary systems. Trenchless rehabilitation enables municipalities to efficiently repair aging infrastructure, reduce operational expenses, minimize environmental impact, and prevent system failures, making it a direct driver of market growth.

Preference for Minimal Surface Disruption

• Trenchless pipe replacement and pipelining are gaining traction as they minimize surface disruption and preserve surrounding infrastructure. Unlike traditional excavation, these methods protect roads, sidewalks, vegetation, and local ecosystems while reducing noise, traffic detours, and construction delays.

• Use of durable materials such as HDPE and protective pipelining layers extends pipe longevity, prevents leaks, and lowers maintenance costs, boosting adoption by municipalities and private stakeholders globally.

Government and Utility Investments in Pipeline Renewal

• Public sector spending is a major accelerator of the trenchless pipe rehabilitation market. Governments and municipal utilities are investing in pipeline upgrades to reduce water losses, improve service reliability, and meet environmental standards.

• The World Bank estimates that achieving universal access to safely managed water and sanitation by 2030 will require USD 114 billion annually, highlighting the massive scale of investment. This sustained funding directly drives the adoption of trenchless technologies, creating significant opportunities across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

Market Challenges:

High Initial Capital Investment

• Implementing trenchless pipe rehabilitation methods, such as pipe bursting, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, and directional drilling, requires specialized equipment and skilled labor, leading to high upfront costs.

• Smaller municipalities and utility providers in regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America may find these capital requirements prohibitive, limiting market penetration. Despite long-term savings in maintenance and operational costs, high initial investment remains a key barrier to adoption globally.

Market Opportunities:

Global Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Project Scaling by World Bank

• World Bank?supported water and sanitation programs illustrate broader global infrastructure renewal efforts that benefit trenchless rehabilitation technologies. Active World Bank projects have reached over 66?million people with water, sanitation, and hygiene improvements and are expected to reach 155?million people as investments expand.

• These large?scale WASH projects include pipeline construction and rehabilitation components in urban and rural regions. As governments coordinate with international lenders to upgrade water distribution systems, demand for modern, less?disruptive rehabilitation methods grows accordingly.

Enhanced Public Infrastructure Funding and Grants

• Significant public funding for water and sanitation system repairs is creating direct opportunities for trenchless rehabilitation solutions. The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has allocated USD 55 billion through 2026 for state and local governments to address underground water and wastewater infrastructure, including maintenance and rehabilitation projects.

• This funding supports trenchless methods that minimize excavation, align with sustainability goals, and reduce disruption. Such historic investment enables municipalities to accelerate rehabilitation projects that might otherwise be delayed or unfunded.

Segment Analysis

By Application Type

“Wastewater pipes are the dominant segment, whereas water main pipes are growing the fastest during the forecast period.”

The market is segmented by application type into water main pipes, wastewater pipes, and others.

Wastewater pipes hold the largest share due to the high prevalence of aging sewer systems in urban regions of North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.

Water main pipes are growing fastest, driven by urbanization, increasing municipal water demand, and rising investments in pipeline renewal programs. Trenchless methods, particularly cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), are widely adopted for wastewater pipe rehabilitation due to faster installation and minimal disruption compared to traditional excavation.

By Method Type

“CIPP remains the dominant method, whereas pipe bursting is projected to be the fastest-growing method during the forecast period.”

• The market is segmented by method type into CIPP, pipe bursting, slip-lining, SIPP, and others.

• CIPP dominates the market because of its versatility across multiple pipe diameters and high installation efficiency.

• Pipe bursting is the fastest-growing method as it allows complete pipe replacement without surface disruption, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective rehabilitation solutions.

• Slip-lining and SIPP also contribute to market growth in regions with stringent environmental regulations and limited construction space.

By Diameter Type

“<18-inch pipes are expected to maintain the largest share, outperforming 18–36-inch and >36-inch pipes by 2030.”

• The market is segmented by diameter type into <18-inch pipes, 18–36-inch pipes, and >36-inch pipes.

• Trenchless rehabilitation techniques are most effective for small-diameter pipes, which make up a significant portion of municipal water distribution and sewer systems.

• Methods like CIPP, slip-lining, and pipe bursting are widely applied to pipes smaller than 18 inches due to lower installation complexity, faster execution, and minimal disruption to urban infrastructure. Larger diameter pipes, though fewer, are increasingly seeing the adoption of pipe bursting and CIPP for industrial and municipal projects.

By Region Type

“North America remains the dominant region, whereas Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.”

• The market is segmented by region into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

• North America leads due to advanced water infrastructure, early adoption of trenchless technologies, and sustained public and private investments in pipeline renewal.

• Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market, led by Japan, China, and Australia, where aging pipelines, increasing urbanization, and rising government funding for water and wastewater infrastructure are accelerating trenchless rehabilitation adoption. Europe shows steady growth driven by regulatory compliance and modernization programs in municipal water systems.

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Competitive Landscape

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the trenchless pipe rehabilitation market - 

• Aegion Corporation

• PURIS Corporation

• Per Aarsleff A/S

• SAK Construction, LLC

• Reline UV Group

• SAERTEX Multicom^® GmbH

• IMPREG Group

• Ashimori Industry Co, Ltd.

• Michels Corporation

• Spinello Companies

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions:

October 2025 – Vortex Companies acquires PrimeLine Products, Inc.

• Vortex Companies, a global provider of trenchless infrastructure rehabilitation solutions, acquired PrimeLine Products, Inc., a national supplier of trenchless technologies, equipment, and materials focused on small?diameter pipeline rehab.

• The acquisition strengthens Vortex’s small?diameter trenchless offerings and extends its market reach across North America, supporting its MaxLiner division and long?term strategy for comprehensive trenchless solutions

February 2025 – Trelleborg Group completes acquisition of NuFlow Technologies

• Trelleborg Group, through its Industrial Solutions business area, finalized the acquisition of NuFlow Technologies, a US?based specialist in small?diameter pipe repair liners, resins, and equipment.

• This transaction expands Trelleborg’s trenchless rehabilitation technology offerings and strengthens its presence in North America and Canada, enhancing its ability to serve residential and commercial pipeline markets worldwide.

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The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.

• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.

• Market trend and forecast analysis.

• Market segment trend and forecast.

• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.

• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.

• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.

• Emerging trends.

• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.

• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The trenchless pipe rehabilitation market is segmented into the following categories:

By Application Type 

• Water Main Pipes

• Wastewater Pipes

• Others

By Method Type 

• CIPP

• Pipe Bursting

• Slip-Lining

• SIPP

• Others

By Pipe Diameter Type 

• <18-inch Pipes

• 18-36-inch Pipes

• >36-inch Pipes

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)

• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)

• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, India, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)

• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s trenchless pipe rehabilitation market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 

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• This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. 

• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. 

• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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