Steel Tube Umbilicals Global Market Report 2025

The steel tube umbilicals market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.89 billion in 2024 to $0.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to an increasing emphasis on subsea automation, the expansion of offshore wind energy projects, the replacement of aging offshore infrastructure, a rising demand for integrated control systems, and the growth of deep-sea mineral exploration activities.

The steel tube umbilicals market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by rising investments in offshore energy, increasing demand for remotely operated subsea systems, the expanding need for underwater data transmission, and a stronger focus on energy transition and sustainability. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in hybrid umbilical designs, improvements in materials for enhanced corrosion resistance, development of smart monitoring systems, innovations in lightweight composite structures, and progress in deepwater deployment techniques.

The increasing offshore oil and gas production is expected to drive the growth of the steel tube umbilicals market in the coming years. Offshore oil and gas production involves extracting oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor. This growth is supported by advancements in technology that enable access to deeper underwater reserves. Steel tube umbilicals play a crucial role by safely transmitting power, control signals, and fluids to subsea equipment, facilitating deeper and more efficient operations. For example, in September 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US government agency, reported that crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) rose from 1.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2024 to 1.9 million b/d in 2025. Hence, the rising offshore oil and gas production is fueling the steel tube umbilicals market growth.

Leading companies in the steel tube umbilicals market are focusing on developing innovative solutions like stainless steel umbilicals to boost performance in harsh offshore environments. Stainless steel umbilicals consist of bundled stainless steel tubes that transport hydraulic fluids, chemicals, and control signals between surface facilities and subsea equipment in offshore oil and gas operations. For instance, in February 2024, Alleima, a materials technology company based in Sweden, introduced SAF 3007, a next-generation super-duplex stainless steel alloy designed specifically for subsea umbilicals. Building on the success of SAF 2507, SAF 3007 offers up to 15% higher yield strength, enabling lighter and thinner-walled umbilicals that reduce installation costs. With 30% chromium, 1% molybdenum, and 3.4% tungsten, it provides excellent corrosion resistance, especially post-welding. The alloy also excels in fatigue and burst strength tests and is produced with 84% recycled steel, supporting sustainability goals.

In March 2023, Aker Solutions, a Norway-based engineering and technology services firm, partnered with TUBACEX to supply high-performance umbilical tubes for major subsea projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. This collaboration aims to provide high-quality umbilical tubes to ensure reliable and efficient offshore production and control systems. TUBACEX is a Spain-based manufacturer specializing in seamless stainless steel and high-alloy tube umbilicals.

Major players in the steel tube umbilicals market are Schlumberger Limited, Baker Hughes Company, Halliburton Company, Prysmian S.p.A., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Nexans S.A., Saipem S.p.A., NOV Inc., TechnipFMC plc, Subsea 7 S.A., Vallourec S.A., Aker Solutions ASA, Oceaneering International Inc., Tubacex S.A., DeepOcean Group Holding B.V., Webco Industries Inc., JDR Cable Systems Ltd., Tratos Ltd., Fine Tubes Ltd., Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables Co. Ltd., MFX do Brasil Ltda.

North America was the largest region in the steel tube umbilicals market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in steel tube umbilicals report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the steel tube umbilicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Steel tube umbilicals are subsea cables that combine steel tubes, electrical cables, and fiber optics to transport hydraulic fluids, chemicals, power, and communication signals between surface facilities and subsea equipment in offshore oil and gas operations. They provide high-pressure resistance and durability, making them vital for deepwater and challenging environmental conditions.

The primary types of steel tube umbilicals include single steel tube umbilicals, multi steel tube umbilicals, and composite steel tube umbilicals. A single steel tube umbilical features one steel tube that conveys fluids or signals between surface facilities and subsea equipment. These umbilicals are manufactured from materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. They are utilized in various applications, including the oil and gas industry, marine and offshore operations, renewable energy, and other subsea uses. They serve a wide range of end-use industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and telecommunications.

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The steel tube umbilicals market consists of sales of hydraulic lines, chemical injection lines, hang-off structures, protective sheathing, electrical cables, and fiber optic cables. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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