Robotic Underground Pipe Lining Market Report 2025

The robotic underground pipe lining market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.96 billion in 2024 to $3.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. Growth during the historic period is attributed to the rising adoption of closed-circuit television (CCTV)-based pipeline inspection systems, increased demand for rehabilitation in industrial pipeline networks, greater focus on minimizing downtime in utility operations, a growing preference for in-house municipal trenchless repair teams, and wider adoption of predictive maintenance strategies.

The robotic underground pipe lining market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.6 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. Growth in the forecast period is driven by increasing infrastructure investments, rising demand for non-invasive solutions, government funding for pipeline rehabilitation, aging pipeline networks, and a growing focus on sustainability. Key trends during this time include advancements in robotic systems capable of handling multiple pipe diameters, development of advanced remote-controlled repair mechanisms for hazardous environments, creation of modular robotic platforms for faster deployment, innovation in self-healing liner materials, and progress in hybrid robots that combine inspection and repair functions.

The rise of smart cities is expected to drive growth in the robotic underground pipe lining market. Smart cities use Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices, automation, and data analytics to optimize infrastructure, resource management, and services, aiming to improve sustainability and residents’ quality of life. This growth is fueled by the need for efficient urban management, as these cities leverage technology and data to optimize resources, enhance infrastructure, reduce congestion, and elevate living standards. Robotic underground pipe lining supports smart cities by enabling efficient, non-disruptive maintenance of underground infrastructure, reducing service interruptions, extending pipeline lifespan, minimizing environmental impact, and promoting sustainable, data-driven urban development. For example, in April 2023, the International Institute for Management Development, a Switzerland-based business school, reported that the number of smart cities worldwide rose significantly from 118 in 2021 to 141 in 2023. As a result, the rise of smart cities is fueling growth in the robotic underground pipe lining market.

Leading companies in the robotic underground pipe lining market are focusing on innovative solutions such as solar-powered mobile fit-outs to boost operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance safety and flexibility across various worksite conditions. These solar-powered mobile fit-outs are service vehicles equipped with solar panels and onboard energy systems, which help reduce fuel consumption, lower carbon emissions, and provide reliable off-grid power for trenchless rehabilitation projects. For example, in October 2023, Veolia Holdings Australia Pty Ltd., an Australia-based proprietary company, launched a turnkey UV rehabilitation truck outfitted by Pipe Core and Industrial Equipment Solutions, featuring Cosmic Engineering’s robotic relining technology. This vehicle includes solar panels, lithium battery storage, and energy-efficient systems to support UV curing of liners while improving operator safety and flexibility during trenchless rehabilitation projects. The van also features custom-designed interiors, ergonomic workspaces, and safety-focused elements such as a 100kg winch for handling heavy equipment and an under-mount water tank for washdowns. These features ensure crews can work efficiently across diverse site conditions, minimize manual handling risks, maintain hygiene standards, and support long-duration projects without sacrificing operator comfort or safety.

In February 2025, Trelleborg AB, a Sweden-based manufacturing company, acquired NuFlow Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Trelleborg to combine its expertise in pipe repair with NuFlow’s small-diameter pipe lining technology to broaden its market reach, improve solutions, promote sustainable and cost-effective trenchless pipe rehabilitation, drive innovation, strengthen its network of certified contractors, and offer a wider range of high-quality products and services globally. NuFlow Technologies Inc., based in the US, specializes in robotic underground pipe lining solutions.

Major players in the robotic underground pipe lining market are Veolia Environnement S.A., Suez S.A., Trelleborg Pipe Seals Milford Inc., Roto-Rooter Group Inc., The Vortex Companies Inc., Waterline Renewal Technologies LLC, SAK Construction LLC, Sekisui SPR Americas LLC, IMS Robotics Inc., Fer-Pal Infrastructure Inc., CUES Inc., Picote Group Oy, LMK Technologies Inc., Norditube Technologies AB, SIPPTech Inc., Perma-Liner Industries LLC, RSM Lining Supplies Global Limited, Reline America Inc., Dancutter A/S, Pipelining Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the robotic underground pipe lining market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in robotic underground pipe lining report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the robotic underground pipe lining market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Robotic underground pipe lining involves using robotic systems to repair and reinforce underground pipelines without the need for excavation. These robots move through the pipes to inspect their condition, prepare the interior surfaces, and apply a lining that creates a new internal barrier. This process enhances flow capacity, prevents leaks, and extends the pipeline’s lifespan while minimizing environmental disruption.

The main types of solutions in robotic underground pipe lining include cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, slip lining, pipe bursting, spiral wound lining, and other methods. CIPP lining is a trenchless technique that restores damaged pipes by inserting and curing a resin-soaked liner inside the existing pipe, creating a seamless, leak-proof new pipe. These solutions utilize robotic systems such as inspection robots, rehabilitation robots, and cleaning robots. They can work on pipes made from materials such as concrete, clay, plastic, metal, and more. Applications span water supply, sewage, gas, and oil pipelines, serving end-users such as municipal authorities, industrial facilities, residential properties, and commercial organizations.

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The robotic underground pipe lining market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as cleaning and surface preparation, pipe lining and rehabilitation, robotic pipe cutting and removal, leak detection and monitoring, data collection and reporting, and emergency or remote pipeline maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotic underground pipe lining market also includes sales of robotic systems, inspection units, lining application equipment, control and monitoring software. 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 that 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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