China's plastic pipe industry has seen rapid development in recent years, reaching a significant scale with an annual output of nearly 2 million tons. However, overall, the industry is still in its infancy, with technology and equipment just transitioning from import reliance to imitation. The product level and application scope still lag behind international standards. For China to evolve from a plastic pipe producing country to a leading one, the collective efforts of all parties in the industry are needed.

Plastic piping materials boast a vast range of applications, with nearly every industry utilizing them. Continuous emergence of new uses and demands spurs further development. The plastic piping industry in China is flourishing rapidly, and the international sector is also advancing. Currently, there is a plethora of research and development topics related to plastic piping. Among these, several are critical hotspots that are currently being investigated by various countries. The breakthroughs in these topics could significantly impact and promote the next phase of development for plastic piping.