Your global marketplace to

buy & sell OCTG products

About Us

Pipesales is a worldwide initiative that connects buyers and sellers of OCTG on a global level. It was developed by Marubeni-Itochu Steel, who specialise in steel products and operate on a global scale.

The aim of Pipesales is to provide a convenient online trading platform for tubular products, and more importantly, to contribute to a sustainable future, by avoiding unnecessary production and reducing waste in the industry.

Our customers who sell on Pipesales love the fact that they are meeting sustainability goals through selling surplus inventory, and unlocking capital in the process.

Purchasers are enjoying the availability of ready-made pipe for time critical projects. Our database of products is easily searchable with the added benefit of inspection reports, material certificates and photographs readily available.

Why use Pipesales

Global Management

Cost Effective

Instant Availability

Sustainable Operations

Competitive Rates

Buy or sell globally, manage it locally

Pipesales makes it easy for sellers to promote and trade their surplus inventory by providing a convenient global online marketplace. This international presence ensures all potential buyers can view and access these products, regardless of their location. We provide a secure and uncomplicated process, with both buyers and sellers enjoying the confidence of a transaction that is managed by their local MISI agent.

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Enable cost-effective inventory management

The Pipesales marketplace enables organisations of all sizes to efficiently trade tubular products and accessories at a fair price on a global scale. This means that sellers can easily convert surplus inventory back into capital and eliminate unnecessary overheads, while buyers can conveniently purchase these ready-made products. For all parties, this process can help them to keep costs in line with expectations and easily access or offload excess inventory with Pipesales.

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Access ready-made pipes for time-critical projects

Be assured of suitable backup inventory to meet just-in-time supply needs without having to wait for the manufacture of new products. Home to a large range of quality OCTG products and accessories, the Pipesales marketplace is your hub for ready-made, quality-assured tubular products and accessories. Browse by product type, grade, size, connection and location, and inspect material certificates, photographs and inspection reports.

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Contribute to the creation of a circular economy

By selling and purchasing ready-made OCTG products on the Pipesales marketplace, you are contributing to the reduction of inefficient production practices by repurposing surplus inventory that has already been manufactured. Not only does this enable a more efficient and responsive supply chain, but it also contributes to a more sustainable OCTG industry by minimising unnecessary production levels.

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Purchases surplus inventory at fair market rates

Pipesales can provide you with pricing recommendations to arrive at a fair open market value for your surplus OCTG products and then connect you with potential buyers globally. This ensures that you are selling your products at a competitive price, enabling you to turn your surplus inventory into capital. Pipesales supports businesses to reach their zero surplus inventory targets by facilitating the sale of their products through a trusted network.

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Buy or sell globally, manage it locally

How to use the Pipesales marketplace

Whether you are looking to convert your surplus OCTG inventory into a new revenue stream or need to urgently obtain ready-made tubular goods, we provide a global marketplace to seamlessly facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers.

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How to Buy

Finding the right product has never been easier. Browse our global marketplace by product type, grade, size, connection and location. Fulfil your exact needs and complete time-critical projects on schedule with ready-made goods at fair-market prices.

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How to Sell

Maintaining and storing surplus inventory increases your overhead costs without realising the inventory's value. Target zero surplus inventory - sell your unused OCTG and unlock a new revenue stream while contributing to the circular economy.

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Pipesales' sustainable approach

We pride ourselves on bringing convenience and efficiency to our client's operations. We are also committed to facilitating a circular economy for OCTG products in which waste and unnecessary manufacturing are minimised in favour of repurposing ready-made inventory.

Over 16,000 MT

of pipe available to meet your needs

USD $40M

market value of products to browse

Over 50,000

page views annually and many active buyers

7 Filters

to enable advanced product searches

What our clients are saying about Pipesales

It is great to deal with a platform that supports sustainability and assists us to reach our green targets with ready-made product solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What role does Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc (MISI) play in Pipesales operations?

Your local MISI agent will help you list your products, confirming the details, agreed selling price and terms as well as providing tips about how to make a faster sale. They will facilitate transactions including quality assurance, secure payment and logistics arrangements for buyers, whilst answering any questions along the way.

Q2. How does Pipesales facilitate the buying and selling of OCTG products?

If you are a seller, your local MISI agent will help you to prepare your sales listing, recommend a fair-market value for your products and guarantee the safety of the payment process upon their sale. If you are a buyer, your local agent will assist you in completing your purchase by providing quality assurance, ensuring secure payment and organising logistics and shipping arrangements.

Q3. Why should I buy or sell surplus OCTG products through Pipesales?

Trading goods on the Pipesales marketplace eliminates the number of intermediaries involved in the sale: there is only the seller, the buyer and Pipesales acting as a facilitator. Reducing the number of stakeholders involved eliminates unnecessary costs and ensures that sellers are getting the best return, while buyers benefit from fewer overheads inflating the purchase price. In addition, buyers and sellers are contributing to a more sustainable OCTG industry by efficiently repurposing surplus inventory.

Q4. How does Pipesales ensure secure and efficient transactions between buyers and sellers?

Your local MISI agent will act on your behalf as a buying or selling agent, ensuring that when you buy or sell through Pipesales, the transaction is completely secure.

Q5. How does Pipesales assist sellers in managing their tubular product inventory?

Stock reduction is the key here. If you have excess stock taking up space in your warehouse and want to release that capital, Pipesales can assist.

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