International Industries

What International Industries does

International Industries Limited (IIL), incorporated in Pakistan in 1948 and listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, manufactures and exports steel pipes and tubes, stainless steel tubes, and polymer pipes and fittings. The company operates three product divisions: Steel Pipes & Tubes (galvanized iron, pre-galvanized, HSS, API line pipe, Safescaf scaffolding, cold-rolled tubing, MS/black pipe, and fire-fighting pipe), Stainless Steel Tubes marketed under FORZA (Grade 400), COSMO (Grade 300), and Econic (Grade 200), and Polymer Pipes & Fittings covering HDPE duct and CorruDuct, MDPE gas (Flexflo), HDPE water (Megaflo), PPRC, and UPVC ranges. Production is anchored at three Karachi factories and a Sheikhupura complex that combines warehousing with the Polymer Division inaugurated in 2017. Manufacturing capabilities include galvanizing, cold rolling, polymer extrusion, a 4 MW natural gas cogeneration power plant, a zinc reclamation unit, and 100% in-house polymer input recycling, with certifications covering ISO 9001/14001/45001, API, ASTM, and BS standards.

IIL serves four primary end-markets: residential and commercial construction, industrial and manufacturing (automotive, transformer, fan, furniture), national infrastructure (water distribution, sewerage, transport corridors, CPEC-linked projects), and agriculture. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical pipe and tube products via a vast domestic distributor and dealership network plus direct sales to enterprise and industrial customers, with export operations reaching 60+ countries across six continents and over 1 million tons of cumulative exports. Beyond core manufacturing, IIL runs an Engineering Solutions division delivering turnkey construction scaffolding, solar mounting structures, material handling, and agri solutions, and operates a wholly-owned trading subsidiary, IIL Trading, that distributes Milwaukee, Fischer, Mapei, and Brenntag industrial brands — including Brenntag's oil & gas specialty chemicals — within Pakistan. Go-to-market is sales-led with both channel distribution domestically and direct export internationally, supported by content marketing, investor relations, sustainability communications, and quarterly newsletters.

Name

International Industries

Legal name

International Industries Limited

Website

https://iil.com.pk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

International Industries Limited is Pakistan's largest manufacturer and exporter of steel, stainless steel, and polymer pipes and fittings, founded in 1948 and listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. It serves construction, industrial, infrastructure, and agriculture customers across 60+ countries, complemented by Engineering Solutions and an industrial brands trading subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel and Polymer Pipe Manufacturing

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

SIC

Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipe & Tube Manufacturing (Seamless & Welded OCTG/Line Pipe/Structural Tube) (IMAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG)

Keywords

• Steel pipe manufacturing
• Polymer pipe fittings
• Stainless steel tubes
• Galvanized iron pipes
• Industrial piping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Steel Pipes & Tubes: Manufacturing and sale of steel pipes including galvanized iron pipes, pre-galvanized tubes, HSS, API line pipes, scaffolding pipes, cold rolled tubing, and fire fighting pipes.
2. Stainless Steel Tubes: Production and sale of stainless steel tubes including FORZA (Grade 400), COSMO (Grade 300), and Econic (Grade 200) series for corrosion-proof structural applications.
3. Polymer Pipes & Fittings: HDPE duct/corruduct pipes, MDPE gas pipes (Flexflo), HDPE water pipes (Megaflo), PPRC pipes & fittings, and UPVC pipes and fittings for water, sewerage, drainage and gas applications.
4. Engineering Solutions: Turnkey engineering solutions including construction solutions (scaffolding), renewable energy structures (solar structures), material handling systems, and agri solutions.
5. IIL Trading - Industrial Brands Distribution: Trading company bringing international brands (Milwaukee, Fischer, Mapei, Brenntag) to Pakistan, representing Brenntag's oil & gas specialty chemicals portfolio.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Industries Limited (IIL) manufactures and exports a diversified portfolio of steel pipes and tubes (galvanized iron, pre-galvanized, HSS, API line pipe, scaffolding, cold-rolled tubing, fire-fighting), stainless steel tubes (FORZA Grade 400, COSMO Grade 300, Econic Grade 200 series), and polymer pipes and fittings (HDPE, MDPE, PPRC, UPVC) for water supply, gas distribution, sanitation, structural, and industrial applications. The company also offers turnkey engineering solutions spanning construction scaffolding, renewable energy structures, material handling, and agricultural irrigation systems, and operates a trading subsidiary distributing international industrial brands in Pakistan.

Product overview

International Industries Limited (IIL) is Pakistan's largest manufacturer of steel and polymer pipes, offering a diversified product portfolio organized across three main categories: Steel Pipes & Tubes (including galvanized iron, pre-galvanized, HSS, API line pipe, scaffolding, cold-rolled tubing, and fire-fighting pipes), Stainless Steel Tubes (FORZA Grade 400, COSMO Grade 300, and Econic Grade 200 series), and Polymer Pipes & Fittings (HDPE, MDPE, PPRC, and UPVC products for water, gas, and drainage applications). Additionally, IIL provides Engineering Solutions as a separate service division offering turnkey solutions for construction, renewable energy structures, material handling, and agriculture. The company operates as a comprehensive pipe solutions provider with products ranging from basic plumbing to specialized industrial applications, complemented by value-added engineering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safescaf: IIL Scaffolding Pipe - specialized scaffolding products for construction
• Flexflo
• Megaflo
• FORZA
• COSMO
• Econic

Products and services

• IIL Galvanized Iron Pipes (GI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 Million Tons of pipes exported to date across 60+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Milwaukee ToolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIIL Trading brings Milwaukee Tool, an industry-leading manufacturer of Heavy-Duty Power Tools, Accessories, Outdoor Power Equipment, Hand Tools, Storage and Personal Protective Equipment for Professional Users worldwide, to the Pakistan market.
• FischercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIIL Trading represents Fischer, a German brand recognized worldwide for expertise in construction fastening systems and innovative solutions. Founded in 1948, Fischer specializes in high-quality anchoring and fastening products for construction, renovation, and industrial applications.
• MapeicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIIL Trading brings Mapei, one of the world's leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry, to Pakistan. Mapei offers long-lasting high-quality products for the planet and people, contributing to significant architectural and infrastructural works globally.
• BrenntagcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIIL Trading represents Brenntag's oil & gas specialty chemicals portfolio in Pakistan. Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, managing complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers.
• Pakistan CablesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPakistan Cables is a client of IIL's Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) products, demonstrating a long-term supply relationship for structural steel products.
• ASF TowersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF Towers is a client using IIL Engineering Solutions scaffolding products for high-rise construction projects.
• MagsonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagsons sources shoring props from IIL for heavy-duty support systems in construction projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tenaris: Global leader in seamless and welded steel pipes for oil & gas, with extensive global manufacturing footprint. Comparable to IIL in API line pipe and OCTG product lines and as a benchmark for export-grade pipe quality.
• Welspun Corp Limited: One of the world's largest welded line pipe manufacturers with global project execution capabilities. Comparable to IIL in API line pipe manufacturing and large-diameter pipe supply for water and energy infrastructure.
• Pakistan Cables Limited: Listed Pakistani industrial manufacturer (cables and conductors) named as both an IIL group affiliate and HSS customer. Comparable as a Pakistan-listed industrial manufacturing peer serving overlapping infrastructure customers.

Direct peers

• Jindal Saw Limited: Large Indian manufacturer of steel pipes (API line pipe, HSAW, ERW) and DI pipes serving water, oil & gas, and infrastructure. Directly comparable to IIL's API line pipe and infrastructure pipe offerings.
• APL Apollo Tubes Limited: India's largest structural steel tube manufacturer with a multi-product portfolio including HSS, galvanized tubes, and scaffolding tubes. Directly comparable to IIL's structural tube and scaffolding pipe lines.
• Surya Roshni Limited: India's largest manufacturer of GI pipes, structural tubes, and PVC pipes with strong export presence. Highly comparable product portfolio (GI, ERW, structural tubes) to IIL's steel pipes business, and a relevant peer for IIL's export ambitions into South Asia.
• Amreli Steels Limited: One of Pakistan's largest steel manufacturers producing billets, rebars, and related long products. Comparable to IIL as a Pakistan-listed peer in the domestic steel manufacturing space competing for similar infrastructure and construction demand.
• International Steels Limited (ISL): Pakistan-listed flat steel and galvanized products manufacturer referenced on IIL's website as part of its affiliated group. Highly comparable given overlapping Pakistan steel products market and customer base.

Regional players

• Borusan Mannesmann: Major Turkish manufacturer of steel line pipes and standard pipes with significant European and global export footprint. Comparable to IIL as a regional steel pipe exporter competing in similar markets across MENA, Europe, and the Americas.
• Saudi Steel Pipe Company: Saudi manufacturer of ERW and galvanized steel pipes serving Middle East, North Africa, and select export markets. Comparable regional peer to IIL for water, oil & gas, and construction pipe demand in MENA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-industries-limited-iil
• Xx.com/IIL_Pakistan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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