Abstract: In 2008, the domestic weld pipe industry encountered with huge difficulties under the influence of the worldwide financial crisis, and the export business thereof was greatly hindered.Thanks to relevant economyrevitalizing policies released by the central government of china, and the restructure and technical upgrades of the industry, since 2009, the domestic weld pipe industry has been getting rid of the depression.Analyzed here in the article are the main characteristics of the development situation of the weld pipe industry in 2008, and its developing trend during the January to October period of 2009.Accordingly, it is proposed that weld pipe makers do better in restructure and technical upgrade to get the steel pipe industry developing healthily and sustainably.