Iron & Steel Market by Product (Iron Ore, Steel), Form (Pipes/Tubes, Rods/Bars, Sheets/Plates), End-Use Industry - Global Forecast 2024-2030


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Iron & Steel Market by Product (Iron Ore, Steel), Form (Pipes/Tubes, Rods/Bars, Sheets/Plates), End-Use Industry - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Iron & Steel Market size was estimated at USD 1.70 trillion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 1.77 trillion in 2024, at a CAGR 4.31% to reach USD 2.29 trillion by 2030.

Global Iron & Steel MarketThe iron & steel market encompasses producing, distributing, and consuming metallic raw materials derived from iron ore and recycled scrap metal. These materials are fabricated into various end products across various industries, such as automotive, construction, aerospace, energy, packaging, and heavy machinery. The global iron and steel industry is highly competitive, with a diversified product portfolio of ferrous alloys, including carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, pig iron, wrought iron, and other specialty metals. Rapid global urbanization has increased demand for residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, which require significant steel products. Furthermore, the increasing steel consumption in the automotive and energy & power industries is leading to market growth. However, environmental concerns due to greenhouse gas emissions and price volatility affecting profitability across the value chain are impacting the iron & steel market. Increasing investment by the market players and government support for iron & steel in emerging economies. Moreover, adopting sustainability-focused initiatives such as hydrogen-based green steel production techniques and recycling-based circular economy models that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions is an lucrative opportunity for the market.Regional InsightsIn the Americas, the US iron & steel industry has seen substantial growth following recent investments to modernize facilities and enhance production processes and Canada also contributes significantly to this region's steel output. Both countries share similar consumer needs and purchasing behaviors primarily driven by infrastructure development and automobile manufacturing sectors. In the EMEA region, Germany leads European crude steel production, followed by Italy, France, and Spain. The Middle East has experienced increasing demand for iron & steel due to rapid urbanization and growth in critical sectors such as construction, oil & gas, and transportation. In Africa, South Africa stands out as a major producer due to its well-developed mining sector that supplies raw materials for local production. In the Asia Pacific region, China dominates the iron & steel industry globally, with its massive population driving domestic demand for construction materials, automobiles, machinery, and appliances. Japan is known for its advanced technology employed in manufacturing high-quality steel. At the same time, India's increasing urbanization has led to significant investments in infrastructure projects that drive up demand for iron & steel products.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Iron & Steel Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Iron & Steel Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Iron & Steel Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ArcelorMittal S.A., Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., China Ansteel Group Corporation Limited, China Baowu Steel Group Corp., Ltd., Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Gerdau S/A, Hesteel Group Company Limited, Hyundai Steel Company, Industrias CH, JFE Steel Corporation, Jindal Steel and Power Limited, JSW Steel Limited, Kobe Steel, Ltd., Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel Corporation, Nucor Corporation, Outokumpu, POSCO, Sabre Steel Inc, Salzgitter AG, Shandong Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd., SSAB AB, Tata Steel Limited, ThyssenKrupp AG, and United States Steel Corporation.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Iron & Steel Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product
Iron Ore
Steel
Form
Pipes/Tubes
Rods/Bars
Sheets/Plates
End-Use Industry
Aerospace
Automotive
Construction
Energy
Machinery & Equipment
Packaging
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Iron & Steel Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Iron & Steel Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Iron & Steel Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Iron & Steel Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Iron & Steel Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Iron & Steel Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising investment in residential construction worldwide
5.1.1.2. Increasing consumption of steel in automotive and energy & power industries
5.1.1.3. Availability of iron ore and other minerals for steel production
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Volatile prices of raw materials of iron & steel
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Ongoing transition towards net zero steel
5.1.3.2. Increasing investment and government support for iron & steel in emerging economies
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Environmental challenges and problems associated with the excess capacity of iron & steel
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Product Type: Increasing use of iron ore owing to their high strength and durability
5.2.2. Form: Rising utilization of Sheets/Plates in energy sector for manufacturing solar panels
5.2.3. End-Users Industry: Increasing use of iron and steel in construction industry as it have high strength and and toughness
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Iron & Steel Market, by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Iron Ore
6.3. Steel
7. Iron & Steel Market, by Form
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Pipes/Tubes
7.3. Rods/Bars
7.4. Sheets/Plates
8. Iron & Steel Market, by End-Use Industry
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Aerospace
8.3. Automotive
8.4. Construction
8.5. Energy
8.6. Machinery & Equipment
8.7. Packaging
9. Americas Iron & Steel Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Iron & Steel Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Iron & Steel Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.3.1.1. Tata Steel's 7 Subsidiary Companies to Be Merged with Parent Company in Current Financial Year
12.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
12.3.2.1. Vale International to Supply Iron Ore to Essar's Steel Project in Saudi Arabia
12.3.2.2. Aramco, Baosteel and PIF Sign Agreement to Establish First Integrated Steel Plate Manufacturing Complex in Saudi Arabia
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. ArcelorMittal S.A.
13.1.2. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.
13.1.3. China Ansteel Group Corporation Limited
13.1.4. China Baowu Steel Group Corp., Ltd.
13.1.5. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
13.1.6. Gerdau S/A
13.1.7. Hesteel Group Company Limited
13.1.8. Hyundai Steel Company
13.1.9. Industrias CH
13.1.10. JFE Steel Corporation
13.1.11. Jindal Steel and Power Limited
13.1.12. JSW Steel Limited
13.1.13. Kobe Steel, Ltd.
13.1.14. Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
13.1.15. Nippon Steel Corporation
13.1.16. Nucor Corporation
13.1.17. Outokumpu
13.1.18. POSCO
13.1.19. Sabre Steel Inc
13.1.20. Salzgitter AG
13.1.21. Shandong Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd.
13.1.22. SSAB AB
13.1.23. Tata Steel Limited
13.1.24. ThyssenKrupp AG
13.1.25. United States Steel Corporation
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. IRON & STEEL MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. IRON & STEEL MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY FORM, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY END-USE INDUSTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA IRON & STEEL MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. IRON & STEEL MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. IRON & STEEL MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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