Alloy steel is a steel type combining carbon with other alloying elements, usually manganese, silicon, nickel, chromium or molybdenum, for the purpose of producing material with desired properties. Global alloy steel market has witnessed moderate growth over the past decade, owing to rising usage of alloy steel in various end-use industries including automotive, construction, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. Alloy steels exhibit superior mechanical properties such as high strength, wear resistance, impact resistance and ductility compared to carbon steel. Increasing demand for high strength and durable materials across major industrial sectors along with growing automotive production worldwide can drive the growth of global alloy steel market during the forecast period.
Market Dynamics
Global alloy steel market growth is driven by factors such as growing automotive manufacturing, robust infrastructural development activities in emerging economies and replacement of traditional materials with high strength steel alloys. Furthermore, development of new grades of corrosion resistant and wear resistant alloy steels suitable for critical applications offers key opportunity for market players. However, volatility in raw material prices due to supply chain disruptions and shifting focus towards lightweight materials can hamper the market growth. Rising demand for specialty steels from various process industries and aerospace sector can open new avenues for alloy steel manufacturers in the near future.
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