Global Free Cutting Steel Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Free Cutting Steel market size was valued at US$ 4692 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 6264 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.0% during review period.

Free Cutting Steels are unalloyed or low-alloy quality steels that are known for their excellent machinability. They have an increased sulphur content and may also contain lead. Free cutting steel is a kind of wire rod product that is specially designed to be machined by chip removal with high productivity. It is mainly used for fabricating parts for automotive and electronic & OA equipment, where complex shapes and size precision are required.

The automotive industry is a significant consumer of free cutting steels, particularly for producing components like shafts, bearings, and valves. As vehicle manufacturing continues to evolve toward lightweight and more efficient designs (e.g., electric vehicles), the demand for high-performance free machining steels is expected to rise. Also industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and precision machinery are expanding, leading to greater demand for free cutting steels. The need for high-quality components that meet stringent tolerances drives manufacturers to select suitable materials that facilitate easier machining without compromising mechanical properties.



This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Free Cutting Steel market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Free Cutting Steel market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Free Cutting Steel market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Free Cutting Steel market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Free Cutting Steel market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Free Cutting Steel

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Free Cutting Steel market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Nippon Steel, ArcelorMittal, Akiyama Seiko, Saarstahl, POSCO, SeAH, Stilma, Rodacciai, Fangda Special Steel, Thyssenkrupp, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Free Cutting Steel market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Leaded Free Cutting Steel
Resulfurized Free Cutting Steel
Rephosphorized Free Cutting Steel
Others Free Cutting Steel

Market segment by Application
Automobile
Household Appliance
Others

Major players covered
Nippon Steel
ArcelorMittal
Akiyama Seiko
Saarstahl
POSCO
SeAH
Stilma
Rodacciai
Fangda Special Steel
Thyssenkrupp
Ansteel
Jiangsu Shagang
Kobe Steel
Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel
Ambhe
Dongbei Special Steel
ORI Martin
Steeltec
Sichuan Liaofu Special Steel

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Free Cutting Steel product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Free Cutting Steel, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Free Cutting Steel from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Free Cutting Steel competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Free Cutting Steel breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Free Cutting Steel market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Free Cutting Steel.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Free Cutting Steel sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.