North America and Europe Metal Casting Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (Carbon Steel Alloys, Stainless Steel Alloys, and Aluminum Alloys), Process (Sand Casting, Investment Casting, Gravity Die Casting, and Others), and Application (Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Textile, Building and Construction, Oil and Gas, Industrial Machinery, and Others)
The North America and Europe metal casting market size was valued at US$ 22.37 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 34.00 billion by 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030.
Metal casting manufacturers focus on expanding their product portfolio and targeting new customer base through geographical expansion strategies. Diversification in terms of geography reduces the company’s dependency on specific location for revenue generation and mitigates risk associated with market fluctuation. Companies seek opportunities to expand their geographic presence in several locations in North America and Europe. In 2021, Kent Foundry planned a US$ 3.5 million expansion project to manufacture gray and ductile iron castings in the US. In 2021, Brinco Planning Indiana steel foundry announced plans to open a steel casting plant in Indiana, US, with an investment of US$ 35 million. The plant is aimed to produce rail components. In 2021, The CA Lawton Co acquired Penn-Mar, a gray and ductile iron foundry in Pennsylvania, the US. Penn-Mar manufactures multi-cored, gray, and ductile iron castings ranging from 68 to 2,268 kgs. In 2021, Neenah Enterprises acquired an 18.7-acre manufacturing facility for US Foundry & Manufacturing Corp, for US$ 17.43 million, in Florida, the US. Further, collaborative efforts with research institutions, universities, and other companies allowed metal casting businesses to access expertise and develop novel solutions. In 2021, Qualcomm, a semiconductor supplier, announced interest in working in partnership with foundries in Europe, if incentive programs to drive automotive chip production in Europe attract the right partners. Therefore, strategic expansion strategies by several market players are expected to create lucrative opportunities in the North America and Europe metal casting market during the forecast period.
The North America and Europe metal casting market has been segmented based on product type into carbon steel alloys, stainless steel alloys, and aluminum alloys. The aluminum alloys held the largest share in the North America and Europe metal casting market in 2022. Stainless steel segment is another attractive segment in North America and Europe metal casting market. Stainless steel alloy is the most suitable choice for investment casting applications for corrosion resistance and high strength. The alloy is used to create components for various industries, including aerospace, petrochemical, medical, automotive, and food & dairy.
Based on region, the North America and Europe metal casting market has been segmented into the Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa. In 2022, Europe held the largest revenue share of the North America and Europe metal casting market. Italy, Germany, and Turkey are three major producers of light-metal castings, accounting for 61.2% of total production. In Finland, the production of castings increased by 9% in 2021 compared to 2020. The ferrous and nonferrous metal foundries produced 1.56 million metric tons in 2021 compared to 1.39 million metric tons in 2020. German mechanical companies reported a growth of 32% in 2021 compared to 2020. The construction sector in Germany recorded significant growth and reached US$ 158.55 billion in 2021. Thus, constant developments in construction, mechanical engineering, and metal casting companies in Europe are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the metal casting market in the region over the coming years.
ArcelorMittal SA, Posco Holdings Inc, Alcoa Corp, Lucchini RS SpA, RYOBI Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd, Allard-Europe NV, FONDERIA AUGUSTA Srl, MEDEKO CAST Sro, Tycon Alloy Industries (HongKong) Co Ltd, Novacast Ltd, Lestercast Ltd, Dean Group International Ltd, Hadleigh Castings Ltd, Tritech Group Ltd, and Aeromet International Ltd are some of the major players operating in the North America and Europe metal casting market. Players operating in the North America and Europe metal casting market are adopting different strategies, such as investments in research and development activities and new product launches, to stand out as strong competitors in the market. Market players are highly focused towards the development of high quality and innovative product offerings to fulfil the customer’s requirements.
The size of overall North America and Europe metal casting market has been derived using both primary and secondary source. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the North America and Europe metal casting market.