Light Gauge Steel Framing Market Report 2026

The light gauge steel framing market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $35.78 billion in 2025 to $37.09 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased construction of commercial and residential buildings, rising demand for lightweight and durable framing materials, growth in industrial infrastructure projects, adoption of pre-engineered steel structures, advancements in cold-rolled steel manufacturing.

The light gauge steel framing market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of lgsf in sustainable and green buildings, growth in modular and prefabricated construction, increasing demand for long-span and hybrid structures, expansion of industrial and warehouse facilities, adoption of innovative steel framing designs and technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of light gauge steel in commercial construction, increasing use in residential building projects, growth in industrial and warehouse structures, expansion of long-span steel framing solutions, rising demand for pre-engineered and hybrid structures.

The rise in construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the light gauge steel framing market. Cold-formed steel is extensively used as the primary construction material in light gauge steel framing for roofs, floors, walls, roof panels, decks, and complete building structures. As construction activity expands, the use of light gauge steel framing is expected to increase, since it serves as a critical component in many building projects. For example, in October 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a U.S.-based government agency, reported that total construction spending for the first eight months of 2023 was $1.32 trillion, which rose by 7.6% in 2024 to reach $1.42 trillion. Therefore, the growth in construction activities is anticipated to boost demand for light gauge steel framing over the forecast period.

Major companies operating in the light gauge steel framing market are concentrating on developing standardized frameworks, such as light-gauge steel specifications, to improve construction quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate the use of offsite prefabricated panel systems. Light-gauge steel specifications are documents that establish uniform requirements for the design, production, and assembly of cold-formed steel structures, providing clarity and confidence to designers, contractors, and builders throughout the project lifecycle. For example, in April 2025, the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), a UK-based trade association, introduced the National Light-Gauge Steelwork Specification (NLSS), providing a comprehensive framework that aligns the use of light-gauge steel, standardizes common terminology, and outlines quality management practices. Intended to support modern methods of construction (MMC), the specification directs the offsite assembly of prefabricated steel panels, ensures compliance with European standards, and promotes transparency and efficiency across the construction supply chain.

In December 2023, Venture First, a US-based investment and financial firm, and TYP64, a US-based digital transformation company, acquired Scottsdale Construction Systems for an undisclosed amount. Following this acquisition, Venture First and TYP64 aim to assist Scottsdale's steel framing system in expanding globally through digital transformation. Scottsdale Construction Systems is an Australia-based manufacturer specializing in advanced light gauge steel wall frame and roof truss technology.

Major companies operating in the light gauge steel framing market report are ArcelorMittal S.A., HONGLU STEEL STRUCTURE, Jinggong Steel, Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems Ltd., Precision Walls Inc., HangXiao Steel Structure Co Ltd., SCAFFO Steel Stud Company, QSI Interiors Ltd., MRI Steel Framing LLC, Super Stud Building Products Inc., Quail Run Building Materials Inc., Genesis Manazil Steel Framing LLC, 8 Diamonds Steel Framing Ltd., Arkitech Advanced Construction Technologies, CEMCO-California Expanded Metal Products Inc., Craco Metal Supply Inc., DCM Metal Corp, E PACK Prefabricated Buildings Co Ltd., FRAMECAD Ltd., Hadley Industries Ltd., Intelligent Steel Solutions Ltd., Metek plc, Steel Frame Solutions LLC, Tata BlueScope Steel Limited, The Steel Network Inc., WARE Industries Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the light gauge steel framing market in 2025, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the light gauge steel framing market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the light gauge steel framing market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The light gauge steel framing market consists of sales of wall system, flooring system, light gauge steel coating, and accessories. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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