Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Global Market Report 2024

The iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1072.87 billion in 2023 to $1141.5 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as the rise in construction activity, increased demand from the automotive industry, strong economic growth in emerging markets, the growing use of recycled steel, expansion of the steel sector, and a rising demand for steel in end-user industries.

The iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1395.34 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as rapid advances in technology, faster economic growth, increased metal consumption by the aerospace sector, a rise in urban populations, growing electric vehicle production, and investments in infrastructure. Notable trends expected in the forecast period include a shift from conventional blast furnaces to modern electric-arc furnaces (EAFs), a focus on advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), the utilization of artificial intelligence, emphasis on hydrogen breakthrough ironmaking technology (Hybrit), a focus on mergers and acquisitions, a focus on new product development, and the adoption of robotics in iron ore mining.

The iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing market are anticipated to experience growth driven by an increase in metal consumption within the aerospace sector. The surge in air travel demands more commercial airplanes, leading to a higher need for metals such as aluminum. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects a rise in air travelers from 3.8 billion to 7.2 billion by 2035, while Boeing estimates a demand for approximately 42,730 new jets valued at $6.3 trillion over the next two decades. This heightened demand for airplanes is expected to drive metal consumption, particularly in the aerospace sector, thereby fueling the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing market during the forecast period.

The iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing market faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The outbreak disrupted supply chains and led to a decline in consumption due to global lockdowns and trade restrictions. The pandemic, characterized by flu-such as symptoms, prompted governments to impose restrictions on the movement of goods and people. Manufacturers, heavily reliant on raw material supplies, experienced production halts. Although COVID-19 had a substantial impact, it is anticipated that the market will recover across the forecast period, considering the pandemic as a 'black swan' event, unrelated to fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.

Key players in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing market are actively embracing new technologies to cater to larger customer bases, enhance sales, and boost revenue. One such advancement is the development of high-efficiency electric arc furnaces, which utilize electric arcs for metal heating and offer improved efficiency compared to traditional blast furnaces. For example, Steel Plantech, a Japan-based steel plant engineering manufacturer, introduced ECOARC-FIT in April 2021. This product features a horizontal preheater and an integrated thermal recovery system, promising energy savings and adaptability to various constraints.

Companies in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing market are investing in new technologies such as blast furnaces. Blast furnaces are metallurgical furnaces used for smelting industrial metals. In September 2023, Ulanhot Steel, a China-based steel manufacturer, inaugurated a new blast furnace at a Northern China plant. Noteworthy is its capacity to produce 1.13 million tons of iron annually, with a unique feature allowing the utilization of gases in pig iron production.

Major companies operating in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market report are POSCO, ArcelorMittal S.A., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, TATA Steel Group, Nucor Corp, JFE Holdings, Inc., GERDAU S.A, Hyundai Steel Company, Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Limited, Thyssenkrupp AG, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Kobe Steel Limited, Baowu steel, Ningbo BST Metal Products Co. Ltd., Nanjing Hengjie Industrial Co. Ltd., The Heico Companies, Bekaert SA, Suzuki Garphyttan Ab, Avocet Steel, SWR Group, Ormiston Wire, Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), Evraz, Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), Severstal, Metalloinvest, Mechel, TMK (Pipe Metallurgical Co. OJSC), Summit Utility Structures LLC, Sovereign Steel Manufacturing, AK Steel Holding, Algoma Steel Inc., Ternium S.A., United States Steel Corporationoration, Cleveland Cliffs, Aperam, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Siderca, AL Khaleej Metal Coat LLC., AL Shafar Steel Engineering, Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLC, Al Jarsh Metal Section Manufacturing, Alam Steel, Bosco Group of Companies, DBMSC Steel FZCO, Denholm YAM, Moolaan Iron & Steel, S A Iron & Steel Institute (SAISI), Pretoria Schmiede Cc, Metatrade Import and Export (Pty) Ltd., Cape Town Iron and Steel Works, JM Enterprises, Melcast Iron and Steel Foundry.

The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the steel mills and ferroalloy market in 2023. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market. The regions covered in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The iron and steel mills and ferroalloy market consists of sales of steel scrap, carbon steel, and sinter steel. 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 primary types within the domain of iron and steel mills and ferroalloys include ferroalloys, pig iron, and crude steel. Crude steel refers to the steel produced through the solidification of liquid steel. Various end-users of these products include automotive, machinery, oil and gas, construction, and other industries.

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