United Kingdom Bronze Market Size and Share Outlook - Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis Report (2025-2034)

The United Kingdom bronze market size reached around USD 0.36 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% between 2025 and 2034 to reach nearly USD 0.49 Billion by 2034.

United Kingdom Bronze Market Growth

The United Kingdom’s machinery and equipment (M&E) production sector has made significant investments in factory optimisation and automation processes to boost industrial productivity. As per the United Nations, the UK exported USD 42 billion worth of machinery and equipments worldwide, while accounting for 2.6% of the global market share. Moreover, in 2021, the average productivity of the UK’s M&E sector was 60% higher than the domestic economy, and 37% higher than that of the manufacturing industry. This is creating a favourable United Kingdom bronze market outlook.

Similarly, the United Kingdom exports over 60% of its output of construction equipment, as per the Construction Equipment Association. As per the market analysis, it also exported over 80% of its cutting tools and work-holding equipments in 2020. In 2022, the top 5 M&E sub-sectors, such as mining, quarrying, and construction machinery; pumps and compressors; general-purpose machinery; and other engines accounted for 58.6% of total industrial exports. As the UK continues to lead the production of industrial machinery, the market is expected to witness sustained growth over the forecast period.

Key Trends and Developments

Growth of the construction sector; expansion of the agricultural sector; rising demand from marine and shipbuilding sector; and increasing automotive sales are factors favouring the United Kingdom bronze market expansion

August 2024

The UK government is expected to create a memorial statue dedicated to the victims of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in West India Quay by 2026. Such architectural developments make use of bronze and are expected to drive the market growth.

May 2024

With a 2.5% growth in defence spending, the UK government is expected to boost its maritime defence capabilities by investing in the development of 6 new warships. This is also expected to increase the demand for bronze for making bushes and bearings over the forecast period.

July 2023

The UK government announced its decision to grant hundreds of licenses to oil and gas companies for exploring energy reserves in the North Sea region. This is expected to raise the demand for heavy M&E, thereby driving the United Kingdom bronze market growth.

June 2022

IQ Glass, a company engaged in providing architectural services in the UK took on more projects related to the application of architectural bronze in buildings, to make them look colourful while maintaining a traditional style.

Growth of the construction sector

The S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 57.2 in September 2024 from 53.6 in August 2024. This is expected to fuel the demand for bronze sheets and bars, which are used to enhance the structural integrity of different buildings, ultimately increasing the United Kingdom bronze market share.

Expansion of the agricultural sector

In 2021, the total cultivation area in the UK recorded a y-o-y growth of 0.5% and reached 6.1 million hectares. The cultivation of cereal crops rose to 3.2 million hectares, which further raised the demand for heavy agricultural machinery such as tractors for ploughing and harvesting operations. Such machineries use bronze extensively in making of components, driving the United Kingdom bronze market value.

Growth of the marine and shipbuilding sector

The growing demand for ships is expected to fuel the demand for bronze, as it is extensively used to make bushes and bearings for shipbuilding, which ensure its performance in rough weather conditions and in choppy waters.

Increasing automotive sales

The growing sales of superminis (29.8%), SUVs (28.6%), and crossovers (28.3%) indicates rising consumer preference for private vehicles which is favourably shaping the United Kingdom bronze market outlook.

United Kingdom Bronze Market Trends

As per the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the demand for fleet cars rose by 1.1 million in 2023, recording a y-o-y growth of 38.7%. The growing demand for hybrids (27.1%) and plug-in hybrids (39.3%) is fuelling the growth of the automotive industry, thereby favouring the growth of the United Kingdom bronze market. Every 1 of 6 vehicles registered in the UK currently is an EV, with overall sales rising to 315,000. Bronze, which is extensively used in the production of batteries, engines, decorative elements of automotives is expected to witness a significant surge in demand over the forecast period.

United Kingdom Industry Segmentation

The report titled “United Kingdom Bronze Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Alloy Type:

• Aluminium
• Phosphor
• Silicon

Market Breakup by Application:

• Architectural Parts
• Musical Instruments
• Transportation
• Industrial
• Others

Market Breakup by Region:

• England
• Wales
• Northern Ireland
• Scotland

United Kingdom Bronze Market Share

Based on region, the market is segmented into England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. England is projected to dominate the market, representing 78% of the overall market share. Over the forecast period, Wales is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% because of increasing adoption of EVs in the region.

Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Bronze Market

Major players are expected to benefit from the shipbuilding boom in the United Kingdom, driven by increasing government investments to decarbonise the sector.

KME Germany GmbH

KME Germany GmbH belongs to the KME Group S.p.A. Based in Osnabrück, German, it is one of the largest producers of copper-based products (and alloys). It was formed in 1873 and sold 195.721 tons of materials in 2022-23, which highlights its solid position in North America bronze market.

Lebronze alloys

Lebronze alloys was formed in 1934 and is based in Suippes, France. It specialises in manufacturing finished, semi-finished, and preformed products from metals like copper, and aluminum, or its alloys.

Leeds Bronze Engineering Ltd.

Leeds Bronze Engineering Ltd. was formed in 1974 and is headquartered in the Leeds, United Kingdom. It belongs to the Calder Group and is the largest domestic producer of bronze bushes and bearings.

Wieland-Werke AG

Wieland-Werke AG was formed in 1820 in Ulm, Germany. It is engaged in offering semi-finished copper products across 79 different locations worldwide and has witnessed substantial turnovers in recent years.

Other players included in the United Kingdom bronze market report are INNOMetal GmbH, among others.