Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Market Report 2025

The grain oriented electrical steel market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $7.41 billion in 2024 to $7.56 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand in power generation, expansion of power infrastructure, industrialization and urbanization, efficiency improvements in electrical equipment, and renewable energy integration.

The grain oriented electrical steel market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.6 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued growth in power demand, smart grid implementation, rise in electric vehicle production, energy efficiency regulations, and increasing investments in transmission and distribution networks. Major trends in the forecast period include a rise in electric vehicle infrastructure, strategic collaborations and partnerships, focus on sustainable and green technologies, market expansion in Asia-Pacific, supply chain optimization.

The surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to drive the grain-oriented electric steel market's growth in the foreseeable future. Electric vehicles rely on one or more electric motors powered by stored electricity, and the development of the EV charging infrastructure is significantly reliant on grain-oriented electrical steel. This specialized steel plays a vital role in the broader electrical and power industries, indirectly supporting the growth and operation of electric vehicles through its applications in motors, charging infrastructure, and power electronics. In April 2023, the International Energy Agency reported global sales of over 10 million electric vehicles in 2022, projecting a further 35% increase in 2023 to reach 14 million. Additionally, the World Economic Forum noted that in the first half of 2022, global sales of battery-powered electric cars (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) totaled almost 4.3 million, with a significant annual increase of 75% for BEVs and 37% for PHEVs. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles is a key driver of the grain-oriented electric steel market's expansion.

The rising demand for renewable energy is expected to fuel the growth of the grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) market. GOES is specifically designed for use in transformers, which play a critical role in renewable energy systems by regulating voltages in power generation, transmission, and distribution. As renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and ocean power witnessed an approximately 8% increase in supply in 2022, the shift toward renewables in the US power grid is projected to surge by about 380% from 2022 to 2050. This transition underscores the crucial role of GOES in supporting the renewable energy sector and propelling the growth of the grain-oriented electrical steel market.

The growth of the grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) market is expected to be driven by increasing industrialization. Industrialization, characterized by the adoption of industrial production methods, leads to a higher demand for electrical power and energy infrastructure. Efficient and reliable electrical systems are essential for powering machinery, equipment, and various industrial operations. For example, industrial production in China rose by 4.5% in August 2023 compared to the previous year, reflecting the ongoing industrialization in the country. The increasing demand for electrical steel in industrial applications is a key factor contributing to the growth of the grain-oriented electrical steel market.

The increasing demand for consumer electronics is projected to drive the growth of the grain-oriented electrical steel market in the future. Consumer electronics include devices designed for individual use, such as smartphones, televisions, computers, and audio devices. This heightened demand can be linked to several factors, including improved connectivity, the transition to remote work, and the expansion of online education. Grain-oriented electrical steel is characterized by its low energy losses, making it ideal for use in transformers and inductors within consumer electronics, thereby improving overall energy efficiency. For example, a report from Demandsage, a US-based automated reporting platform utilizing data science for insights, revealed that as of 2022, there were about 6.6 billion smartphone users globally, representing a 4.2% increase from the previous year. Thus, the growing demand for consumer electronics is fueling the expansion of the grain-oriented electrical steel market.

Leading companies in the grain-oriented electrical steel market are forming strategic partnerships and collaborations to maintain their market position. These partnerships involve cooperative relationships between two or more organizations aimed at achieving specific business goals. For example, in February 2024, JSW Steel Limited, a steel company based in India, collaborated with JFE Steel Corporation, a Japanese steel company. This alliance aims to manufacture grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) in India, with full production set to begin by 2027. This joint venture not only meets current market demands but also strategically positions both JSW Steel and JFE Steel for future growth in a sector increasingly prioritizing sustainability and energy efficiency.

Major companies operating in the grain oriented electrical steel market include Thyssenkrupp AG, POSCO International Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, NLMK Group, Baowu Group, AK Steel Holdings Corporation, Tata Steel Limited, ArcelorMittal, Shougang Group Co Ltd., Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Aperam SA, TC Metal Co, Mapes & Sprowl Steel LLC, Tempel Steel, China Baowu Steel Group Corp Ltd., Gerdau S.A., Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, United States Steel Corporation, Voestalpine Group, CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd., Kobe Steel Ltd., Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., Baosteel Group Corporation, Jindal Steel and Power Limited, JSW Steel Ltd., Essar Steel, Cogent Power Limited, Ansteel Group Corporation Limited, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Benxi Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd., Hebei Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd., Hunan Valin Steel Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Shagang Group Co. Ltd., Maanshan Iron & Steel Company Limited, Shandong Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd., Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited, World Industrial Specialty Company Inc, Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corp.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global grain-oriented electrical steel market in 2024. The regions covered in the grain oriented electrical steel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the grain oriented electrical steel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Grain-oriented electrical steel stands as a specialized steel variant crucial to the manufacturing of energy-efficient transformers and large, high-performance generators. Its primary applications include usage in instrument and current transformers, power, and high-voltage direct current transmission cores.

The key product categories within grain-oriented electrical steel comprise high magnetic strength, conventional, and domain refinement. High magnetic strength steel denotes an alloy steel type distinguished by superior mechanical properties and heightened corrosion resistance compared to standard carbon steel. These alloys find application in various sectors, including transformers, power generators, motors, and other related uses. The primary end-users of grain-oriented electrical steel include the automotive sector, manufacturing, energy generation, household appliances, and others.

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The grain-oriented electrical steel market consists of sales of wound cores, laminations, cold-rolled steel, goss texture, metal cladding, and silicon steels. 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.

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