Metal Fabrication Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The metal fabrication market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.7 billion in 2024 to $22.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to agricultural machinery manufacturing requirements, renewable energy sector growth, increasing urbanization, growth in marine and shipbuilding sectors, demand for metal furniture and fixtures.

The metal fabrication market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand from automotive industry, demand for metal signage and advertising materials, replacement demand for aging infrastructure, replacement demand for aging infrastructure, demand for metal enclosures in electronics industry. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of internet of things (IoT) in fabrication processes, expansion of manufacturing industries, technological innovation in metal alloys, infrastructure development, construction sector expansion.

The growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the metal fabrication market. The construction industry encompasses a broad range of activities related to the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. Metal fabrication plays a crucial role in construction by providing essential structural and aesthetic components for buildings, offering versatility and customization options. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported a £18.16 billion ($19.96 million) increase in new construction activities in 2022, with private sector projects growing by 16.8% and public sector projects rising by 13.1%. As a result, the growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the demand for metal fabrication services.

Key players in the metal fabrication industry are strategically focusing on innovative advancements to stay competitive and meet evolving market demands. One such advancement is digital sheet metal forming technology, enabling the direct shaping of standard sheet metal on demand from a digital design file without the need for traditional stamping presses, custom tools, molds, or dies. In September 2022, Desktop Metal, a U.S.-based manufacturing company, introduced the Figur G15, the first commercially available machine tool platform leveraging digital sheet metal forming (DSF) technology. This cost-effective, flexible, and agile solution has a patent-pending software-driven ceramic toolhead on an XY gantry, capable of forming sheet metal with up to 2,000 lbs of force.

In March 2022, Vulcan Industries plc, a UK-based industrial services company, made a strategic move by acquiring Aptec Ltd. for $2.06 million (£1.55 million). This acquisition aligns with Vulcan's long-term strategy to identify and integrate businesses with strong growth potential, generating significant synergies and fostering further growth. Aptec Ltd., a UK-based sheet metal fabrication company, specializes in metal forming, bending, and laser cutting.

Major companies operating in the metal fabrication market are Interplex Holdings Pte. Ltd., Kaman Corporation, Mayville Engineering Comp. Inc., O’Neal Manufacturing Services, BTD Manufacturing Inc., Ironform Corporation, Kapco Metal Stamping, Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc., CGI Automated Manufacturing, Hartwell Manufacturing, Matcor-Matsu Group Inc., Komaspec, Adey Steel Ltd., Richlind Metal Fabricators, Watson Engineering Inc., LancerFab Tech Pvt. Ltd., PMS Fabrications Ltd., Gray Fabrication Ltd., Mudersbach GmbH & Co. KG, Lycett Fabrications Ltd., London Steel Fabrication Ltd., M J Ellis Manufacturing, Helander Metal, Schaumburg Specialties LLC, Ark Alloy LLC.

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

The metal fabrication market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as designing and engineering, forming and shaping, welding, and quality control. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The metal fabrication market also includes sales of structural components, sheet metal parts, machine parts. 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).

Metal fabrication involves the transformation of raw metal materials into finished products using techniques such as cutting, shaping, bending, welding, and assembly. This comprehensive process encompasses a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, copper, and more. The end results of metal fabrication can vary widely, ranging from straightforward components such as brackets or frames to intricate and complex structures.

Primary categories within metal fabrication encompass cutting, machining, welding, bending, and additional processes. Metal cutting stands out as a fundamental procedure in this domain, where a metal workpiece is divided into smaller components. This technique spans across diverse materials such as steel, aluminum, and others. Industries relying on metal cutting include manufacturing, power and utilities, construction, oil and gas, among others.

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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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