Steel Rolling & Drawing in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

Drawn out: Federal infrastructure programs and rising construction activity will support the industry

Steel rollers and drawers have faced declines over the current period. Plummeting growth from automobile manufacturers and climbing import penetration have hindered performance. Falling steel prices over the current period have also led to price-based losses and profit loss as clients pressured steel rollers and drawers to pass on cost decreases. Exports to the US were a boon to steel rollers and drawers amid declines in the domestic market. Overall, industry-wide revenue has been falling at a CAGR of 3.1% over the past five years and is expected to total $1.9 billion in 2023, when revenue will dip by an estimated 8.2%.

This industry rolls or draws steel purchased externally, which may be sourced from local steelmakers or imported. Steel rollers and drawers produce a variety of shapes through the rolling process, while the only drawn product is wire of various grades and gauges. The industry does not include vertically integrated steel companies that incidentally draw or roll-form steel, nor does it include metal service centres whose primary business is the distribution of steel products to end markets.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry's key players and their market shares.