Steel is a combination of two elements that are iron and carbon. Whereas, special steel has specific chemical composition and is produced by adding various value-added elements in finished steel. Special steel is used for manufacturing of parts and various components that are further used in applications such as automotive, machinery, manufacturing, and mining. It is produced to achieve different properties including heat resistance, hardness, corrosion resistance, and high strength. Special steel is available in the market on the basis of product as billets, bars, wire rods, and squares.
The special steel market is driven by rise in demand for high strength steel with better material and energy efficiency for its use in various end user applications. Expansion of power generation, distribution, and transmission network across India and renovation of old grid infrastructure is expected to drive the global special steel market growth during the forecast period. In addition, heavy to small scale industries employ machineries that have specific steel products requirement. Some industries, such as oil & gas, mining, and marine have specialized steel requirements as component strength is important in these sectors, resulting in rise in demand for special steel products during the forecast period. However, special steel has relatively high cost associated with production of special steel, logistic challenges, high capital cost, and fluctuations in raw material prices, which are key factors expected to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
The global special steel market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. Depending on type, the market is bifurcated into stainless steel, structural steel, and tool & die steel. By application, it is divided into automotive, machinery, petrochemicals & energy, railways, aerospace & defense, building & construction, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the special steel market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing special steel market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the special steel market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global special steel market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By Type
- Stainless Steel
- Structural Steel
- Tool and Die Steel
By Application
- Automotive
- Machinery and Manufacturing
- Petrochemicals and Energy
- Railways
- Aerospace and Defense
- Building and Construction
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Dongbei Special Steel Group
- Daido Steel Co. Ltd.
- Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd.
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- Aichi Steel Corporation
- Cleveland Cliffs, Inc.
- JSW Steel
- Baosteel Group
- Jiangsu Shagang Group
- ArcelorMittal
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Executive Summary
According to this report titled, 'Special Steel Market,' the special steel market size was valued at $195.4 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $276.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2022 to 2031.Special steel is a unique alloy or chemical composition formed via distinct and superior production process. It possesses higher strength, more toughness, better physical & chemical properties, biocompatibility, and performance compared to ordinary steel. This steel is mainly available in the market in the form of cake, ring, rod, tube, wire, strip, forging, casting, and others with a wide range of dimensions and extreme purity. In addition, special steel has special microstructure, uniform quality, high dimensional accuracy, and outstanding surface quality.
Significant development of automotive & machinery, and building & construction activities propels growth of the special steel market. In addition, increase in demand for special steel products from applications such as manufacturing, food processing, and agriculture drives growth of the market, globally. However, high cost associated with special steel production restrain the market growth during the forecast period. On the contrary, rapid growth of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and building & construction industry across the globe is expected to provide potential growth opportunities in the special steel market in the coming years.
Depending on type, the structural steel segment registered the highest market share of about 41.8% in 2021, and is expected to maintain its dominance during special steel market forecast period. This is attributed to rise in demand for structural steel from building & construction, automotive, and machinery industry in developing economies such as China and India, which is expected to fuel growth of the market during the forecast period. Structural steel is used in large facades, walls, and other materials. Real estate companies are constructing various malls and office areas, which also acts as a growth driver for the structural special steel market.
On the basis of application, the automotive segment holds the largest share, in terms of revenue, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9%. This is attributed to rise in demand for passenger and commercial vehicles from various consumers across the globe. In addition, rapid growth of the EV industry and government initiatives toward promotion of the EV sector is further expected to be the key driving factor for the global special steel market in the coming years.
On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across four major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Asia-Pacific garnered a dominant share in 2021, and is anticipated to maintain this dominance in the special steel market during the forecast period. This is attributed to presence of key players and huge consumer base in the region.
In addition, special steel is gaining importance, owing to increase in demand from electric vehicles, building & construction, railways, and others in Asian economies and rapid urbanization in the region which, in turn, is expected to augment growth of the special steel market during the forecast period. The global special steel market analysis covers in-depth information of the major special steel industry participants.
The key players operating and profiled in the report include Aichi Steel Corporation, Cleveland Cliffs, Inc., ArcelorMittal S.A., Baosteel Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel Corporation, Jiangsu Shagang Group, Dongbei Special Steel, Hyundai Steel Co. Ltd., Daido Steel Co., Ltd., and JSW Steel.
Other players operating in the value chain of the global special steel market include TISCO, JFE, Gerdau S.A., Sanyo Co., Ltd, Thyssenkrupp AG, U.S. Steel International, Inc., Xinning Special Steel Co., Ltd., and others.
Companies Mentioned
- Dongbei Special Steel Group
- Daido Steel Co. Ltd.
- Hyundai Steel Co., Ltd.
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- Aichi Steel Corporation
- Cleveland Cliffs, Inc.
- JSW Steel
- Baosteel Group
- Jiangsu Shagang Group
- ArcelorMittal
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 240 |
Published | May 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2021 - 2031 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 195.4 billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 276.8 billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |