Iron and Steel Casting Market Report 2025

The iron and steel casting market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $173.74 billion in 2024 to $185.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in metallurgy, urbanization and construction boom, development of energy sector, rapid industrialization, world wars and defense needs.

The iron and steel casting market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $248.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adherence to industry standards, material advancements, focus on precision and quality, global market expansion, infrastructure development projects. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable casting practices, product innovations, strategic partnerships, technological advancements.

Government investments in infrastructure are anticipated to drive the growth of the iron and steel casting market in the foreseeable future. Such investments encompass tangible assets like energy infrastructure, roads, bridges, and highways, where cast iron and steel serve as foundational materials. For example, in March 2022, the US government announced an additional investment of $166.5 million in 108 infrastructure projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This initiative, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is significantly impacting the iron and steel casting market, driven by increased infrastructure investment.

The growth of urbanization is expected to be a catalyst for the iron and steel casting market's expansion. Urbanization denotes the migration of populations from rural to urban areas. In this context, iron and steel castings play pivotal roles in urban development, providing essential structural components for buildings, bridges, and various infrastructural needs. Their versatility extends across multiple applications, supporting the construction of urban landscapes. For instance, the World Bank reported in October 2022 that global urban population exceeded 50%, forecasted to rise by 1.5 times to 6 billion by 2045. This trend in urbanization continues to be a driving force behind the iron and steel casting market.

Product innovation stands out as a prominent trend shaping the iron and steel casting market. Key market players are dedicated to developing advanced products equipped with cutting-edge features to maintain their market positions. For example, in June 2022, Brakes India and Volvo Group jointly introduced Green Iron Castings, an innovative solution created at Brakes India's foundries and utilized by Volvo in its engine production. This unique offering significantly reduces CO2 emissions, benefiting both Volvo and the industry as a whole by lowering emissions levels when broadly implemented.

Strategic collaborations among major industry players are increasingly prevalent in driving market growth. These partnerships involve structured affiliations between commercial enterprises, often established through contractual agreements or business arrangements. For instance, in September 2023, Dillinger Hütte, a Germany-based steel company, partnered with SMS group. Their collaboration aims to optimize blast furnace operations through logistical process modeling and digitalization, enhancing precise control over the blast furnace process. The partnership is geared towards developing and implementing innovative technologies that enhance efficiency and reduce costs within the steel industry. SMS group, a German company specializing in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the metals industry, aligns its expertise with Dillinger Hütte to drive advancements in the steel sector.

In August 2022, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, a joint venture based in India formed by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, completed the acquisition of infrastructure assets from the Essar group for a total of $2.4 billion. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to significantly enhance AM/NS's steel manufacturing capacity. The Essar group, an India-based manufacturer specializing in cast iron plates, operates within the iron and steel casting market and was the source of the infrastructure assets acquired by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.

Major companies operating in the iron and steel casting market are ArcelorMittal S.A., AMSTED Industries Incorporated, Tata Steel Ltd., Evraz PLC, Hitachi Metals Ltd., Nucor Corporation, Kobe Steel Ltd., The ESCO Group, Calmet, Hyundai Steel Co. Ltd., Nelcast Limited, OSCO Industries Inc., Peekay Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd., Impro Industries USA Inc., MetalTek International, Tupy SA, Waupaca Foundry Inc., Neenah Foundry Company, Aarrowcast Inc., Dotson Iron Castings, Grede Holdings LLC, Metal Technologies Inc., Cifuns, Brantingham Manufacturing, Badger Foundry Company, Benton Foundry, Cast Technologies Inc., American Iron & Alloys Corporation, Liaoning Borui Machinery Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the iron and steel casting market analysis in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the iron and steel casting market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the iron and steel casting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Iron and steel casting involves the process of shaping molten metal within molds to produce finished iron and steel products. These products serve as essential components across various sectors, catering to a wide array of applications.

Iron and steel casting come in different types, namely large, medium, and small casting. Large casting pertains to the creation of iron and steel objects that weigh more than 500 kilograms or exceed one meter in size. These materials encompass gray iron, ductile iron, steel, and malleable iron, finding utility in automotive and transport industries, as well as in pipes, fittings, pumps, valves, machinery, and other sectors. These products serve diverse industries, including machine tools, mining, transportation, construction, electrical, and the steel industry.

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The iron and steel casting market includes revenues earned by entities by centrifugal casting, pressure dies casting, plaster casting, lost-foam casting, vacuum casting, sand casting process, and other types. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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).

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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