Architectural and Structural Metals Market Report 2025

The architectural and structural metals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $643.22 billion in 2024 to $682.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction and infrastructure development, urbanization and population growth, industrial and commercial construction, architectural trends, government investment in infrastructure.

The architectural and structural metals market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $827.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable construction practices, renewable energy projects, smart building technologies, global urbanization trends, infrastructure resilience and upgrades. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on building information modeling (BIM), energy-efficient building envelopes, urbanization and infrastructure development, use of recycled and upcycled metals, global architectural trends influence.

The expanding construction industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the architectural and structural metals market in the future. Construction involves creating, modifying, repairing, remodeling, or demolishing infrastructure facilities, as well as the act of making or producing something. Architectural and structural metals are essential in the construction industry for building impressive and durable structures due to their corrosion resistance, ductility, and lightweight properties. As the construction industry continues to grow, market growth will follow. For instance, in November 2023, the Office of National Statistics, a UK-based statistics authority, reported that total new work construction output surged by 15.8%, achieving a record milestone with a value of £132.98 billion in 2023. Furthermore, total new work rose by £18.16 billion in 2022, with private sector growth at 16.8% and public sector growth at 13.1%. Therefore, this growth is propelling the architectural and structural metals market.

The anticipated rise in disposable income is set to elevate the architectural and structural metals market. Disposable income signifies the money available for spending and saving after tax deductions for individuals or households. An upsurge in disposable income typically spurs construction and infrastructure projects, directly benefiting the architectural and structural metals market due to their crucial role in modern construction practices. For instance, in May 2022, reports from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated a $113.4 billion (0.5%) monthly increase in personal income, with disposable personal income (DPI) rising by $96.5 billion (0.5%). This income surge is a driving force for the architectural and structural metals market growth.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend shaping the architectural and structural metals market. Key market players prioritize technological innovation to bolster their market standing. Notably, in December 2022, CYPE, a Spain-based firm specializing in technical software for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, introduced StruBIM Steel. This innovative tool streamlines the creation of structural steel detailing drawings, specifically designed for building information models (BIM) in steel detailing. It efficiently generates fabrication-ready structural drawings with a single click, allowing for direct delivery to fabrication workshops. This development facilitates ongoing revision and updates for fabrication and assembly drawings, showcasing the technological advancements in the industry.

Leading enterprises within the architectural and structural metals sector are pioneering inventive solutions such as galvalume materials to tap into broader customer segments, enhance sales, and drive revenue growth. Galvalume, a steel variant coated with aluminum and zinc, exemplifies this innovation. In October 2023, the collaboration between United States Steel Corporation and DuPont de Nemours Inc. unveiled COASTALUME, a product explicitly engineered for coastal applications. This breakthrough amalgamates U. S. Steel's robust GALVALUME material with DuPontTM Tedlar PVF film, showcasing unparalleled resilience against saltwater corrosion, UV damage, impacts, and more. This maintenance-free roofing solution, adept at enduring coastal conditions, addresses a critical need in both residential and commercial construction. The incorporation of Tedlar film directly onto the steel coil ensures color longevity, even under prolonged sun exposure, setting a new benchmark for durability in coastal environments.

In November 2022, Clover Architectural Products, a prominent provider of architectural construction materials in the United States, completed the acquisition of American Custom Metal Corp., an undisclosed transaction. This strategic move integrates Clover's resources with American Custom Metal's expertise as a specialized architectural metal fabricator based in the US. This acquisition positions Clover to expand its market presence and fortify its product portfolio, leveraging the combined strengths of both entities to offer enhanced architectural solutions to its clientele.

Major companies operating in the architectural and structural metals market include NCI Building Systems Inc., Gibraltar Industries Inc., Valmont Industries Inc., Arconic Inc., Nucor Corporation, United States Steel Corporation, ArcelorMittal SA, China Baowu Steel Group, JFE Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Tata Steel Ltd., Larson Manufacturing Company Inc., Jeld Wen Inc., Defiance Metal Products Co., TrueNorth Steel Inc., DuraVent Inc., Worthington Industries Inc., Steel Dynamics Inc., AK Steel Holding Corporation, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Commercial Metals Company, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Mueller Industries Inc., The Timken Company, Olympic Steel Inc., Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc., A.M. Castle & Co., Ryerson Holding Corporation, Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.

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

Architectural and structural metals play a crucial role in construction by providing high-quality and well-designed components that contribute to the structural integrity of buildings. These metals are essential for holding a building together and ensuring its stability.

The primary categories of architectural and structural metals include plate work and fabricated structural products, as well as ornamental and architectural metal products. Plate work and fabricated structural products are designed to produce iron, steel, or other metals for use in various structures. These products find applications in construction, manufacturing, and other relevant industries.

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The architectural and structural metals market consists of sales of steel, aluminum, and copper. 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).

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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