Electrical Steel Market Report 2025

The electrical steel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.72 billion in 2024 to $37.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, growth in world population, government incentives to end-user industries, rise in power consumption, and increasing use of household appliances.

The electrical steel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global population growth and urbanization, rising investment in renewable power generation, and increasing demand for electricity and electric vehicle sales. Major trends in the forecast period include focusing on co2-reduced electrical steel as a sustainable base material, developing new and innovative products, investing in manufacturing innovative electrical and environmentally friendly electrical steel, focusing on strategic partnerships and alliances, and adopting new technologies.

Increasing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is significantly contributing to the growth of the electrical steel market. Electrical steel, known for its high flux density and low iron loss properties, is essential in electric motors, enhancing motor efficiency. For instance, in April 2024, the International Energy Agency reported that nearly 14 million new electric cars were registered globally in 2023, raising the total number of electric vehicles on the road to 40 million. This surge in electric vehicle registrations highlights the growing market for electrical steel, driven by the need for efficient motor components in these vehicles.

The rapid growth in investments in renewable power generation capacities is expected to drive the electrical steel market during the forecast period. This surge in renewable energy initiatives leads to increased demand for electric transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment, such as transformers, which rely heavily on electrical steel for efficiency. For example, in June 2024, the International Energy Agency reported that global energy investment is projected to exceed USD 3 trillion in 2024, with around USD 2 trillion allocated specifically to clean energy. This significant investment trend underscores the critical role of electrical steel in supporting the infrastructure needed for renewable power generation, thus propelling market growth.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the electric steel market is the increasing emphasis on the development of sustainable products. Market players are strategically directing their efforts towards the manufacturing of environmentally friendly electric steel with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In a noteworthy example from 2022, ThyssenKrupp AG, a Germany-based steel manufacturer, introduced electric steel with a remarkable 50% reduction in CO2 emissions, specifically designed for application in power and distribution transformers. This low-emission electric steel not only exhibits minimal core losses but also achieves high current transport efficiencies. ThyssenKrupp's commitment to sustainability is exemplified by its supply of this eco-friendly electric steel for the production of transformers utilized in new digital E.ON medium-voltage stations in Germany.

Leading companies operating in the electrical steel market are actively engaged in the development of technologically advanced products, exemplified by innovations such as Spatially Optimized Diffusion Alloying (SODA) manufacturing technology. This cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrates into the existing infrastructure of most steel mills, offering versatility in application. SODA technology facilitates the enhancement of silicon and aluminum content in low-carbon steel or cold-rolled motor lamination steel. Its adaptability is highlighted by the fact that almost any gauge of steel can serve as the starting material for products manufactured using SODA technology, with the option to decrease the gauge post-alloying. In a recent development from October 2022, Liberty Steel UK, a prominent UK-based steel manufacturer, introduced a novel electric steelmaking method utilizing ecoke, a sustainable raw material capable of reducing steel's carbon footprint by up to 30%. This innovative process not only results in notable reductions in CO2 emissions but also offers substantial cost savings, contributing to the broader decarbonization efforts within the steel industry.

In December 2023, Nippon Steel Corporation, a Japan-based steelmaking company, acquired United States Steel Corporation for $14.9 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Nippon Steel's manufacturing capabilities, expand its geographic reach, and increase its crude steel capacity while promoting sustainability. United States Steel Corporation is known for its production of electrical steel, which is crucial for applications in electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. This strategic move positions Nippon Steel to better serve the growing demand for high-quality electrical steel in key markets.

Major companies operating in the electrical steel market include ArcelorMittal S.A., POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd, JFE Holdings, Inc., ThyssenKrupp AG, Cleveland-Cliffs Corporation, Steel Authority of India Limited, Bekaert SA, The Heico Companies, Ningbo BST Metal Products Co., Ltd, Nanjing Hengjie Industrial Co., Ltd, Suzuki Garphyttan Ab, Beloretsk Metallurgical Plant AO, Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Aperam, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Siderca, Mahindra Intertrade, Harsh Electrical Stampings, Iron Products Industries Ltd, Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited.

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

Electrical steel is a ferromagnetic material composed of iron with varying silicon content ranging from 1% to 6.5%. This soft magnetic material possesses enhanced electrical properties and finds wide application in small relays, solenoids, electric motors, generators, and various electromagnetic devices.

The primary types of electrical steel include grain-oriented and non-grain-oriented. Grain-oriented electrical steel is utilized in efficient transformers and large, high-performance generators. It consists of 3% silicon steel processed under controlled conditions for use in transformers and generators. Electrical steel is integral to diverse industries such as energy, automotive, household appliances, and manufacturing, serving applications in transformers, generators, motors, and other electromechanical devices.

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The electrical steel market consists of sales of silicon steel, transformer steel, or lamination steel. 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.

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