Metal Products Market Report 2025

The metal products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.94 trillion in 2024 to $3.13 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, a rapid growth in the automotive industry, rapid technological advances and expansion of the steel sector.

The metal products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.81 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the improvements in plant efficiency, increasing usage of aluminum as a lightweight and cheaper substitute, metal consumption by the aerospace sector and investment in infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include focusing on the launch of net zero carbon products, launch of metal additive manufacturing product, adoption of robotics and automation, use of the internet of things (IoT), adoption of new welding technologies and use of recycled metals.

The metal products market has experienced significant growth, thanks to the rapid expansion of the automotive industry in recent years. The automotive sector encompasses a wide range of activities, including the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, repair, and modification of motor vehicles. With the continual growth of the automotive industry, there has been an increased demand for various metal products such as sheet metal, steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. These metals play a crucial role in vehicle manufacturing, contributing to the production of body parts, chassis components, and engine parts. As an illustration, a January 2023 report from MarkLines Co, a Japanese automotive information platform, indicated that light vehicle sales in the United States reached 1,287,280 units in December 2022, marking a 5.4% increase compared to the same month in 2021. The uptick in truck and SUV sales by 5.3% to 1,020,952 units and passenger car sales by 5.7% to 266,328 units during the same period further underscores the positive impact of increased automobile demand on the metal products manufacturing market.

Numerous metal products companies are increasingly leveraging robotics and automation to enhance plant efficiency and productivity. Robotics encompasses the interdisciplinary field of technology and engineering focused on the design, construction, operation, and utilization of robots, while automation involves employing technology to minimize human intervention in processes by predefining decision criteria, subprocess relationships, and associated actions, which are then integrated into machines. This automation ensures consistent quality in metal products. Robots excel in welding, cutting, and fabricating metal with remarkable precision, leading to fewer defects and reduced rework. As a result, companies can produce higher-quality metal products that meet or surpass industry standards. For example, in September 2023, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based professional non-profit organization, reported in its latest World Robotics report that 553,052 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2022, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth. Of these installations, 73% were in Asia, 15% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas. Companies such as FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman provide industrial robots to the metals industry.

Major companies in the metal products market are investing in the development of innovative products. One such advancement is the introduction of wire-laser metal 3D printers, a type of 3D printer utilizing wire feedstock and laser technology to fabricate metal parts. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a Japan-based electronics company, launched the AZ600 in February 2022. This wire-laser metal 3D printer employs a laser beam to melt welding wire, enabling the creation of intricate 3D structures. The technology facilitates stable, high-quality 3D printing with simultaneous 5-axis spatial control and coordinated management of machining parameters. Additionally, it supports the development of maintenance repairs for specialized parts in automobiles, ships, and aircraft, enhancing efficiency through energy conservation and resource utilization while employing effective manufacturing methods such as 'near-net-shape.'

Major players in the metal products market are also investing in cutting-edge technologies, including software monitoring solutions, to cater to larger customer bases and enhance sales and revenue. Software monitoring involves a suite of software solutions designed to monitor and improve the quality of additive manufacturing processes. For instance, EOS Software, a US-based software company, introduced Smart Fusion software technology for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing in April 2023. This technology streamlines post-processing requirements, reduces material usage, eliminates most support structures, and lowers the cost-per-part (CPP) for metal additive manufacturing applications. Smart Fusion's real-time capabilities, achieved without significantly extending build time, offer a more efficient alternative to current methods, automatically adjusting laser power, detecting potential construction issues, and minimizing time and resources lost to 'trial and error' additive manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the metal products market include Stanley Black & Decker, Inc, Ball Corporation, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co KG, Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLC, AK Steel Holding, Akar Tools Ltd, Al Jarsh Metal Section Manufacturing, AL Khaleej Metal Coat LLC, AL Shafar Steel Engineering, Alam Steel, Alcoa Corp, Algoma Steel Inc, Aperam, Apex Tools Group, ArcelorMittal, ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A, Assa Abloy AB, Avocet Steel, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd, Baowu steel, Bekaert SA, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Bosco Group of Companies, Cape Town Iron and Steel Works, Channellock, Inc, China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd., Colfax, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Consolidated Steel Industries Ltd, Continental steel, Contitech Chile S.A, DBMSC Steel FZCO, Denholm YAM, Dofasco, Dynamic structures, Evraz, Fenster Aluminum Ltd, Flowserve, Freeport McMoranInc, Gerdau, Gibraltar Industries, Gutmann Industries LLC, Hulamin Ltd, Hyundai Steel Company, Inesa Argentina, Integrated metal products, JFE Steel Corporation, JM Enterprises, Kennametal Inc, Kobe Steel Limite, Leita Steel Ltd, Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Limited, Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK), Mechel, Melcast Iron and Steel Foundry, Metalloinvest, Metatrade Import and Export (Pty) Ltd, Moolaan Iron & Steel, Mueller Industries, Nanjing Hengjie Industrial Co., Ltd, Ningbo BST Metal Products Co., Ltd, Nippon Steel, Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), Nucor Corporation, Parana Metal, POSCO, Pramec SAS, Pretoria Schmiede Cc, Qatar Steel Company, S A Iron & Steel Institute (SAISI), Schaeffler, Severstal, Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd, Sicamar Metals Mitsui and Co, Siderca, SKF Argentina S.A, Snap-on, Sovereign Steel Manufacturing, Summit Utility Structures LLC, Suzuki Garphyttan Ab, SWR Group, Tata Steel Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal products market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal products market. The regions covered in the metal products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the metal products market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The metal products market consists of sales of bars, rods, bolts, pipe fittings, and automotive parts. 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.

Metal products encompass a category of goods characterized by properties such as a high melting point, high density and tensile strength, strong light reflectivity, malleability, ductility, as well as robust electrical and thermal conductivity. These products are typically shaped through processes including turning, drilling, milling, shaping, planning, broaching, and sawing.

The primary types of metal products include forged and stamped goods, cutlery and hand tools, architectural and structural metals, boiler, tank, and shipping containers, hardware, spring and wire products, machine shops, turned products, screws, nuts, bolts, coated, engraved, and heat-treated metal products, metal valves, and other fabricated metal products. Spring and wire products, for instance, find application in home bedding and seating. Various metal types, such as aluminum, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, and others, are utilized in construction, manufacturing, and other end-user industries.

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