Europe Ferroalloys Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Type and Application

The Europe ferroalloys market was valued at US$ 26.13 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 44.76 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 7.0% from 2023 to 2031.

Rise in Infrastructure Development Investments by Government Bodies Drive Europe Ferroalloys Market

Government-supported infrastructure projects involve building roads, dams, bridges, tunnels, ports, airport pavements, and highways. The growing investments from government organizations lead to a rise in infrastructure construction. According to the World Bank Organization, the total global infrastructure investment reached US$ 3.9 trillion annually, with the highest demands in emerging countries.

This represents 23% growth in 2022 compared to 2021, at an average growth rate of 4% during 2017-2021. In 2022, there has been a significant rebound in construction activities in developing countries with growing investment commitments post-COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, the Department for Transport of the UK announced the funding of US$ 34.83 million to develop net zero highways. Also, Poland is still investing a sizable amount of money in the advancement of transportation. Under the present EU funding system, the government intends to invest US$ 17.5 billion in railway infrastructure and US$ 36.6 billion in road infrastructure between 2014 and 2023 (with a view to 2025). Additionally, the construction project at the Stockholm metro extension is valued at US$ 3.35 billion, which is currently in construction phase and is expected to be completed by 2026. The project comprises the construction of a new track of 20 km and 11 new train stations.

Thus, the rising investments and efforts in infrastructure development by governments of numerous countries across the region drive the ferroalloys market.

Europe Ferroalloys Market Overview

The region is home to several major ferroalloy producers as well as consumers, making it an integral part of the ferroalloy trade. Ferroalloys play a crucial role in various sectors, such as automotive manufacturing, steel production, and construction. According to the International Trade Administration report published in 2022, increased investments in the automotive industry would create lucrative opportunities for businesses of automotive components and materials in Europe. Turkey marked the presence of 48,000 hybrid and 2,000 electric vehicles on the roads and ~800 vehicle charging stations as of 2022.

According to the European Commission, the construction industry is one of the major industries in Europe, contributing ~9% to the region's GDP. As per the European Commission, in June 2023, the EU invested ~US$ 6 billion in the construction of sustainable, safe, and efficient transport infrastructure, including 107 transport infrastructure projects. As per the European Construction Industry Federation, residential construction accounted for 20.6% of the total construction investments in Europe in 2022. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, the EU registered the production of more than 9 million cars in the first three quarters of 2023, a rise of 14% from the same quarter in 2022.

According to the Committee of Associations of European Foundries-the European Foundry Association-Europe has more than 6,000 metal casting facilities, of which 70% of companies are small businesses. Steel manufacturing is a substantial consumer of ferroalloys, which include ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, and ferrochrome. These alloys impart desirable properties to steel, such as strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance, making them essential for producing high-quality steel products used in infrastructure and machinery production. Therefore, developments in the steel, construction, and automotive industries in Europe drive the demand for ferroalloys.

Europe Ferroalloys Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Billion)

Europe Ferroalloys Market Segmentation

The Europe ferroalloys market is categorized into type, application, and country.

Based on type, the Europe ferroalloys market is segmented into ferrochrome, ferromanganese, ferro silico manganese, special alloys, and others. The ferro silico manganese segment held the largest market share in 2023.

In terms of application, the Europe ferroalloys market is categorized into steel making, wire manufacturing, welding electrodes, superalloys, and others. The steel making segment held the largest market share in 2023.

By country, the Europe ferroalloys market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Russia dominated the Europe ferroalloys market share in 2023.

Glencore Plc, Ferro Alloys Corp Ltd, Brahm Group, Tata Steel Ltd, and Nikopol Ferroalloys Plant, are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe ferroalloys market.