世界の鋼板市場 – 2031 年までの業界動向と予測

鋼板市場の分析と規模

鋼板市場の成長は、高度な高強度鋼 (AHSS) や製造プロセスの自動化などの生産技術の進歩によって推進されています。革新には、連続鋳造や高度なコーティング技術が含まれます。自動車、建設、家電分野の需要増加が市場の拡大を後押ししています。これらの技術は、パフォーマンスを向上させ、コストを削減し、進化する業界標準を満たし、大幅な成長を促進します。

世界の鋼板市場規模は、2023年に5,720億米ドルと評価され、2024年から2031年の予測期間中に5.90%のCAGRで成長し、2031年には9,048.2億米ドルに達すると予測されています。市場価値、成長率、セグメンテーション、地理的範囲、主要プレーヤーなどの市場シナリオに関する洞察に加えて、Data Bridge Market Researchがまとめた市場レポートには、詳細な専門家の分析、地理的に表された企業別の生産量と生産能力、販売業者とパートナーのネットワークレイアウト、詳細で最新の価格動向分析、サプライチェーンと需要の不足分析も含まれています。

レポートの範囲と市場セグメンテーション

Market Definition

Flat steel refers to steel products with a flat, smooth surface, typically in the form of sheets, plates, or coils. It is produced through processes such as hot rolling or cold rolling and is widely used in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Common applications include structural components, machinery parts, and appliance casings.

Flat Steel Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Construction Industry

The growing construction industry significantly drives the flat steel market due to increased urbanization and infrastructure development. For instance, large-scale projects such as smart cities and high-rise buildings require substantial amounts of flat steel for building frames, roofing, and other structural elements. In countries such as China and India, rapid urban growth and extensive infrastructure projects, such as highways and bridges, further boost the demand for flat steel products.

• Increased Focus on Energy Efficiency

Increased focus on energy efficiency drives the flat steel market by boosting demand for high-strength, lightweight flat steel used in energy-efficient buildings and vehicles. For instance, the automotive industry increasingly adopts advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) to manufacture lighter vehicles, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Similarly, the construction sector uses flat steel in modern, energy-efficient buildings to enhance structural performance and thermal efficiency, further propelling market growth.

Opportunities

• Technological Innovations in Steel Processing

Technological innovations in steel processing, such as advanced coating technologies and high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels, significantly enhance the performance and durability of flat steel. For instance, HSLA steels are used in the automotive industry to produce lighter, stronger vehicles, improving fuel efficiency and safety. These advancements expand flat steel's applications, creating new market opportunities in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and automotive industries.

• Manufacturing and Industrial Expansion

Manufacturing and industrial expansion significantly drive the flat steel market by increasing demand for machinery parts, equipment, and industrial processes. For instance, the rise in the production of heavy machinery for agriculture and construction sectors boosts the need for durable flat steel components. As industries modernize and expand, the requirement for high-quality, reliable steel grows, creating substantial opportunities for market players to supply essential materials for diverse manufacturing applications.

 Restraints/Challenges

• Volatility in Raw Material Prices

Volatility in raw material prices, particularly iron ore and coal, can severely hinder the flat steel market. Geopolitical tensions, trade policies, and natural disasters contribute to these price fluctuations, leading to unpredictable manufacturing costs. This unpredictability can erode profit margins and create financial instability for manufacturers, making it challenging to plan and sustain operations effectively in the long term.

• Competition from Alternative Materials

The flat steel market faces significant challenges from the growing use of alternative materials such as aluminum, composites, and high-strength plastics. These materials are often favored for their lighter weight and unique properties, reducing the demand for flat steel in various applications. This shift poses a substantial threat to the market, as it can lead to decreased sales and profitability for steel manufacturers struggling to compete with these advanced alternatives.

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Recent Development

• In June 2022, Nippon Steel Corporation introduced a 30-year service life warranty program for ZEXEED, its high corrosion-resistant coated steel. This warranty covers perforation caused by corrosion for products meeting specific criteria, enhancing customer service efficiency
• In April 2021, Nippon Steel Corporation launched ZAM-EX, a highly corrosion-resistant coated flat steel sheet for the global market. This product development aims to bolster the company's market competence
• In March 2021, ArcelorMittal introduced XCarb, an initiative to reduce CO2 emissions in steel manufacturing. The company invested in various initiatives to progress towards carbon-neutral steel
• In October 2020, ArcelorMittal Europe announced a CO2 technology strategy to produce green steel solutions. This initiative aims to achieve a 30% CO2 emissions reduction target by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Projects are being implemented at almost all flat product sites to use gases from different sources for blast furnace injection, reducing CO2 emissions

Flat Steel Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of product type, material, process and end use sector. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product Type

• Slabs
• Hot-Rolled Coil
• Cold-Rolled Coil
• Sheets and Strips
• Tinplate
• Coated Steel
• Others

 Process

• Basic Oxygen Furnace
• Electric Arc Furnace

 Material

• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Tool Steel

 End Use Sector

• Building and Infrastructure
• Mechanical Equipment
• Automotive and Other Transport
• Consumer Goods and Appliances
• Oil and Gas
• Energy
• Others

Flat Steel Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by product type, material, process and end use sector as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the flat steel market due to the increasing growth of the construction industry in the region. This surge is driven by significant investments in infrastructure projects, rising urbanization, demand for flat steel plate, and robust demand for residential and commercial buildings, leading to a higher consumption of flat steel products.

Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the largest growth rate in the flat steel market due to its growing industrial sector and substantial infrastructure development. The region's vast population is driving increased demand for flat steel products, essential for construction and manufacturing. Favorable government policies and investments further support this growth.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Flat Steel Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg)
• NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION (Japan)
• United States Steel Corporation (U.S.)
• Tata Steel (India)
• POSCO (South Korea)
• Jiangsu Shagang Group (China)
•  shougang (China)
• 中国安鋼集団公司（中国）
• SSAB（スウェーデン）
• JFEスチール株式会社（日本）
• ブルースコープ・スチール・リミテッド（オーストラリア）
• HBISグループ（中国）
• ティッセンクルップAG（ドイツ）
• voestalpine Stahl GmbH (オーストリア)
• SAIL（インド）
• 中国ラッキースチール株式会社（台湾）
• メティンベスト（ウクライナ）
• JSW（インド）

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