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What is the projected value of the metal market by 2029?
The metal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4392.33 billion in 2024 to $4651.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction and infrastructure development, manufacturing and industrialization, automotive industry, war and defense needs, mining and exploration activities.
The metal market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5491.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure investments, circular economy initiatives, supply chain resilience, climate change mitigation, geopolitical factors. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation in metal recycling, green technologies and renewable energy, technological advancements in metal processing, smart manufacturing and industry 4.0, digital marketplaces and e-commerce.
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How are technological advancements fueling growth in the metal market?
The global demand for copper is expected to increase during the forecast period, driving the metal manufacturing market. Copper refers to a reddish-brown, malleable, ductile, and metallic element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. Rising demand for copper encourages increased production of the metal. Copper mining companies and refineries expand their operations to meet the demand, leading to higher overall production levels in the metal industry. For instance, in May 2023, according to a report published by the International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC), a UK-based international association for the copper and copper alloy fabricating industry, the forecasted demand for refined copper in 2023 is 25.51 million tons, an increase of 2.2%. The demand for refined copper could rise by 2.5% to 26.15 million tons in 2024, thereby driving the market going forward.
Which segment currently leads the metal market in terms of revenue share?
The metal market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products
2) By Metal Type: Aluminum, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cerium, Chromium, Cobalt, Other Metal Types
3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy: Integrated Steel Mills, Mini-Mills, Ferroalloy Production
2) By Processed Nonferrous Metal: Copper Products, Aluminum Products, Zinc Products
3) By Processed Alumina and Aluminum: Alumina Refining, Primary Aluminum Production, Secondary Aluminum Production
4) By Foundries: Ferrous Foundries, Nonferrous Foundries, Investment Casting Foundries
5) By Steel Products: Flat Steel Products, Long Steel Products, Specialty Steel Products
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Which major trends are influencing the growth of the metal industry?
Major companies operating in the metal market focus on new technological advanced products such as low-carbon steel to enhance sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and meet increasing regulatory and consumer demands for environmentally friendly products. Carbon steel technology encompasses the methods and processes used to produce steel with varying carbon content, which affects its strength, hardness, and flexibility. For instance, in October 2023, U.S. Steel, a US-based steel production company, launched new non-grain-oriented (NGO) electrical steel. Non-grain-oriented (NGO) electrical steel is a specialized type of electrical steel used primarily in applications where the magnetic flux direction changes, such as in electric motors, transformers, and generators.
Who are the top competitors in the global metal market?
Major companies operating in the metal market include Glencore International plc, ArcelorMittal S.A., Jiangxi Copper Company Limited, POSCO, BHP Group, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Rio Tinto Group, Thyssenkrupp AG, Vale S.A., Nucor Corporation, JFE Holdings Inc., Anglo American plc, Tata Steel Group, Hindalco Industries Limited, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Hyundai Steel Company, Kobe Steel Ltd., Grupo Mexico, Teck Resources Limited, Alcoa Corporation, Newmont Corporation, Barrick Gold Corporation, Southern Copper Corporation, Boliden AB, Antofagasta plc, Vedanta Limited, First Majestic Silver Corp.
What regional dynamics are shaping the future of the global metal market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal market. The regions covered in the metal market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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