Global Stainless Steel Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Stainless Steel Market reached US$ 111.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 179.5 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 6.2 % during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Over the past few decades, there has been a change in the consumption pattern of stainless steel. In addition to being utilized more frequently in the end-user sectors that are already in place, it has also begun to be employed in emerging industries. The is one of the main causes; since 1980, the metal has grown at some of the highest rates.

In 1998, durable goods and cookware accounted for the majority of stainless steel consumption. However, as the metal has found uses in other industries throughout time, its proportion to cookware has continued to decline. China has a significant portion, coming up close to 50%. Like many other metals and sectors, China is a consistent global exporter of stainless steel, with a production share that is consistently higher than the consumption share.

Furthermore, India also contributes to the global stainless steel market. About 35% of India's installed stainless steel capacity is owned by the Jindal Stainless Group, which is led by Ratan Jindal. But as of right now, the company supplies around half of all SS in India. It has grown from about 25% of the supply four to five years ago, with the unorganized portion declining and many smaller mills going idle as a result.

Dynamics

Growing Government Support to Boost the Stainless Steel Industry

The national government is dedicated to resolving issues raised by the stainless steel sector. In order to promote the expansion of the stainless steel industry, the government has been encouraged to address concerns about export-import rules leading to improve the market share of the metal.

For instance, on September 14, 2023, A'special investment scheme for priority - stainless steel' was introduced by the Odisha government to provide investors with a twenty percent capital investment subsidy. The program was introduced by Hemant Sharma, the principal secretary for industries in Odisha, at the Global Stainless-Steel Expo 2023 (GSSE 2023) in Mumbai. Businesses in Odisha that invest in the downstream stainless steel industry would be eligible for a sizable 20 percent capital investment incentive. The purpose of this generous incentive is to promote innovation and industry growth.

Growing Stainless Steel from Various End-User Industries

Since their invention more than a century ago, stainless steel has been employed in buildings. Products made of stainless steel are durable, aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance and have good strength, toughness and fatigue characteristics. Stainless steels are easy to work with and can be recycled whole at the end of their useful life. For applications located in harsh conditions, such as industrial processing facilities, buildings and structures near the shore or places exposed to de-icing salts, they are the preferred material.

Stainless steel's high ductility is a helpful quality when resistance to seismic loading is needed. Thus the above-mentioned properties of stainless steel have made it a major metal in the construction and building industry which is tremendously supporting the growth of the market. Various countries are incorporating the metal in their applications. For instance, Western Railways is almost finished with the construction of India's first all-steel railway foot overbridge (FOB) at Bhayandar Railway Station in Mumbai. The new railway foot overbridge will make passenger travel easy and roomy. Until more, the wonder metal is currently being utilized more and more in tunnel building and this trend will only pick up steam until about 100 ultra-modern smart cities get underway.

Availability of Substitutes in the Market

Even though stainless steel is among the most popular alloys and extremely resilient steel type it contains two unique ingredients-nickel and chromium. It is corrosion-resistant and shiny due to the presence of chromium, which makes it ideal for a variety of uses. There are alternatives to take into consideration, even in situations when water resistance is required. A well-liked substitute for liquid paint, powder coating provides excellent protection, resistance to chemicals and moisture and an incredible streak-free finish.

Furthermore, When applied properly, aluminum is a very useful and widely utilized metal and a potential stainless steel substitute. Although it can corrode, aluminum can not rust. It mainly impacts appearance instead of the integrity of the structure. Although stainless steel is often more resilient and easier to clean, it is still possible for it to rust which hinders its growth and promotes its substitute's growth. The main benefits of aluminum over steel are its flexibility and malleability. Aluminium is the best material to use when a little give is required since it can attain geometry that steel cannot.

Segment Analysis

The global stainless steel market is segmented based on type, product, grade, end-user and region.

Non-Magnetic Characteristics and Scratch-Resistant Properties of 300 Series

300 Series stainless steel is a growing market based on grade and is expected to cover more than 33.9% market share in the forecast period. Austenitic stainless steels from the 300 Series can only be hardened by cold working techniques. The main alloying additives in these stainless steel grades are nickel (about 6-20%) and chromium (approximately 18-30%). Among all stainless steels, type 304 is the alloy that is most frequently utilized. Alloys of stainless steel from the 300 Series are easy to maintain, resistant to corrosion and strong even at high temperatures.

There are numerous benefits to the 300 series stainless steel which is driving the market share for the segment. One of the most widely used steels, having a wide range of applications. Enhanced metal resistance to corrosion characteristics created for uses needing a lot of machining. Furthermore, non-magnetic characteristics and scratch-resistant several finishing choices, including beveling and polishing.

The above advantages are encouraging the key players to invest in the business. For instance, on 25th Oct 2023, Manufacturers of die-cast alloys and soft metals now have a creative, labor- and time-saving method for producing robust, long-lasting metal threads. The 300 series stainless steel CastSert inserts, from PEM, are intended for easy, dependable and economical installations.

With their straightforward press-in method, the PEM 300 series stainless steel CastSert inserts transform the process of inserting robust threads into cast materials. CastSert inserts are placed quickly and easily by pushing them into a drilled or "as-cast" hole, in contrast to helical inserts that need panel preparation. The quick installation technique, which uses an anvil and flat punch, beats conventional techniques by about 80%.

Geographical Penetration

Rising Production and Consumption of Stainless Steel Escalates the Asia-Pacific Share in the Globe

Asia-Pacific has been a dominant force in the global stainless steel market and is expected to reach up to 50.1% in 2022 in terms of revenue. In May 2023, the world's greatest producer and consumer of stainless steel, China, reached a total production level of 3.11 Million Tons (MT). Production rose by 11% compared to April's 2.79 Million Tons.

In the same way, production rose by 3% in May 2022, from 3.03 million to 3.11 million. Stainless steel saw a sharp increase in demand during the month, which led purchasers to restock their supplies. Moreover, the decrease in the cost of raw materials such as molybdenum, nickel and ferrochrome led to a decrease in the cost of stainless steel in all its categories leading to improved business.

India and Europe employ waste steel, whereas China uses nickel pig iron (NPI) to produce stainless steel. Compared to stainless steel scrap, NPI is more affordable. Therefore, China offers cheaper raw materials for stainless steel than other significant producers.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

In China, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in December 2019. Global economies were destroyed as the virus gradually swept around the planet. As a last option, the majority of the world's steel-producing nations started implementing lockdown procedures to stop the spread of COVID-19. The majority of the steel factories' production capacities were reduced as a result of the lockdowns. It is quite uncommon for blast furnaces to be stopped in any integrated steel plant, although this happened in a few of the steel factories. Due to logistical issues, even the produce could not be sent to markets.

During that time, all infrastructure-related activities came to a complete stop and none of the industries that use steel, such as engineering, vehicle manufacturing and building, were operating. The majority of the steel factories suffered greatly at this time due to the liquidity crunch. The abrupt decline in demand has also stopped the gradual increase in steel prices. However, the condition is under control in various regions leading to the reopening of the steel plant which is expected to regain the market moment in the forecast period.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The first wave of adverse consequences of the war included supply difficulties brought on by inactive Ukrainian steel factories. At the start of the conflict, the majority of steel factories were shut down. December is a slow month for steel factories. Its capacity utilization is not higher than thirty percent. The low utilization can be attributed to issues with energy and logistics.

Furthermore, the energy infrastructure was severely destroyed by Russian missile attacks. There were major power outages as a result. Energy supply disruptions occur frequently. Due to the energy-intensive nature of producing iron ore concentrate, five of the twelve iron ore mining facilities are still in operation today. Export geography is limited by logistical issues. The Russian naval barred Ukrainian seaports early in the conflict. The MENA area suffered the worst, while Ukrainian seaborne exports were completely devastated. Semi-finished steel products, pig iron and iron ore from Ukraine were heavily consumed by nearby steel factories.

By Type

• Austenitic Stainless Steel
• Martensitic Stainless Steels
• Ferritic Stainless Steels
• Precipitation-Hard enable Stainless Steels
• Duplex Series
• Others

By Product

• Cold Flat
• Hot Coils5
• Cold Bars
• Hot Bars
• Hot Plate and Sheet
• Others

By Grade

• 200 Series
• 300 Series
• 400 Series
• Duplex Series
• Others

By End-User

• Building and Construction
• Automotive and Transportation
• Industrial Machinery & Components
• Home Appliances
• Medical and Surgical Tools
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• On September 14, 2023, In response to the growing interest of the stainless steel sector in investing in Odisha, the State of Odisha teamed with the Global Stainless Steel Expo 2023 (GSSE) to establish Odisha as the world's "Stainless Steel Destination''.
• On June 15, 2023, The leading manufacturer of stainless steel in India, Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), stated that it will use Dassault System solutions to improve its production planning, scheduling and execution procedures and better satisfy customer demand.
• By August 7, 2023, A new line of heavy-duty lashing rings for demanding tie-down applications has been launched by Suncor Stainless. The new series has angled, bending D-rings that protrude past the surface. The makes it possible for the user to attach lashing fittings to the ring with one hand without lifting the ring first. The issues faced by multiple industries are addressed by the new product line.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include: POSCO, Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A, Acerinox, Aperam, ArcelorMittal, Baosteel Group, China Baowu Steel, JFE Steel Corporation, Jindal Stainless Limited, NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION and others.

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Target Audience 2023

• Manufacturers/ Buyers
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