PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1363015
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1363015
The global pre-painted steel coil market is expected to reach USD 23.12 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.., expanding at a CAGR of 8.0% over the forecast period. The market is projected to be driven by its rising penetration in the commercial segment, along with growing investments in the development of residential buildings in the region. The surge in modular construction activities is also expected to positively influence the demand for global pre-painted steel coils over the forecast period.
Pre-painted steel coil has gained significance because of its lifespan of 60 years and more, owing to excellent corrosion resistance as a result of dual-layer protection. Another important aspect of pre-painted steel is its reflective property, which reduces heat absorption in buildings. The steel sheet acts as a barrier, which prevents heat transfer between the exterior and interior of the building.
The global market is projected to be driven by investments in commercial and residential construction sectors. For instance, in May 2023, construction spending in the U.S. increased, boosted by investment in the non-residential sector. However, single-family housebuilding remained sluggish on account of higher mortgage rates.
Growing commercial and warehousing activities across the world hold more than half the share of building construction and pre-painted steel coil usage. Asia Pacific offers the highest growth potential for the market during the forecast period. The demand in countries such as China, India, and Japan is expected to keep the positive momentum for the product.
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region of the global market. This is due to an increase in construction spending by the prominent countries. For instance, the Japanese construction market offers investors stable leveraged returns along with attractive opportunities. At the same time, Japan's economy is benefiting from a weaker yen, with major companies and exporters enjoying recovered capital and overall business sentiment.
Furthermore, in many markets, labor shortages have led to significant construction costs and operational costs due to higher salaries. This is mainly affected by the unpopularity of construction work in the emerging middle-class population. Thus, labor shortages are now driving the shift to prefabricated buildings, with factory-made components procured to sites for assembly. A growing trend in modularization has also been observed, where complete sections of the buildings (e.g., bathrooms) are manufactured off-site. The costs of modularization are high; however, they are now decreasing as adoption is increasing.
Companies are adopting strategic initiatives to stay ahead in the market. For instance, in November 2021, South-Korea based Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., announced it plans to grow the revenue of its color-coated steel business to USD 1.7 billion, with an annual production capacity of 1 million tons by 2030. Further, it also plans to expand its international capacity from three to eight factories and sales offices in seven countries.