PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446589
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446589
The U.S. steel merchant and rebar market size is anticipated to reach USD 14.29 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The gradual recovery of construction sector is projected to provide a push to the market. As per Grand View Research, the construction sector in the U.S. is expected to observe moderate growth in 2024.
In the recent past, the U.S. economy has faced several different issues, including rising energy prices, labor shortages, high mortgage rates, rising inflation, and geopolitical pressure, among others. Despite this, the country's economy remained recession-free mainly due to private and public funding for infrastructure and manufacturing and a resilient consumer base.
As per recent macroeconomic projections by the Federal Reserve, inflation is expected to observe a gradual reduction, with an average of 2.5% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025. This is likely to provide more opportunities in the construction sector. As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, labor challenges are likely to continue over the long term. Owing to current labor shortage and people leaving industry, overall growth in labor force is anticipated to remain sluggish over coming years.
As reported by the White House, overall federal investment spending in the U.S. was USD 1,178 billion in 2022. However, it declined in 2023 to USD 840 billion. As per the proposed budget, investment spending is expected to increase by 2.4% in 2024. This is projected to benefit new infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, ports, communication, and transportation infrastructure. This is likely to provide a push to U.S. steel merchants and the rebar industry over the coming years.