PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1529878
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1529878
The global sheet metal market size is expected to reach USD 272.26 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period. The expanding automotive industry due to growing demand for electric vehicles is primarily driving sheet metal demand, with automakers seeking lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency.
Increasing vehicle production is likely to trigger demand for various auto parts. Hydroforming is used to manufacture complex shapes using steel sheets and extrusion parts. It helps reduce weight and process complexity and decreases investment in tooling. Automotive parts, such as radiator supports, roof headers, cross-car beam headers, roll bars, frames, and engine cradles, can be manufactured using this process.
Sheet metal is one of the most versatile and eco-friendly materials. In recent years, sheet metal manufacturing has witnessed technological advancements, thereby leading to less energy consumption. Products manufactured using sheet metal require less maintenance, which is another factor contributing to the market growth. Roofs and sidings in the construction sector made from sheet metal require less maintenance and can last for 40 to 60 years without any need for replacement.
Aluminum is likely to remain a key material in the sheet metal industry. Aluminum is lighter in weight as compared to steel and helps improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles. Various governments around the world have established stringent regulations for automakers to reduce the impact on the environment owing to greenhouse gas emissions. Regulations regarding emission reduction and improvement in fuel efficiency are likely to contribute to the rising demand for aluminum sheets over the forecast period.
The global supply chain disruptions caused by the war have also led to inflationary pressures. For instance, the U.S. Federal Reserve and other significant central banks have been aggressively raising fund rates to battle inflation. This has impacted the construction and automotive industries, especially in the U.S. and Europe. All these factors have significantly impacted manufacturing costs of sheet metal, further affecting demand for market products from end use industries globally.