Architectural And Structural Metals Global Market Report 2025

Architectural and structural metals play a crucial role in construction by providing high-quality and well-designed components that contribute to the structural integrity of buildings. These metals are essential for holding a building together and ensuring its stability.

The primary categories of architectural and structural metals include plate work and fabricated structural products, as well as ornamental and architectural metal products. Plate work and fabricated structural products are designed to produce iron, steel, or other metals for use in various structures. These products find applications in construction, manufacturing, and other relevant industries.

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The architectural and structural metals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $643.22 billion in 2024 to $682.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction and infrastructure development, urbanization and population growth, industrial and commercial construction, architectural trends, government investment in infrastructure.

The architectural and structural metals market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $827.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable construction practices, renewable energy projects, smart building technologies, global urbanization trends, infrastructure resilience and upgrades. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on building information modeling (BIM), energy-efficient building envelopes, urbanization and infrastructure development, use of recycled and upcycled metals, global architectural trends influence.

The expanding construction industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the architectural and structural metals market in the future. Construction involves creating, modifying, repairing, remodeling, or demolishing infrastructure facilities, as well as the act of making or producing something. Architectural and structural metals are essential in the construction industry for building impressive and durable structures due to their corrosion resistance, ductility, and lightweight properties. As the construction industry continues to grow, market growth will follow. For instance, in November 2023, the Office of National Statistics, a UK-based statistics authority, reported that total new work construction output surged by 15.8%, achieving a record milestone with a value of £132,989 million in 2023. Furthermore, total new work rose by £18,161 million in 2022, with private sector growth at 16.8% and public sector growth at 13.1%. Therefore, this growth is propelling the architectural and structural metals market.

The anticipated rise in disposable income is set to elevate the architectural and structural metals market. Disposable income signifies the money available for spending and saving after tax deductions for individuals or households. An upsurge in disposable income typically spurs construction and infrastructure projects, directly benefiting the architectural and structural metals market due to their crucial role in modern construction practices. For instance, in May 2022, reports from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated a $113.4 billion (0.5%) monthly increase in personal income, with disposable personal income (DPI) rising by $96.5 billion (0.5%). This income surge is a driving force for the architectural and structural metals market growth.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend shaping the architectural and structural metals market. Key market players prioritize technological innovation to bolster their market standing. Notably, in December 2022, CYPE, a Spain-based firm specializing in technical software for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, introduced StruBIM Steel. This innovative tool streamlines the creation of structural steel detailing drawings, specifically designed for building information models (BIM) in steel detailing. It efficiently generates fabrication-ready structural drawings with a single click, allowing for direct delivery to fabrication workshops. This development facilitates ongoing revision and updates for fabrication and assembly drawings, showcasing the technological advancements in the industry.

Leading enterprises within the architectural and structural metals sector are pioneering inventive solutions such as galvalume materials to tap into broader customer segments, enhance sales, and drive revenue growth. Galvalume, a steel variant coated with aluminum and zinc, exemplifies this innovation. In October 2023, the collaboration between United States Steel Corporation and DuPont de Nemours Inc. unveiled COASTALUME, a product explicitly engineered for coastal applications. This breakthrough amalgamates U. S. Steel's robust GALVALUME material with DuPontTM Tedlar PVF film, showcasing unparalleled resilience against saltwater corrosion, UV damage, impacts, and more. This maintenance-free roofing solution, adept at enduring coastal conditions, addresses a critical need in both residential and commercial construction. The incorporation of Tedlar film directly onto the steel coil ensures color longevity, even under prolonged sun exposure, setting a new benchmark for durability in coastal environments.

In November 2022, Clover Architectural Products, a prominent provider of architectural construction materials in the United States, completed the acquisition of American Custom Metal Corp., an undisclosed transaction. This strategic move integrates Clover's resources with American Custom Metal's expertise as a specialized architectural metal fabricator based in the US. This acquisition positions Clover to expand its market presence and fortify its product portfolio, leveraging the combined strengths of both entities to offer enhanced architectural solutions to its clientele.

Major companies operating in the architectural and structural metals market include NCI Building Systems Inc., Gibraltar Industries Inc., Valmont Industries Inc., Arconic Inc., Nucor Corporation, United States Steel Corporation, ArcelorMittal SA, China Baowu Steel Group, JFE Steel Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Tata Steel Ltd., Larson Manufacturing Company Inc., Jeld Wen Inc., Defiance Metal Products Co., TrueNorth Steel Inc., DuraVent Inc., Worthington Industries Inc., Steel Dynamics Inc., AK Steel Holding Corporation, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Commercial Metals Company, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Mueller Industries Inc., The Timken Company, Olympic Steel Inc., Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc., A.M. Castle & Co., Ryerson Holding Corporation, Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc.

North America was the largest region in the architectural and structural metals market in 2024. The regions covered in the architectural and structural metals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the architectural and structural metals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The architectural and structural metals market consists of sales of steel, aluminum, and copper. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Architectural And Structural Metals Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on architectural and structural metals market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Plate Work And Fabricated Structural Products; Ornamental And Architectural Metal Products
• 2) By Application: Construction; Manufacturing; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Plate Work And Fabricated Structural Products: Steel Plates; Beams And Columns; Frames And Trusses
• 2) By Ornamental And Architectural Metal Products: Railing And Fencing; Gates And Grilles; Decorative Metalwork; Roof And Facade Systems
• Companies Mentioned: NCI Building Systems Inc.; Gibraltar Industries Inc.; Valmont Industries Inc.; Arconic Inc.; Nucor Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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