Japan Metal Casting Market Report by Process (Sand Casting, Gravity Casting, High-Pressure Die Casting, Low-Pressure Die Casting, and Others), Material Type, End Use, and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan metal casting market size reached USD 11,428.1 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 23,913.5 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.55% during 2026-2034. The implementation of strict regulations by government bodies to reduce emission levels in power plants is primarily driving the market growth.

Metal casting is a manufacturing procedure where molten metal is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify into the desired shape. The process entails several steps, such as pattern making, mold creation, pouring, solidification, and finishing. Various metals, including iron, steel, aluminum, copper, and zinc, can be utilized in this method. While it is a intricate process demanding skilled professionals and meticulous attention to detail, metal casting proves instrumental in producing high-quality metal products. Its applications are diverse, ranging from automotive parts and machinery components to tools and decorative items. The advantages of metal casting extend to improvements in energy efficiency, reduction in production costs, enhancement of environmental quality, and the creation of innovative cast products.

Japan Metal Casting Market Trends:

Metal casting plays a crucial role in the Japanese market, particularly in the automotive industry, where it is utilized for crafting various components like engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, transmission cases, gears, control arms, rotors, calipers, and fuel-related elements such as pumps and injectors. This significance is further emphasized by the increasing adoption of luxury, hybrid, and electric vehicles (EVs) due to rapid urbanization and rising income levels. Additionally, the construction sector in Japan also leverages metal casting for the production of building components like door handles, hinges, locks, balusters, railings, and staircases, utilizing materials such as brass, iron, or aluminum. This trend aligns with the growth in construction activities observed in both residential and commercial areas, which is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Furthermore, the market experiences positive influence from the demand for renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels, necessitating metal casting for various components. Apart from this, metal casting finds extensive application in the manufacturing of aircraft, home appliances, and surgical equipment, benefiting from its diverse advantages such as enhancing energy efficiency, reducing production costs, and elevating product quality. The multifaceted applications of metal casting will contribute significantly to its growth in the Japanese market over the forecasted period.

Japan Metal Casting Market Segmentation:

Process Insights:

Sand Casting
Gravity Casting
High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
Low-Pressure Die Casting (LPDC)
Others

Material Type Insights:

Cast Iron
Aluminum
Steel
Zinc
Magnesium
Others

End Use Insights:

Automotive and Transportation
Equipment and Machine
Building and Construction
Aerospace and Military
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.How big is the metal casting market in Japan?
2.What is the future outlook of the metal casting market in Japan?
3.What are the key factors driving Japan metal casting market?

Product Code: SR112026A20831

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Metal Casting Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Metal Casting Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Metal Casting Market - Breakup by Process

6.1 Sand Casting
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Gravity Casting
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 High-Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.4 Low-Pressure Die Casting (LPDC)
- 6.4.1 Overview
- 6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Metal Casting Market - Breakup by Material Type

7.1 Cast Iron
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Aluminum
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Steel
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.4 Zinc
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.5 Magnesium
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.6 Others
- 7.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.6.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Metal Casting Market - Breakup by End Use

8.1 Automotive and Transportation
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Equipment and Machine
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Building and Construction
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Aerospace and Military
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Metal Casting Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Process
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Material Type
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by End Use
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Metal Casting Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Services Offered
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Services Offered
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Services Offered
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Services Offered
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Services Offered
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Metal Casting Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis