PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1402020
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1402020
Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type, Capacity, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market is growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during the forecast period. Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment refers to the set of machinery and systems used in the refining process of liquid steel within a steelmaking facility. By eliminating impurities, changing composition, and maximizing temperature and other metallurgical parameters, this equipment is essential to improving the quality and characteristics of the steel produced.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising demand for steel production
Liquid steel furnace refining equipment plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and properties of steel by removing impurities and adjusting chemical compositions. To meet the escalating demand for high-quality steel, steelmakers invest in advanced refining equipment, optimising production processes to ensure the desired steel characteristics. As a result, there is a strong correlation between the need for liquid steel furnace refining equipment and the overall demand for steel across various industrial sectors. This relationship encourages constant innovation and the uptake of cutting-edge technology in the steel refining sector.
Restraint:
High cost
The establishment of new refining facilities demands substantial capital investment, which can pose challenges, particularly for small and medium-sized companies. Liquid steel furnace refining equipment is complex and sophisticated, requiring advanced technology and infrastructure to ensure efficient and effective refining processes. Additionally, the installation and setup of these equipment components require specialized engineering expertise, further adding to the initial investment. As a result, the high cost is a significant factor hampering market demand.
Opportunity:
Increasing infrastructure development
The surge in infrastructure projects directly fuels the need for efficient steel production processes, driving the demand for advanced refining equipment. As the backbone of infrastructure, steel becomes integral, necessitating refined steel quality to meet structural and safety standards. Consequently, manufacturers of refining equipment can capitalise on this opportunity by offering innovative, high-performance solutions to cater to the escalating demand for quality steel products, aligning with the infrastructure development surge across diverse industrial sectors globally.
Threat:
Environmental regulations
Environmental regulations pose a significant restraint on the liquid steel furnace refining equipment market. Regulations have been put into effect by governing bodies all over the world to reduce environmental pollution and encourage sustainable practices because the steel industry, including the refining process, has a significant negative impact on the environment. Liquid steel furnace refining equipment must comply with these environmental regulations, which often involve emission standards, waste management protocols, and pollution control measures.
COVID-19 Impact
The liquid steel furnace refining equipment market experienced a significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chain disruptions, including shortages of raw materials and delays in equipment deliveries, added to the challenges faced by manufacturers. Uncertainties regarding the severity and duration of the pandemic contributed to cautious spending and delayed investment decisions in the steel industry. Moreover, the widespread disruptions in the global supply chain, lockdown measures, and economic uncertainties led to a slowdown in construction and manufacturing activities, reducing the demand for steel.
The ladle refining furnaces segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The ladle refining furnaces segment is estimated to hold the largest share. Enhancing the composition and quality of liquid steel for a range of industrial applications, ladle refining furnaces (LRF) are an essential part of the liquid steel furnace refining equipment market. These furnaces are essential to the secondary refining process, which involves moving liquid steel from the primary steelmaking vessel, like a simple oxygen furnace, to ladles that have ladle refining furnaces installed on them. Moreover, the ladle refining furnace allows for exact control over the temperature, composition, and cleanliness of the steel, meeting the demands of various end-user industries.
The aerospace industry segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The aerospace industry segment is anticipated to have lucrative growth during the forecast period. Liquid steel furnace refining equipment ensures the production of steel that meets the stringent standards of the aerospace sector, where the integrity and durability of materials are paramount. The apparatus makes it easier to eliminate impurities, regulate the composition of the alloy, and modify metallurgical properties, guaranteeing that the steel used in aerospace applications has the required strength, resistance to corrosion, and temperature stability.
Region with largest share:
North America commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period due to its developed industrial landscape and emphasis on innovation, North America plays a major role in the development and uptake of cutting-edge refining technologies. The steel sector in the region is constantly investing in liquid steel furnace refining equipment in order to meet strict quality standards, improve production efficiency, and lessen its impact on the environment. Moreover, stringent regulations related to emissions and environmental sustainability drive the adoption of efficient and cleaner technologies, positioning the liquid steel furnace refining equipment market as a key contributor to the region's sustainable industrial practices.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period Innovative refining equipment is being adopted in this region due to rapid industrialization and the growing demand for steel in various sectors. The need for liquid steel furnace refining equipment is being driven by countries like China and India, which produce a significant amount of steel worldwide and are at the forefront of incorporating cutting-edge technologies into their steel manufacturing processes. The Asia Pacific market is characterized by a competitive environment where domestic and foreign manufacturers work to meet the growing needs for high-quality steel production, which is the driving force behind the demand.
Key players in the market:
Some of the key players in the Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market include Danieli, Siemens-VAI, SMS, Hitachi Energy, Primetals Technologies, Jiangsu Liushen Metallurgical Equipment, Wuxi Dongxiong, Xian Ruiweitong Heavy Industry, Xian Zerbon and Fujian Shengli Intelligent Industry
Key Developments:
In Nov 2022, Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announced it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Equinor, one of the world's largest energy companies, to collaborate within electrification, renewable power generation and low-carbon initiatives worldwide.
In June 2022, Hitachi Energy and technology leader in transmission, distribution and grid automation solutions, and Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that they have entered into a collaboration to provide greater customer value and accelerate the energy transition.
Types Covered:
- Ladle Refining Furnaces
- Electroslag Refining Equipment
- Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units
- Other Types
Capacities Covered:
- Small-Scale Refining
- Medium-Scale Refining
- Large-Scale Refining
End Users Covered:
- Steel Manufacturing Plants
- Construction Industry
- Aerospace Industry
- Automotive Industry
- Other End Users
Regions Covered:
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
Free Customization Offerings:
All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:
- Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
- Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 End User Analysis
- 3.7 Emerging Markets
- 3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market, By Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Ladle Refining Furnaces
- 5.3 Electroslag Refining Equipment
- 5.4 Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units
- 5.5 Other Types
6 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market, By Capacity
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Small-Scale Refining
- 6.3 Medium-Scale Refining
- 6.4 Large-Scale Refining
7 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market, By End User
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Steel Manufacturing Plants
- 7.3 Construction Industry
- 7.4 Aerospace Industry
- 7.5 Automotive Industry
- 7.6 Other End Users
8 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market, By Geography
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 US
- 8.2.2 Canada
- 8.2.3 Mexico
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.2 UK
- 8.3.3 Italy
- 8.3.4 France
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 Japan
- 8.4.2 China
- 8.4.3 India
- 8.4.4 Australia
- 8.4.5 New Zealand
- 8.4.6 South Korea
- 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5 South America
- 8.5.1 Argentina
- 8.5.2 Brazil
- 8.5.3 Chile
- 8.5.4 Rest of South America
- 8.6 Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.2 UAE
- 8.6.3 Qatar
- 8.6.4 South Africa
- 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9 Key Developments
- 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 9.3 New Product Launch
- 9.4 Expansions
- 9.5 Other Key Strategies
10 Company Profiling
- 10.1 Danieli
- 10.2 Siemens-VAI
- 10.3 SMS
- 10.4 Hitachi Energy
- 10.5 Primetals Technologies
- 10.6 Jiangsu Liushen Metallurgical Equipment
- 10.7 Wuxi Dongxiong
- 10.8 Xian Ruiweitong Heavy Industry
- 10.9 Xian Zerbon
- 10.10 Fujian Shengli Intelligent Industry
List of Tables
- Table 1 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 2 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 3 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 4 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 5 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 6 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 7 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 8 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 9 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 10 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 11 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 12 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 13 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 14 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 15 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 16 Global Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 17 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 18 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 19 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 20 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 21 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 22 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 23 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 24 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 25 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 26 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 27 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 28 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 29 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 30 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 31 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 32 North America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 33 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 34 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 35 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 36 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 37 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 38 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 39 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 40 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 41 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 42 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 43 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 44 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 45 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 46 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 47 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 48 Europe Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 49 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 50 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 51 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 52 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 53 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 54 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 55 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 56 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 57 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 58 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 59 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 60 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 61 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 62 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 63 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 64 Asia Pacific Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 65 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 66 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 67 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 68 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 69 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 70 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 71 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 72 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 73 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 74 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 75 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 76 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 77 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 78 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 79 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 80 South America Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 81 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 82 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 83 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Ladle Refining Furnaces (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 84 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Electroslag Refining Equipment (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 85 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization Units (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 86 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other Types (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 87 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 88 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Small-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 89 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Medium-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 90 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Large-Scale Refining (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 91 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 92 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Steel Manufacturing Plants (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 93 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Construction Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 94 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Aerospace Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 95 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Automotive Industry (2021-2030) ($MN)
- Table 96 Middle East & Africa Liquid Steel Furnace Refining Equipment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
