Structural Steel Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product (Angles, Channels, Rounds), By Application (Non-Residential, Residential), By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Structural Steel Market was valued at USD 126.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 177.6 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The market's growth is primarily fueled by rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and widespread infrastructure development worldwide. As cities grow and populations increase, there is rising demand for durable construction materials to support the development of commercial, residential, and industrial structures such as high-rise buildings, transportation networks, and manufacturing plants.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 126.2 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 177.6 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	5.7%
Fastest Growing Segment	Angles
Largest Market	North America

Government investments in roads, bridges, ports, and railways, particularly across emerging economies, are significantly boosting demand for structural steel. The market also benefits from advancements in steel production technology, including high-strength alloy formulations and efficient manufacturing techniques that enhance quality and performance. Environmental sustainability is another key factor, as structural steel is recyclable and aligns with green construction standards. Increasingly stringent building codes and a shift toward energy-efficient and long-lasting materials further reinforce steel's role in modern construction. Additionally, as concrete and other substitutes become more expensive, structural steel continues to offer a cost-effective and versatile solution across various sectors and regions.

Key Market Drivers

Urbanization and Infrastructure Development

Urbanization plays a crucial role in propelling the global structural steel market forward. As global urban populations continue to grow, so does the need for high-density living and robust urban infrastructure. This has resulted in heightened demand for structural steel in projects such as skyscrapers, commercial complexes, transportation corridors, and industrial facilities. The urban population, which stood at approximately 4.5 billion in 2024, is projected to reach nearly 6.7 billion by 2050-driving sustained investment in both public and private construction activities.

Developed regions are focusing on smart city initiatives and infrastructure modernization, while emerging markets are investing heavily in new urban development. For example, projects like Hybar LLC's rebar mill in Arkansas, USA, which will use scrap steel as its main input, reflect how infrastructure growth supports steel demand. Structural steel's strength, design flexibility, and durability make it indispensable for large-scale construction efforts across geographies.

Key Market Challenges

Volatility in Raw Material Prices

Fluctuating prices of core raw materials-especially iron ore, coal, and scrap steel-pose a major challenge to the structural steel market. The unpredictability of raw material costs significantly impacts steel production expenses, often leading to increased market prices and squeezed profit margins for manufacturers. These fluctuations stem from a variety of factors, including supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and trade restrictions.

For example, supply interruptions in key producing countries such as Brazil and Australia can rapidly affect global iron ore availability and pricing. Trade policies like tariffs further compound volatility, affecting international supply and demand dynamics. Additionally, as the industry moves toward electric arc furnaces using scrap steel, demand for this recycled input has surged, creating competitive pressures and supply constraints-particularly in developing nations. These pricing swings can delay projects and dampen structural steel demand, especially in cost-sensitive sectors.

Key Market Trends

Shift Toward Sustainable Construction Practices and Green Steel

Sustainability is emerging as a defining trend in the structural steel market, with increasing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and adopting environmentally responsible materials. Green steel-produced using lower-emission methods such as hydrogen-based direct reduction (H-DRI)-is gaining traction in response to growing climate concerns and regulatory pressure. Unlike traditional blast furnaces, H-DRI processes emit water vapor instead of CO2, making them a key innovation in low-carbon steelmaking.

Construction firms are aligning with green building initiatives and sustainability certifications that prioritize recyclable, energy-efficient materials. Green steel not only meets these requirements but also helps companies meet their corporate ESG goals. This shift is creating opportunities for steelmakers investing in cleaner technologies and enabling them to differentiate their offerings in an increasingly eco-conscious market landscape.

Key Market Players

Arcelor Mittal S.A.
Baogang Group
Evraz plc
Gerdau S.A
Nippon Steel Corporation
JSW Steel Limited
Tata Steel Limited
SAIL

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Structural Steel Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Structural Steel Market, By Product:

Angles
Channels
Rounds

Structural Steel Market, By Application:

Non-Residential
Residential

Structural Steel Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
South America
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Argentina
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Structural Steel Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Structural Steel Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Angles, Channels, Rounds)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Non-Residential, Residential)
- 5.2.3. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Structural Steel Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Structural Steel Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Structural Steel Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Structural Steel Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. South America Structural Steel Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Structural Steel Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Arcelor Mittal S.A.
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. Baogang Group
13.3. Evraz plc
13.4. Gerdau S.A
13.5. Nippon Steel Corporation
13.6. JSW Steel Limited
13.7. Tata Steel Limited
13.8. SAIL