Grained Electrical Steel Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product Type, By Thickness, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Grained Electrical Steel Market will grow from USD 10.34 Billion in 2025 to USD 16.04 Billion by 2031 at a 7.59% CAGR. Grained electrical steel is a specialized ferromagnetic alloy engineered with a specific crystal alignment to minimize magnetic energy loss and facilitate efficient unidirectional magnetization. This material serves as a critical core component in the manufacturing of power transformers and large generators which are essential for high voltage energy transmission.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 10.34 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 16.04 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	7.59%
Fastest Growing Segment	Transformer
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The Rapid Expansion of Renewable Energy Generation Capacity serves as a foundational catalyst for the market, fundamentally altering the requirements for power transmission hardware. As nations transition toward cleaner energy matrices, the intermittent nature of solar and wind power necessitates a more robust and responsive grid architecture, which directly intensifies the reliance on high-efficiency transformers and their grain-oriented electrical steel cores.

Key Market Challenges

The volatility of raw material prices and supply chain instabilities presents a substantial barrier to the steady expansion of the Global Grained Electrical Steel Market. Manufacturers rely on a consistent flow of high-quality inputs to maintain the precise magnetic properties required for these alloys, and any disruption in the supply chain leads to immediate production delays. Furthermore, erratic fluctuations in the cost of essential raw materials and energy create an unpredictable pricing environment. This forces producers to inflate manufacturing costs, which subsequently deters investment from utility providers who are operating under fixed budgets for grid infrastructure projects.

Key Market Trends

The Emergence of Hydrogen-Based Green Steel Production Processes is fundamentally transforming the manufacturing landscape as producers strive to mitigate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This trend is driven by stringent industrial decarbonization mandates that compel steelmakers to replace carbon-intensive blast furnaces with hydrogen-based direct reduction technologies, thereby reducing the embedded carbon footprint of the ferromagnetic cores used in electrical equipment.

Key Market Players

Nippon Steel Corporation
POSCO
ArcelorMittal
Thyssenkrupp Steel
Baowu Steel Group
JFE Steel Corporation
Voestalpine AG
NLMK Group
Aperam S.A.
AK Steel Holdings Corporation

Report Scope:

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

Grained Electrical Steel Market, By Product Type:

Conventional
High Magnetic Strength Sheets
Domain Refinement

Grained Electrical Steel Market, By Thickness:

0.2 mm and Below
0.23 mm
0.27 mm
0.30 mm
0.35 mm and Above

Grained Electrical Steel Market, By Application:

Transformer
Power Generator
Electric Motor
Others

Grained Electrical Steel Market, By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

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

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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, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Conventional, High Magnetic Strength Sheets, Domain Refinement)
- 5.2.2. By Thickness (0.2 mm and Below, 0.23 mm, 0.27 mm, 0.30 mm, 0.35 mm and Above)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Transformer, Power Generator, Electric Motor, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Thickness
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Thickness
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Thickness
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Thickness
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Thickness
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Thickness
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Thickness
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Thickness
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Thickness
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Thickness
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Thickness
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Thickness
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Thickness
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Thickness
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Thickness
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Thickness
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Thickness
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Thickness
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Thickness
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Thickness
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Grained Electrical Steel Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Thickness
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Thickness
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Thickness
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Grained Electrical 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 Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Thickness
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

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

13. Global Grained Electrical Steel Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Nippon Steel Corporation
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. POSCO
15.3. ArcelorMittal
15.4. Thyssenkrupp Steel
15.5. Baowu Steel Group
15.6. JFE Steel Corporation
15.7. Voestalpine AG
15.8. NLMK Group
15.9. Aperam S.A.
15.10. AK Steel Holdings Corporation