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

Description

The Global Electrical Steel Market is projected to expand from USD 25.79 Billion in 2025 to USD 36.21 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.82%. Also known as silicon steel, this specialized ferromagnetic alloy is engineered to possess distinct magnetic characteristics and is primarily utilized in the cores of electric motors, transformers, and generators to reduce energy dissipation. The market is propelled by the rapid electrification of the automotive industry and the extensive updates required for power transmission grids to accommodate renewable energy integration. Highlighting the production scale necessary to satisfy this demand, the Chinese Society for Metals reported that China produced 16.1 million tonnes of electrical steel in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase year-over-year.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 25.79 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 36.21 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.82%
Fastest Growing Segment	Inductors
Largest Market	North America

Nevertheless, the market faces a substantial obstacle due to the significant capital outlay and specialized technical knowledge needed to manufacture high-grade grain-oriented electrical steel. This intricate production process establishes high entry barriers and restricts the capacity of suppliers to quickly scale up, creating potential supply shortages as the global requirement for energy-efficient infrastructure grows.

Market Driver

The surging production and uptake of electric and hybrid vehicles serve as a major driver for the electrical steel sector, drastically boosting the demand for non-oriented electrical steel used in traction motors. As automakers rapidly shift away from internal combustion engines, the amount of magnetic steel required per vehicle has increased significantly to facilitate improved power density and longer driving ranges. This fundamental change guarantees a continuous demand from the automotive supply chain as original equipment manufacturers lock in long-term material resources. According to the International Energy Agency's 'Global EV Outlook 2024' released in April 2024, global sales of electric cars hit nearly 14 million units in 2023, setting a much higher standard for material usage in the industry.

Concurrently, the upgrading and extension of global power transmission networks are fueling the consumption of grain-oriented electrical steel, an essential component for high-voltage power transformer cores. Utility companies are focusing on capital-heavy infrastructure improvements to incorporate variable renewable energy sources and replace outdated equipment, thereby heightening the demand for high-efficiency magnetic alloys that maintain grid stability. The International Energy Agency's 'World Energy Investment 2024' report from June 2024 indicates that global grid investment reached USD 374 billion in 2023, illustrating the vast magnitude of these projects. This influx of investment is compelling equipment manufacturers to expand their operations quickly; for instance, Hitachi Energy announced a roughly USD 1.5 billion investment in 2024 to boost its global transformer manufacturing capabilities.

Market Challenge

The necessity for substantial capital expenditure and specialized technical know-how to manufacture high-quality electrical steel establishes formidable entry barriers that directly restrict the Global Electrical Steel Market. Producing grain-oriented electrical steel entails complex metallurgical procedures requiring exact control and distinct infrastructure, which precludes new competitors from easily entering the sector. This exclusivity curtails the pool of competent suppliers and hinders the market's capacity to swiftly adapt production levels to meet the escalating demands of the power and automotive industries.

As a result, the global market depends heavily on a small number of established manufacturing centers, leading to supply bottlenecks that hamper wider growth. This centralization of production power is apparent in recent trade statistics, where long-standing leaders dominate the supply chain while other regions encounter difficulties in scaling up. For example, the South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute reported in 2024 that China's electrical steel exports rose to approximately 1.45 million tonnes, a 16.9% jump from the prior year. This figure highlights how financial and technical obstacles obstruct the creation of a varied global supply network, leaving the market susceptible to shortages as demand rises.

Market Trends

Steel manufacturers are increasingly implementing low-carbon production techniques, including hydrogen-based reduction and electric arc furnaces, to satisfy the rigorous sustainability requirements of automotive and energy OEMs. The rise of "green" electrical steel is transforming the competitive environment as producers compete to provide materials with markedly lower carbon footprints while preserving superior magnetic capabilities. Confirming this transition, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced in a March 2024 press release titled 'Cleveland-Cliffs Selected to Receive $575 Million in US Department of Energy Investments' that it was chosen for award negotiations of up to USD 575 million to decarbonize its operations, involving the substitution of natural gas-fired furnaces with electrified induction furnaces to optimize electrical steel production at its Butler Works site.

At the same time, leading producers are pursuing a strategy of regional localization by building specialized high-grade production facilities in key markets such as India and North America to alleviate supply chain risks. This trend responds to the urgent requirement for domestic supply security regarding grain-oriented grades used in grid infrastructure, thereby lessening dependence on remote manufacturing centers and ensuring durability against geopolitical interruptions. Demonstrating this growth, JSW Steel Limited announced in February 2024, in its 'JSW Steel, JFE Steel forge ₹5,500 crore JV' release, that it had established a joint venture with JFE Steel Corporation involving a planned investment of INR 5,500 crore to construct a new manufacturing hub in Karnataka, India, focused on the complete production of grain-oriented electrical steel.

Key Market Players

Benxi Steel Group Co., Ltd
Nucor Corporation
Yieh Corporation
Tata Steel UK Limited
Arcelormittal Group
Nippon Steel Corporation
Arnold Magnetic Technologies
JFE Steel Corporation

Report Scope

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

Electrical Steel Market, By Type

Grain Oriented Electrical Steel
Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel

Electrical Steel Market, By Application

Transformers
Motors & Generators
Inductors

Electrical Steel Market, By Vertical

Automotive
Construction
Manufacturing
Energy & Power Others

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 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 Electrical Steel Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Grain Oriented Electrical Steel, Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Transformers, Motors & Generators, Inductors)
- 5.2.3. By Vertical (Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing, Energy & Power Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Electrical Steel Market Outlook

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

7. Europe Electrical Steel Market Outlook

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

8. Asia Pacific Electrical Steel Market Outlook

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

9. Middle East & Africa Electrical Steel Market Outlook

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

10. South America Electrical Steel Market Outlook

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

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 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. Benxi Steel Group Co., Ltd
- 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. Nucor Corporation
15.3. Yieh Corporation
15.4. Tata Steel UK Limited
15.5. Arcelormittal Group
15.6. Nippon Steel Corporation
15.7. Arnold Magnetic Technologies
15.8. JFE Steel Corporation