Global Flat Steel Market Report 2017 - 2014-2025 Analysis & Forecasts for the $1 Billion Industry

The global flat steel market is expected to reach USD 1,015.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.6%The rapid industrialization, increase in infrastructural investment and growing global population has been a major factor driving the global market. Building & infrastructure application segment has been witnessing significant growth in the flat steel market. Steel is one of the vital requirements during construction on account of durability, low maintenance, long life period, high strength, and reusability. This is likely to have a positive impact on the demand for the flat products in this sector.Volatile price of raw material is expected to be the major market restraint over the forecast period. Instability of raw material prices is anticipated to keep the whole sector under pressure in future.Companies have been trying to improve competitiveness by optimizing existing processes and developing new processes to reduce environmental impact, improve quality, and reduce cost....

The global flat steel market is expected to reach USD 1,015.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.6%

The rapid industrialization, increase in infrastructural investment and growing global population has been a major factor driving the global market.

Building & infrastructure application segment has been witnessing significant growth in the flat steel market. Steel is one of the vital requirements during construction on account of durability, low maintenance, long life period, high strength, and reusability. This is likely to have a positive impact on the demand for the flat products in this sector.

Volatile price of raw material is expected to be the major market restraint over the forecast period. Instability of raw material prices is anticipated to keep the whole sector under pressure in future.

Companies have been trying to improve competitiveness by optimizing existing processes and developing new processes to reduce environmental impact, improve quality, and reduce cost. Companies including ArcelorMittal have been trying to develop products which can provide steel solution to engine powertrains and low-cost cars.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Methodology And Scope

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Flat Steel Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1 Market segmentation& scope
3.2 Flat steel market value chain analysis
3.3 Raw material trend
3.3.1 Iron Ore
3.3.2 Coal
3.4 Technology trend
3.4.1 Melting of raw materials in an Electric Arc Furnace(EAF)
3.4.2 Removal of carbon, sulfur, and possibly nitrogen, in a steel converter
3.4.3 Tuning of the steel composition and temperature in ladle treatment
3.4.4 Casting
3.4.5 Hot Rolling
3.4.6 Cold rolling, annealing and pickling
3.4.7 Final Processing
3.5 Market dynamics
3.5.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.5.1.1 Rapid industrialization and increase in infrastructure investments
3.5.2 Market restraint analysis
3.5.2.1 Volatile Price of Raw Materials
3.6 Regulatory framework
3.6.1 Steel Industry Preservation Act
3.6.2 Inter plant standard - Steel industry

Chapter 4 Flat Steel Market: Products Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1 Flat steel market: Product movement analysis
4.2 Sheets & strips
4.3 Plates

Chapter 5 Flat Steel Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Flat steel market material movement analysis
5.2 Carbon steel
5.3 Alloy steel
5.4 Stainless steel
5.5 Tool

Chapter 6 Flat Steel Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Flat steel market: Application movement analysis
6.2 Building & infrastructure
6.3 Automotive & other transport
6.4 Mechanical equipment
6.5 Others

Chapter 7 Flat steel Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

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