Global Carbon Steel Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
Global carbon steel market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global carbon steel market highlights
- The global carbon steel market generated a revenue of USD 1,017,524.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,370,431.6 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 5.1% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, low carbon steel accounted for a revenue of USD 917,442.2 million in 2024.
- Low Carbon Steel is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
- Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,017,524.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 1,370,431.6 million |
| Growth rate | 5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Low carbon steel |
| Fastest growing segment | Low Carbon Steel |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Low Carbon Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 10.1% of the global carbon steel market in 2024.
- By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 81,101.5 million by 2030.
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Carbon Steel Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBIS | View profile | 51-100 | Waxahachie, Texas, United States, North America | https://www.hbisonline.com |
| United States Steel Corp | View profile | 21803 | 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15219-2800 | https://www.ussteel.com |
| BAOSTEEL | View profile | 10001+ | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia | http://www.baosteel.com/group_en/ |
| POSCO Holdings Inc ADR | View profile | 44501 | POSCO Center, 440 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 06194 | https://www.posco.co.kr |
| Nippon Steel Corp | View profile | 121990 | 6-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8071 | https://www.nipponsteel.com |
| JFE Holdings Inc | View profile | 44469 | 2-2-3 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-0011 | http://www.jfe-holdings.co.jp |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Inc | View profile | 28000 | 200 Public Square, Suite 3300, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44114-2315 | https://www.clevelandcliffs.com |
| ArcelorMittal SA Depository Receipt | View profile | 126756 | 24-26, Boulevard d’Avranches, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1160 | http://www.arcelormittal.com |
Global carbon steel market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to carbon steel market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Low carbon steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 90.16% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global carbon steel market based on low carbon steel, medium carbon steel, high carbon steel covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
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