U.S. Carbon Steel Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The carbon steel market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 89,518.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.3% is expected of the United States carbon steel market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$71,237.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$89,518.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.3%
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U.S. carbon steel market highlights

  • The U.S. carbon steel market generated a revenue of USD 71,237.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 89,518.4 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, low carbon steel was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Low Carbon Steel is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Carbon steel market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 71,237.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 89,518.4 million
Growth rate3.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLow carbon steel
Fastest growing segmentLow Carbon Steel
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLow Carbon Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel
Key market players worldwideCleveland-Cliffs Inc, ArcelorMittal SA Depository Receipt, BAOSTEEL, HBIS, JFE Holdings Inc, Nippon Steel Corp, POSCO Holdings Inc ADR, United States Steel Corp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 7.3% of the global carbon steel market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. carbon steel market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 25,058.2 million by 2030.

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Carbon Steel Market Scope

Carbon steel market segmentation & scope
Low Carbon Steel
Medium Carbon Steel
High Carbon Steel
Shipbuilding
Construction
Automotive
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Low carbon steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 86.37% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. 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.


Shipbuilding sector in the U.S. comprises activities such as ship construction, repair & maintenance, alteration, and conversion. As of 2018, there were over 120 shipyards in the U.S. spread across various states. The key states in the sector include Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, and California.

Carbon steel is one of the popular materials used in shipbuilding sector, accounting for nearly 90% of the total volume of materials used. The U.S. government’s plan to expand the navy fleet is projected to be a key driver for the market.

As of December 2019, the navy fleet of the country was numbered at 290 battle force ships such as submarines, aircraft carriers, combat logistics ships, amphibious ships, and surface combatants.

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