Global Direct Reduced Iron Market Size & Outlook

The direct reduced iron industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 68,983.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of the worldwide direct reduced iron industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$47,756.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$68,983.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global direct reduced iron market highlights

  • The global direct reduced iron market generated a revenue of USD 47,756.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 68,983.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 7.1% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, steelmaking accounted for a revenue of USD 40,960.7 million in 2024.
  • Steelmaking is the most lucrative end use 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 2024USD 47,756.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 68,983.1 million
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteelmaking
Fastest growing segmentSteelmaking
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSteelmaking

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 10.0% of the global direct reduced iron market in 2024.
  • By country, the India 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 17,855.3 million by 2030.

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Steelmaking was the largest segment with a revenue share of 85.77% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global direct reduced iron market based on steelmaking covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Direct Reduced Iron End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Steelmaking
    • Others
  • Global Direct Reduced Iron Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cold Direct Reduced Iron (CDRI)
    • Hot Direct Reduced Iron (CDRI)
    • Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI)

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