Global Metal Forging Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The metal forging industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 145,440.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of the worldwide metal forging industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$87,771.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$145,440.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global metal forging market highlights

  • The global metal forging market generated a revenue of USD 87,771.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 145,440.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 7.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, carbon steel accounted for a revenue of USD 38,240.3 million in 2023.
  • Aluminum is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Gulf Cooperation Council is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 87,771.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 145,440.3 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCarbon steel
Fastest growing segmentAluminum
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCarbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Magnesium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Other Products

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.3% of the global metal forging market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Gulf Cooperation Council is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,585.0 million by 2030.

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Carbon steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.57% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global metal forging market based on carbon steel, alloy steel, aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, titanium, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Automotive sector holds significant importance in the global metal forging market. Metal forgings are used at a point of shock and stress in automotive applications. The durability, strength, and reliability of forged components have made them a preferred choice in automotive sector for applications where stress, load, tension, and human safety are key considerations.


Growing demand for EVs is further expected to augment the demand for metal forged parts across the forecast period. According to IEA, there were 10 million electric cars on the world roads by the end of 2020. In 2021, EV sales doubled to become 6.6 million, up by 108% than in 2020. Moreover, there was a rise in the registration of electric buses and trucks in the major markets.

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Global metal forging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Metal forging market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global metal forging market share, by raw material, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Metal forging market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global metal forging market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global metal forging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Raw Material 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 16,187.2 18,422.4 17,116.1 17,835.5 19,086.7 20,447.5 21,965.7 23,664.5 25,553.2 27,690.1 29,298.6 31,284.8 33,715.3 7.4%
Europe 14,084.8 14,750.1 13,815.4 14,597.4 15,871.8 16,851.8 17,936.7 19,142.9 20,488.7 22,005.2 23,118.6 24,483.5 25,862.3 6.3%
Asia Pacific 37,472.2 40,785.7 34,015.1 38,687.0 43,292.3 46,710.1 50,527.1 54,807.2 59,622.2 65,098.4 69,536.2 74,884.6 80,738.6 8.1%
Latin America 1,681.7 1,764.5 1,496.0 1,611.5 1,744.6 1,832.1 1,928.1 2,033.8 2,149.9 2,280.0 2,365.1 2,471.2 2,581.1 5.0%
MEA 1,731.7 1,899.1 1,460.0 1,633.4 1,851.7 1,929.7 2,014.5 2,107.1 2,207.5 2,319.1 2,381.7 2,462.3 2,543.0 4.0%
Overall 71,157.7 77,621.8 67,902.5 74,364.7 81,847.0 87,771.2 94,372.1 101,755.5 110,021.5 119,392.7 126,700.2 135,586.4 145,440.3 7.5%

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