Global Stainless Steel Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The stainless steel industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 223,598.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.9% is expected of the worldwide stainless steel industry from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$104,227.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$223,598.0
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
8.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global stainless steel market highlights

  • The global stainless steel market generated a revenue of USD 104,227.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 223,598.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2022 - 2030) of 8.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, 300 series accounted for a revenue of USD 55,197.0 million in 2021.
  • Duplex series is the most lucrative grade segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 104,227.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 223,598.0 million
Growth rate8.9% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segment300 series
Fastest growing segmentDuplex series
Historical data covered2018 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentation200 series, 300 series, 400 series, Duplex series

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 9.4% of the global stainless steel market in 2021.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,632.4 million by 2030.

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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 stainless steel market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


300 series was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.96% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global stainless steel market based on 200 series, 300 series, 400 series, duplex series covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Stainless steel is used extensively utilized in the construction and infrastructure industry. Stainless steel is majorly used to provide strength and support to structure. Many parts of the building are made from stainless steel such as beams, columns, wall supports, drainage and water system, handrails and roofing.


As per UN's World Population Projections, global population is projected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030 and 10 billion by 2050. This along with rising housing needs and urbanization is projected to fuel the demand for stainless steel in construction and infrastructure. This trend is expected to propel the demand for stainless steel across the said forecast period.

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Global stainless steel market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Stainless steel market size, 2021 (US$M)

Global stainless steel market share, by grade, 2021 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Stainless steel market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global stainless steel market, by region, 2021 (US$M)

Global stainless steel market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Grade 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 11,213.1 10,400.0 9,008.8 9,780.6 10,450.8 11,255.1 12,216.7 13,316.8 14,466.2 15,676.0 17,129.8 18,772.9 20,633.6 8.7%
Europe 17,170.6 15,961.3 13,561.5 14,634.3 15,542.0 16,635.9 17,946.0 19,440.6 20,986.5 22,597.7 24,535.5 26,714.8 29,170.0 8.0%
Asia Pacific 84,739.1 79,475.1 68,655.9 74,772.7 80,183.2 86,701.3 94,523.8 103,529.7 113,046.0 123,174.0 135,382.4 149,280.3 165,134.6 9.2%
Latin America 1,706.0 1,661.3 1,400.0 1,481.0 1,542.1 1,618.7 1,712.5 1,819.5 1,926.6 2,034.9 2,167.0 2,314.2 2,478.1 5.9%
MEA 4,167.1 3,947.6 3,337.4 3,558.5 3,732.1 3,942.6 4,194.9 4,479.2 4,762.7 5,047.6 5,389.8 5,766.7 6,181.7 6.3%
Overall 118,996.0 111,445.2 95,963.6 104,227.1 111,450.2 120,153.6 130,593.8 142,585.7 155,188.0 168,530.2 184,604.6 202,848.9 223,598.0 8.9%

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