Global Carbon Steel Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The carbon steel industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,370,431.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of the worldwide carbon steel industry from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$980,319.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,370,431.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global carbon steel market highlights

  • The global carbon steel market generated a revenue of USD 980,319.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,370,431.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 4.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, low carbon steel accounted for a revenue of USD 882,711.6 million in 2023.
  • 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 2023.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 980,319.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,370,431.6 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLow carbon steel
Fastest growing segmentLow Carbon Steel
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLow Carbon Steel, Medium Carbon Steel, High Carbon Steel


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 10.2% of the global carbon steel market in 2023.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 7,428.6 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
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Global carbon steel market outlook

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Low carbon steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 90.04% in 2023. 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.


The global carbon steel pipe fittings market has witnessed growth in the past and despite the obstruction in 2020 is anticipated to register steady growth across the forecast period. Because of their strength and ability to withstand stress, carbon steel pipes are used in a variety of heavy-duty industries.


Its demand has propelled in the different end-use industries, mainly in oil & gas, which is the largest end-user of carbon steel pipe fittings market. The below graph shows crude oil production from 2015 to 2020. Although the crude oil production declined in 2020, with growing investments and upcoming projects the production is anticipated to rebound soon.


For instance, according to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, in 2021, Norway produced 1.76 mbl/d of crude oil, which is 4% higher than 2020. The additional production is related to five fields, which started production in 2021. When the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea is fully operational, it should account for 35% of oil production on the Norwegian shelf.

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