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Advanced materials refer to a class of materials that possess superior or enhanced properties compared to traditional materials. These materials are designed and engineered to exhibit specific characteristics, such as high strength, durability, conductivity, flexibility, heat resistance, or lightness, which surpass those of conventional materials. The main types of products in advanced materials are polymer, metals and alloys, glasses, composites, and ceramics. A polymer refers to a large molecule composed of repeating subunits called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together to form a long chain or network structure. It was distributed through direct and indirect channels for medical devices, automotive, aerospace, electrical and electronic, industrial, power, and other applications. The global advanced materials market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Polymers, Metals And Alloys, Glasses, Composites, Ceramics 2) By Distribution Channel: Direct, Indirect 3) By Application: Medical Devices, Automotive, Aerospace, Electrical And Electronics, Industrial, Power, Other Applications The global advanced materials market size is expected to grow from $77.70 billion in 2022 to $82.74 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.84%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of advanced materials market is expected to reach $108.06 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.90%. Increasing automotive production is expected to propel the growth of the advanced materials market going forward. Automotive production refers to the process of manufacturing vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles. Automotive production utilizes a variety of advanced materials to enhance vehicle performance, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It includes advanced high-strength steels, aluminum alloys, and carbon fiber composites to lighten and enhance performance in automobiles. For instance, in May 2023, according to reports released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based automobile manufacturers association, around the world, 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced, an increase of 5.7% compared to 2021. Therefore, the increase in automotive production is driving the growth of the advanced materials market. Major players in the advanced materials market are Toyota Group, Pfizer Inc., BASF SE, Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd., Volkswagen Group, DowDuPont Inc., Saint-Gobain, Hanwha Group, Novartis, Aluminum Corporation of China, 3M Company, Broadcom Ltd., HBIS Group, Toray Industries Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Atlas Copco USA, Owens Corning, Teijin Limited, Akzo Nobel N.V., Cytech Products Inc., Hexcel Corporation, Morgan Advanced Materials PLC., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., New-Indy Containerboard LLC, Tata Advanced Systems Limited., Thomas Swan And Co. Ltd., Optomec Inc., QD Vision Inc., Perpetuus Advanced Materials, CM Tucker Lumber, Plastics Advanced Research Technology Inc., Reynolds Industries Inc., and Quick Tech Machining Inc. Product innovation is the key trend gaining popularity in the advanced materials market. Major companies operating in the advanced materials market are developing innovative products to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in April 2023, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)., a Malaysia-based energy and solutions corporation, launched Proshield+, its first advanced material-based corrosion protection technology. This innovative Proshield+ is a paint additive that is made from graphene, an ultra-high barrier material. Graphene is a two-dimensional material that is made up of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is one of the strongest and lightest materials known to science, and it has a number of other unique properties, such as high electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity. Proshield+ works by forming a tortuous pathway in the coating, which hinders corroding agents from reaching the steel surface. In September 2022, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA., a Germany-based chemicals company, acquired NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. aims to expand its portfolio of functional coatings, offer its customers a wider range of solutions for a variety of applications and gain a competitive advantage in the growing market for functional coatings. NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. is a US-based nanotechnology company that provides advanced materials such as functional coatings and additives. North America was the largest region in the advanced materials market in 2022. The regions covered in advanced materials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the advanced materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The advanced materials market consists of sales of fluoropolymers, multifunctional materials, nanomaterials, smart textiles, wearables, flexible batteries, biomedical implant devices, and fiber optics. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The advanced materials market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides advanced materials market statistics, including the advanced materials industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an advanced materials market share, detailed advanced materials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the advanced materials industry. This advanced materials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Bolts refer to a long metal piece with chiseled threading used to connect objects that screws into a nut which provides a significant amount of gripping power. They are used in conjunction with a nut to connect two components and in the development of mass-produced items and steel structures. The main types of bolts are half-screw bolts and full-screw bolts. A half-screw bolt refers to a hex bolt with threads running the length of it and a six-sided head. They are processed from various materials, such as metal, plastic, and others, and are manufactured in various grades, such as Grade 5.8, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9, and others. They are used in various applications such as automotive, aerospace, construction, industry machinery, and others. The global bolts market is segmented - 1) By Type: Half Screw Bolt, Full Screw Bolt 2) By Material: Metal, Plastic, Other Materials 3) By Grade: Grade 5.8, Grade 8.8, Grade 10.9, Grade 12.9, Other Grades 4) By End-User: Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Industry Machinery, Other End-Users The global bolts market size is expected to grow from $43.80 billion in 2022 to $46.24 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.57%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of bolts market is expected to reach $55.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.80%. The rising number of construction activities is expected to propel the growth of the bolts market going forward. Construction activities encompass a wide range of operations and procedures that need resources and time to construct buildings, structures, and infrastructure facilities. Construction bolts, including structural bolts and anchor bolts, are used in a wide range of construction applications, including securing beams to columns or walls, attaching joists to ledgers, fastening deck boards, and forming secure foundations for bridges or buildings. For instance, in December 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the US federal government's largest statistical agency, an estimated 1,595,100 housing units were started, or a 15.6% increase from the 2020 figure of housing units of 1,379,600. Furthermore, in March 2023, according to a recent statistical report published by the United States Census Bureau, a US-based agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, total construction spending in the United States was $1.54 trillion in November 2020, and it grew to $1.84 trillion in November 2022, reflecting a 16.3% rise. Therefore, the rise in construction activities will drive the growth of the bolts market. Major players in the bolts market are Nippon Steel, Arconic Corporation, KAMAX Holding GmbH & Co. KG., Acument Intellectual Properties LLC, Keller & Kalmbach GmbH, Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG., Fabory Group, Fastenal Company, US Bolt Manufacturing Inc., Easylink Industrial Co. Ltd., Brunner Manufacturing Co. Inc., Elgin Fastener Group LLC, Dokka Fasteners AS, Fastco Industries Inc., Rockford Fastener Inc., Big Bolt Nut, Leland Industries Inc., Jignesh Steel, Hague Fasteners, Kpf Co.Ltd., B&G Manufacturing Co. Inc., Hanger Bolt & Stud Co., BTM Manufacturing, Chicago Nut & Bolt Inc., National Bolt & Nut Corporation, AB Steel Inc., KD Fasteners Inc., Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG., and Ifastgroupe. Technological advancements are the key trends gaining popularity in the bolts market. Companies operating in the bolt market are adopting new technologies to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in September 2021, Strainlabs AB, a Sweden-based IndTech firm that provides remote and automated application monitoring via the Internet of Bolts, launched a new technology called IoT technology that uses bolts with built-in sensors to automatically monitor equipment and applications. This is a one-of-a-kind approach for evaluating elongation in preloaded bolts using an LED sensor. The system takes a digital approach to industrial maintenance and sends out alerts before a malfunction occurs. Because bolts are the most prevalent method of connecting pieces, they are also a common source of inspections, maintenance, and breakdowns. Unplanned production stoppages are well known to take several times longer to repair than planned maintenance. Strainlabs by delivering alerts before a bolt comes free, bolts immediately enable concrete benefits. In January 2023, GMS Inc., a US-based construction goods supplier, acquired Tanner Bolt and Nut Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, GMS Inc.'s operations will strengthen the company's reach, improve service, and broaden product offerings. Tanner Bolt and Nut, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of fasteners, screws, safety products, and related products in the construction industry. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bolts market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bolts market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bolts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The bolts market consists of sales of carriage bolts, eye bolts, anchor bolts, plough bolts, and lag bolts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The bolts market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides bolts market statistics, including bolts industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bolts market share, detailed bolts market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bolts industry. This bolts market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Ferrochrome is a chromium-iron alloy that contains fifty percent to seventy percent chromium and is used to make highly hard steel. It is created by melting chromite, an iron magnesium chromium oxide, and a particularly significant chromium mineral with an electric arc. The main ferrochrome type are high carbon, low carbon, and others. High-carbon ferrochrome refers to the ferroalloy that includes a composition of 4% to 9% carbon, 60% to 70% chromium, and 1% to 3% silicon and it is employed in the manufacturing of stainless steel as well as elevated chromium steels. The various production methods are blast furnace method, electric furnace method, and plasma furnace method it is applied in stainless steel, cast iron, powder metallurgy, and others. The global ferrochrome market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: High Carbon, Low Carbon, Other Product Type 2) By Production Method: Blast Furnace Method, Electric Furnace Method, Plasma Furnace Method 3) By Application: Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Powder Metallurgy, Other Applications The global ferrochrome market size is expected to grow from $19.15 billion in 2022 to $20.03 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of ferrochrome market is expected to reach $24.31 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.97%. The expanding stainless-steel industry is expected to propel the growth of the ferrochrome market going forward. The stainless-steel industry refers to the sector that produces and processes stainless steel, which is an environmentally neutral and inert alloy of steel, iron, chromium, and other metals. Ferrochrome, a chromium-iron alloy, is commonly used in the production of stainless steel for its excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance and offers strength, hardness, ductility, and other mechanical properties. For instance, in December 2021, according to International Stainless-Steel Forum (ISSF), a Belgium-based non-profit research organization for the stainless industry, stainless steel melt shop production climbed by 16.9% year on year to 43.0 million metric tons in the first nine months of 2021. Therefore, the expanding stainless-steel industry is driving the ferrochrome market. Major players in the ferrochrome market are Glencore PLC., Nippon Steel Corporation, United States Steel Corporation., Outokumpu, Mitsubishi Corporation, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Tata Steel Mining Limited., Sinosteel Corporation, Eurasian Resources Group S.à r.l., TNC KAZCHROME JSC, China Baowu Steel Group Corp Ltd., Tharisa PLC., Balasore Alloys Limited, Assmang Limited, Singhania International Limited, Samancor Chrome Ltd., Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IMFA), Visa Steel Ltd., Fushan Ferroalloy Group, Mintal Group, Westbrook Resources Ltd., Minmat Ferro Alloys Private Limited, Afarak Group, Kermas Group, International Ferro Metals, and Mtc Business Private Limited. Strategic partnerships are the key trend gaining popularity in the ferrochrome market. Major companies operating in the ferrochrome market are focused on forming strategic alliances to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in September 2022, SAL STEEL LTD., an India-based manufacturer of ferrochrome, ferroalloys, and steel, engaged in a three-year procurement deal with AIA Engineering (AIA) for the unrestricted supply of ferrochrome for $15.1 million that is supposed to be utilized to repay the company's loan and for working capital obligations. AIA Engineering is an Indian company that designs, manufactures, and installs high-chromium, abrasion, and corrosion-resistant parts. Similarly, in November 2020, Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), an Indian-based producer of high-carbon ferrochrome, or charge chrome, engaged in a conversion agreement for the conversion of chrome ore into ferrochrome. Following the signature of the aforesaid agreement with M/s Tata Steel Ltd., the company's factory will be operational at full capacity. Tata Steel is an India-based mining company that processes and manufactures ferrochrome and other ferroalloys. In December 2020, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a US-based mining, and producer of ferrochrome acquired ArcelorMittal USA LLC for a deal of approximately $17 billion. Through the acquisition, technological capability and flexibility in operation are boosted, enhancing Cleveland-Cliffs to an established position as a major player that promotes American manufacturing, future infrastructure investments in the United States, and the well-being of the American people employing good-paying middle-class jobs. ArcelorMittal LLC is a US-based company that manufactures ferrochrome and steel. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ferrochrome market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the ferrochrome market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The ferrochrome market consists of sales of charge chrome, high carbon ferro Chrome, and ferrochrome-silico-chrome (FeSiCr). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The ferrochrome market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ferrochrome market statistics, including ferrochrome industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a ferrochrome market share, detailed ferrochrome market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ferrochrome industry. This ferrochrome market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Ferroelectric materials are defined as dielectric materials in which polarization persists even after the applied electric field has been removed. They are employed to boost energy harvesters' output power. The main ferroelectric material types are barium titanate, lead zirconate titanate, lead titanate, and others. Barium titanate is an inorganic ferroelectric material. Barium titanate is widely used to produce capacitors, particularly multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). The various material compositions are inorganic ferroelectric materials, and organic ferroelectric materials applied in ceramic capacitors, PTC thermistors, and others. The end uses are electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, automotive, and others. The global ferroelectric materials market is segmented - 1) By Type: Barium Titanate, Lead Zirconate Titanate, Lead Titanate, Other Types 2) By Material Composition: Inorganic Ferroelectric Materials, Organic Ferroelectric Materials 3) By Application: Ceramic Capacitor, PTC Thermistor, Other Applications 4) By End Use Industry: Electronics, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Automotive, Other End Uses The global ferroelectric materials market size is expected to grow from $2.62 billion in 2022 to $2.86 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of ferroelectric materials market is expected to reach $3.92 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.2%. The rise in the production of electrical appliances and smart devices will boost the ferroelectric materials market. Electrical appliances and smart devices are a wide range of products and devices that utilize electricity to perform specific functions or provide convenient features. The usage of ferroelectric materials in the production of electrical appliances and smart devices enables energy harvesting, touch sensing, and the development of efficient and responsive components for enhanced functionality and user experience. For instance, in September 2022, as per the data reported by Dataconomy Media GmbH, a Germany-based software company, by the end of June 2022, there were 17.1 connected gadgets and smart home appliances per home on average around the world, a 10% increase over the previous year in the same period. Therefore, a rise in the production of electrical appliances and smart devices will drive the ferroelectric materials market in the future. Major players in the ferroelectric materials market are Texas Instruments, TDK Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., FMC Corporation, Rohm Semiconductor, Morgan Advanced Materials, Ferro Corporation, Meggitt Sensing Systems, CeramTec, CTS Corporation, Ferrotec Corporation, Piezo Kinetics Inc., Fuji Titanium Industry Co Ltd., PI Ceramic GmbH, Shandong Sinocera Functional Material Co, Noliac A/S, TRS Technologies Inc., Sensor Technology Ltd., KCM Corporation, APC International Ltd., Sakai Chemical Industry Co Ltd., Hongwu International Group Ltd., Sparkler Ceramics Pvt Ltd., Smart Material Corporation, Nippon Chemical Industrial Co Ltd., and Shanghai Dianyang Industrial Co Ltd. Product innovation is a popular trend in the ferroelectric materials market. Major companies operating in the ferroelectric materials market are focused on product innovations to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in October 2020, The University of New York, a US-based private research university, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a US-based private land-grant research university, developed a new ferroelectric metamaterial for photo polymerization 3D printing. Metamaterials are materials modified to have properties that do not naturally occur outside a lab. The researchers could 3D print a scaffold-supported crystalline lattice made of ImClO4 with an off-the-shelf UV resin and water in a commercial LCD 3D printer. ImClO4 is a transparent material with a reprogrammable stiffness compatible with SLA 3D printing technology. It was observed that the printed part self-healed when it cracked and self-corrected geometrical errors while being printed. In June 2022, CTS Corporation, a US-based electronic component manufacturing company, acquired Ferroperm Piezoceramics for 525 million Danish Krone ($75 million). Through this acquisition, CTS Corporation can implement and move forward with its diversification strategy and enhance its product offering in the market. Ferroperm Piezoceramics is a Denmark-based company that develops high-performance piezoelectric ceramic components for complex industrial applications. North America was the largest region in the ferroelectric materials in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ferroelectric materials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the ferroelectric materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The ferroelectric materials market consists of sales of equipment and instrumentation, including capacitors, sensors, ultrasound, sonar, micro-actuators, and infrared sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The ferroelectric materials market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ferroelectric materials market statistics, including ferroelectric materials industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a ferroelectric materials market share, detailed ferroelectric materials market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ferroelectric materials industry. This ferroelectric materials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Flat steel is a type of processed metal that is formed in flat sheets or strips with consistent thickness and width properties by melting and stretching under an applied force. It is produced by rolling a slab or billet through a series of rolling mills, compressing and shaping the steel into a flat form. The main flat steel products are sheets and strips, and plates. Sheet metal refers to any metal that may be produced into flat, varied-thickness pieces, whereas a metal strip is a narrow, thin stock with a thickness of 3/16 inches or less and a width of fewer than 24 inches that are manufactured to specific thicknesses and/or widths and these are used for strength, durability, and lightweight creations such as the manufacturing of car bodies and roofing material in construction. The various materials used are carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and tool steel using basic oxygen furnaces and electric arc furnace processes by various end users such as building and infrastructure, mechanical equipment, automotive and other transport, and other end-users. The global flat steel market is segmented - 1) By Product: Sheet And Strips, Plates 2) By Material: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel 3) By Process: Basic Oxygen Furnace, Electric Arc Furnace 4) By End User: Building And Infrastructure, Mechanical Equipment, Automotive And Other Transport, Other End Users The global flat steel market size is expected to grow from $559.92 billion in 2022 to $584.26 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.35%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of flat steel market is expected to reach $700.54 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.64%. Expansion of the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the flat steel market in the coming future. The construction industry refers to the economic sector that is involved in the planning, designing, building, and maintenance of structures and infrastructure that includes a wide range of operations, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering construction projects. Flat steel is widely utilized in the construction of structural components such as beams, columns, and girders, which offers strength and load-bearing characteristics that make it perfect for carrying the weight of buildings, bridges, and other structures. For instance, in 2022, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a US-based government organization for industry statistics, the size of the United States construction industry increased from $1.916 trillion in the 2021 to $2.016 trillion in the 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is driving the steel flat market. Major players in the flat steel market are ArcelorMittal S.A., POSCO Holdings Inc, Ansteel Group Corporation Limited, Nippon Steel Corporation, HBIS Group, Jiangsu Shagang Group Company Limited, Nucor Corporation, ThyssenKrupp AG, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel Limited, Angang Steel Company Limited, Shougang Group Co. Ltd., JSW Steel, United States Steel Corporation, NoVo Lipetsk Steel, Voestalpine AG, Hyundai Steel Company, Evraz Group S.A., Gerdau S.A., Steel Authority of India Limited, SSAB AB, Severstal, Outokumpu, Allegheny Technologies, Ezz Steel, Metals USA Holdings, Acerinox, Essar Steel, and Yieh Corp. Product innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the flat steel market. Major companies operating in the flat steel market are working on new product innovations to sustain their position in the market. For instance, ArcelorMittal S.A. a Luxembourg-based steel manufacturing company, introduced Granite HDXtreme, a new pre-painted flat steel for roofs and façades with UV and corrosion protection designed for extremely harsh situations. Granite HDXtreme is a highly sustainable steel that is devoid of chromates and heavy metals and is 100% recyclable, resulting in a smaller CO2 footprint when compared to alternative solutions such as aluminum. Its strength stems from its 75m three-layer coating technique. Each layer has a distinct yet essential role, in which the primer layer is critical in corrosion protection, and on top of it is a basecoat, which protects the durability of the steel and provides the final color. A varnish layer is applied to the coating to enhance texture, increase lifespan, surface robustness, and improve UV weathering potential. In February 2022, Nucor Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of steel and steel products acquired California Steel Industries Inc. (CSI) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, both companies aim to form a joint venture to strengthen their position in the Western region and expand their capabilities to create a broader range of value-added sheet goods for our modern economy. California Steel Industries, Inc, is a US-based company operating in finished steel and steel products such as flat-rolled steel. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flat steel market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the flat steel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The flat steel market consists of sales of metallic coated steel, hot rolled coil (HRC), reversing mill plate, cold rolled coil (CRC), organic coated steel, and coil plate. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The flat steel market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides flat steel market statistics, including flat steel industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a flat steel market share, detailed flat steel market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the flat steel industry. This flat steel market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Specialty alumina refers to high purity, engineered aluminum oxide materials produced with specific characteristics and properties to suit various industrial applications. Alumina is derived from bauxite ore through a refining process, and specialty alumina involves further processing and customization to meet specialized requirements. The main specialty alumina types of standard calcined alumina, tabular alumina, white fused alumina, medium soda calcined alumina, low soda alumina, and others. Standard calcined alumina is a high-temperature processed alumina with controlled particle size distribution and purity. The various applications are refractory materials, ceramics, abrasives and polishing, catalyst, and others used by various end users such as automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and industrial. The global specialty alumina market is segmented - 1) By Type: Standard Calcined Alumina, Tabular Alumina, White Fused Alumina, Medium Soda Calcined Alumina, Low Soda Alumina, Other Types 2) By Application: Refractory Materials, Ceramics, Abrasives And Polishing, Catalyst, Other Applications 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Aerospace, Chemicals, Industrial The global specialty alumina market size is expected to grow from $2.66 billion in 2022 to $2.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of specialty alumina market is expected to reach $3.17 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.5%. The growing aerospace and defense industry will boost the specialty alumina market. The aerospace and defense industry refers to a sector that encompasses the development, production, and maintenance of aerospace systems, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and related components, as well as defense systems and equipment. Specialty alumina is used in producing various aerospace and defense components due to its high strength, lightweight properties, and excellent thermal resistance. It can be utilized to manufacture turbine blades, engine components, bearings, seals, and structural parts. For instance, in November 2022, the Airspace Industries Association (AIA), a US-based trade association, reported that the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry generated $892 billion in combined sales in 2021, an increase of 2.1% over the previous year. According to the same source, exports from the A&D sector increased by 11.2% to $100.4 billion. Therefore, the growing aerospace and defense industry will drive the specialty alumina market. Major players in the specialty alumina market are Rio Tinto Group, Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, Hindalco Industries Limited, Norsk Hydro, Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd., Hongqiao, Rusal, Alcoa Corporation, Showa Denko, South 32, Emirates Global Aluminium, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company Ltd., JM Huber Corporation, National Aluminium Company Limited, BASF SE, Almatis GmbH, ALTEO, Nabaltec AG, PT Indonesia Chemical Alumina, AluChem, Silkem doo, MOTIM Electrocorundum Ltd., Xinfa Group, Gujarat Credo Alumina Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., and Hangzhou Jinjiang Group. Product innovation is a popular trend in the specialty alumina market. Major companies operating in the specialty alumina market are focused on product innovation to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in March 2023, Carborundum Universal Limited, an India-based engineering company, launched CUMI Monk by using the advanced fusion method using specialty alumina with special additives. CUMI Monk Monocrystalline Alumina is a single crystal of alpha-phase alumina with little grain boundaries, creating rough surfaces with strong cutting edges for better bonding and sharper cutting actions than conventional alumina grains. In January 2021, UMS Group, a US-based mining company, acquired Alteo for an undisclosed amount. UMS Group will strengthen its financial position in the markets through this acquisition and accelerate its expansion plans. ALTEO Holding is a France-based chemicals company that is one of the leading producers of specialty alumina. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the specialty alumina market in 2022. The regions covered in the specialty alumina market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the specialty alumina market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The specialty alumina market consists of sales of brown fused alumina, high purity, ceramic matrix composites, and dry milled and ground specialty alumina products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The specialty alumina market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides specialty alumina market statistics, including specialty alumina industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a specialty alumina market share, detailed specialty alumina market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the specialty alumina industry. This specialty alumina research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Non-grain-oriented electrical steel, also known as electrical steel, laminate steel, core iron, and silicon steel, is a type of specialty steel designed to generate certain magnetic qualities such as minimal hysteresis or high permeability loss. Non-grain-oriented electrical steel has magnetic characteristics that are uniform in all directions. They are key materials in rotating devices ranging from tiny precision electric motors to massive power generators. The main product types of non-grain-oriented electrical steel are fully processed and semi-processed. Semi-processed electrical steels are completed by the manufacturer to their final thickness and shape (sheets or coils), but they are not fully annealed to achieve their final magnetic properties. The various thickness includes 0.35 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.65 mm, and others. These are used by various applications such as inductors, transformers, motors, and others and are used by various end users such as the automotive industry, aviation, power, domestic appliances, and others. 1) By Product: Fully Processed, Semi-processed 2) By Thickness: 0.35 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.65 mm, Other Thickness 3) By Application: Inductors, Transformers, Motors, Other Applications 4) By End User: Automotive Industry, Aviation, Power, Domestic Appliances, Other End Users The global non-grain oriented electrical steel market size is expected to grow from $13.58 billion in 2022 to $14.32 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of non-grain oriented electrical steel market is expected to reach $16.96 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.3%. The rising adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is expected to propel the growth of the non-grain-oriented electrical steel market going forward. The electric vehicle is automotive that can be powered by an electric motor that takes electricity from a battery and can be charged from an external source. The non-oriented electrical steel enhances the performance of the electric motor used as the core material in electric vehicles; as a result, the rising adoption of electric vehicles increases the demand for non-grain oriented electrical steel. For instance, according to the Global EV Outlook 2022 report, electric vehicle (EV) sales had doubled from the previous year in 2021, reaching a new high of 6.6 million. Additionally, the sales of electric car vehicles worldwide in 2021 have reached 6600000 units from 2980000 units. Therefore, the rising adoption of electric vehicles drives the non-grain-oriented electrical steel market. Major players in the non-grain oriented electrical steel market are ThyssenKrupp AG, ArcelorMittal SA, Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO), Nippon Steel Corporation, Ansteel Group Corporation Limited, Shagang Group Co. Ltd., Shougang Group Co. Ltd., Nucor, Baosteel Group Corporation, JFE Holdings Inc., Tata Steel Limited, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., United States Steel Corporation, Voestalpine AG, NoVo Lipetsk Steel, Gerdau S/A, Benxi Steel Group Co. Ltd, Aperam S.A., China BaoWu Steel Group Corporation Limited, Taiyuan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd., Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd., CSC Steel Sdn. Bhd., Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation, Yieh Corp., Lamination Specialties Corp., AK Steel International B.V, Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co., Continental Steel & Tube Co., TC Metal Co., and AAA Metals Co. Inc. Product innovation is the major trend gaining momentum in the non-grain-oriented electrical steel market. Major companies operating in the non-grain-oriented electrical steel market are focused on developing innovative products to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in December 2022, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a US-based mining and manufacturing company of electrical steel, iron ore, and other ferroalloys, launched MOTOR-MAX. This product is a high-frequency non-oriented electrical steel (HF NOES) that can enhance the engine's ultimate performance and efficiency developed for high-speed engines, electric vehicle (EV) propulsion motors, aviation generators, and other rotating machinery. In December 2021, Worthington Industries Inc., a US-based company that manufactures non-grain-oriented electrical steel and other electrical steels, acquired Tempel Steel Company for approximately $255 million. Through the acquisition, Worthington Industries Inc. became the world's pioneer in the rapidly expanding electrical steel business, which involves transformers, machine engines, and electric vehicle motors. It also broadens Worthington Industries Inc's sustainable mobility capabilities beyond minimizing weight and hydrogen to better service the worldwide market for hybrids, electric vehicles, and the power infrastructure required to support. Tempel Steel Company is a US-based manufacturer of electrical steel laminates and non-grain-oriented silicon steel. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the non-grain oriented electrical steel market in 2022. The regions covered in non-grain-oriented electrical steel report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the non-grain-oriented electrical steel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The non-grain-oriented electrical steel market consists of sales of high-strength non-grain-oriented electrical steel and cold-rolled non-grain-oriented electrical steel. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The non-grain-oriented electrical steel market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides non-grain-oriented electrical steel market statistics, including non-grain-oriented electrical steel industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a non-grain-oriented electrical steel market share, detailed non-grain oriented electrical steel market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the non-grain oriented electrical steel industry. This non-grain-oriented electrical steel market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global non-grain oriented electrical steel market is segmented -

Coated glass refers to the glass' surface having been covered in one or more layers of metal, metal oxide, or other materials, or metal ions having moved over it. They are used for long-lasting, robust defense, scratch resistance, and resistance to water, dirt, ice, and snow. Additionally, they offer self-cleaning, corrosion resistance, and solar protection. The main coated glass coating types are online coatings, offline coatings, dielectric coatings, dichroic coatings, and mirror silvering. Online coatings refer to the float glass production process of misting a Sn chemical solution or powder over the surface of the hot glass to create a single-layer composite coating of greyish grey. The coated glass types are low e-glass and heat reflective that offers various functions such as safety and security, solar control, optics, fire rated, and others. The various applications are automotive, aerospace and defense, optical, electronics, architecture, and others. The global coated glass market is segmented - 1) By Coating Type: Online Coatings, Offline Coatings, Dielectric Coatings, Dichroic Coatings, Mirror Silvering 2) By Type: Low E-Glass, Heat Reflective 3) By Function: Safety And Security, Solar Control, Optics, Fire Rated, Other Functions 4) By Application: Automotive, Aerospace And Defense, Optical, Electronics, Architecture, Other Applications The global coated glass market size is expected to grow from $28.99 billion in 2022 to $31.80 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The size of coated glass market is expected to reach $44.44 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.7%. The rising number of construction activities is expected to propel the growth of the coated glass market going forward. Construction activities refer to the process of determining the stages necessary to create a structure as well as the activities associated with the application of innovative techniques, materials, and technologies in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, and other structures. Coated glass is used in construction activities to deliver long-lasting durability, scratch resistance, and water, dirt, ice, and snow repellence. They also have UV protection, resistance to corrosion, and self-cleaning qualities. For instance, in December 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the federal government's largest statistical agency, in the US, an estimated 1,595,100 housing units were started in 2021, or a 15.6% increase from the 2020 figure of 1,379,600 in 2020. Further, construction spending increased from $1,768.2 billion in March 2022 to $1,834.7 billion in March 2023, a 3.8 percent increase in construction spending. Therefore, the rise in construction activities is driving the growth of the coated glass market. Major players in the coated glass market are AGC Inc., Central Glass Co Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., China Glass Holdings Limited, Euroglas GmbH, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd., Guardian Industries Corporation, Saint-Gobain SA, Schott AG, Sisecam Group, Taiwan Glass Group, Vitro Architectural Glass, Xinyi Glass Holdings Co Ltd., Interfloat Corporation, PPG Industries Ltd., Arkema SA, Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd., Vitro Architectural Glass, CSG Holding Co. Ltd., Corning Inc., North Glass Technology Co Ltd., Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited, Asahi India Glass Ltd, Borosil Glass Work Ltd., Safelite AutoGlass, Specialty Glass Products Inc., Ellsworth Adhesives, Hecker Glastechnik GmbH, Shanghai North Glass Technology Industrial Co Ltd., and Aremco Products Inc. Product innovation is the key trend gaining popularity in the coated glass market. Companies operating in the coated glass market are adopting new technologies to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in March 2022, Guardian Industries, a US-based manufacturer of glass, float glass, fabricated glass products, fiberglass insulation, and building materials for commercial, residential, and automotive applications, launched two new products called SunGuard SNR 35 and SunGuard SNR 50 coated glass. SunGuard SNR 50 and SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass both offer exceptional low solar heat gain, a neutral silver look, and superb neutral reflection, giving architects alternatives to employ singly or in combination to establish a specific style and bring their plans to life. With a 48% visible light transmission and a solar heat gain coefficient of 02.5, SNR 50 provides a balance of medium reflectivity and neutral aesthetic; SNR 35 has a clean, shiny appearance and a lower solar heat gain coefficient of 0.17 for an even greater energy savings. SNR 50 and SNR 35 can be combined with a wide range of substrates, including UltraClear low-iron glass, for a more neutral appearance. All substrates are available in thicknesses of 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm. Architects can also select clear float glass in thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 12mm. In March 2023, LX International Corporation, a South Korea-based commodity trading and mining company, acquired Hankuk Glass Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, LX International has established another reliable earnings foundation. LX International intended to diversify its company by accelerating its foray into other material industries. Hankuk Glass Industries Inc. is a South Korean-based glass manufacturing company, that mainly produces and sells glass plates, coated glass, and glazed glass that are mostly used for windows in buildings and houses. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the coated glass market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the coated glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the coated glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. The coated glass market consists of sales of self-coating glass, insulation glass coatings, and building glass coatings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The coated glass market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides coated glass market statistics, including coated glass industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a coated glass market share, detailed coated glass market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the coated glass industry. This coated glass market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.