Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Automotive Stainless Steel Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of the Automotive Stainless Steel Global Market Report 2025 has seen consistent growth. It is expected to rise from $126.51 billion in 2024 to $131.52 billion in 2025 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%.
The Automotive Stainless Steel Market is forecasted to reach $158.96 billion in size by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.9%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the automotive stainless steel market are:
• Continued lightweighting trends in the automotive industry
• Growing market for electric vehicles
• Advancements in stainless steel grades
• A global focus on sustainability and urbanization
The automotive stainless steel market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Tube Type: Straight Tubes, U-Bends, Coiled Tubes
2) By Manufacturing Method: Seamless Tubes, Welded Tubes
3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles
4) By Application: Exhaust Systems, Fuel And Break Lines, Heat Exchangers, Structural Components, Other Applications
5) By End-Use: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), After market
The key trends in the automotive stainless steel market are:
• The automotive stainless steel industry is moving towards increased customization and the use of specialty stainless steel alloys.
• The application of stainless steel in autonomous and connected vehicles is a rising trend.
• There is an emerging focus on applying stainless steel in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• There is a trend of strategic alliances and collaborations in the supply chain, and adoption in next-generation automotive materials.
Major players in the automotive stainless steel market are:
• ArcelorMittal SA
• Pohang Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (POSCO)
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• Tsinghan Holding Group
• Baosteel Group
• ThyssenKrupp AG
• Nucor Corporation
• JFE Steel Corporation
• Cleveland Cliffs Inc.
• Salzgitter AG
• Outokumpu Oyj
• Sandvik AB
• Acerinoc SA
• Commercial Metals Company
• Jindal Stainless Limited
• Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd.
• Yieh Corporation
• Aperam SA
• British Steel Ltd.
• Tubacex S.A.
• Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A.
• Centravis
• Ta Chen International Inc.
• Plymouth Tube Company
• Venus Wire Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Crucible Industries LLC
• Handytube Corporation
• Bri-Steel Manufacturing. Ltd.
• The Fischer Group
• Stanch Stainless Steel Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the automotive stainless-steel market in 2024