The Iron Ore Pellets Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size for iron ore pellets has been marginally increasing over time. The market value will rise from $60.29 billion in 2024 to $63.15 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.
The Iron Ore Pellets market is anticipated to expand to a size of $80.22 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% predicted.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Iron Ore Pellets Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the iron ore pellets market are:
• Rising demand for high-quality steel
• Implementation of stricter environmental standards
• Surge in the wind energy sector
• Investments towards upgrading pellet plants
The iron ore pellets market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Blast Furnace Iron Ore Pellet, Direct Reduced
2) By Technology: Oxygen Based Or Blast Furnace, Electric Arc Furnace, Electric Induction Furnace
3) By Application: Iron-based Chemicals, Steel Production
The key trends in the iron ore pellets market are:
• Advancements in pelletizing technology are an emerging trend in the market.
• Changes in trade policies and export restrictions are significantly shaping the future of the iron ore pellets market.
• The integration of digital technologies is a notable upcoming trend.
• The trend regarding the quality and specifications of iron ore pellets is becoming increasingly important.
Major companies in the iron ore pellets market are:
• Bahrain Steel BSC
• ArcelorMittal SA
• Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
• Ferrexpo PLC
• Jindal SAW Limited
• Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB
• SIMEC Group Limited
• Vale SA
• Xindia Steels Limited
• BHP Group Limited
• Fortescue Metals Group Limited
• United States Steel Corporation
• Arya Iron & Steel Company Private Limited
• Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited
• Metalloinvest Management Company LLC
• Rio Tinto PLC
• Anglo American PLC
• Samarco Mineracao S.A.
• EVRAZ PLC
• Qatar Steel Company
• Essar Steel Limited
• JSW Steel Limited
• Tata Steel Limited
• Kobe Steel Ltd.
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• Pohang Iron and Steel Company
• China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited
• Shougang Corporation
• Gerdau S.A.
• Thyssenkrupp AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the iron ore pellets market in 2024