The metal alloys market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for metal alloys has experienced robust growth over the last few years. It is predicted to escalate from $316.39 billion in 2024 to $334.9 billion in 2025, advancing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
The historic period's growth can be ascribed to factors such as the rise in the automotive industry, the development of infrastructure, military usage, demand from the aerospace industry, and the requirements of the energy sector.
The metal alloys market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for metal alloys is predicted to experience considerable expansion in the upcoming years. It's anticipated to reach a value of $430.55 billion by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
This projected growth during the forecast period is believed to be influenced by factors such as digital transformation, changes in consumer behavior, urbanization, efforts to mitigate climate change, and the rising demand for medical devices. Notable trend predictions within this period include the emergence of nanostructured alloys, the adoption of digital twins, the innovation of smart alloys, development of biodegradable alloys, and enhanced material traceability.
The advancement of the automotive sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the metal alloys market. When we speak of the automotive industry, we're referring to sectors linked with the manufacturing, resale, wholesale, and servicing of cars. Aluminum alloys, as an example of metal alloys, are widely utilized in this industry due to their beneficial properties like excellent durability, enhanced corrosion resistance, and easier maintenance. For instance, a report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a representative organization for the car industry in the European Union, reflected that 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced globally in 2022, marking a 5.7% increase from 2021. Consequently, the surge in the automotive sector is a primary driving force for the metal alloys market.
The metal alloys market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Material: Stainless Steel Alloys, Aluminum Alloys, Bronze Alloys, Nickel Alloys, Other Materials
2) By Process: Casting, Hot and Cold Rolling
3) By Application: Transportation, Construction, Packaging, Machinery, Electrical, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Stainless Steel Alloys: Austenitic Stainless Steel, Ferritic Stainless Steel, Martensitic Stainless Steel
2) By Aluminum Alloys: Wrought Aluminum Alloys, Cast Aluminum Alloys, Aluminum-Lithium Alloys
3) By Bronze Alloys: Phosphor Bronze, Aluminum Bronze, Silicon Bronze
4) By Nickel Alloys: Nickel-Copper Alloys (Monel), Nickel-Chromium Alloys (Inconel), Nickel-Iron Alloys
5) By Other Materials: Titanium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys, Zirconium Alloys
Introducing innovative products is a pivotal trend emerging in the metal alloy industry. Major market players are launching groundbreaking products to consolidate their standing in the world of metal alloys. In one such instance in April 2022, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a US independent federal agency, engineered a new metal alloy that is 1,000 times more enduring than the components presently used in aircraft and spacecraft. Named GRX-810, this alloy could turn a new leaf in space travel as it can tolerate much harsher conditions than the materials currently used in rocket engines. This novel material is an oxide dispersion-strengthened alloy (ODS) with durability and resistance to high temperatures bolstered by nanoscale oxides dispersed throughout the alloy. To achieve the right mix, computational models were employed to simulate the thermodynamic performance of the material, subsequently, it was manufactured using 3D printing technology.
Major companies operating in the metal alloys market include:
• Pohang Iron and Steel Company
• Thyssen Krupp AG
• Tsingshan Holding Group Co Ltd.
• Johnson Matthey plc
• Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co Ltd.
• United Company RUSAL plc
• IHI Master Metal Co Ltd.
• Aperam S.A.
• Acerinox S.A.
• Baosteel Stainless Steel Co Ltd.
• Guangxi Beibu Gulf New Materials Co Ltd.
• ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
• Jindal Stainless Limited
• Carpenter Technology Corporation
• Materion Corporation
• VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation
• Aubert & Duva SA
• Haynes International Inc.
• Western Metal Materials Co Ltd.
• California Metal & Supply Inc.
• Aero-Vac Alloys & Forge Inc.
• High Performance Alloys Inc.
• QuesTek Innovations LLC
• Continental Steel & Tube Co
• Metal Associates Inc.
• MetalTek International Inc.
• Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co Ltd.
• Precision Castparts Corp
North America was the largest region in the metal alloys market in 2024. The regions covered in the metal alloys market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.