The Metal Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The metal market has witnessed substantial growth in recent years. The market value has increased from $4392.33 billion in 2024 to an expected value of $4651.03 billion in 2025. This signifies a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
The Metal Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the metal market is projected to reach a size of $5491.59 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Metal Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the metal market are:
• Increase in infrastructure investments
• Implementation of circular economy initiatives
• Focus on supply chain resilience
• Initiatives for climate change mitigation
• Influences of geopolitical factors.
The metal market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products
2) By Metal Type: Aluminum, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cerium, Chromium, Cobalt, Other Metal Types
3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users
The key trends in the metal market are:
• Technological innovation in metal recycling is shaping the future of the market.
• The emergence of green technologies and renewable energy plays a significant role in the market's trends.
• Technological advancements in metal processing are pivotal in the evolving trends.
• The rise of smart manufacturing, industry 4.0, and digital marketplaces significantly impact the market.
Major companies in the metal market are:
• Glencore International plc
• ArcelorMittal S.A.
• Jiangxi Copper Company Limited
• POSCO
• BHP Group
• Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
• Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
• Rio Tinto Group
• Thyssenkrupp AG
• Vale S.A.
• Nucor Corporation
• JFE Holdings Inc.
• Anglo American plc
• Tata Steel Group
• Hindalco Industries Limited
• Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
• Hyundai Steel Company
• Kobe Steel Ltd.
• Grupo Mexico
• Teck Resources Limited
• Alcoa Corporation
• Newmont Corporation
• Barrick Gold Corporation
• Southern Copper Corporation
• Boliden AB
• Antofagasta plc
• Vedanta Limited
• First Majestic Silver Corp.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal market in 2024