Metal refers to any of a group of materials that generate positive ions quickly and form metallic bonds with other anions, distinguished by a high melting point, high density and tensile strength, high light reflectivity, malleability, and ductility, as well as strong electrical and thermal conductivity and widely used in various areas such as heating for homes and offices, electricity, transportation fuel, and the production of plastics. The main types of metal are iron and steel mills and ferroalloy, processed nonferrous metal, processed alumina and aluminium, foundries, and steel products. The processed alumina and aluminium refer to the aluminium that is processed through metal casting. The metal types are aluminium, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, and other metal types. These are used in construction, manufacturing, and other end users. The metal market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal market statistics, including metal industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal market share, detailed metal market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal industry. This metal 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 metal market grew from $3940.17 billion in 2022 to $4230.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 metal market is expected to grow to $5464.83 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.6%. The global demand for copper is expected to increase during the forecast period, driving the metal manufacturing market. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, global copper demand is expected to increase to 29 .8 million tons by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 2.6%. Significant growth in demand for copper is expected to come from electric vehicles, appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators and other electrical and electronics products. For instance, electric vehicles require approximately 130 lb. of additional copper, compared to vehicles with an internal combustion engine. Additional demand for 600,000 tons of copper by 2027 is expected to come from electric vehicles, thereby driving the market going forward. Geopolitical tensions are expected to hurt the metal manufacturing market during the forecast period. Repercussions of geopolitical tensions include sanctions on Russia, trade protectionism and heightened military tensions in the Middle East. Sanction on Russia was related to the violation of the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991. For instance, Brexit is likely to lead to more trade restrictions between the UK and other countries in Europe. The US is also implementing several trade restrictions, especially with China, to boost its local production. For instance, the US imposed tariffs on $550 billion worth of Chinese goods including metals and metal products as of January 2020. Continued violence and terrorism in the Middle East and other parts globally are also expected to hurt the market. Automated manufacturing systems are gaining popularity as they enhance manufacturing productivity and reduce operating costs. Automation systems refer to a machine, tool, or technology such as robotics and AI that helps to reduce human intervention and improve safety in metal manufacturing processes such as processing, assembling, and material handling. This allows metal manufacturing companies to increase efficiency and production, improve safety on the manufacturing floor, enhance product quality, perform complex and varied tasks, enhance process stability, provide flexibility to produce products, and eliminate routine manual tasks. For instance, in November 2021, ABB Limited, a Switzerland-based manufacturing technology company, launched a smart factory solution. The new system is exceptional because it provides powerful real-time ladle tracking in addition to automated crane scheduling, a predictive thermal modeling engine, and other features. The tracking engine continuously monitors the movement of ladles using cranes and transfer carriages. In comparison to radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, radar and laser positioning technologies offer precise vision while requiring less hardware and maintenance. Job forecasting, route planning, and automatic job acknowledgment are all part of the automated crane scheduling process. Major companies in the metal market include POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.Ltd., ArcelorMittal S.A., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Jiangxi Copper Company, JFE Holdings Inc., Glencore International, Hyundai Steel Company, Nucor Corp, and TATA Steel Group. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal market. The regions covered in the metal report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal market consists of sales of ferrous, non-ferrous, and alloys of metals. 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 metal market consists of sales of ferrous, non-ferrous, and alloys of metals. 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 global metal market 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 Subsegments Covered: Crude Steel, Pig Iron, Ferroalloys, Smelted and Refined Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum), Rolled, Extruded and Alloyed Copper, Rolled and Extruded Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Secondary Smelted, Refined and Alloyed Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Aluminum Products From Purchased Aluminum, Secondary Smelted and Alloyed Aluminum, Refined Alumina and Primary Aluminum Production, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Nonferrous Metal Foundries, Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube, Rolled and Drawn Steel

Metal ores are naturally occurring rock sediment that contains one or more metals or metal compounds in sufficient amounts that can be mined, treated or refined. The main types of metal ores are gold ore, iron ore, all other metal ores, silver ore, uranium ore, and vanadium ore. Vanadium ores are mineral formations that contain enough vanadium to allow extraction of the element using modern methods. The various organization involved are large enterprises, small and medium enterprises. The different forms of metal ore include sinter fines, lumps, pellets, and others. The metal ore market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal ore market statistics, including metal ore industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal ore market share, detailed metal ore market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal ore industry. This metal ore 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 metal ore market grew from $483.29 billion in 2022 to $535.73 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 metal ore market is expected to grow to $808.18 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.8%. The presence of large metal ore reserves globally supported metal ore mining activities. Metal ore reserves such as iron ore reserves are available in almost every country worldwide with 50 countries involved in mining iron ore. According to the U.S Geological Survey, countries such as Australia with 900 million tons and Brazil with 490 million tons of usable iron ore dominate the world's iron ore exports, each having about one-third of total exports. The other reserves are in China, USA, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, Canada, and India. The large metal ores reserve such as iron ores reserves globally supported the growth of metal ore mining market. Many developed and developing economies are imposing restrictions on free trade, which are expected to hinder the growth of the metal ore mining market going forward. In March 2022, The UK introduced additional 35% tariffs on imports of some metals from Russia. Furthermore in November 2021, the EU imposed tariffs on stainless steel products imported from India and Indonesia. Reductions in the world free trade are expected to hinder the growth of the metal ore mining market due to the expected increase in production costs and tariffs. Mining companies are starting to use cognitive computing to enhance the decision-making capabilities in mining operations. The ability of cognitive computing to give insights on future trends in the industry and make real-time decisions are some of the driving factors for mining companies to implement this technology. The key areas where cognitive computing and predictive technology helps mining companies include giving accurate information on drilling locations, depth to be drilled, predicting the equipment failure in advance, and autonomous transportation. Goldcorp is using IBM Watson to analyze drilling reports and geological survey reports. This approach assists geologists with the exploration process and by helping them make more accurate, data-driven decisions. For instance,, the global cognitive computing market reached $21.6 billion in 2021 . Major companies in the metal ore market include Vale S.A., Rio Tinto, BHP Group, Anglo American plc, Fortescue Metals Group Limited, Barrick Gold Corp, Newmont Corporation, Lonmin, Glencore International and AngloGold Ashanti Limited. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal ore market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the metal ore market. The regions covered in the metal ore market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the metal ore market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The metal ore market consists of sales of metal ores such as gold ore and concentrates, silver ore and concentrates, iron ore and concentrates, uranium ore and concentrates, and other ore and concentrates. The industry includes establishments developing mine sites, ore dressing, and other beneficiating operations such as crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, concentrating, calcining, and leaching. 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 global metal ore market is segmented - 1) By Type: Gold Ore, Iron Ore, All Other Metal Ores, Silver Ore, Uranium Ore, Vanadium Ore 2) By Organisation Size: Large Enterprises, Small And Medium Enterprises 3) By Form: Sinter Fines, Lumps, Pellets, Other Forms

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are a class of materials (metals, alloys, or intermetallic compounds) that have been reinforced with particles, whiskers, or continuous fibers. MMCs are excellent substitutes for conventional materials owing to their hardness, specific strength, and creep resistance. The main types of metal matrix composites are aluminium MMC, magnesium MMC, copper MMC, superalloys MMC, and others. Aluminum is a chemical compound that is a light, silver-colored metal that is mostly utilized in the manufacture of cooking equipment and aircraft components. Aluminum metal matrix composites (AlMMCs) are a type of material that has been shown to fulfil the majority of the stringent requirements in applications requiring lightweight, high stiffness, and moderate strength. Magnesium-matrix composites have been developed for the space industry thanks to the low density of magnesium and its alloys. Copper-matrix composites are superior compared to other MMCs. Some equipment in particle accelerators, such as Radio Frequency Quadrupoles (RFQs) or electron targets, uses copper MMC compounds such as Glidcop to retain the material properties of copper at high temperatures and radiation levels. Super alloys are commonly used as candidate materials for manufacturing gas turbine blades, where they operate at higher temperatures and speeds. The various production technologies include liquid metal infiltration, powder metallurgy, casting, and deposition techniques. Metal matrix composites are used in various sectors, such as automotive and transportation, aerospace and defense, electrical and electronics, and industrial, among others. The metal matrix composite market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal matrix composite market statistics, including metal matrix composite industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal matrix composite market share, detailed metal matrix composite market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal matrix composite industry. This metal matrix composite 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. The global metal matrix composite market size grew from $0.53 billion in 2022 to $0.58 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 metal matrix composite market size is expected to grow to $0.81 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. The growth of the automotive industry is expected to fuel the growth of the metal matrix composite market in the coming years. The automotive industry is made up of a diverse group of businesses and organizations that are involved in the design development, production, marketing, and sale of automobiles. Metal matrix composites are used to lower vehicle weight and enhance the efficiency of automobiles. For instance, according to the Statista, the global automotive industry is expected to grow to 9 trillion U.S. dollars by 2030, with new vehicle sales accounting for about 38% of this value. Electric vehicle sales are expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2020 to 3.4 million in 2021 and 31.1 million in 2030. Therefore, the expansion of the automotive industry propels the growth of the metal matrix composite market. The growth in technological advancements is shaping the metal matrix composite market. Major institutes and companies are focusing on projects involving advanced composite materials for the automotive and aerospace industries. According to a study published in 2021, Al-based metal matrix composites (AMMCs) have enormous applications in aerospace, automobiles, and other structural applications. Compared with conventional processes such as casting and powder metallurgy, AMMCs processed by additive manufacturing show a significant difference in microstructure and properties. Further, in 2019, the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology launched an Indo-German project on innovative composite materials involving near-net shape (NIIST) technology. The objective of the new CSIR-NIIST project is to produce lightweight, near-net-form carbon fiber-reinforced aluminium composites and parts for the automotive and aerospace sectors. In January 2022, Plansee SE, an Austria-based manufacturer of refractory metal-based products, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals. With the acquisition, Plansee is expected to strengthen its tungsten product market position in North America, and its customers will benefit in the future from a broader range of products and services. Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals is a US-based supplier of tungsten-based products. Major players in the metal matrix composite market are 3M, CPS Technologies, GKN Sinter Metals, CeramTec, Ferrotec Corporation, Sandvik, Plansee, ADMA Products, Metal Matrix Cast Composites LLC, TISICS, DWA Aluminum Composites, Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals, AMETEK Specialty Metals Products, Santier, and Denka Company. North America was the largest region in the metal matrix composite market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was expected to be the fastest region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the metal matrix composite market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal matrix composite market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The metal matrix composite market consists of sales of titanium MMC and cobalt MMC. 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 global metal matrix composite market is segmented - 1) By Matrix Type: Aluminum MMC, Magnesium MMC, Copper MMC, Super Alloys MMC, Other Matrix Types 2) By Production Technology: Liquid Metal Infiltration, Powder Metallurgy, Casting, Deposition Techniques 3) By End-Use Industry: Automotive and Transportation, Aerospace and Defense, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial, and Other End-User Industries

Processed nonferrous metals refer to types of alloys or metals without a significant proportion of iron that are primarily engaged in smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminum) by electrolytic methods or other processes and used in manufacturing of light weight and malleable products. The main types of processed nonferrous metal are smelted and refined nonferrous metal (except aluminium), rolled, extruded and alloyed copper, rolled and extruded nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium), secondary smelted, refined and alloyed nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium). Rolled processed non-ferrous metal refers to the metal that is rolled at certain temperatures and involves metal casting. The different process types include smelting and refining, rolling, drawing, extruding, alloying, and other process types and are used in automotive, electronic power, construction, and other end users. The processed nonferrous metal market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides processed nonferrous metal market statistics, including processed nonferrous metal industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a processed nonferrous metal market share, detailed processed nonferrous metal market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the processed nonferrous metal industry. This processed nonferrous metal 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 processed nonferrous metal market grew from $1460.83 billion in 2022 to $1542.1 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 processed nonferrous metal market is expected to grow to $1861.73 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 4.8%. Rapidly growing urban populations are expected to drive the demand for non-ferrous metal products in the forecast period. A large number of people living in rural areas are migrating to urban areas in search of a better life. This is expected to increase the need for housing and infrastructure. Infrastructure demand is expected to increase significantly in Asian countries such as China, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. According to the World Urbanization Prospects Report by the United Nations, 55% of the world’s population lived in urban areas, and the rate is expected to rise to 68% by 2050. According to the World Bank, the urban population in South Asia is expected to grow to 250 million by 2030. The launch of new products and market growth are expected to affect the supply chain operations of the nonferrous metal production and processing market, during the forecast period. A major limitation is uncertainty over raw material suppliers’ ability to meet market demand. Going forward, long delays and unproductive downtime in manufacturing facilities due to a lack of supply chain visibility will continue to be a key challenge for metal and mineral manufacturers. According to a KPMG survey, only 17% of companies have ‘complete visibility of their suppliers. Poor supply will result in an inability to meet market demand and will restrain the industry’s growth. Additive manufacturing (AM) is being widely used for manufacturing a wide range of metal products. The transition of additive manufacturing from a product development tool to a production tool has been quick. Increased investment in metal AM technology is further leading to process improvements, lower productions costs in allied manufacturing industries. For instance, the global metal additive manufacturing market reached a CAGR of over 24% in 2020. Major companies in the processed nonferrous metal products market include Jiangxi Copper Company, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., JXTG Holdings Inc., Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V, Toyota Tsusho, MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSCm, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Glencore International, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd., and ThyssenKrupp AG. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the processed nonferrous metal market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the processed nonferrous metal market. The regions covered in the processed nonferrous metal report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries in the processed nonferrous metal products market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The processed nonferrous metal market consists of sales of lithium, copper, lead, tin, titanium, and zinc. 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 global processed nonferrous metal market is segmented - 1) By Type: Smelted and Refined Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum), Rolled, Extruded and Alloyed Copper, Rolled and Extruded Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Secondary Smelted, Refined and Alloyed Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) 2) By Process Type: Smelting and Refining, Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, Alloying, Other Process Types 3) By End User Industry: Automotive, Electronic Power, Construction, Other End User Industries

Metal and mineral refer to solid, naturally occurring inorganic materials that make up the crust of the earth and are smelted from ore, pigs, or scrap using electrometallurgical techniques and inorganic, solid, naturally occurring compounds with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, colour, and hardness. The main types of metal and mining are mineral, metal, and metal products. Metal products refer to the finished products that are made out of metals. These are used for chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications that are used By End Users such as construction, manufacturing, and Other End Users. The metal and mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal and mineral market statistics, including metal and mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal and mineral market share, detailed metal and mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal and mineral industry. This metal and mineral 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 metal and mineral market grew from $7540.84 billion in 2022 to $8126.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 metal and mineral market is expected to grow to $10650.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in metal and mineral manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs and higher margins. For instance, according to a report by Accenture, the manufacturing sector will witness the highest annual gross value added (GVA) growth rate of 4.4% due to artificial intelligence by 2035. The report also states that artificial intelligence has the potential to increase profitability by an average of 38% by 2035. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolio, thus driving the metal and mineral manufacturing market going forward. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the metal and mineral manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the metal and mineral manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Many metal and mineral manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. According to the KPMG report, 16% of executives of global metals companies have already invested in robotics for metal manufacturing, 31% of executives have set plans to possibly invest in robotics for new technology and opportunities, and 42% are willing to invest in robotics shortly. Additionally, the report states, 63% of the executives of metal manufacturing companies are considering investing in automation. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman Major companies in the metal and mineral market are ArcelorMittal S.A, POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Jiangxi Copper Company, Votorantim S.A, JFE Holdings Inc., and LafargeHolcim Ltd. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and mineral market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal and mineral market. The regions covered in the metal and mineral report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal and mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal and mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. 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 global metal and mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mineral, Metal, Metal Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products, Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural and Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring and Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt, Coated, Engraved, and Heat Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products,

Metal valves refer to a type of instrument that is adaptable, strong, and reliable, consisting of metal, and that is designed to regulate, direct, and control the flow of liquids, gases, and slurries from containers to the point of application in industries to provide a measured amount of raw material. The main types of metal valve are industrial valves, fluid power valves, and hose fitting, plumbing fixture fitting and trim, and other types. Industrial valves are devices that are used for regulating liquids, gases, and slurries. The flow of liquids or gases is controlled using these valves. This is done through pipes and other passageways by opening, closing, and partially obstructing the passageway or pipe. The products used are pressure-reducing valves, safety/relief valves, control valves, globe valves, plug valves, gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and other products. The various end-user industries involved are chemicals, marine, construction, mining, oil & gas, and other end-user industries. The global metal valves market grew from $273.53 billion in 2022 to $293.86 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. 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 metal valves market is expected to grow to $381.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.8%. Companies in this market have moved towards metal additive manufacturing due to increased consumer demand for lightweight, faster, and fuel-efficient automobiles that in turn drive the market for metal valves. There is a growing demand in countries such as Germany, Japan, China, and India. Increased investments towards metal additive manufacturing technology have led to process improvements and a fall in production costs. Major players in the metal valve market are Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Emerson Electric Co, IMI plc, Atlas Copco AB, The Flowserve Corporation, The Crane Company, KITZ Corporation, Metso Oyj, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., and Globe Union Industrial Corp. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal valve market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal valve market. The regions covered in the metal valve report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal valve market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal valve market consists of sales of air valves, liquid supply valves, and slurry valves. 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 global metal valve market is segmented - 1) By Type: Industrial Valve, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting, Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting 2) By Product: Pressure Reducing Valves, Safety/Relief Valves, Control Valves, Globe Valves, Plug Valves, Gate Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Diaphragm Valves, Other Products 3) By End User Industry: Chemicals, Marine, Construction, Mining, Oil and Gas, Other End User Industries

The metals manufacturing market consists of sales of metals by entities ((organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that operate iron and steel foundries, iron and steel mills, and/or ferroalloy manufacturing businesses, and/or entities that undertake alumina and aluminium production and processing. The main types of metal manufacturing are iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing, nonferrous metal production and processing, alumina and aluminium production and processing, foundries, and steel product manufacturing. Steel product manufacturing refers to the products rolled, formed, shaped, drawn, extruded, forged, cast, fabricated or processed, or processed by a combination of two or more or such operations, from steel made by the open heath, basic oxygen, electric furnace, Bessemer or other steel making process. The metal types are aluminium, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, and other metal types. The various end-users involved are construction, manufacturing, and others. The global metal manufacturing market size is expected to grow from $3,023.2 billion in 2021 to $3,425 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The global metal manufacturing market size is expected to grow to $4,542.55 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 7.3%. Industrial robotics is gaining traction among companies in the metals industry. This is mainly because industrial robotics aids companies in reducing labour costs, improving workplace safety, and driving productivity and efficiency. Industrial robots have widespread applications in the metals industry performing tasks such as material handling, arc welding, spot welding, cutting, and press tending. According to a KPMG report, 42% of executives of global metals companies are willing to invest significantly in robotics. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman. Major players in the metals manufacturing market are Arcelor Mittal, POSCO, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, JFE, and TATA Steel Group. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the metal manufacturing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global metal manufacturing market. The regions covered in the global metal manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal manufacturing market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The global metal manufacturing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing, Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing, Foundries, Steel Product Manufacturing 2) By Metal Type: Aluminum, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cerium, Chromium, Cobalt, Others 3) By End-User: Construction, Manufacturing, Others Subsegments Covered: Crude Steel, Pig Iron, Ferroalloys, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum), Aluminum Product Manufacturing from Purchased Aluminum, Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum, Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Nonferrous Metal Foundries, Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing, Rolling and Drawing

The nonferrous metal production and processing market consist of sales of nonferrous metals by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) primarily engaged in smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminium) by electrolytic methods or other processes. The main types of nonferrous metal production and processing are nonferrous metal (except aluminium) smelting and refining, copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying, nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium) rolling, drawing, and extruding, secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminium). Secondary smelting will utilize secondary resources to convert or recover lead metal. The process types are smelting and refining, rolling, drawing, extruding, alloying, and other process types. The various end-user industries are automotive, electronic power, construction, and other end-user industries. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow from $1,062.28 billion in 2021 to $1,187.55 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The nonferrous metal production and processing market is expected to grow to $1,494.97 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 5.9%. Global metals companies are adopting and implementing IoT technology to improve their efficiencies and drive productivity. IoT connects people, machines, and services enabling the flow of information and real-time decisions. IoT technology offers benefits such as increased asset uptime, efficient predictive maintenance and faster processing and delivery time. According to KPMG, 72% of executives of global metals companies are willing to invest in IoT technologies. The growing adoption of IoT technology by global metals companies is expected to drive the productivity and growth of the nonferrous metal production and processing market. Major players in the nonferrous metal production and processing market are Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd, Vale S.A, Rio Tinto plc, Anglo American plc, and BHP Billiton plc. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market in 2021. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the nonferrous metal production and processing market. The regions covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nonferrous metal production and processing market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The global nonferrous metal production and processing market is segmented - 1) By Type: Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining, Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding, Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) 2) By Process Type: Smelting and Refining, Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, Alloying, Others 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive, Electronic Power, Construction, Others