Global Ferrosilicon Market Overview 2024-2032
IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Ferrosilicon Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global ferrosilicon market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.
The global ferrosilicon market size reached US$ 12.3 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 15.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.19% during 2024-2032.
Ferrosilicon is composed of iron (Fe) and silicon (Si), with small amounts of other elements like aluminum and calcium. It is produced through the reduction of silica (SiO2) with iron (Fe) in the presence of carbon at high temperatures in electric arc furnaces. It improves the quality of the steel by minimizing defects and enhancing its mechanical properties. It promotes the formation of graphite flakes in the iron, which improves the strength and ductility of the material. It helps create a structure that resembles nodules rather than flakes in ductile iron production to enhance the flexibility of the material, making it suitable for applications like pipes and automotive components. It is also used as an alloying element in the production of stainless steel, carbon steel, and other alloys. It is utilized in welding electrodes and rods, where it contributes to the quality of welds by reducing impurities and ensuring proper fusion of metals. It is also employed in the electronics industry for manufacturing semiconductors and photovoltaic (PV) cells to improve the efficiency of these devices. As it acts as a reducing agent, facilitating the extraction of magnesium from its compounds, such as magnesium oxide, the demand for ferrosilicon is rising across the globe.
Global Ferrosilicon Market Trends and Drivers:
At present, the growing utilization of steel in the energy, construction, automotive, transportation, and packaging industries represents one of the key factors positively influencing the market. Besides this, rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in emerging economies are driving the demand for steel. The increasing construction of buildings, bridges, and transportation networks around the world is strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, the shift towards lightweight and high-strength materials, such as aluminum and advanced steels, is catalyzing the demand for ferrosilicon, as it is used to improve the quality and strength of steel used in vehicle manufacturing. Ferrosilicon is also employed in the energy sector, particularly in the production of silicon solar cells for renewable energy applications. As people are focusing on clean energy solutions, the demand for silicon-based photovoltaic (PV) cells is rising across the globe. Apart from this, ongoing advancements in metallurgy and alloy development are leading to the creation of specialized ferrosilicon products tailored to specific industry needs. This, along with the increasing employment of ferrosilicon as an alloying element to enhance corrosion resistance and other properties of stainless steel, is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Additionally, environmental concerns are encouraging the recycling of steel and other metals, leading to a sustainable approach in ferrosilicon production. Recycled steel requires ferrosilicon for quality improvement, which is fueling the growth of the market. Furthermore, environmental regulations and trade policies are impacting the production and trade of ferrosilicon. This, coupled with innovations in ferrosilicon production methods to improve efficiency or reduce costs, is bolstering the market growth.
Global Ferrosilicon Market 2024-2032 Analysis and Segmentation:
Top Key Players covered in this report are: China National Bluestar (Group) Co. Ltd. (China National Chemical Corporation), DMS Powders, Eurasian Resources Group, Ferroglobe PLC, Finnfjord AS, Hindustan Alloys Private Limited, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited, Maithan Alloys Limited, Mechel PAO, OM Holdings Ltd., Westbrook Resources Ltd., etc.
The report segmented the market on the basis of region, type, application and end user.
Breakup by Type:
- Atomized Ferrosilicon
- Milled Ferrosilicon
Breakup by Application:
- Deoxidizer
- Inoculant
- Others
Breakup by End User:
- Carbon and Other Alloy Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Electric Steel
- Cast Iron
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Key highlights of the report:
- Market Performance (2018-2023)
- Market Outlook (2024- 2032)
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Value Chain
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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