| Product Code: ETC104263 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
India`s naval brass import shipments in 2024 saw significant contributions from top exporting countries like South Korea, Vietnam, Greece, Portugal, and Japan. Despite high concentration with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the industry maintained a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.37% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 stood at 1.52%, indicating a steady upward trajectory. This data underscores the continued importance of naval brass imports for India`s maritime industry, driven by diverse sources and sustained growth.
The India naval brass market is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period, owing to increasing use of naval brass in manufacturing components for marine and defense applications. The extensive use of naval brass in manufacturing propellers, shafts and fittings in ships is driving the demand for this metal from shipbuilding industry. Moreover, stringent government regulations regarding emission control are likely to drive the demand for more efficient and durable equipment which will further propel the need for this alloy.
The growth of the Indiaaval Brass Market is driven by factors such as increasing defense spending, growing demand for military vessels and submarines, and rising maritime security threats. The government`s focus on modernizing its naval infrastructure and expanding the navy fleet are likely to drive market growth. Additionally, technological advancements in brass products used in the marine industry have increased their demand in recent years, which is expected to further propel market growth in India over the forecast period. Furthermore, an increase in financial support from international institutions will create a lucrative opportunity for players operating in this space.
High cost associated with Naval Brass may restrain its usage in certain low-cost products or applications where other metals such as aluminum can be used instead. This could limit its consumption by some end users thereby hampering the growth of this market over a period of time. Lack of skilled workforce and tooling & machining facility could also hinder adoption rate of Naval Brass across various industries operating in India.
Some key players operating in Indiaaval Brass Market include Bharat Industries Ltd., Hindustan Copper Ltd., Jindal Group, Kanti Nagar Metals Pvt Ltd., Laxmi Metals & Forgings Pvt Ltd., Nirmal Metals Private Limited amongst others