| Product Code: ETC6747367 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China metal working import shipments continued to be dominated by key players such as Taiwan, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Italy. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market landscape. Despite a modest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.06% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a stable yet competitive environment for metal working imports into China, with established exporters maintaining their positions in the market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Metal Working Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Metal Working Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Metal Working Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Metal Working Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for metal components in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in metalworking processes leading to improved efficiency and quality |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and investments in infrastructure projects driving the demand for metalworking services |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the cost of production |
4.3.2 Intense competition among metalworking companies leading to pricing pressures |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting manufacturing processes |
5 China Metal Working Market Trends |
6 China Metal Working Market, By Types |
6.1 China Metal Working Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Structural Steel Fabrication, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Architectural Aluminum Fabrication, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Architectural Steel Fabrication, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Pre-fabricated Buildings, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Pre-Engineered Buildings, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Metal Working Market, By End-user |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Metal Working Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Metal Working Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Metal Working Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Metal Working Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Metal Working Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of revenue generated from new technology adoption in metalworking processes |
8.2 Rate of adoption of automation and robotics in metalworking operations |
8.3 Number of government contracts awarded for infrastructure projects related to metalworking industry |
9 China Metal Working Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Metal Working Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Metal Working Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Metal Working Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Metal Working Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Metal Working Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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