Market Forecast by Countries (United States (US), Canada, Rest of North America), By Types (Flat Steel, Long Steel), By Product Type (Structural Steel, Prestressing Steel, Bright Steel, Welding Wire/Rod, Iron Steel Wire, Ropes, Braids), By Applications (Building & Construction, Electrical Appliances, Metal Products, Domestic Appliances, Mechanical Equipment, Automotive, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13196198 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 150 | No. of Figures: 55 | No. of Tables: 32 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the North America Steel Market was estimated at USD 899 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2031 and reflecting a CAGR of approximately 5.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Report Name | North America Steel Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 5.1% |
Market Size | USD 1.5 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Construction, Automotive, and Manufacturing Industries |
The North America Steel Market report comprehensively covers the market by Countries, Types, Product Type, and Applications. It provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of prevailing market trends, growth prospects, and key drivers to help stakeholders align their strategies with the evolving demand for steel across diverse industries.
The North America Steel Industry is witnessing steady growth driven by rising demand in construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Modernization of infrastructure, growing investments in green building and the spread of manufacture of electric cars are stimulating the consumption of steel. Also, governmental efforts to compose national manufacturing, innovative breakthroughs in the steel-making process, and the increasingly high importance of recycling and environmentally friendly steel usage are also contributing to the market. North America is led by the U.S. and Canada, where strong industrial activity and the ongoing development of the industrial infrastructure exist.
The North America Steel Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Increasing demand from construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, coupled with investments in infrastructure modernization and energy-efficient production processes, are the primary factors driving the North America Steel Market Growth. Advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) proliferation, renewed focus on sustainability and emergence of digital technologies in the steel manufacturing process are some other factors aiding faster adoption in the region.
However, the market faces challenges such as volatility in raw material prices, stringent environmental regulations, and supply chain disruptions impacting production costs. Additionally, competition from alternative materials like aluminium and composites may hinder growth prospects. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for North America to strengthen domestic steel capacity, meet sustainability targets, and ensure consistent supply to key end-use industries.
The North America Steel Market is witnessing key trends such as growing demand for advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) in the automotive sector, driven by the need for lightweight yet durable materials. The perking up of concerns related to green steel production, including electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and recycling as the means of production, is leaving an imprint on the market landscape. With the increased spending by the government in improving the infrastructure setup and building smarter cities as well as renewable energy projects, usage of steel is increasing further.
The North America Steel Market presents significant investment opportunities in green steel technologies, recycling facilities, and energy-efficient production methods to meet sustainability goals. Expanding opportunities exist in supplying steel for infrastructure modernization projects, renewable energy structures like wind turbines, and automotive applications requiring advanced steel grades. Strategic investments in capacity expansion, adoption of low-carbon technologies, and partnerships with construction and manufacturing sectors open the scope for long-term growth, boosting overall North America Steel Market Revenue.
The North America Steel Market is driven by global steel giants and regional producers serving construction, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Such vast corporations as Nucor Corporation, U.S. Steel, ArcelorMittal, and the likes of Steel Dynamics compete massively over their production techniques that are highly advanced and strong supply chains as well as recycling capacities. On the one hand, regional steelmakers and specialty producers are growing capacity based on renewable application-specific steels, intensifying the stiffening of competition and guaranteeing increased availability in various industries.
Government regulations play a critical role in shaping the North America Steel Market, with policies focused on sustainability, trade, and emissions reduction. Transformational changes within the industry are a result of various environmental requirements such as incentives towards the use of low carbon in steel production and the usage of electric arc furnaces (EAFs). Charges on importations, service infrastructure development legislation, and buy America create additional routes affecting markets by penetrating local production.
The future of the North America Steel Market looks promising with growing adoption of green steel technologies, Industry 4.0 digitalization, and advanced steel grades for lightweight applications. Development infrastructures, renewable energy projects, and electric vehicles are expected to transform the market because of the increasing demand. Additional expansion will be enabled by capacity increases, collaborations on clean energy steel production, and by growing integration of AI and automation in production. North America is also a prospective market benefiting through sustainable-based policies and thus becomes a leader of next-generation steel innovations.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Parth, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, the flat steel segment is expected to dominate the North America Steel Market. Its dominance is driven by extensive use in automotive, construction, shipbuilding, and appliance manufacturing, offering versatility, strength, and cost efficiency.
Within the product type segment, structural steel is projected to hold the North America Steel Market Share. Its critical role in high-rise buildings, bridges, and industrial structures, supported by government-backed infrastructure development, underpins its dominance.
The building & construction category is expected to dominate the North America Steel Market. Strong urbanization trends, large-scale housing projects, and rising investments in modern infrastructure drive growth across the construction industry.
The United States is anticipated to lead the North America Steel Market due to strong demand from automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries. Supportive trade policies, rising steel production capacity, and large-scale infrastructure investments strengthen its market leadership.
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North America Steel 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 North America Steel Market Overview |
3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North America Steel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North America Steel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North America Steel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North America Steel Market Trends |
6 North America Steel Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Flat Steel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Long Steel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Structural Steel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Prestressing Steel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Bright Steel, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Welding Wire/Rod, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.6 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Iron Steel Wire, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.7 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ropes, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.8 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Braids, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Electrical Appliances, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Metal Products, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.5 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Domestic Appliances, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.6 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical Equipment, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.7 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.8 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Steel Market, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 Overview & Analysis |
7.2 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3.1 United States (US) Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.2 Canada Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.3 Rest of North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.1 United States (US) Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.2 Canada Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4.3 Rest of North America Steel Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
8 North America Steel Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 North America Steel Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
10 North America Steel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 North America Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 North America Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
10.3 North America Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10.4 North America Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
11 North America Steel Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 North America Steel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 North America Steel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Top 10 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |