| Product Code: ETC320609 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the Philippines continued to rely on key players such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the USA for cored wire imports. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a significant decline with a negative compound annual growth rate of -9.72% from 2020 to 2024. The sharp drop in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -28.67% highlights challenges faced by the market, necessitating a closer look at strategies to revitalize the sector.

The Philippines cored wire market has shown moderate growth, with a CAGR of about 4.6%. Cored wires are used in various metallurgical and welding applications.
The cored wire market in the Philippines is influenced by the steel and metallurgical industries. Cored wires are used to introduce specific elements during steel production, and as the demand for high-quality steel products rises, so does the demand for cored wires.
The Philippines Cored Wire market faces various challenges in catering to the metallurgical and manufacturing sectors. One notable challenge is maintaining precise composition control in the cored wires, as even minor variations can impact the quality of the final product. Additionally, the market is affected by the need for consistent wire feeding during production, which requires specialized equipment and skilled operators. Economic fluctuations and the cyclic nature of the steel and foundry industries also pose challenges, as they influence the demand for cored wires. Furthermore, ensuring the quality and reliability of cored wires is crucial, as they play a critical role in metallurgical processes.
The Philippines cored wire market has faced challenges in terms of reduced industrial activities and disruptions in the supply chain. Cored wires are used in steelmaking and foundry applications. The market is expected to recover as industrial activities resume.
Key players in the Philippines Cored Wire Market include: Sarthak Metals Ltd., Anyang Tiefa Metallurgy Co., Ltd., Affival SAS, McKeown International, Inc., OFZ a.s., Changzhou HeLi Metal Products Co., Ltd., Henan Xibao Metallurgy Materials Group Co., Ltd., and ODERMATH (TIANJIN) METAL MATERIALS CO., LTD.
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 Philippines Cored Wire Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Cored Wire Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Cored Wire Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Cored Wire Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for steel in construction and infrastructure projects in the Philippines. |
4.2.2 Growing focus on improving the quality of steel production processes. |
4.2.3 Rising investments in the manufacturing sector in the Philippines. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as ferroalloys. |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations impacting the production of cored wire. |
4.3.3 Intense competition from substitute products in the steel industry. |
5 Philippines Cored Wire Market Trends |
6 Philippines Cored Wire Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Cored Wire Market, By Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium Silicide Cored Wire (Casi), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium Solid Cored Wire (Ca), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Pure Carbon Cored Wire (C), 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Ferro Calcium Cored Wire (Cafe), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Steelmaking, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron Casting, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Philippines Cored Wire Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Cored Wire Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Cored Wire Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of advanced cored wire technologies in steel production. |
8.2 Percentage of steel manufacturers using cored wire in their production processes. |
8.3 Investment in research and development for cored wire technologies. |
8.4 Number of infrastructure projects using high-quality steel produced with cored wire. |
8.5 Efficiency improvement in steel production processes using cored wire. |
9 Philippines Cored Wire Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Cored Wire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Cored Wire Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Cored Wire Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Cored Wire Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |