| Product Code: ETC8838911 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Philippines` crude steel import market in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries including South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Province of China, and India. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55.07% from 2020 to 2024, the industry experienced rapid expansion. The growth rate of 107.03% from 2023 to 2024 underscores the increasing demand for crude steel in the Philippines, likely driven by infrastructure development and industrial activities.

The crude steel market is fundamental to the construction and manufacturing industries in the Philippines. Demand is driven by public infrastructure projects, real estate development, and the automotive sector. Local production is supplemented by imports, and the government is encouraging investments in steel mills to reduce dependency on foreign supply.
The crude steel market in the Philippines is showing robust growth due to rising construction and infrastructure development projects under the governments "Build, Build, Build" program. However, the country remains reliant on imports for raw materials and advanced processing technology, which affects domestic production efficiency.
The Philippine crude steel industry suffers from overdependence on imports for both raw materials and finished steel. There is insufficient local production capacity, and energy costs remain high for smelting operations. Moreover, inconsistent government policy and limited support for steel manufacturing infrastructure slow domestic industry development.
The country`s construction and infrastructure development is driving demand for crude steel. Investors can consider electric arc furnace (EAF) plants, steel scrap collection systems, or mini-mill projects. With a growing trade deficit in steel, import substitution strategies and regional exports position the crude steel market as a strong industrial play.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Board of Investments (BOI) regulate the crude steel sector. Government policy encourages investment in domestic steel production as part of the Philippine Iron and Steel Industry Roadmap. Incentives such as tax holidays, import duty exemptions on equipment, and streamlined permits are provided under the BOI`s Investment Priorities Plan (IPP). Environmental compliance is monitored by DENR, and the government actively promotes capacity expansion to reduce dependency on imported steel and support the construction and manufacturing industries.
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 Crude Steel Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines Crude Steel Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Composition, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Users Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines Crude Steel Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Infrastructure development projects in the Philippines |
4.2.2 Growing construction industry in the country |
4.2.3 Increasing urbanization and industrialization |
4.2.4 Government initiatives and investments in the steel sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Competition from imported steel products |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations impacting production costs |
4.3.4 Economic and political instability affecting investment decisions |
5 Philippines Crude Steel Market Trends |
6 Philippines Crude Steel Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines Crude Steel Market, By Composition |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Composition, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Killed Steel, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Semi-killed steel, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market, By Manufacturing Process |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market, By End-Users Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Tools and Machinery, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines Crude Steel Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines Crude Steel Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines Crude Steel Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Steel consumption per capita in the Philippines |
8.2 Capacity utilization rate of steel mills in the country |
8.3 Export and import volumes of crude steel |
8.4 Investment in research and development for steel production technologies |
8.5 Number of new infrastructure projects using steel as a primary material |
9 Philippines Crude Steel Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines Crude Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Composition, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Philippines Crude Steel Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Users Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines Crude Steel Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines Crude Steel Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines Crude Steel Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |