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Iron Ore Market Growth & Trends:
The global iron ore market size is expected to reach USD 301.86 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 1.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing number of non-residential projects in developed countries, along with government initiatives for constructing low-cost housing units in emerging economies, are anticipated to lead to the growth of the steel market. This subsequently is expected to be the key driver for the growth of the global market for iron ore in the coming years.
The key components of the global economy, including healthcare, education, and hospitality, have been gradually receiving importance from the private and public sectors. Moreover, the growing automotive industry owing to rising disposable income, ongoing urbanization in emerging economies, and increasing electrification of vehicles is also fueling the demand for steel. This, in turn, is contributing to the rise in iron ore mining activities worldwide.
Every basic sector of the economy is a driver for the market. With increasing emphasis on green steel, producers are considering improved methods to incorporate low-carbon raw materials, including 65%, 66%, and 67.5% iron ore grades, into their production mixes.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an investment of USD 6 billion in 33 projects in over 20 states to decarbonize energy-intensive industries in the country. These projects are expected to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Such government initiatives are anticipated to surge the demand for iron and steel, thereby driving the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Iron Ore Market Report Highlights:
- Based on type, the pellets segment held the largest revenue share of over 57% of the market in 2023.
- Pellets are extensively used in steel production as they utilize less coking coal per ton of pig iron. This increases the productivity of the production process, thereby incurring low capital costs for pellet manufacturers.
- Based on end use, the steel segment is anticipated to grow at the highest revenue CAGR of 1.8% over the forecast period.
- Asia Pacific witnessed the highest demand for iron ore in 2023 owing to the large production volume of crude steel in the region.
- In February 2024, Brazil-based Vale announced that it is increasing its iron ore mining production to achieve 340-360 million tons by 2026. This is in line with the global growth strategies of the company.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Global Iron Ore Market Outlook
- 3.2. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3. Manufacturing & Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.5.4. Industry Trends
- 3.5.4.1. ESG Analysis
- 3.5.4.2. Trade Trends
- 3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.7.1. Political
- 3.7.2. Economic
- 3.7.3. Social Landscape
- 3.7.4. Technology
- 3.7.5. Environmental
- 3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. Iron Ore Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Iron Ore Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2. Fines
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.3. Lumps
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Pellets
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.5. Others
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Iron Ore Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Iron Ore Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2. Steel Industry
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.3. Others
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Iron Ore Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Analysis, 2023 & 2030
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. U.S.
- 6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.5. Canada
- 6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.6. Mexico
- 6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Germany
- 6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. France
- 6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Turkey
- 6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.7. Russia
- 6.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. China
- 6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. India
- 6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Japan
- 6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5. Central & South America
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Brazil
- 6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by type, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (Million Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Kraljic Matrix
- 7.3. Company Categorization
- 7.4. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Vendor Landscape
- 7.5.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
- 7.5.2. List of Distributors
- 7.5.3. List of Other Prominent Manufacturers
- 7.5.4. List of Prospective End Users
- 7.6. Strategy Mapping
- 7.7. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.7.1. Anglo American
- 7.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.1.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.2. Ansteel Group Corporation Limited
- 7.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.2.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.3. ArcelorMittal
- 7.7.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.3.2. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.4. BHP
- 7.7.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.4.2. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.5. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
- 7.7.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.5.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.6. EVRAZ plc
- 7.7.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.6.2. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.7. Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
- 7.7.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.7.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.8. HBIS Group
- 7.7.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.8.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.9. LKAB
- 7.7.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.9.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.10. Metalloinvest MC LLC
- 7.7.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.10.3. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.11. Rio Tinto
- 7.7.11.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.11.2. Type Benchmarking
- 7.7.12. Vale
- 7.7.12.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.12.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.12.3. Type Benchmarking