Europe Stainless Steel Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Market Report I 2025-05-28 I 125 Pages I EMR Inc.
The Europe stainless steel market size was valued at USD 21.74 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 33.44 Billion by 2034.
Stainless steel is experiencing a surge in demand within the construction industry due to its superior corrosion resistance. This trend is driven by the growing construction of residential and commercial buildings, hospitals, and other structures worldwide. For example, the use of stainless steel in the construction of iconic buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, demonstrates its aesthetic appeal and durability.
As a 100% recyclable material,steelcontributes to the circular economy and supports sustainable development, which drives Europe stainless steel market growth. Moreover, the market is witnessing a shift towards the development of new and more sustainable production methods for stainless steel. For instance, Outokumpu, a leading stainless-steel producer, has developed a new production method that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional methods.
The Europe stainless steel market share is increasing due to a growing focus on applications in renewable energy sectors. Stainless steel's properties, such as corrosion resistance and durability, make it ideal for use in renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems. For instance, the use of stainless steel in wind turbines has increased significantly in recent years, with the material being used for tower construction, gearboxes, and other critical components.
In the field of mechanical engineering, stainless steel plays a crucial role due to its exceptional mechanical properties, including strength, ductility, and resistance to wear and tear. Stainless steel is utilised in the manufacturing of precision components, machinery parts, tools, and equipment for various mechanical applications. Stainless steel is essential in the electrical machinery industry for manufacturing components like enclosures, connectors, and electrical fittings. Its corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and hygienic properties make it suitable for electrical applications where reliability and safety are paramount.
Market Segmentation
Europe Stainless Steel Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type:
- Cold Flat
- Hot Coils
- Hot Bars/Wire Rod
- Cold Bars/Wire
- Hot Plate and Sheet
- Others
Market Breakup by Application:
- Metal Products
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction
- Automotive and Transportation
- Electrical Machinery
- Others
Market Breakup by Country:
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Others
Competitive Landscape
Market players are focused on expanding their production capacity, developing innovative products, and making strategic acquisitions to strengthen their market position.
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- Aperam SA
- Outokumpu Oyj
- OSCO Co., Ltd.
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (AK Steel International B.V.)
- Acerinox S.A.
- ArcelorMittal S.A.
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
- Others
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Countries
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global Stainless Steel Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global Stainless Steel Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global Stainless Steel Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global Stainless Steel Market Share by Region
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
6 Europe Stainless Steel Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 Europe Stainless Steel Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 Europe Stainless Steel Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 Europe Stainless Steel Market by Type
7.1 Cold Flat
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Hot Coils
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.3 Hot Bars/Wire Rod
7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.4 Cold Bars/Wire
7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.5 Hot Plate and Sheet
7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.6 Others
8 Europe Stainless Steel Market by Application
8.1 Metal Products
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Mechanical Engineering
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 Construction
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 Automotive and Transportation
8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.5 Electrical Machinery
8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.6 Others
9 Europe Stainless Steel Market by Country
9.1 Germany
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 United Kingdom
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.3 France
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.4 Italy
9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.5 Others
10 Market Dynamics
10.1 SWOT Analysis
10.1.1 Strengths
10.1.2 Weaknesses
10.1.3 Opportunities
10.1.4 Threats
10.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
10.2.1 Supplier's Power
10.2.2 Buyer's Power
10.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
10.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
10.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
10.3 Key Indicators of Demand
10.4 Key Indicators of Price
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code - 7218)
12.1 Major Importing Countries
12.1.1 By Volume
12.1.2 By Value
12.2 Major Exporting Countries
12.2.1 By Volume
12.2.2 By Value
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
14.1 Supplier Selection
14.2 Key Global Players
14.3 Key Regional Players
14.4 Key Player Strategies
14.5 Company Profiles
14.5.1 Nippon Steel Corporation
14.5.1.1 Company Overview
14.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.1.4 Certifications
14.5.2 Aperam SA
14.5.2.1 Company Overview
14.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.2.4 Certifications
14.5.3 Outokumpu Oyj
14.5.3.1 Company Overview
14.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.3.4 Certifications
14.5.4 POSCO Co., Ltd.
14.5.4.1 Company Overview
14.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.4.4 Certifications
14.5.5 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (AK Steel International B.V.)
14.5.5.1 Company Overview
14.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.5.4 Certifications
14.5.6 Acerinox S.A.
14.5.6.1 Company Overview
14.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.6.4 Certifications
14.5.7 ArcelorMittal S.A.
14.5.7.1 Company Overview
14.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.7.4 Certifications
14.5.8 Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
14.5.8.1 Company Overview
14.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
14.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
14.5.8.4 Certifications
14.5.9 Others
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