Global Wire Rods Market Size By Product Type (Alloy, Aluminium), By Application (Automotive, Building And Construction), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Wire Rods Market Size And Forecast

Wire Rods Market size was valued at USD 107.25 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 142.1 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.58% from 2024 to 2031.

The most important factor that will contribute to an increase in the revenue generated by the Wire Rods Market is the rate of industrialization in developing countries. Furthermore, increased production capacity at steel manufacturers will contribute to market expansion. The demand for Wire rod’s end uses and applications include tie wire, mesh, fencing, shelving, shopping carts, wire hangers, and nails. Wire drawn from the rod can also be galvanized, plated, and painted. The Global Wire Rods Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Wire Rods Market Definition

Wire rod is a long steel semi-finished product produced on continuous rolling mills by hot rolling billets. It is wound in coils and has a round cross-section. Unlike other steel products, wire rod has a wide commodity range, based on their chemical composition, the product families and their corresponding uses can be identified as mild steel rod used to manufacture welded mesh and drawn rods (black, annealed, and coated), wire rod with medium or high carbon content, used to manufacture drawn and welding rod special steel rods used in hot and cold die-pressing, drawing, and extrusion.

It is primarily used to produce steel wire, which is then processed. Both the basic oxygen steelmaking process and the electric furnace steelmaking process are used to produce steel for wire rods. Steel wire rod is typically cold drawn into a wire that can be processed further, such as drawing, cold rolling, cold heading, cold upsetting, cold extrusion, and cold or hot forging. Wire Rod is found in a wide range of products. It is used as a raw material in wire drawing machines. Wire rod applications include wire ropes, springs, electrodes, barbed wires, and steel reinforcement for aluminum conductors.

Global Wire Rods Market Overview

Wire rod is a steel product that is mostly used in construction but can also be used for other purposes depending on the quality. Despite the fact that wire rod is sometimes referred to as a semi-finished material, it is actually finished for steel manufacturers. Wire rod products vary in price and quality, and they can be used in a variety of construction applications. The steelmaking process for producing wire rods is similar to the advanced manufacturing of other steel-based products.

There are numerous manufacturing countries in the Global Wire Rods Market that offer various wire rod prices for different qualities. China, Turkey, India, the United States, and EU and CIS members are among those countries. There are various types of wire rods that are manufactured for a variety of applications. The production of wire rods requires the processing of steel billets, and the diameter of wire rods typically ranges from 5 to 20 mm. These wires are used in suspension bridge cables because they have increased tensile strength, flexibility, endurance when working in harsh conditions, and a higher capacity to bear loads. This is expected to accelerate market trends in the Wire Rods Market over the course of the forecast year.

Steel wire demand is expected to rise, As the construction industry grows, One factor driving the Wire Rods Market is the expansion of the construction sector in developing countries over the course of the analysis period. The market is expected to advance as a result of an increase in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction by both the public and private sectors. Aluminum alloy wire rods can be used in mechanical industries such as bolts, nuts, nails, needles, rivets, clips, and staples as the manufacturing industry grows. Aluminum alloy wire rod is also the most widely available bike component and the most cost-effective option for racing and mountain bike frames.

Furthermore, the development of the transportation industry, technological advancements in aluminum manufacturing technologies and processing equipment, and an increase in the usage of aluminum rods in various industries such as building & construction and automobiles are driving the growth of the aluminum wire rod. These factors are propelling the Wire Rods Market forward. There are certain constraints and challenges that will impede the overall market growth. Factors such as a skilled workforce shortage and a lack of standards and protocols are limiting the market growth.

Global Wire Rods MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Wire Rods Market is Segmented on the basis of Product Type, Application, And Geography.

Wire Rods Market, By Product Type

• Alloy
• Aluminium
• High Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel

Based on Product Type, The market is bifurcated into Alloy, Aluminium, High Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steel. Stainless steel wire rods are widely used in the manufacturing industry, primarily in shipbuilding, medical, springs, vineyard, chemical, petroleum, automobile, weaving braiding, welding electrode, household applications, and so on. The construction of schools, hospitals, and housing has increased demand.

Wire Rods Market, By Application

• Automotive
• Building and Construction
• Cables
• Fasteners
• Machinery Manufacturing
• Rail

Based on Application, The Market is bifurcated into Automotive, Building and Construction, Cables, Fasteners, Machinery Manufacturing, and Rail. The increased construction activity in residential and commercial spaces, as well as infrastructure, will have an impact on the demand for wire rods. Furthermore, the development of the country’s infrastructure, such as bridges, airports, and dams, is promoting the Wire Rods Market growth. For example, in 2021, 7.8 billion people live in cities and urban areas, with 2.5 billion more expected to join them in the next 20-25 years. High-rise buildings, particularly residential ones, have proven to be advantageous in densely populated cities with over 3 million people. As a result, rising demand for high-rise buildings propels the market forward. During the forecast period, the automotive segment is expected to grow significantly. This is due to its properties, which include heat resistance, abrasion resistance, flexibility, and lightweight.

Wire Rods Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on regional analysis, the Wire Rods Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The presence of major automotive industries in this region has increased demand for automobile applications. Increasing construction and infrastructure activities in developing countries such as Asia Pacific will drive demand for wire rods during the forecast period. North America had the largest market share. The market in this region is characterized by high demand for construction applications.

Key Players

The “Global Wire Rods Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as ArcelorMittal, Shagang Group, Ducab Aluminium Company, Vimetco N.V., Norsk Hydro ASA, Hebei Sakaguchi Stainless Steel, Gerdau, Southwire Company, LLC, NIPPON STEEL and SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION, Metalurgica Gerdau S.A. and Fagersta Stainless AB.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In January 2022, Nippon Steel Corporation, a steel producer, paid an undisclosed amount for G Steel and G J Steel Company. With this acquisition, Nippon Steel Company is expected to expand its business in locally integrated Thailand and capture demand for hot-rolled steel sheets. G Steel and GJ Steel are steel manufacturers based in Thailand.
• For instance, in March 2022, Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel JSC, based in Vietnam, awarded Primetals Technologies a contract to build a new production line at a steel plant. The latter is a major steel producer in Southeast Asia. It is integrated throughout the value chain and manufactures a wide range of products, including steel wire.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Wire Rods Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market based on segmentation involving both economic as well as non-economic factors• Provision of market value (USD Billion) data for each segment and sub-segment• Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market• Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region• Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled• Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players• The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry with respect to recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints