Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Report 2026–2036
Western Market Research estimates that the Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, registering a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.
Market Overview
Hot rolled structural steel is produced by rolling steel at high temperatures above its recrystallization point, enabling easier shaping and forming into beams, channels, angles, plates, and other structural profiles. It is widely used in infrastructure, industrial facilities, bridges, railways, and heavy machinery due to its strength, ductility, and cost efficiency.
Market expansion is driven by:
-
Rapid urbanization and infrastructure investment
-
Growth in industrial construction projects
-
Expansion of transportation networks
-
Increasing renewable energy installations
-
Demand for high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel
The research integrates primary discussions with steel producers, construction contractors, EPC companies, and distributors, supported by secondary analysis of steel production data, infrastructure spending, and trade flows.
Impact of COVID-19
The pandemic caused:
-
Temporary shutdowns of steel mills
-
Delays in construction and infrastructure projects
-
Supply chain disruptions
However, post-pandemic recovery programs and infrastructure stimulus spending significantly accelerated demand for structural steel across major economies.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type (Thickness / Size)
-
0–150 mm Structural Sections
Used in residential and light commercial construction. -
150–350 mm Structural Sections
Applied in industrial buildings and mid-scale infrastructure. -
Above 350 mm Heavy Sections
Utilized in bridges, heavy infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects.
By Product Form
-
Beams (I-Beams, H-Beams)
-
Channels
-
Angles
-
Flats & Plates
-
T-Sections
-
Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)
Beams and H-sections account for the largest revenue share.
By Application
-
Construction Industry (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure)
-
Transportation Industry (Railways, Bridges, Shipbuilding)
-
Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
-
Energy & Power Projects (Wind Towers, Transmission Structures)
-
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Construction remains the dominant segment globally.
By End-User
-
Public Infrastructure
-
Private Construction Firms
-
Industrial Manufacturers
-
Energy & Utilities
Regional Analysis
North America
-
Strong infrastructure modernization initiatives
-
Rising investment in renewable energy projects
-
Stable demand from industrial manufacturing
Europe
-
Emphasis on green steel production
-
Infrastructure upgrades and rail expansion
-
Growth in sustainable construction
Asia-Pacific
-
Largest producer and consumer of structural steel
-
Massive infrastructure expansion in China and India
-
Urban housing and commercial construction growth
-
Rapid industrialization in Southeast Asia
Asia-Pacific dominates global market share due to large-scale construction and steel production capacity.
South America
-
Infrastructure and mining-driven demand
-
Expanding urban development projects
Middle East & Africa
-
Large-scale infrastructure and smart city projects
-
Oil & gas and industrial investments
Key Market Participants
Major players operating in the Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market include:
-
ArcelorMittal
-
Nippon Steel Corporation
-
POSCO Holdings
-
Tata Steel Limited
-
JSW Steel
-
Gerdau S.A.
-
Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe
-
Baosteel Group (China Baowu Steel Group)
-
Ansteel Group
-
Shagang Group
-
Shougang Group
-
Maanshan Iron & Steel (Ma Steel)
-
Shandong Iron & Steel Group
-
Valin Steel Group
-
Baogang Group
-
Nucor Corporation
-
United States Steel Corporation
-
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
-
Hyundai Steel Company
-
Severstal
-
Evraz Group
-
Voestalpine AG
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
High capital investment, regulatory compliance, and scale economies create strong barriers.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Iron ore and coking coal suppliers influence cost structures.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate to High
Large construction firms and infrastructure developers negotiate bulk contracts.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Concrete, aluminum, and composite materials serve as alternatives in certain applications.
Competitive Rivalry – Very High
Intense competition among global steel producers on pricing, capacity, and innovation.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
-
High strength-to-cost ratio
-
Essential for infrastructure development
-
Wide availability and standardization
Weaknesses
-
Energy-intensive production process
-
Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
-
Environmental emissions concerns
Opportunities
-
Green steel production technologies
-
Infrastructure stimulus programs
-
Renewable energy construction projects
-
Urbanization in emerging markets
Threats
-
Volatility in iron ore and coal prices
-
Trade tariffs and protectionist policies
-
Environmental regulations on carbon emissions
Trend Analysis
-
Increasing focus on low-carbon and green steel production
-
Adoption of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology
-
Integration of digital manufacturing systems
-
Rising use of high-strength, lightweight structural steel
-
Growth in prefabricated and modular construction
Market Drivers
-
Government infrastructure spending
-
Urban housing demand
-
Industrial expansion
-
Renewable energy project development
Market Challenges
-
Carbon emission reduction requirements
-
Fluctuating raw material costs
-
Global trade restrictions
-
Overcapacity in certain regions
Value Chain Analysis
Iron Ore & Coal Mining
↓
Steelmaking (Blast Furnace / EAF)
↓
Hot Rolling & Structural Shaping
↓
Distribution & Steel Service Centers
↓
Construction & Industrial End-Users
↓
Recycling & Scrap Processing
Recycling and scrap utilization are becoming critical for sustainable steel production.
Clean Data Summary
-
Base Year: 2025
-
Forecast Period: 2026–2036
-
Estimated CAGR: XX%
-
Dominant Segment: Construction Industry
-
Fastest Growing Segment: Renewable Energy Infrastructure
-
Largest Region: Asia-Pacific
-
Key Growth Driver: Infrastructure development
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
-
Invest in low-carbon steel production technologies.
-
Expand capacity in high-growth emerging markets.
-
Secure long-term iron ore supply agreements.
-
Focus on high-strength structural steel innovation.
-
Develop partnerships with infrastructure developers.
-
Strengthen recycling and scrap-based production capabilities.
1. Market Overview of Hot Rolling Structural Steel
1.1 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Overview
1.1.1 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Hot Rolling Structural Steel Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 From 0 up to 150mm
2.4 From 150mm to 350mm
2.5 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Hot Rolling Structural Steel Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Construction Industry
3.4 Transportation Industry
3.5 Machinery Industry
3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Hot Rolling Structural Steel Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Hot Rolling Structural Steel Business
5.1 Gerdau S.A
5.1.1 Gerdau S.A Company Profile
5.1.2 Gerdau S.A Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.1.3 Gerdau S.A Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 ArcelorMittal
5.2.1 ArcelorMittal Company Profile
5.2.2 ArcelorMittal Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.2.3 ArcelorMittal Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Tata Steel
5.3.1 Tata Steel Company Profile
5.3.2 Tata Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.3.3 Tata Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal
5.4.1 Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Company Profile
5.4.2 Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.4.3 Nippon Steel Sumitomo Metal Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 POSCO
5.5.1 POSCO Company Profile
5.5.2 POSCO Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.5.3 POSCO Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 ThyssenKrupp
5.6.1 ThyssenKrupp Company Profile
5.6.2 ThyssenKrupp Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.6.3 ThyssenKrupp Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 JSW Steel
5.7.1 JSW Steel Company Profile
5.7.2 JSW Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.7.3 JSW Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Essar Steel
5.8.1 Essar Steel Company Profile
5.8.2 Essar Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.8.3 Essar Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 TISCO
5.9.1 TISCO Company Profile
5.9.2 TISCO Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.9.3 TISCO Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Southern Steel Company (SSC)
5.10.1 Southern Steel Company (SSC) Company Profile
5.10.2 Southern Steel Company (SSC) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.10.3 Southern Steel Company (SSC) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Pomina
5.11.1 Pomina Company Profile
5.11.2 Pomina Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.11.3 Pomina Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Krakatau Steel
5.12.1 Krakatau Steel Company Profile
5.12.2 Krakatau Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.12.3 Krakatau Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Sahaviriya Steel Industries
5.13.1 Sahaviriya Steel Industries Company Profile
5.13.2 Sahaviriya Steel Industries Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.13.3 Sahaviriya Steel Industries Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 G Steel PCL
5.14.1 G Steel PCL Company Profile
5.14.2 G Steel PCL Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.14.3 G Steel PCL Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 SAMC
5.15.1 SAMC Company Profile
5.15.2 SAMC Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.15.3 SAMC Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 Capitol Steel
5.16.1 Capitol Steel Company Profile
5.16.2 Capitol Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.16.3 Capitol Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.17 Pag-asa Steel Works Inc (PSWI)
5.17.1 Pag-asa Steel Works Inc (PSWI) Company Profile
5.17.2 Pag-asa Steel Works Inc (PSWI) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.17.3 Pag-asa Steel Works Inc (PSWI) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.18 Steel Centre Philippines Inc (SCPI)
5.18.1 Steel Centre Philippines Inc (SCPI) Company Profile
5.18.2 Steel Centre Philippines Inc (SCPI) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.18.3 Steel Centre Philippines Inc (SCPI) Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.19 Baosteel
5.19.1 Baosteel Company Profile
5.19.2 Baosteel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.19.3 Baosteel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.20 Ansteel
5.20.1 Ansteel Company Profile
5.20.2 Ansteel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.20.3 Ansteel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.21 Wuhan Iron and Steel
5.21.1 Wuhan Iron and Steel Company Profile
5.21.2 Wuhan Iron and Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.21.3 Wuhan Iron and Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.22 Shagang Group
5.22.1 Shagang Group Company Profile
5.22.2 Shagang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.22.3 Shagang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.23 Shandong Iron & Steel Group
5.23.1 Shandong Iron & Steel Group Company Profile
5.23.2 Shandong Iron & Steel Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.23.3 Shandong Iron & Steel Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.24 Ma Steel
5.24.1 Ma Steel Company Profile
5.24.2 Ma Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.24.3 Ma Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.25 Bohai Steel
5.25.1 Bohai Steel Company Profile
5.25.2 Bohai Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.25.3 Bohai Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.26 Shougang Group
5.26.1 Shougang Group Company Profile
5.26.2 Shougang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.26.3 Shougang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.27 Valin Steel
5.27.1 Valin Steel Company Profile
5.27.2 Valin Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.27.3 Valin Steel Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.28 Anyang Iron & Steel Group
5.28.1 Anyang Iron & Steel Group Company Profile
5.28.2 Anyang Iron & Steel Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.28.3 Anyang Iron & Steel Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.29 Baogang Group
5.29.1 Baogang Group Company Profile
5.29.2 Baogang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Product Specification
5.29.3 Baogang Group Hot Rolling Structural Steel Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
6.2 North America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
7.2 East Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
8.2 Europe Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
9.2 South Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
11.2 Middle East Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
12.2 Africa Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
13.2 Oceania Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
14.2 South America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Hot Rolling Structural Steel Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Size by Application
16 Hot Rolling Structural Steel Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type (Thickness / Size)
-
0–150 mm Structural Sections
Used in residential and light commercial construction. -
150–350 mm Structural Sections
Applied in industrial buildings and mid-scale infrastructure. -
Above 350 mm Heavy Sections
Utilized in bridges, heavy infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects.
By Product Form
-
Beams (I-Beams, H-Beams)
-
Channels
-
Angles
-
Flats & Plates
-
T-Sections
-
Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)
Beams and H-sections account for the largest revenue share.
By Application
-
Construction Industry (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure)
-
Transportation Industry (Railways, Bridges, Shipbuilding)
-
Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
-
Energy & Power Projects (Wind Towers, Transmission Structures)
-
Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Construction remains the dominant segment globally.
By End-User
-
Public Infrastructure
-
Private Construction Firms
-
Industrial Manufacturers
-
Energy & Utilities
