Global Steel Construction Materials Market Outlook: H2 2025

1. Market Overview

The steel construction sector continues to demonstrate resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, with global demand projected to grow 4.7% year-over-year. Key growth drivers include:

• $2.1 trillion in global infrastructure stimulus programs
• Accelerating urbanization in emerging markets (75% of demand growth)
• Green building certification requirements expanding to 42 countries

2. Product Segment Analysis

2.1 Rebar Market

• Demand: 58 million tonnes expected (8% YoY growth)
• Pricing: $580-640/tonne CFR Southeast Asia
• Trends: ①High-strength (500MPa+) rebar capturing 35% market share②Green rebar premiums reaching €45/tonne in EU markets

2.2 Structural Sections

• H-beams facing 12% supply deficit in North America
• European warehouse stocks at 22-day coverage (below 30-day safety level)
• ASEAN export prices stabilizing at $690-720/tonne

2.3 Prefabricated Components

• Modular construction adoption driving 19% demand surge
• Vietnam emerging as low-cost alternative (15-18% price advantage)
• Digital twin integration reducing fabrication waste by 27%

3. Regional Market Dynamics

• RegionKey DevelopmentsRisk FactorsAsiaIndia’s 12M tonne infrastructure pushChinese export policy shiftsEuropeCBAM Phase 3 implementationEnergy cost volatilityNorth AmericaIIJA Phase II procurementSection 232 reviewMiddle EastGCC $210B project pipelineLogistics bottlenecks

4. Critical Challenges

• Logistics: Red Sea disruptions adding $35-50/tonne transport costs
• Policy: 18 countries implementing new carbon regulations
• Technology: 3D printing disrupting traditional supply chains

5. Strategic Recommendations

• Procurement: Forward-cover 60-75% of Q3 requirements
• Sourcing: Diversify with Vietnamese prefab suppliers
• Compliance: Allocate 3-5% budget for carbon documentation
• Innovation: Pilot digital material passports for ESG reporting

Data sources: World Steel Dynamics, CRU International, regional trade associations