The global high-end metal materials market is ushering in a new growth cycle
Driven by the global energy transition and sustainable development strategy, the high-end metal materials market is embracing unprecedented development opportunities. As the "skeleton" and "coat" of modern industry, Galvalume Steel sheets (Galvanized Steel), galvanized steel, aluminium products (aluminium coils/tubes/sheets), Stainless Steel series products and Prepainted Steel sheets have demonstrated their outstanding performance advantages. It is shining brightly in fields such as new energy, green buildings, and transportation.
The new generation of coated steel: Infusing buildings with lasting vitality
In the field of metal material innovation, Galvalume steel plates (55% aluminum-zinc alloy coating) and Aluzinc steel plates (aluminum-zinc-magnesium coating) are leading the industry transformation. Its unique microstructure can offer 3 to 5 times higher corrosion resistance than traditional galvanized steel, making it particularly suitable for harsh environments such as photovoltaic power stations and coastal buildings. According to data from the International Institute for Metals, global demand for Galvalume products increased by 18% year-on-year in 2023 and is expected to maintain an average annual compound growth rate of over 12% in the next five years.
Stainless steel and galvanized steel: Laying a solid foundation for modern industry
In the field of infrastructure construction, hot-dip galvanized steel has continuously occupied traditional markets such as power transmission and transformation towers and municipal engineering with its excellent cost performance and reliable protective performance. Meanwhile, Stainless Steel Products are accelerating their penetration into high-end application fields - food-grade 316L stainless steel has become the standard equipment for dairy processing, duplex stainless steel has demonstrated outstanding performance in seawater desalination projects, and antibacterial stainless steel has opened up a new track in the medical field.
Aluminum Revolution: The Core material of the Lightweight Era
With the acceleration of the global carbon reduction process, the lightweight advantage of aluminium materials has received unprecedented attention. The battery tray of new energy vehicles is made of high-strength aluminum alloy, which can reduce the weight of the entire vehicle by 15% to 20%. In the aerospace field, new aluminum-lithium alloy materials help aircraft reduce fuel consumption. In the packaging industry, ultra-thin aluminum foil is gradually replacing traditional plastic packaging. Industry experts predict that by 2026, the transportation sector will account for 28% of the global total aluminum consumption.
Color-coated steel plate: Perfectly integrating functionality and aesthetics
Driven by both architectural aesthetics and functional demands, pre-coated color-coated steel plates are experiencing a wave of technological upgrades. The newly developed PVDF fluorocarbon coating can remain colorfast for 20 years. The self-cleaning nano-coating technology can reduce maintenance costs by 90%, while the thermal insulation and heat preservation composite board helps buildings save energy by more than 30%. These innovative products are reshaping the facade solutions of modern buildings.
Market Outlook
Frost & Sullivan, a globally renowned consulting agency, analyzed and pointed out that by 2028, the fields of green buildings and new energy will contribute 60% of the growth share of the metal materials market. Enterprises need to focus on:
Develop lower-carbon production processes
Improve the efficiency of material recycling
Expand the application scenarios of composite materials
