{"product_id":"iron-steel-manufacturing-in-the-us-industry-market-research-report","title":"Iron \u0026 Steel Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron \u0026amp; Steel Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report\u003cbr\u003e\nIron \u0026amp; Steel Manufacturing in the US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIron and steel manufacturers melt and refine iron ore into pig iron, which is processed into steel and shaped in various shapes for downstream construction- and manufacturing-related industries. Manufacturers are directly affected by the fluctuating price of steel, which has become more volatile since the beginning of COVID-19. As input prices are highly volatile, the average profit margin varies yearly. COVID resulted in losses across multiple downstream markets, including vehicles, construction and containers, as consumer confidence fell. Some trends have spilled over to 2023, as inflationary fears placed pressure on consumers and companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompanies in this industry manufacture pig iron, steel and ferroalloys. Pig iron is often manufactured in a blast furnace or via newer direct-reduction methods. Steel may be manufactured in basic oxygen furnaces (newly made steel) or in electric arc furnaces (recycled steel). This industry also includes operators that manufacture basic steel shapes such as bars, plates, rods, sheets, strips and wire or form pipes and tubes from steel they have produced themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heavy Industry","offers":[{"title":"October, 2023 \/ 57 Pages \/ MCW16215042","offer_id":47616457933106,"sku":null,"price":1314.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hardmanwell.com\/products\/iron-steel-manufacturing-in-the-us-industry-market-research-report","provider":"HARDMAN AND WELL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES L.L.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}