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工具鋼の世界市場見通し2023年-2029年

• 英文タイトル:Tool Steel Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2029

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レポート概要
当調査レポートは次の情報を含め、世界の工具鋼市場規模と予測を収録しています。・世界の工具鋼市場:売上、2018年-2023年、2024年-2029年
・世界の工具鋼市場:販売量、2018年-2023年、2024年-2029年
・世界のトップ5企業、2022年

世界の工具鋼市場は2022年に000Mドルと評価され、予測期間中に000%のCAGRで2029年までに000Mドルに達すると予測されています。米国市場は2022年に000Mドルと推定されており、中国は2029年までに000Mドルに達すると予測されています。「カーボン工具鋼」セグメントは今後6年間、000%のCAGRで2029年までに000Mドルに成長すると予測されています。

工具鋼のグローバル主要企業は、Voestalpine、 Tiangong International、 Swiss Steel Group、 Daido Steel、 Sanyo Special Steel、 SIJ Metal Ravne、 Dongbei Special Steel、 SeAH CSS、 Proterial (Hitachi Metals)、 Nippon Koshuha Steel、 Pangang、 Crucible Industries、 Baosteel、 ArcelorMittal、 Nachi-Fujikoshi、 Qilu Special Steelなどです。2022年にトップ5企業がグローバル売上シェアの約000%を占めています。

MARKET MONITOR GLOBAL(MMG)は、工具鋼のメーカー、サプライヤー、流通業者、および業界の専門家を調査しました。これには、販売量、売上、需要、価格変動、製品タイプ、最近の動向と計画、産業トレンド、成長要因、課題、阻害要因、潜在的なリスクなどが含まれます。

【セグメント別市場分析】

世界の工具鋼市場:タイプ別、2018年-2023年、2024年-2029年
世界の工具鋼市場:タイプ別市場シェア、2022年
・カーボン工具鋼、アロイ工具鋼、ハイスピード工具鋼

世界の工具鋼市場:用途別、2018年-2023年、2024年-2029年
世界の工具鋼市場:用途別市場シェア、2022年
・自動車、家電、通信、建設、その他

世界の工具鋼市場:地域・国別、2018年-2023年、2024年-2029年
世界の工具鋼市場:地域別市場シェア、2022年
・北米:アメリカ、カナダ、メキシコ
・ヨーロッパ:ドイツ、フランス、イギリス、イタリア、ロシア
・アジア:中国、日本、韓国、東南アジア、インド
・南米:ブラジル、アルゼンチン
・中東・アフリカ:トルコ、イスラエル、サウジアラビア、UAE

【競合分析】

また、当レポートは主要な市場参加者の分析を提供します。
・主要企業における工具鋼のグローバル売上、2018年-2023年
・主要企業における工具鋼のグローバル売上シェア、2022年
・主要企業における工具鋼のグローバル販売量、2018年-2023年
・主要企業における工具鋼のグローバル販売量シェア、2022年

さらに、当レポートは主要企業のプロファイルを提示します。
Voestalpine、 Tiangong International、 Swiss Steel Group、 Daido Steel、 Sanyo Special Steel、 SIJ Metal Ravne、 Dongbei Special Steel、 SeAH CSS、 Proterial (Hitachi Metals)、 Nippon Koshuha Steel、 Pangang、 Crucible Industries、 Baosteel、 ArcelorMittal、 Nachi-Fujikoshi、 Qilu Special Steel

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・調査・分析レポートの概要
工具鋼市場の定義
市場セグメント
世界の工具鋼市場概要
当レポートの特徴・ベネフィット
調査手法と情報源

・世界の工具鋼市場規模
世界の工具鋼市場規模:2022年 VS 2029年
世界の工具鋼市場規模と予測 2018年-2029年

・競争状況
グローバルトップ企業
売上ベースでのグローバルトップ企業
企業別グローバルでの工具鋼の売上
グローバルトップ3およびトップ5企業、2022年売上ベース
グローバル企業の工具鋼製品タイプ
グローバルにおけるティア1、ティア2、ティア3企業

・タイプ別市場分析
タイプ区分:カーボン工具鋼、アロイ工具鋼、ハイスピード工具鋼
工具鋼のタイプ別グローバル売上・予測

・用途別市場分析
用途区分:自動車、家電、通信、建設、その他
工具鋼の用途別グローバル売上・予測

・地域別市場分析
地域別工具鋼市場規模 2022年と2029年
地域別工具鋼売上・予測
北米市場:アメリカ、カナダ、メキシコ
ヨーロッパ市場:ドイツ、フランス、イギリス、イタリア、ロシア
アジア市場:中国、日本、韓国、東南アジア、インド
南米市場:ブラジル、アルゼンチン
中東・アフリカ市場:トルコ、イスラエル、サウジアラビア、UAE

・主要企業のプロファイル(企業概要、事業概要、主要製品、売上、ニュースなど)
Voestalpine、 Tiangong International、 Swiss Steel Group、 Daido Steel、 Sanyo Special Steel、 SIJ Metal Ravne、 Dongbei Special Steel、 SeAH CSS、 Proterial (Hitachi Metals)、 Nippon Koshuha Steel、 Pangang、 Crucible Industries、 Baosteel、 ArcelorMittal、 Nachi-Fujikoshi、 Qilu Special Steel
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This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Tool Steel market, focusing on the current trends, market dynamics, and future prospects. The report explores the global Tool Steel market, including major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. It also examines key factors driving the growth of Tool Steel, challenges faced by the industry, and potential opportunities for market players.
The global Tool Steel market has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, driven by increasing environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in technology. The Tool Steel market presents opportunities for various stakeholders, including Automotive, Household Appliances. Collaboration between the private sector and governments can accelerate the development of supportive policies, research and development efforts, and investment in Tool Steel market. Additionally, the growing consumer demand present avenues for market expansion.
The global Tool Steel market was valued at US$ 8756.3 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 9202.6 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 2.2% during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.
The major players in global tool steel market include Voestalpine, Tiangong International, Swiss Steel Group, etc. The top 3 players occupy about 27% shares of the global market. The global tool steel are mainly produced in East Asia and Europe, they occupied for a share over 50%. Americas is the largest market, has a share about 35%, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe, with share 31% and 30%, separately.
Key Features:
The research report on the Tool Steel market includes several key features to provide comprehensive insights and facilitate decision-making for stakeholders.
Executive Summary: The report provides overview of the key findings, market trends, and major insights of the Tool Steel market.
Market Overview: The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Tool Steel market, including its definition, historical development, and current market size. It covers market segmentation by Type (e.g., Carbon Tool Steel, Alloy Tool Steel), region, and application, highlighting the key drivers, challenges, and opportunities within each segment.
Market Dynamics: The report analyses the market dynamics driving the growth and development of the Tool Steel market. The report includes an assessment of government policies and regulations, technological advancements, consumer trends and preferences, infrastructure development, and industry collaborations. This analysis helps stakeholders understand the factors influencing the Tool Steel market’s trajectory.
Competitive Landscape: The report provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape within the Tool Steel market. It includes profiles of major market players, their market share, strategies, product portfolios, and recent developments.
Market Segmentation and Forecast: The report segment the Tool Steel market based on various parameters, such as by Type, region, and by Application. It provides market size and growth forecasts for each segment, supported by quantitative data and analysis. This helps stakeholders identify growth opportunities and make informed investment decisions.
Technological Trends: The report should highlight the key technological trends shaping the Tool Steel market, such as advancements in Type One technology and emerging substitutes. It analyses the impact of these trends on market growth, adoption rates, and consumer preferences.
Market Challenges and Opportunities: The report identify and analyses the major challenges faced by the Tool Steel market, such as technical bottleneck, cost limitations, and high entry barrier. It also highlights the opportunities for market growth, such as government incentives, emerging markets, and collaborations between stakeholders.
Regulatory and Policy Analysis: The report should assess the regulatory and policy landscape for Tool Steel, including government incentives, emission standards, and infrastructure development plans. It should analyse the impact of these policies on market growth and provide insights into future regulatory developments.
Recommendations and Conclusion: The report conclude with actionable recommendations for stakeholders, such as Application One Consumer, policymakers, investors, and infrastructure providers. These recommendations should be based on the research findings and address key challenges and opportunities within the Tool Steel market.
Supporting Data and Appendices: The report include supporting data, charts, and graphs to substantiate the analysis and findings. It also includes appendices with additional detailed information, such as data sources, survey questionnaires, and detailed market forecasts.
Market Segmentation
Tool Steel market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2018-2029, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value.
Market segment by Type
Carbon Tool Steel
Alloy Tool Steel
High Speed Tool Steel
Market segment by Application
Automotive
Household Appliances
Telecommunications
Construction
Others
Global Tool Steel Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Major players covered
Voestalpine
Tiangong International
Swiss Steel Group
Daido Steel
Sanyo Special Steel
SIJ Metal Ravne
Dongbei Special Steel
SeAH CSS
Proterial (Hitachi Metals)
Nippon Koshuha Steel
Pangang
Crucible Industries
Baosteel
ArcelorMittal
Nachi-Fujikoshi
Qilu Special Steel
Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of Tool Steel, market overview.
Chapter 2: Global Tool Steel market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Tool Steel manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Sales of Tool Steel in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global Tool Steel capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.

レポート目次

1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Tool Steel Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Tool Steel Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Tool Steel Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Tool Steel Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global Tool Steel Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global Tool Steel Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Tool Steel Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Tool Steel Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Tool Steel Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Tool Steel Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Tool Steel Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Tool Steel Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers Tool Steel Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Tool Steel Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Tool Steel Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Tool Steel Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global Tool Steel Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 Carbon Tool Steel
4.1.3 Alloy Tool Steel
4.1.4 High Speed Tool Steel
4.2 By Type – Global Tool Steel Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global Tool Steel Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global Tool Steel Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global Tool Steel Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global Tool Steel Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global Tool Steel Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Automotive
5.1.3 Household Appliances
5.1.4 Telecommunications
5.1.5 Construction
5.1.6 Others
5.2 By Application – Global Tool Steel Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global Tool Steel Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global Tool Steel Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global Tool Steel Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global Tool Steel Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global Tool Steel Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global Tool Steel Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global Tool Steel Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global Tool Steel Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global Tool Steel Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global Tool Steel Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global Tool Steel Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa Tool Steel Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa Tool Steel Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE Tool Steel Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 Voestalpine
7.1.1 Voestalpine Company Summary
7.1.2 Voestalpine Business Overview
7.1.3 Voestalpine Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 Voestalpine Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 Voestalpine Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Tiangong International
7.2.1 Tiangong International Company Summary
7.2.2 Tiangong International Business Overview
7.2.3 Tiangong International Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Tiangong International Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Tiangong International Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 Swiss Steel Group
7.3.1 Swiss Steel Group Company Summary
7.3.2 Swiss Steel Group Business Overview
7.3.3 Swiss Steel Group Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 Swiss Steel Group Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 Swiss Steel Group Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 Daido Steel
7.4.1 Daido Steel Company Summary
7.4.2 Daido Steel Business Overview
7.4.3 Daido Steel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 Daido Steel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 Daido Steel Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 Sanyo Special Steel
7.5.1 Sanyo Special Steel Company Summary
7.5.2 Sanyo Special Steel Business Overview
7.5.3 Sanyo Special Steel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 Sanyo Special Steel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 Sanyo Special Steel Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 SIJ Metal Ravne
7.6.1 SIJ Metal Ravne Company Summary
7.6.2 SIJ Metal Ravne Business Overview
7.6.3 SIJ Metal Ravne Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 SIJ Metal Ravne Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 SIJ Metal Ravne Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 Dongbei Special Steel
7.7.1 Dongbei Special Steel Company Summary
7.7.2 Dongbei Special Steel Business Overview
7.7.3 Dongbei Special Steel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 Dongbei Special Steel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 Dongbei Special Steel Key News & Latest Developments
7.8 SeAH CSS
7.8.1 SeAH CSS Company Summary
7.8.2 SeAH CSS Business Overview
7.8.3 SeAH CSS Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.8.4 SeAH CSS Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.8.5 SeAH CSS Key News & Latest Developments
7.9 Proterial (Hitachi Metals)
7.9.1 Proterial (Hitachi Metals) Company Summary
7.9.2 Proterial (Hitachi Metals) Business Overview
7.9.3 Proterial (Hitachi Metals) Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.9.4 Proterial (Hitachi Metals) Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.9.5 Proterial (Hitachi Metals) Key News & Latest Developments
7.10 Nippon Koshuha Steel
7.10.1 Nippon Koshuha Steel Company Summary
7.10.2 Nippon Koshuha Steel Business Overview
7.10.3 Nippon Koshuha Steel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.10.4 Nippon Koshuha Steel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.10.5 Nippon Koshuha Steel Key News & Latest Developments
7.11 Pangang
7.11.1 Pangang Company Summary
7.11.2 Pangang Business Overview
7.11.3 Pangang Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.11.4 Pangang Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.11.5 Pangang Key News & Latest Developments
7.12 Crucible Industries
7.12.1 Crucible Industries Company Summary
7.12.2 Crucible Industries Business Overview
7.12.3 Crucible Industries Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.12.4 Crucible Industries Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.12.5 Crucible Industries Key News & Latest Developments
7.13 Baosteel
7.13.1 Baosteel Company Summary
7.13.2 Baosteel Business Overview
7.13.3 Baosteel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.13.4 Baosteel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.13.5 Baosteel Key News & Latest Developments
7.14 ArcelorMittal
7.14.1 ArcelorMittal Company Summary
7.14.2 ArcelorMittal Business Overview
7.14.3 ArcelorMittal Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.14.4 ArcelorMittal Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.14.5 ArcelorMittal Key News & Latest Developments
7.15 Nachi-Fujikoshi
7.15.1 Nachi-Fujikoshi Company Summary
7.15.2 Nachi-Fujikoshi Business Overview
7.15.3 Nachi-Fujikoshi Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.15.4 Nachi-Fujikoshi Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.15.5 Nachi-Fujikoshi Key News & Latest Developments
7.16 Qilu Special Steel
7.16.1 Qilu Special Steel Company Summary
7.16.2 Qilu Special Steel Business Overview
7.16.3 Qilu Special Steel Tool Steel Major Product Offerings
7.16.4 Qilu Special Steel Tool Steel Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.16.5 Qilu Special Steel Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global Tool Steel Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global Tool Steel Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 Tool Steel Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global Tool Steel Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 Tool Steel Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 Tool Steel Industry Value Chain
10.2 Tool Steel Upstream Market
10.3 Tool Steel Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 Tool Steel Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer