Shanghai, September 12, 2025, 07:07 AM PDT – SHH STEEL, a prominent stainless steel supplier and carbon steel exporter, analyzes 2025 steel demand by country, spotlighting opportunities in U.S. infrastructure, Southeast Asia shipbuilding, and India power projects. The WSA’s Short Range Outlook (April 2025) forecasts global steel demand at 1.846 billion tons, with a 1.7% increase, reflecting diverse regional dynamics.
| Country/Region | 2024 Demand (Million Tons) | 2025 Forecast (Million Tons) | Growth Rate (%) | Key Economic Driver |
| United States | 95 | 100 | 1% | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law |
| Southeast Asia | 340 | 364.5 | 7% | Shipbuilding and urbanization |
| India | 150 | 160.5 | 7% | $100B power and renewable projects |
| China | 1,000 | 1,020 | 2% | Green steel initiatives |
| Africa | 50 | 53 | 6% | Infrastructure development |
In the U.S., demand rises to 100 million tons, up 1% as tariffs boost domestic production. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $1.2 trillion, with $550 billion for new infrastructure, driving 8% growth in construction steel. Pain points like labor shortages (1.5 million gaps per NWM 2025) are addressed by SHH STEEL’s ASTM A36 plates and A572 Gr.50 profiles, compliant with AISC 360 for bridges. Professional analysis: U.S. steel prices rebounded 2.06% to $885/ton in July 2025, signaling a recovery amid tariff pressures.
Southeast Asia’s shipbuilding sector faces supply delays, with 30% of projects affected. Demand grows to 364.5 million tons, led by Vietnam and Indonesia’s 8% shipbuilding surge (Clarksons Research 2025). The global shipbuilding market is estimated to grow by USD 26.1 billion from 2025-2029 at 5.8% CAGR. SHH STEEL mitigates this with FH36 and EH36 ship plates (DNVGL-OS-B101), up to 150mm thick, reducing corrosion by 50% in saltwater. Professional interpretation: Urbanization drives 7% demand, with clad steel plates (ASTM A264) solving welding issues for offshore rigs.
India’s power sector struggles with 30% energy loss (World Bank 2025). Demand reaches 160.5 million tons, with 7% growth from $100 billion power projects (CRISIL 2025). The steel mills products market is valued at USD 525 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 750 billion by 2033. SHH STEEL offers A516 Gr.70 plates (ASTM A516) for boilers and Inconel 625 (ASTM B443) for turbines, meeting BIS standards to cut maintenance by 30%. Professional analysis: India’s 7% growth is fueled by renewables, with low-carbon steel reducing emissions by 20%.
| Sector | 2024 Demand (Million Tons) | 2025 Forecast (Million Tons) | Growth Driver | SHH STEEL Solution |
| U.S. Infrastructure | 30 | 32.4 | $550B investment | ASTM A36, A572 profiles |
| SE Asia Shipbuilding | 50 | 54 | 8% shipbuilding surge | FH36, EH36 plates |
| India Power Projects | 40 | 42.8 | $100B renewable energy | A516 Gr.70, Inconel 625 |
SHH STEEL’s global outlook emphasizes adaptation. With exports to 50+ countries, we predict Asia-Pacific (ex-China) leading at 7%, while U.S. tariffs divert supply to Africa (6%). Our galvanized G90 (ASTM A653) supports Indian solar farms, reducing corrosion by 40%. In 2025, SHH STEEL is poised to meet these demands with standards-compliant steel.
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