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Metal Fabrication in China Industry Data and Analysis
The Metal Fabrication industry in China has performed well over the past five years. Chinese developing construction and manufacturing sectors have supported industry demand over the period. Over the five years through 2024, industry revenue for the Metal Fabrication industry in China is expected to rise at an annualized 6.6%. This trend includes an expected growth of 5.1% in the current year. In the next five years, the number of enterprises will increase at a CAGR of 2.1%, and the number of establishments will increase at a CAGR of 3.3%.Most of the metal fabrication players are also engaged in the Building Construction and Bridge, Tunnel and Subway Construction industries (IBISWorld industry reports 4710 and 4721). By operating across different sectors, these operators can decrease costs and reduce operating and capital risks. The industry profit margin will be 4.8% in 2024, which is expected to remain low due to rapid increases in raw materials and wages. However, the larger industry players are less vulnerable to these increasing costs, due to their economies of scale and material supply sources.In recent years, the government has continuously formulated and implemented industrial policies, like the Action Plan for Carbon Peak by 2030, and Long-term Goals for 2035 for the Metal Fabrication Industry. These policies will actively stimulate the development of the Metal Fabrication industry in China, which is expected to grow at an annualized 5.9% in the next five years to 2029. Advancements in manufacturing technology and growing demand for industry products are anticipated to support industry products.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Metal Fabrication industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2014-2029. The most recent publication was released May 2024.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Metal Fabrication industry in China operates under the industry code 3411. The Metal Fabrication Industry in China manufactures metal structure and component parts for the building and infrastructure construction industries as well as other metal fabrication products from iron, steel and aluminum. Products such as metal parts for boats, metal doors and windows are not included in the industry. Related terms covered in the Metal Fabrication industry in China include scaffolding, girder and truss.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Metal Fabrication industry in China include Steel fabrication products, Iron fabrication products and Aluminum fabrication products.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Metal Fabrication industry in China include China Construction Science and Industry Corporation Ltd., Anhui Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Co., Ltd. and Chang Jiang & Jing Gong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Metal Fabrication industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Metal Fabrication industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Metal Fabrication industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Metal Fabrication industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Metal Fabrication industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Metal Fabrication industry in China is $364.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Metal Fabrication industry in China in 2024?
There are 11,753 businesses in the Metal Fabrication industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
How may import tariffs affect the Metal Fabrication industry in China?
The Metal Fabrication industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Metal Fabrication industry in China?
The Metal Fabrication industry in China is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Metal Fabrication industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Metal Fabrication industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 6.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Metal Fabrication industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Metal Fabrication industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Metal Fabrication industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Metal Fabrication industry in China are China Construction Science and Industry Corporation Ltd., Anhui Honglu Steel Construction (Group) Co., Ltd. and Chang Jiang & Jing Gong Steel Building (Group) Co., Ltd.
What does the Metal Fabrication industry in China include?
Steel fabrication products and Iron fabrication products are part of the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Metal Fabrication industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Metal Fabrication industry in China is China Construction Science and Industry Corporation Ltd..
How competitive is the Metal Fabrication industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Metal Fabrication industry in China.
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