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Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Nina Koefler Nina Koefler London, United Kingdom Last Updated: June 2025 SIC UK-C2432

Revenue

£32.3bn

2025-26

£33.6bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£X.Xbn

Employees

149k

Businesses

3,649

Wages

£X.Xbn

Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in the UK industry analysis

Europe's Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry has evolved over the years, significantly shaping the dynamic and demand-driven market. The industry has demonstrated progress through partnerships, technological innovations and a pronounced focus on addressing environmental and sustainability issues. However, the industry was impacted by a downturn in manufacturing because of high interest rates, escalating building costs and a supply chain shortage in automotive manufacturing, given that manufacturers constitute the majority of sales in the non-ferrous metal casting sector. Industry revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of 6.5% over the five years through 2025 to €32.3 billion – including an estimated 0.9% rise in the current year.

Trends and Insights

  • Rising energy costs impact the metal industry. Increasing energy prices in Europe directly impact the production costs of non-ferrous metal casting. Many manufacturers in countries with higher costs (like Germany, Italy, France and Austria) will need to adopt energy-efficient strategies.
  • Declining electronics demand hurts the copper casting industry. Because of semiconductor shortages, there has been a reduced demand for electronics, significantly impacting the copper casting sector, which plays a key role in producing these goods.
  • The concentration level in Europe's Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry is relatively low. This suggests a wide dispersion of companies, with no single entity dominating the sector, leading to a diverse and competitive marketplace.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom is £32.3bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 3,649 businesses in the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 7.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom include?

Magnesium casting and Copper casting are part of the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Europe’s Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry is subject to stringent regulations. European laws dictate the reduction of carbon emissions and energy usage, enforce anti-dumping duties and promote fair competition.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Rising energy prices have driven up costs for metal casting firms. Despite efficiency from automation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and fluctuating consumer confidence have led to reduced commodity demand and lower profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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