Foundries Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Casting Process, By Type, By Application, and Region Forecast 2019-2030

Foundries Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis By Casting Process (Sand Casting, Investment Casting, Die Casting, and Permanent Casting), By Type (Ferrous Metal Foundries and Nonferrous Metal Foundries), By Application (Automobile, Pipes and Fittings, Agricultural Machinery, Electrical Equipment, Machine Tools and Others), and Region Forecast 2019-2030

Foundries Market size was valued at US$ 135.2 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from (2024-2030). The rising demand for metal castings by diverse end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction will continue to drive the market for foundries. The expansion of the manufacturing sector and development in casting technologies are also buoying expansion in this market.

The main restraints identified for the market are high production costs and environmental regulations on emissions and waste. Opportunities include advanced materials and processes. Advanced materials and processes such as 3D printing and automation aid in efficiency and sustainability. The major trends include a shift towards green foundry practices, utilization of recycled materials, and digitalization of the production process to optimize operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.  

Key Players

The foundries market share is inclusive of several companies such as Aditya Birla Management Corp. Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Iron Works P Ltd., Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., CALMET, Cooper Corp. Pvt. Ltd., DCM Ltd., Electrosteel Castings Ltd., Fortune Foundries Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat Metal Cast Industries Pvt. Ltd., Hackforth Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd., JSW STEEL Ltd., Kalyani Group, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd., Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Menon and Menon Ltd., Nelcast Ltd.

Key Developments

  • In June 2022, Brakes India and Volvo Group teamed together to develop green iron castings at Brakes India's foundries to lessen their carbon impact.
  • In September 2023, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) declared that it had acquired Oliver Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a foundry company.
  • In February 2024, Brakes India declared that it has expanded its production capacity significantly by establishing two state-of-the-art factories in Satara.

Foundries Market Segmentation

By Casting Process: Among the foundries markets, the dominant process is sand casting because of its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of production by which complex parts of all sizes and shapes are cast. This method is used in various types of industries across automotive, aerospace, and even the construction sectors because it allows for ferrous and non-ferrous metals to be cast. It is versatile enough in the usage of the material and the relatively low-cost molds such that it suits both high-volume production as well as custom, low-volume projects. Another advantage is that it is possible to reuse the sand and the facility of the process lends itself to its wide usage. It is still the most widely followed method for larger, heavier parts and applications requiring high durability though despite the existence of more precise methods like investment and die casting.

By Type: The greatest concentration of foundry products is in ferrous metal foundries. This is because most of the key industries of automotive, construction, and heavy machinery use ferrous metals, like iron and steel, that possess high strength and durability together with good resistance to wear. Demand for steel and iron castings in infrastructure development and large-scale industrial manufacturing adds to the dominance of ferrous foundries. Though aluminum and copper are picking up speed with their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties, ferrous metal foundries are still on top since the applications in which they are used are always heavy-duty, requiring strong and durable material for use over long periods.

By Application: The primary application for foundries is the automobile industry as a result of the strong demand for cast metal parts in the vehicle manufacturing industry. Mainly, automobile blocks, transmission housings, brake components, and other critical parts in the car require castings. These parts are manufactured by foundries using materials like iron and aluminum, which demonstrate strength, durability, and resistance to heat, thus assuring their usage in vehicles. The position of the automotive industry is further solidified with continued growth, primarily driven by increasing global demand for vehicles, coupled with technology, including electric vehicles (EVs). The demand for lightweight and more efficient fuel consumption in modern vehicles increases the adoption of advanced casting techniques and has made the automobile sector the highest consumer of foundry products.

Foundries Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

4.2%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Foundries Market Dynamics

Drivers

The major driver for the foundries market is a surge in the demand for metal castings in various industry sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and construction. The growth of manufacturing industries coupled with emerging casting technologies improves productivity and quality, which further accelerates the market growth. There is also an increase in infrastructure development as well as investment in renewable energy projects that require an even greater increase in metal casting components.

Restriants

Foundries market also has a few restraint factors, such as high production costs associated with raw materials and labor. Besides, stringent environmental regulations that circumscribe emissions and waste can lead to increased costs of compliance and operational issues. The availability of skilled labor is increasingly becoming a concern, as the industry requires specialized training and expertise, which in turn limits production capabilities.

Opportunities

Opportunities in the foundries market are related to growth in high-value-added material and innovative casting processes such as 3D printing and automation that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Also, there is a trend nowadays to increase the use of recycled materials to reduce waste and lower the cost of production. Additionally, the increased demand for lightweight, high-performance components in various applications creates opportunities for the market.

Trends

The top trends in foundries are moving toward a greener foundry practice: keeping the operations and source of materials as energy-efficient and low environmental footprint as possible. Digital technologies, such as IoT and data analytics, are changing the face of production processes. This transformation has led to better operational efficiency and quality of products. Increasing application of simulation software in the design of castings and development of the process is helping in more decision-making and faster time-to-market of new products.

Foundries Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 135.2 billion

Market CAGR

4.2%

By Casting Process

  • Sand Casting
  • Investment Casting
  • Die Casting
  • Permanent Casting

By Type

  • Ferrous Metal Foundries
  • Nonferrous Metal Foundries

By Application

  • Automobile
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Agricultural Machinery
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Machine Tools
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Key Features of the Report

  • The foundries market  report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about Market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global foundries market size was valued at US$ 135.2 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast years (2024-2030).

The rising demand for metal castings by diverse end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction will continue to drive the market for foundries. The expansion of the manufacturing sector and development in casting technologies are also buoying expansion in this market are the drivers in the foundries market.

• Shift towards green foundry practices
• Utilization of recycled materials
• Digitalization of the production process to optimize operational efficiency
• Reduce environmental impact.

Aditya Birla Management Corp. Pvt. Ltd., Ashok Iron Works P Ltd., Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., CALMET, and Cooper Corp. Pvt. Ltd., are the key companies in the foundries market.

Market research report segments covered by casting process, type, application, and region

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Foundries Market  Introduction 
2.1.Global Foundries Market - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Foundries Market - Definitions
2.2.1.Casting Process
2.2.2.Type
2.2.3.Application
2.2.4.Region
3.Global Foundries Market  Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Foundries Market  Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Foundries Market   By Casting Process, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Sand Casting
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Investment Casting
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Die Casting
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Permanent Casting
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Foundries Market   By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Ferrous Metal Foundries
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Nonferrous Metal Foundries
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Foundries Market   By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Automobile
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Pipes and Fittings
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Agricultural Machinery
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Electrical Equipment
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Machine Tools
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.6. Others
7.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Foundries Market   By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Foundries Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Casting Process Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Sand Casting
9.1.2.Investment Casting
9.1.3.Die Casting
9.1.4.Permanent Casting
9.2.  Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Ferrous Metal Foundries
9.2.2.Nonferrous Metal Foundries
9.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Automobile
9.3.2.Pipes and Fittings
9.3.3.Agricultural Machinery
9.3.4.Electrical Equipment
9.3.5.Machine Tools
9.3.6.Others
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Foundries Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Casting Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Sand Casting
10.1.2.Investment Casting
10.1.3.Die Casting
10.1.4.Permanent Casting
10.2.  Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Ferrous Metal Foundries
10.2.2.Nonferrous Metal Foundries
10.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Automobile
10.3.2.Pipes and Fittings
10.3.3.Agricultural Machinery
10.3.4.Electrical Equipment
10.3.5.Machine Tools
10.3.6.Others
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Foundries Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Casting Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Sand Casting
11.1.2.Investment Casting
11.1.3.Die Casting
11.1.4.Permanent Casting
11.2.  Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Ferrous Metal Foundries
11.2.2.Nonferrous Metal Foundries
11.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Automobile
11.3.2.Pipes and Fittings
11.3.3.Agricultural Machinery
11.3.4.Electrical Equipment
11.3.5.Machine Tools
11.3.6.Others
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Foundries Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Casting Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Sand Casting
12.1.2.Investment Casting
12.1.3.Die Casting
12.1.4.Permanent Casting
12.2.  Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Ferrous Metal Foundries
12.2.2.Nonferrous Metal Foundries
12.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Automobile
12.3.2.Pipes and Fittings
12.3.3.Agricultural Machinery
12.3.4.Electrical Equipment
12.3.5.Machine Tools
12.3.6.Others
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Foundries Market  ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Casting Process Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Sand Casting
13.1.2.Investment Casting
13.1.3.Die Casting
13.1.4.Permanent Casting
13.2.  Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Ferrous Metal Foundries
13.2.2.Nonferrous Metal Foundries
13.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Automobile
13.3.2.Pipes and Fittings
13.3.3.Agricultural Machinery
13.3.4.Electrical Equipment
13.3.5.Machine Tools
13.3.6.Others
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.Aditya Birla Management Corp. Pvt. Ltd.
14.2.2.Ashok Iron Works P Ltd
14.2.3.Brakes India Pvt. Ltd
14.2.4.CALMET
14.2.5.Cooper Corp. Pvt. Ltd
14.2.6.DCM Ltd
14.2.7.Electrosteel Castings Ltd
14.2.8.Fortune Foundries Pvt. Ltd
14.2.9.Gujarat Metal Cast Industries Pvt. Ltd
14.2.10.Hackforth Holding GmbH & Co. KG
14.2.11.Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd
14.2.12.JSW STEEL Ltd
14.2.13.Kalyani Group
14.2.14.Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd
14.2.15.Larsen and Toubro Ltd
14.2.16.Menon and Menon Ltd
14.2.17.Nelcast Ltd
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

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