Metal Companies Analysis

Top Five Global Metal Companies Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis

Publisher: Lucintel Published: March 2013
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Metal Companies Analysis

Report Feature

The global metal industry has experienced good growth over the last five years. Lucintel anticipates additional opportunities for growth in this market and estimates that the global market for the metal industry will reach an estimated US $2,374 billion in 2017. Growth in the construction and automobile industries has increased th

e demand for steel, aluminum, and other metals, which has driven the global industry.

A total of 128 figures / charts and 45 tables are provided in this report to help in your business decisions. Sample figures with some insights are shown below. To learn the scope of, benefits, companies researched and other details of the metal companies competitive analysis report, download the report brochure.


Metal companies competitive analysis report provides detailed insight into the performance of the top five metal companies across the world. The analysis highlights the companies that perform the best among the group and illustrates leading performance standards. The strengths and weaknesses of the top five companies are covered in the report.

The metal industry is highly fragmented. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region dominates the global metal industry due to the availability of advanced technology, which facilitates high production at minimum cost. A combination of factors such as growth in complementary industries and governmental regulations, cyclical fluctuations in metal prices, general economic conditions, and end-use markets affect industry dynamics significantly.

In this study, Lucintel profiles the following five companies with detailed competitive assessments:
 

• ArcelorMittal

• JFE Holdings

• Nippon Steel Corporation

• POSCO

• ThyssenKrupp AG            

The detailed analysis of each company offers a critical view into key strategic areas, including:
 

• Company overview

• Benchmarking (financial & market)

• SWOT analysis

• Product positioning

• Marketing strategy and tactics

• Corporate strategy

As per the Lucintel study, the Rest of the World (ROW) region witnessed the highest growth during the last five years. ROW contains emerging economies, so investments in infrastructure and construction are leading to rising demand for and consumption of steel and aluminum. The region witnessed improved investment results and higher asset valuations. High rate of steel export was also one prominent reason for the growth in this region.

Metal companies competitive analysis report is an indispensable reference guide for materials suppliers, product manufacturers, investors, executives, distributors, and many more that operate in this market. To make business, investment, and strategic decisions, you need timely, useful information and this report helps fulfill these needs.

Metal companies competitive analysis report will save hundreds of hours of your own personal research time and will significantly benefit you in expanding your business opportunities in global metal companies industry. In today’s chaotic economy, you need every advantage that you can find to keep ahead in your business

To make any investment, business or strategic decisions, you need adequate and timely information. Metal companies competitive analysis market report fulfills this core need. This is an indispensable reference guide for industry executives who are dealing with metal companies industry.

Some of the features of Top Five Global Metal Companies Performance, Strategies, and Competitive Analysis market intelligence report are:
 
  • Metal companies competitive analysis market size estimates in terms of (US $) value by segments of the global Metal companies
  • Regional analysis: global metal companies breakdown by key regions (e.g., North America, Europe, APAC and ROW)
  • Market trends, drivers and forecasts
  • Competitive benchmarking of each players against their financial & market strength
  • Global and regional market share estimates for the top players
  • Product line overview and positioning of top players
  • SWOT analysis of the leaders
  • Marketing strategy and tactics    
  • Corporate strategy
  • More than 128 valuable figures/charts and 45 tables are provided in this report
 

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Figure 7.1: Nippon Steel Corporation revenue by business structure 2011 Figure 7.2: Lucintel triad – Nippon Steel Corporation Figure 7.3: Financial benchmarking of Nippon Steel Corporation against top three and top five industry players’ average Figure 7.4: Financial benchmarking of Nippon Steel Corporation against Top five best Figure 7.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 7.6: Global market share trend for Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 7.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 7.8: European industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 7.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 7.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 7.11: North American market share trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 7.12: European market share trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation l (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 7.13: APAC market share trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 7.14: ROW market share trend Vs Nippon Steel Corporation (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 7.15: Trend in R&D expenses 2007-11 in (US $M) Figure 7.16: Trend in R&D expenses percentage of total revenue in (%) Figure 7.17: Comparison of Nippon Steel Corporation R&D expenditure Vs. top three and top five players average Figure 7.18: Nippon Steel Corporation productivity 2007-2011 in (US $M) Figure 7.19: Nippon Steel Corporation fixed asset value 2007-2011 in (US $M) Figure 7.20: Strategic execution
Figure 9.1: ThyssenKrupp AG revenue by business structure 2011 Figure 9.2: Lucintel triad – ThyssenKrupp AG Figure 9.3: Financial benchmarking of ThyssenKrupp AG against top three and top five industry players’ average Figure 9.4: Financial benchmarking of ThyssenKrupp AG against Top five best Figure 9.5: Global industry revenue trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 9.6: Global market share trend for ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 9.7: North American industry revenue trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 9.8: European industry revenue trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 9.9: APAC industry revenue trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 9.10: ROW industry revenue trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (US $B) Figure 9.11: North American market share trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 9.12: European market share trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 9.13: APAC market share trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 9.14: ROW market share trend Vs ThyssenKrupp AG (2007-2011) in (%) Figure 9.15: Trend in R&D expenses 2007-11 in (US $M) Figure 9.16: Trend in R&D expenses percentage of total revenue in (%) Figure 9.17: Comparison of ThyssenKrupp AG R&D expenditure Vs. top three and top five players average Figure 9.18: ThyssenKrupp AG productivity 2007-2011 in (US $M) Figure 9.19: ThyssenKrupp AG fixed asset value 2007-2011 in (US $M) Figure 9.20: Strategic execution

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Methodology

Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets / applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report:
  • In-depth interviews of the major players in this market
  • Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data 
  • Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions
  • A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years.
Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report.
 
Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process. 
 

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