Can China’s Steel Industry Survive Increased Global Protectionism?
As China’s biggest customers stem the flood of cheaper Chinese steel to safeguard their domestic markets, her overstocked steel industry will have to s
Iron and Steel
(Metals & Mining)
(Metals & Mining)
Iron and Steel Sector Experience
Over 100 projects delivered, covering 30+ segments of the iron and steel sector in 20+ countries
Casting
- Cylinder block
- Cylinder head
- Compressor/Turbine housing
- Valves & Engine components
- Gear box
Forging
- Wheels
- Piston
- Shaft
- Stub axles/Tie rods/ Pitman arms
- Engine & Chassis components
Drawing
- Tubes
- Pipes
- Wires & Cables
- Bar
- Wire rods
Structural
- Beams & Columns
- Parallel flange channels
- Equal & unequal angles
- Assymetric beams
- Wide flange sections
OCTG
- Drill pipe
- Pipe casing
- Tubing
- Drill bit
- Tool joints
Special & Plated Steel
- Electrical Steel
- Special Bar Quality (SBQ)
- Metallic coated steel
- Packaging steel
- Electroplated steel
Assignment Examples
Explore our work in the Iron and Steel sector across the world
Case Studies
Market feasibility assessment for exporting engineering bars to GCC countries
Case Study
Market feasibility assessment for exporting engineering bars to GCC countries
Background
To assist a KSA based steel producer enter new markets through exports
Aranca Solution
In-depth analysis of the export potential in different GCC countries i.e. demand-supply, competitive intensity, future potential, supplier dumping and export competitiveness feasibility
Results
Our assessment helped the client in shortlisting potential products and geographies for exporting products and improve capacity utilization
Ideate
Initial understanding of level of imports in GCC countries and substitution potential
Define analytical framework and blank slides for country and product shortlisting
Desk Research
Current level of imports in GCC countries
Major supplying countries and key products
Total market size and future potential
Drivers, trends and sustainability
Competition assessment and benchmarking
Expert Interviews
Discussions with 60 industry players across the value chain
Future potential and prospects for a new entrant
Challenges and mitigation
Analysis
Shortlisting potential products & End-user industries
Country wise demand –supply analysis
Value chain waterfall analysis to arrive at competitive price positioning
Product expansion & revenue growth strategy for steel service center in India
Case Study
Product expansion & revenue growth strategy for steel service center in India
Background
To assist the company to diversify to other customer segments through customized offering
Aranca Solution
In-depth analysis of the current market dynamics, potential product opportunities, industry value chain, profit-pools and market gaps which can be tapped
Results
Our assessment helped the client in shortlisting potential products and new end user industries for revenue growth
Ideate
Market scan of service center industry and shortlist initial product list/end-user industry
Define analytical framework and blank slides for final opportunity selection
Desk Research
Mapping of key players in value chain
Competitor portfolio and positioning
Initial list of potential products and end user industry based on application
Current and future market potential
Expert Interviews
Discussions with 30 industry players across the value chain
Margins across various product categories and end use industries
Analysis
Profit pool analysis, future growth and investment assessment across various product segments
Final product shortlisting based on future potential and profitability
Trying to get answers about customers, competition, markets or technology?
Knowledge Library
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India emerges as an attractive option as lower Chinese PMI and steel output support the bears
The recent number for the Chinese preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July surprised many on the downside, as it stood at 48.2 versus the Bloomberg c
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How to Mitigate the Impact of Brexit Through Sound Procurement Practices
While uncertainty about the UK’s decision to leave the European Union may be abating, the slew of changes it entails in everything from exchange r
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China's Elevator and Escalator Market
Growing urbanization and modernization is going to make China one of the world's largest markets for new elevator and escalator equipment.
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Global Cryogenic Equipment Industry
The global cryogenic equipment market is expected to grow, boosted by both its growing adoption and advantages over mechanical freezing technologies.
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Global Crude Steel Production – Snapshot | Infographic
Crude steel production has seen a CAGR of 2.3% approx. during the last few years, with major contribution coming from Asia-Pacific region. Not surprisingly, Arcelor Mittal
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Is the Center of Steel Production Shifting Again?
With applications in almost all major industries such as energy, construction, automotive & transportation, infrastructure, and more, steel is the second-largest industry in the world, generating
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