Direct Reduced Iron Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026

Length 250 Pages

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Direct Reduced Iron Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses direct reduced iron market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for direct reduced iron ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The direct reduced iron market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Production Process: Coal-Based; Gas-Based Or Midrex

2) By Form: Pellets; Lumps

3) By Application: Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking; Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Or Blast Furnace (BF) Charge Enrichment; Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) for Merchant Trade; Foundry Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Coal-Based: Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) From Coal; Sponge Iron Production Via Coal Gasification

2) By Gas-Based Or Midrex: Midrex Process; Hyl Process (HY-Lite)

Companies Mentioned: ArcelorMittal; JFE Steel Corporation; Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Kobe Steel Ltd.; Gallantt Group of Industries; Voestalpine AG; Ternium SA; Nucor Corporation; Mobarakeh Steel Company; Hadeed Steel Industries; Jindal Steel and Power Ltd; Qatar Steel Company; Salzgitter AG; Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC; Tosyali Algeria; Tata Sponge; Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited; JSW Ispat Special Products Limited; Midrex Technologies Inc.; AM/NS India; Tenova SpA; Khouzestan Steel Company; Essar Steel

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

1. Executive Summary: 1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035); 1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots; 1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market; 1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Direct Reduced Iron Market Characteristics: 2.1. Market Definition & Scope; 2.2. Market Segmentations; 2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services; 2.4. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis; 2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework; 2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology; 2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation; Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation; 2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation; 2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Direct Reduced Iron Market Supply Chain Analysis: 3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem; 3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers; 3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners; 3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market Trends And Strategies: 4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends; 4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy; 4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing; 4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity; 4.1.4 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence; 4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems; 4.2. Major Trends; 4.2.1 Growth In Gas-Based Dri Production Processes; 4.2.2 Increasing Adoption Of Coal-Based Sponge Iron Production; 4.2.3 Rising Demand For Pellets And Lumps In Steel Making; 4.2.4 Expansion Of Dri Usage In Construction Applications; 4.2.5 Integration Of High-Efficiency Midrex And Hyl Processes
5. Direct Reduced Iron Market Analysis Of End Use Industries: 5.1 Steel Manufacturing Companies; 5.2 Construction Industry; 5.3 Automotive And Heavy Machinery Manufacturers; 5.4 Infrastructure Development Projects; 5.5 Other End-User Industries
6. Direct Reduced Iron Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Direct Reduced Iron Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis: 7.1. Global Direct Reduced Iron PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints); 7.2. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis; 7.3. Global Direct Reduced Iron Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion); 7.4. Global Direct Reduced Iron Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Direct Reduced Iron Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market: 8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM); 8.2. Methodology and Assumptions; 8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation; 8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis; 8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Direct Reduced Iron Market Segmentation: 9.1. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Coal-Based, Gas-Based Or Midrex; 9.2. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Form, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Pellets, Lumps; 9.3. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Or Blast Furnace (BF) Charge Enrichment, Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) for Merchant Trade, Foundry Applications; 9.4. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Coal-Based, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) From Coal, Sponge Iron Production Via Coal Gasification; 9.5. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Gas-Based Or Midrex, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; Midrex Process, Hyl Process (HY-Lite)
10. Direct Reduced Iron Market Regional And Country Analysis: 10.1. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion; 10.2. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Direct Reduced Iron Market: 11.1. Asia-Pacific Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 11.2. Asia-Pacific Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Direct Reduced Iron Market: 12.1. China Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 12.2. China Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Direct Reduced Iron Market: 13.1. India Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Direct Reduced Iron Market: 14.1. Japan Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 14.2. Japan Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Direct Reduced Iron Market: 15.1. Australia Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Direct Reduced Iron Market: 16.1. Indonesia Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Direct Reduced Iron Market: 17.1. South Korea Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 17.2. South Korea Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Direct Reduced Iron Market: 18.1. Taiwan Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 18.2. Taiwan Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Direct Reduced Iron Market: 19.1. South East Asia Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 19.2. South East Asia Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market: 20.1. Western Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 20.2. Western Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Direct Reduced Iron Market: 21.1. UK Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Direct Reduced Iron Market: 22.1. Germany Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Direct Reduced Iron Market: 23.1. France Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Direct Reduced Iron Market: 24.1. Italy Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Direct Reduced Iron Market: 25.1. Spain Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market: 26.1. Eastern Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 26.2. Eastern Europe Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Direct Reduced Iron Market: 27.1. Russia Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Direct Reduced Iron Market: 28.1. North America Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 28.2. North America Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Direct Reduced Iron Market: 29.1. USA Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 29.2. USA Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Direct Reduced Iron Market: 30.1. Canada Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 30.2. Canada Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Direct Reduced Iron Market: 31.1. South America Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 31.2. South America Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Direct Reduced Iron Market: 32.1. Brazil Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Direct Reduced Iron Market: 33.1. Middle East Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 33.2. Middle East Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Direct Reduced Iron Market: 34.1. Africa Direct Reduced Iron Market Overview; Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies; 34.2. Africa Direct Reduced Iron Market, Segmentation By Production Process, Segmentation By Form, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Direct Reduced Iron Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Direct Reduced Iron Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles: 36.1. Direct Reduced Iron Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024; 36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share); 36.2. Direct Reduced Iron Market - Company Scoring Matrix; 36.2.1. Market Revenues; 36.2.2. Product Innovation Score; 36.2.3. Brand Recognition; 36.3. Direct Reduced Iron Market Company Profiles; 36.3.1. ArcelorMittal Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.2. JFE Steel Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.3. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.4. Kobe Steel Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis; 36.3.5. Gallantt Group of Industries Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Direct Reduced Iron Market Other Major And Innovative Companies: Voestalpine AG, Ternium SA, Nucor Corporation, Mobarakeh Steel Company, Hadeed Steel Industries, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, Qatar Steel Company, Salzgitter AG, Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC, Tosyali Algeria, Tata Sponge, Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited, JSW Ispat Special Products Limited, Midrex Technologies Inc., AM/NS India
38. Global Direct Reduced Iron Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Direct Reduced Iron Market
40. Direct Reduced Iron Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies: 40.1 Direct Reduced Iron Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities; 40.2 Direct Reduced Iron Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities; 40.3 Direct Reduced Iron Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies; 40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies; 40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix: 41.1. Abbreviations; 41.2. Currencies; 41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates; 41.4. Research Inquiries; 41.5. The Business Research Company; 41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer

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