Global Die Steel Powder Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Die Steel Powder market size is predicted to grow from US$ 199 million in 2025 to US$ 317 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2026 to 2032.
Die Steel Powder refers to pre-alloyed steel powders whose compositions are designed for moulds and dies (forming, stamping, forging, die casting, plastic injection moulding, etc.). In practice, many “die steels” sit inside the broader tool-steel family—commonly hot-work tool steels (for high-temperature die casting/forging), cold-work tool steels (for stamping/blanking/forming), and related mould tooling alloys.
Upstream, die steel powder starts with iron units and alloying elements, followed by melting/refining and powder production. Premium die steel powders are commonly produced via (inert) gas atomization, which yields spherical particles with good flow and packing density and can support low oxygen/impurity targets.
Downstream, die steel powders are used in powder-metallurgy consolidation (e.g., HIP routes for high-cleanliness tooling stock), MIM for small complex parts (MIM typically prefers mean particle sizes below ~20 μm for sintering), and additive manufacturing for mould inserts/cores with conformal cooling, as well as repair and refurbishment.
In 2025, global sales of Die Steel Powder reached approximately 7,529 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 27/kg. Production capacity varies significantly among manufacturers, with gross profit margins ranging from approximately 25% to 40%.
Demand for die steel powder is propelled by a dual trend: upgrading die performance under harsher thermal/mechanical cycling, and increasing adoption of near-net-shape routes (PM and metal AM). Powder routes can deliver cleaner, more uniform microstructures and more repeatable heat-treatment responses, while also enabling “functional” die design choices such as conformal cooling, localized reinforcement, and efficient repair/remanufacturing. As a result, buyers increasingly pay for consistency and a validated processing window rather than a nominal grade name—driving tighter requirements on PSD, oxygen/nitrogen control, flowability, and batch-to-batch reproducibility.
On the supply side, competitiveness hinges on stable production of printable/sinterable powders: atomization quality, classification, contamination control, packaging, and traceability. Different shaping technologies prefer different particle ranges and morphologies, pushing producers toward application-specific product families and richer data packages. As qualification and global supply assurance become more important, scale players with strong QA systems and service capability gain an advantage.
Going forward, growth is tied to measurable value in die life management and throughput: reduced downtime, fewer trial cycles, and faster iteration. Key risks include raw-material and energy cost pass-through, downstream capex cyclicality, and tightening logistics/safety/quality compliance across regions.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Die Steel Powder Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Die Steel Powder sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Die Steel Powder sales for 2026 through 2032. With Die Steel Powder sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Die Steel Powder industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Die Steel Powder landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Die Steel Powder portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Die Steel Powder market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Die Steel Powder and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Die Steel Powder.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Die Steel Powder market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
≤300 Mesh
＞300 Mesh
Segmentation by Service Temperature:
Hot-Work Die Steel Powder
Cold-Work Die Steel Powder
Other
Segmentation by Powder Production Route:
Gas Atomization (GA)
Water Atomization (WA)
Plasma Atomization
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Forging Dies
3D Printing
MIM
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Daido Steel
Carpenter Technology
CNPC POWDER
HLPOWDER
ACME
Avimetal AM Tech
Anhui Hit 3D Additive
Guangzhou Xianglong High-tech Material Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Die Steel Powder market?
What factors are driving Die Steel Powder market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Die Steel Powder market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Die Steel Powder break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Die Steel Powder refers to pre-alloyed steel powders whose compositions are designed for moulds and dies (forming, stamping, forging, die casting, plastic injection moulding, etc.). In practice, many “die steels” sit inside the broader tool-steel family—commonly hot-work tool steels (for high-temperature die casting/forging), cold-work tool steels (for stamping/blanking/forming), and related mould tooling alloys.
Upstream, die steel powder starts with iron units and alloying elements, followed by melting/refining and powder production. Premium die steel powders are commonly produced via (inert) gas atomization, which yields spherical particles with good flow and packing density and can support low oxygen/impurity targets.
Downstream, die steel powders are used in powder-metallurgy consolidation (e.g., HIP routes for high-cleanliness tooling stock), MIM for small complex parts (MIM typically prefers mean particle sizes below ~20 μm for sintering), and additive manufacturing for mould inserts/cores with conformal cooling, as well as repair and refurbishment.
In 2025, global sales of Die Steel Powder reached approximately 7,529 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 27/kg. Production capacity varies significantly among manufacturers, with gross profit margins ranging from approximately 25% to 40%.
Demand for die steel powder is propelled by a dual trend: upgrading die performance under harsher thermal/mechanical cycling, and increasing adoption of near-net-shape routes (PM and metal AM). Powder routes can deliver cleaner, more uniform microstructures and more repeatable heat-treatment responses, while also enabling “functional” die design choices such as conformal cooling, localized reinforcement, and efficient repair/remanufacturing. As a result, buyers increasingly pay for consistency and a validated processing window rather than a nominal grade name—driving tighter requirements on PSD, oxygen/nitrogen control, flowability, and batch-to-batch reproducibility.
On the supply side, competitiveness hinges on stable production of printable/sinterable powders: atomization quality, classification, contamination control, packaging, and traceability. Different shaping technologies prefer different particle ranges and morphologies, pushing producers toward application-specific product families and richer data packages. As qualification and global supply assurance become more important, scale players with strong QA systems and service capability gain an advantage.
Going forward, growth is tied to measurable value in die life management and throughput: reduced downtime, fewer trial cycles, and faster iteration. Key risks include raw-material and energy cost pass-through, downstream capex cyclicality, and tightening logistics/safety/quality compliance across regions.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Die Steel Powder Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Die Steel Powder sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Die Steel Powder sales for 2026 through 2032. With Die Steel Powder sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Die Steel Powder industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Die Steel Powder landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Die Steel Powder portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Die Steel Powder market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Die Steel Powder and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Die Steel Powder.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Die Steel Powder market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
≤300 Mesh
＞300 Mesh
Segmentation by Service Temperature:
Hot-Work Die Steel Powder
Cold-Work Die Steel Powder
Other
Segmentation by Powder Production Route:
Gas Atomization (GA)
Water Atomization (WA)
Plasma Atomization
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Forging Dies
3D Printing
MIM
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Daido Steel
Carpenter Technology
CNPC POWDER
HLPOWDER
ACME
Avimetal AM Tech
Anhui Hit 3D Additive
Guangzhou Xianglong High-tech Material Technology
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Die Steel Powder market?
What factors are driving Die Steel Powder market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Die Steel Powder market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Die Steel Powder break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
94 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Die Steel Powder by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Die Steel Powder by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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