Light Steel Framing (LSF) Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis by Type (H-Shaped, C-Shaped, Hollow Pipe, and Others), By Application (Residential and Commercial) Covid-19 Impact, Latest Trends, Segmentation, Driving Factors, Restraining Factors, Key Industry Players, Regional Insights, and Forecast From 2023 To 2031

Updated On: 20 November 2023

LIGHT STEEL FRAMING (LSF) MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

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The global light steel framing (LSF) market size was valued at USD 23890 million in 2021 and is projected to touch USD 50785.53 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period.

Lightweight steel frames known for the construction system in which the structure consists of cold shaping galvanized metal. It is a building technique with vertical steel columns of skeleton frame and horizontal I-beams. The building system in LSF is designed to overcome gaps in wood construction. The system is built in a way to protect from vulnerability to fire, moisture variations, and termites and has superior mechanical strength. It is also very useful in extreme conditions such as tornadoes and hurricanes.

The increasing usage and preference for LSF is due to demand in steel owing to its advantages such as quality and cost over time. The material is lightweight and relatively strong and has a cost advantage over other materials such as wood, concrete, etc. With growing infrastructure needs and need for high speed construction along with strong structure and economic viability. The industry is growing with potential due to increasing construction activities.

COVID-19 Impact: Halt on Construction Industry to Delay Market Development  

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with light steel framing (LSF) experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to the light steel framing (LSF) market growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are already being felt on a global level, the global light steel framing (LSF) market is noticeably influenced. In 2020, COVID-19 has had a negative impact on many markets. Several countries went into lockdown. With the sudden pandemic, all kinds of businesses observed disruptions. With many restrictions in the pandemic, different types of markets were negatively impacted. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic impacted construction and steel industry from where demand for LSF derives from. The demand for steel was reduced during the pandemic as construction activities were halted and production of steel was halted. The developed and developing countries faced heavy losses as construction projects were halted. As the construction activities are gaining recovery post pandemic the demand for steel is also gaining traction.

LATEST TRENDS

"Green Construction to Increase Market Demand"

Construction of green buildings is expected to surge the growth of the global light steel framing (LSF) market. Growing awareness of economical sustainability and environmental wellness has led to the construction of green buildings to promote environmental friendly activities. There is a huge depletion of natural resources due to huge demand for energy and construction materials which causes ecological imbalance. There has been promotion to construct green buildings that uses LSF system for construction as it is low in costs and is eco-friendly. It uses recycled materials to produce the structure and therefore, promotes environmental sustainability. Such new types of construction techniques are expected to propel the market growth by posing new opportunities.

LIGHT STEEL FRAMING (LSF) MARKET SEGMENTATION

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• By Type

According to type; the market is divided into H-shaped steel, hollow pipe, C-shaped steel, and others.

H-shaped pipe is the leading part of the type segment followed by C-shaped steel in the market.

• By Application

Based on the application; the market is divided into residential and commercial.

Commercial is the leading part of the application segment.  

DRIVING FACTORS

"Increasing Construction Activities to Drive Market Growth"

The global light steel framing (LSF) market growth is estimated to rise due to increasing construction activities. The construction industry is expected to grow drastically which will impact steel framing industry also. It is expected that there will be increase in construction in residential and commercial sectors which will require a strong structure and improved strength. The demand for framing material is also anticipated to increase. The construction projects are also completed in lesser amount of time compared to pre-fabricated structures. The new construction projects are projected to drive demand for the market.

"Lower Costs to Surge Market Demand"

The demand is rising quickly due to lower cost of framing steel. Concrete takes a lot of time when compared to light framing steel. Purchasing concrete in large quantities is very expensive whereas buying LSF products is less costly. In addition to cost, concrete projects take a lot of time but when compared with LSF. These factors are expected to drive the market demand and growth.    

RESTRAINING FACTORS

"High Prices to Obstruct Market Growth"

There are a number of factors that can push the growth of the market. Restraining factors such as prices of cold rolled steel sheets. The prices of cold rolled steel sheets is high and the price is highly volatile in nature. High prices doesn’t make the LSF a reliable choice. These factors are expected to reduce the demand for the product in the market.  

LIGHT STEEL FRAMING (LSF) MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

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"Asia Pacific to Dominate Market Due to Increasing Construction Activities"

Asia Pacific holds the largest part of the global light steel framing (LSF) market share due to increasing construction activities of new commercial and residential buildings. New industrial buildings in countries such as India, China, and Southeast Asian countries. The region is highly adoptive to new technologies and high penetration of the product in commercial and residential sectors.

North America is expected to have considerable growth due to restructuring on a large scale undertaken by local authorities. The development of inventive metal framing procedures is instigated to drive the demand in the region.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Key Players to Boost Demand Leading to Market Growth"

The report delivers information about the list of market players and their working in the industry. The information is collected and reported with proper research, technological developments, acquisitions, mergers, expanding production lines, and partnerships. Other aspects examined for the global light steel framing (LSF) market include companies producing and introducing new products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

List of Market Players Profiled

• JINGGONG STEEL (Hong Kong)
• CSCEC LTD. (China)
• HONGLU STEEL STRUCTRUE (China)
• Nakayama Mitsuboshi Steel (Japan)
• Steel Frame Solutions (Australia)
• Hangxiao Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (China)
• ZHEJIANG SOUTHEAST SPACE FRAME CO., LTD. (China)
• Hadley Group (U.K.)
• Fuhuang Steel Structure (China)
• Zhejiang Zhongnan Construction Group Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (China)
• Aegis Metal Framing (U.S.)
• Guangzheng Group (China)
• MBA Building Supplies (U.S.)
• Steel Construction Systems (U.S.)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

• July 2021: Building solutions company Etex has announced the acquisition of Horizon Offsite. Horizon Offsite that serves in Ireland and the U.K., is a company that specializes in light gauge steel frame.

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with widespread studies that take into an explanation of the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, etc. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics changes.