Sheet Metal: United States

Sheet Metal: United States

This report forecasts to 2023 US sheet metal demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by material in terms of: hot-rolled steel; cold-rolled steel; aluminum; copper; and other metals such as nickel, titanium, and zinc. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: transportation equipment; building products; machinery; appliances, electrical equipment, and electronics; and other markets such as packaging, furniture, and storage products.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total shipments, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2008 to 2018.

Metal bars, billets, tubes, and wire, as well as hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel plate are excluded from the scope of this report (though plate from all other metals is included). Trade and demand data does not include added value due to the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. Re-exports of sheet metal are excluded from demand and trade figures.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading suppliers, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
331111 Iron and Steel Mills
331221 Rolled Steel Shape Mfg
331315 Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Mfg
331421 Copper Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
332322 Sheet Metal Work Mfg
332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Mfg