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Synopsis
The global market for Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) was estimated to be worth US$ 3619 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 5192 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) is a premium form of DRI that has been compacted at a temperature greater than 650° C at time of compaction and has a density greater than 5,000 kilograms per cubic metre (5,000 kg/m3). HBI was developed as a product in order to overcome the problems associated with shipping and handling of DRI - due to the process of compaction it is very much less porous and therefore very much less reactive than DRI and does not suffer from the risk of self-heating associated with DRI.
Global main manufacturers of hot briquetted iron (HBI) include Metalloinvest, Voestalpine and Cleveland-Cliffs, etc. The top three players hold a share about 72%. Europe is the largest producer, holds a share around 49%, followed by North America and India, with share 26% and 8%, separately.
The Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) market is witnessing growth due to its role as a high-quality feedstock in the steelmaking industry. HBI, which is produced by compacting direct reduced iron (DRI) into briquettes at high temperatures, offers advantages such as improved handling and storage compared to traditional DRI. The increasing global demand for steel, driven by infrastructure development and construction activities, is fueling the need for efficient and reliable iron sources. Additionally, HBI's benefits, such as lower carbon emissions and reduced energy consumption compared to traditional blast furnace processes, align with the industry's push towards more sustainable practices.
The market for HBI is also influenced by fluctuations in iron ore prices and environmental regulations. As steel producers seek to optimize their production processes and reduce their carbon footprint, HBI's role as a cleaner alternative to scrap metal and traditional iron sources becomes more prominent. Furthermore, the expansion of steelmaking capacities in developing regions and investments in new HBI production facilities are expected to drive market growth. However, the market's trajectory may be affected by global economic conditions, trade policies, and shifts in steel demand patterns.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI), focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) by region & country, by Fe Content, and by Application.
The Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI).
Market Segmentation
By Company
Metalloinvest
Orinoco Iron
ArcelorMittal
Jindal Shadeed
Cleveland-Cliffs
Lisco
Comsigua
Esteel Enterprise
JSW Steel
Segment by Fe Content
90-92%
Above 92%
Segment by Application
Electric Arc Furnaces
Blast Furnaces
Basic Oxygen Furnaces
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Fe Content, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) in country level. It provides sigmate data by Fe Content, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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