United Kingdom Metal Forging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Raw Material (Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Magnesium, Titanium, and Others), By Technology (Closed Die, Open Die, and Others), and United Kingdom Metal Forging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Metal Forging Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Metal Forging Market Size was estimated at USD 1049.79 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.37% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Metal Forging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1867.23 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Metal Forging Market is anticipated to reach USD 1867.23 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.37% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for lightweight, high-strength materials across a range of industries, including construction, aerospace, and automotive, is driving the market growth.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom metal forging market refers to the industry that shapes metal parts using compressive force, usually through the use of hammering, pressing, or rolling techniques, to create parts with high structural integrity. Precision, durability, and low-volume, high-value components often for safety-critical applications are hallmarks of the UK forging sector. The market, which is centered in areas like South Yorkshire and the West Midlands, is also essential to the UK's supply chain for advanced manufacturing and national security, especially given the government-supported growth of forging capacity related to nuclear and defense. The strength, durability, and reduced brittleness are all improved by the well-aligned grain structure of forged metal. Forged metal is perfect for demanding applications in a variety of industries, such as industrial machinery, railroads, automobiles, and aircraft, thanks to these qualities. Besides, forging has been a conventional technique for shaping and forming metal, producing parts that can endure high temperatures, pressures, and forces, which drives the market growth. As manufacturers demand improved performance and fuel efficiency, the use of forged components has gained traction due to their superior mechanical properties compared to cast or machined parts.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom metal forging market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom metal forging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom metal forging market.

Driving Factors

The market for the United Kingdom metal forging is propelled by technology advancements, including precision forging and the fusion of automation and robotics, with time and money while increasing the precision and quality of forging output. Further, complex and high-performance forged parts, which are in demand across a range of sectors, are made possible by the growing use of computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation software, which also improves process optimization and fuels the market growth. Significant prospects for market expansion are presented by the development of sophisticated forging technologies, such as automated forging systems, to meet the need for intricate, specially made components, increase manufacturing efficiency, and decrease material waste. Furthermore, the expansion of renewable energy projects, particularly those involving wind and solar power, has opened up new market opportunities for forged metal components, especially in the production of structural and turbine elements.

Restraining Factors

The market development could be slowed down due to the price volatility of raw materials, especially steel and aluminum, which raises the cost of production and makes it difficult, environmental rules and sustainability, and ongoing investments in compliance measures.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom metal forging market share is classified into raw material and technology.

• The carbon steel segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom metal forging market is segmented by raw material into carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and others. Among these, the carbon steel segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread usage is due to its cost-effectiveness because it is less expensive than alloys like stainless steel or aluminum. Moreover, industries trying to save costs without sacrificing quality find it very enticing because of its cheaper pricing. The forging of carbon steel is significantly influenced by the automotive sector. Carbon steel is increasingly used in forged components due to the growing demand for automotive parts that are lightweight, strong, and reasonably priced.

• The closed die segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom metal forging market is segmented by technology into closed die, open die, and others. Among these, the closed die segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period. This is because the capacity of closed-die forging, often referred to as impression die forging, to create intricate and extremely precise components is fueling its rapid expansion. The segment's expansion is ascribed to the growing need for lightweight, high-strength components in sectors including defense, aerospace, and automotive.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom metal forging market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Sheffield Forgemasters
• Forged Solutions Group
• Proclad Group
• Brooks Forgings
• Taylor Forgings Ltd
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2024, the Piling began for the £138 million construction of the UK’s largest open-die forging facility, led by Sheffield Forgemasters in partnership with VINCI Building. The Brightside Lane base of Sheffield Forgemasters has been cleared for the next stage of construction, which will involve piling specialist Cementation Skanska building a 200-meter-long, 8–10-meter-deep secant pile wall for the new forge.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom metal forging market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Metal Forging Market, By Raw Material

• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Aluminum
• Magnesium
• Titanium
• Others

United Kingdom Metal Forging Market, By Technology

• Closed Die
• Open Die
• Others