Advancements in High-Efficiency Green Sand Moulding Technology Drive Growth in the Steel Casting Market

Published: Nov 2025

Steel casting market was valued at $28.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $57.0 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period (2026–2035). Green sand casting is a widely utilised process in the foundry industry, known for its versatility and cost-effectiveness in producing steel components. Traditionally, steel castings are produced in shell moulding and different no-bake processes. However, the shell moulding and different no-bake processes are much less efficient than the green sand moulding process. That means there is considerable potential for cost savings if steel castings can be moved to the green sand process. Various castings have been produced successfully in green sand in different steel alloys, ranging from plain cast steel to highly wear-resistant alloys.

Browse the full report description of “Steel Casting Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Type (Carbon steel, Low-alloy steel, High-alloy steel) by Process (Sand Casting, Die Casting, Investment Casting, Gravity Die Casting, Shell Molding, Others) by Application (Automotive and Transportation, Construction and Infrastructure, Oil, Gas, and Drilling, Mining and Mineral Processing, Marine and Shipbuilding, Industrial Equipment and Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Energy and Utilities, Others), Forecast Period (2026-2035)” at https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/steel-casting-market

The DISA green sand process offers many advantages over alternative steel casting processes using chemical binder systems and also over other green sand processes like floor moulding or jolt/squeeze. These include very high productivity and low manpower requirements, automated moulding and core setting, and high production capacity from a single, affordable line. Core setting is a simple, fast and proven process that can also be easily automated. The green sand process can currently produce up to 470 cored moulds per hour, much faster than shell/no-bake processes. Using green sand can add capacity and flexibility to steel production while reducing per-casting cost for many applications. For parts that are naturally suited to it, green sand offers significant cost advantages that benefit foundries and manufacturers in sectors such as mining, railways, transportation and construction.

Recent Development

  • In July 2025, DISA built a new test foundry in Denmark to support producers of aluminium, steel, brass and bronze castings in adopting the highly efficient green sand moulding process.

Market Coverage

  • The market number available for – 2025-2035
  • Base year- 2025
  • Forecast period- 2026-2035
  • Segment Covered-
    • By Type
    • By Process
    • By Application
  • Regions Covered-
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World
  • Competitive Landscape - ArcelorMittal, Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd., Japan Steel Works M&E, Inc., Kobe Steel, Ltd., Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Steel Casting Market Report Segment

By Type

  • Carbon steel
  • Low-alloy steel
  • High-alloy steel

By Process

  • Sand Casting
  • Die Casting
  • Investment Casting
  • Gravity Die Casting
  • Shell Molding
  • Others

Application

  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Oil, Gas, and Drilling
  • Mining and Mineral Processing
  • Marine and Shipbuilding
  • Industrial Equipment and Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Others

Global Steel Casting Market Report Segment by Region

North America

  • United States
  • Canada

Europe

  • UK
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • France
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • ASEAN Economies
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

 

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