The steel grating market was valued at US$ 77,486.52 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 138,699.88 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2020 to 2027. A substantial load-bearing capacity of steel gratings makes them suitable for flooring applications. The wide range of steel grating applications include manhole covers, stair treads, handrails, platforms, drainage covers, trench covers, and walkways. Rapid industrialization in emerging countries such as India, China, Brazil, and Japan, and growing spending on infrastructure development by governments provide lucrative growth opportunities to the steel grating market players.

Based on surface type, global steel grating market is segmented into plain steel grating and serrated steel grating. The plain steel grating segment held a larger share in the market in 2019. Plain steel grating is made from aluminum steel bars, carbon steel bars, and stainless steel bars. Plain steel grating can be divided into different types such as welded plain steel grating, swage-locked plain steel grating, press-locked plain steel grating, and riveted plain steel grating. The wide range of applications in various industries drives the plain steel grating market growth.

Based on geography, the steel grating market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, AsiaPacific (APAC), South America, and Middle East and Africa (MEA). In 2019, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the market. The market growth in this region is primarily attributed to upsurge in the middle-class population, coupled with growth in urbanization. The rising demand for steel grating in Asia Pacific has attracted the manufacturers to establish their operations in the region.

The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico are among the most affected countries in terms of COVID-19 cases and reported deaths as of March 2021. COVID-19 has affected various industries in the world due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. The manufacturing industry is suffering serious disruptions in the form of supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns due of this outbreak. The lockdown of various plants and factories in regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa is affecting the global supply chains and negatively impacting the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of various goods. In addition, global travel bans imposed by countries in Europe, Asia, and North America are affecting business collaborations and partnership opportunities. These factors are negatively impacting the manufacturing of medical, defense, and electronic goods. The disruptions in manufacturing activities are limiting the growth of the steel grating market.

Alabama Metal Industries Corporation; Grating Pacific; Interstate Gratings; Kraty Mostostal Krak?w SP. Z O.O.; Lichtgitter GmbH; Lionweld Kennedy Flooring Ltd; Polimex-Mostostal SA; Gebr?der MEISER GmbH; Nucor Corporation; Ohio Gratings Inc.; P&R Metals, Inc.; Roto B.V.; Valmont Industries, Inc.; Indiana Gratings Inc; and Marco Specialty Steel, Inc. are among the major players operating in the global steel grating market.

The overall global steel grating market size has been derived in accordance with both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants typically involved in this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers?along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders?specializing in the global steel grating market.