Metals

Metals are hard, shiny materials with high levels of electrical and thermal conductivity. They are malleable, fusible and ductile. Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, post transition metals, lanthanides and actinides are the variety of product segments available. Metals exhibit properties like high load carrying capacity, high resistance to shear, high thermal & electrical conductivity and high reflectivity that makes them suitable for a wide number of applications.
 
The major end-user industries for the metals market include buildings and construction, automobile, railways, etc. Besides, they also find heavy use in the manufacturing of tools, pipes, hoardings, mirrors, jewelry and as heat sinks among other things. They also find use in electrical appliances, electrical grids and power systems, and as fuels for nuclear power reactors.  
 
The current market scenario dictates that the prices of zinc and lead are rising consistently along with a substantial drop in the prices of copper and iron. However, the prices of lead may go low sooner, as there is an increasing market inclination towards recycled lead usage against the conventional refined lead consumption. The prices of steel have also fallen down lately. Moreover, the requisite yet stringent the mining regulations have put a lot of pressure on the metals market to sustain with the limited available quantity.
 
Overall, the market is expected to experience a slow yet sustained growth as metals are necessary commodities and the metals industry cannot run out of demand any sooner.
 
Decision Databases is involved in providing research reports and company profiles in the global metals market in terms of revenue and output/volume. In this market outlook, we provide an overview of the metals market prominence to the future trends worldwide. We provide access to a comprehensive collection of companies in the industry.Read Less