Sintered Steel Market Set for Growth to USD 272.1 Million by 2036

 

Rockville, MD., September 17, 2026 — The Sintered Steel Market is projected to reach USD 272.1 million by 2036, rising from USD 163.9 million in 2026 at a 5.2% CAGR, according to The market was valued at USD 155.8 million in 2025.

Automotive manufacturing remains the largest application, accounting for 39.5% of global market value in 2026. Demand is also expanding into electric vehicle drivetrains, where soft magnetic composites and high-density sintered components are creating applications beyond traditional internal combustion engine powertrain parts.

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Sintered Steel Market gains from automotive and EV demand

Sintered steel components are produced through powder metallurgy. Metal powders are compacted and heated below their melting point in controlled atmospheres, creating metallurgical bonds and mechanical properties suitable for selected applications.

Automotive OEM cost optimization is supporting adoption. Near-net-shape production can reduce material waste and eliminate several secondary machining operations compared with conventional manufacturing routes.

The market is expected to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 108.21 million between 2026 and 2036. That figure provides a direct measure of the additional market value projected during the forecast period.

Sintered steel is a powder-metallurgy component category that produces structural, bearing, magnetic, and filter parts through processes including press and sinter, metal injection moulding, powder forging, and hot isostatic pressing.

The is among the industry references used in the Fact.MR research. The report also draws on ISO standards, OICA automotive production data, company product information, and primary interviews.

High-density grades expand the addressable market

High-density sintered steel accounts for 42.8% of the density segment in 2026. Higher density improves tensile strength, fatigue resistance, and impact toughness, allowing sintered components to enter applications previously associated with wrought or forged steel.

Conventional press and sinter holds 46.3% of the manufacturing process segment in 2026. Its position is supported by cost efficiency and scalability for medium- and high-volume production.

Structural sintered steel represents 37.6% of the product segment in 2026. Automotive and industrial components account for much of this demand.

The report identifies automotive powertrain components such as gears, connecting rods, bearing caps, and synchronizer hubs as established applications. Industrial machinery, power tools, and home appliances also use sintered steel components where dimensional consistency and repeatable production are required.

EV applications create a new demand channel

Electric vehicle development is changing the application mix. Soft magnetic composite components for electric motor cores and sintered gears for reduction units are creating powder-metallurgy opportunities outside traditional ICE applications.

Shambhu Nath Jha, Principal Consultant at Fact.MR, said, “The sintered steel market is being structurally repositioned by two parallel forces: the ongoing cost optimization pressure on automotive OEMs favoring powder metallurgy over machining, and the emerging demand for soft magnetic composite and high density sintered components in electric vehicle drivetrains.”

He added, “Powder producers that develop alloy systems specifically engineered for EV applications, including motor cores and reduction gear components, are positioning for the next growth phase beyond traditional ICE powertrain parts.”

India records the fastest country-level growth

India is projected to register a 5.9% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, followed by China at 5.6%. Brazil is forecast at 5.1%, while the USA and Germany are projected at 4.8% and 4.7%, respectively.

India's growth is linked in the report to automotive production expansion under PLI schemes, two-wheeler powertrain manufacturing, and increasing industrial machinery production. Domestic powder metallurgy capacity is also expanding through Indian manufacturers and Hoganas India operations.

China's market is supported by its automotive production scale and EV drivetrain development. Domestic powder metallurgy manufacturing provides cost-competitive supply for standard automotive grades.

Competitive landscape

The competitive environment includes powder producers and finished-component manufacturers. Hoganas AB, GKN Powder Metallurgy, and Sumitomo Electric Industries are identified among the leading participants.

The report states that Hoganas AB supplies approximately 25% of global iron and steel powder demand. GKN Powder Metallurgy combines powder supply with component manufacturing, while Sumitomo Electric Industries has expanded its sintered steel product line for EV reduction gear applications.

Other companies covered include Miba AG, AMES Group, Hitachi Chemical, Porite Corporation, Fine Sinter Co., PMG Holding GmbH, Stackpole International, Keystone Powdered Metal, and Indo-US MIM Tec.

Key Sintered Steel Market facts

• 2025 market value: USD 155.8 million
• 2026 market value: USD 163.9 million
• 2036 forecast value: USD 272.1 million
• 2026–2036 CAGR: 5.2%
• Absolute dollar opportunity: USD 108.21 million
• Automotive manufacturing share in 2026: 39.5%
• High-density segment share in 2026: 42.8%
• India CAGR: 5.9%

Fact.MR's research combines secondary research, primary interviews, and forecast modelling. The methodology draws on 120+ secondary sources, benchmarks 55+ company product portfolios, covers 30+ countries, and includes 25+ primary interviews with powder producers, sintered-part manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and industrial buyers.

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