Japan Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Market

Base Year: 2024 Historical Data: 2020-2023

Category: Advanced Materials

Report Title: JapanCold-Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Market

Japan Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel

Japan Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Non-oriented Silicon Steel, Grain-oriented Silicon Steel, and Others), By Application (Transformers, Electrical Motors, and Others), and Japan Cold-Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.9% from 2025 to 2035.
• The Japan Cold Rolled Grain-Oriented Market size is Expected to hold a significant Share by 2035.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% 2025 to 2035. The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market is a key player, driven by its superior quality, high-tech production, and strong domestic demand from the electronics and electrical industries. It exports considerable quantities of CRGO silicon steel, and its average export value is significantly higher than its imports, making it a net exporter.  Improvements in energy-efficient infrastructure and emphasis on state-of-the-art features, such as low core loss, are important growth factors.

Market Overview

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market, high-efficiency electrical steel with superior magnetic properties and low energy loss is produced and used in transformers and power equipment. One of the main trends is the increasing emphasis on energy efficiency in power equipment and transformers, which is driving demand for high-performance and low-loss steel, especially for smart grids and renewable energy infrastructure. Automation and AI-powered quality control are two examples of technological advancements in manufacturing processes that are influencing market expansion. The market opportunities in Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market are given by the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), grid modernisation, and the need for energy-efficient transformers.  Advanced, high-performance steels with low energy loss and magnetic permeability are offering prospects for industry, as CRGO is needed in sectors such as consumer goods, health care and industrial automation. The Japan government initiatives include funding for renewable energy integration, incentives for green manufacturing and power system upgrades to meet smart grid requirements and the growing popularity of electric cars (EVs).  The partnership between government and business also promotes innovation and the use of cutting-edge manufacturing methods to keep the nation competitive.

Report Coverage

This research report categorises the market for Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, 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 Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market.

Driving Factors

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented (CRGO) silicon steel market is driven by the need for more energy-efficient transformers and parts, especially in light of the modernisation of electrical infrastructure and the inclusion of wind and solar energy.  Due to critical elements include the need for high permeability, low-loss materials for sophisticated applications in power generation, transmission and distribution; strict government energy efficiency laws and developments in manufacturing and materials science.  Strategic activities of manufacturers, such as supply chain optimisation and research and development (R&D) expenditure, are also driving the market momentum.

Restraining Factors

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market includes supply chain disruptions, fierce competition, high production costs and fluctuating raw material prices. Additionally, the electrical steel sector is highly competitive with the entry of new domestic and foreign companies.  Due to increasing competition, Japanese companies must focus on innovation to remain competitive.

Market Segmentation

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market share is classified into product and application

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market is segmented by product into non-oriented silicon steel, grain-oriented silicon steel, and others. Among these, the grain-oriented silicon steel segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The grain-oriented silicon steel segment is driven by its main application in power transformers. The Japan market has a strong demand for its developed electronics and electrical industries, particularly for high-performance transformer steels used in transmission, distribution and power generation systems. Due to its exceptional magnetic properties, it is perfect for high-performance applications.

• The transformers segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel market is segmented by application into transformers, electrical motors, and others. Among these, the transformers segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The transformers segment given by plays an important role in power distribution, transmission and generation systems. This material is ideal for the cores of high-performance and efficient transformers due to its high magnetic permeability and minimal hysteresis losses. Demand is also increasing due to measures to upgrade power infrastructure, particularly in Japan, and increasing energy use globally.  Additionally, efforts to expand and modernise power systems, particularly the integration of renewable energy sources, are driving demand for high-performance transformers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan cold-rolled grain-oriented silicon steel 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 elaborate 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

• Sumitomo Corporation
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• JFE Steel Corporation
• POSCO
• Sumitomo Corporation
• Mitsubishi Corporation
• Kobe Steel, Ltd. (KOBELCO)
• ArcelorMittal
• Thyssenkrupp
• Others