Chapter 1   Methodology & Scope

1.1    Market scope & definition

1.2    Base estimates & calculations

1.3    Forecast calculation

1.4    Data sources

1.4.1    Primary

1.4.2    Secondary

1.4.2.1   Paid sources

1.4.2.2   Public sources

Chapter 2   Executive Summary

2.1    Industry synopsis, 2021-2034

Chapter 3   Industry Insights

3.1    Industry ecosystem analysis

3.1.1    Factor affecting the value chain

3.1.2    Profit margin analysis

3.1.3    Disruptions

3.1.4    Future outlook

3.1.5    Manufacturers

3.1.6    Distributors

3.2    Supplier landscape

3.3    Profit margin analysis

3.4    Key news & initiatives

3.5    Regulatory landscape

3.6    Impact forces

3.6.1    Growth drivers

3.6.1.1   Shifting trend toward carbon-less steelmaking across North America and Europe

3.6.1.2   Proliferating steel demand in the construction sector

3.6.1.3   Unfavorable government policies related to sintering activities in China

3.6.1.4   Increasing steel usage in the automotive industry

3.6.1.5   Superior product benefits compared to lumps or sinter

3.6.2    Industry pitfalls & challenges

3.6.2.1   Lack of integration between steelmakers and pellet suppliers in Western countries

3.6.2.2   Availability of substitutes at reasonable rate

3.6.2.3   Volatile iron ore prices

3.7    Growth potential analysis

3.8    Porter’s analysis

3.9    PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4   Competitive Landscape, 2024

4.1    Introduction

4.2    Company market share analysis

4.3    Competitive positioning matrix

4.4    Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5   Market Size and Forecast, By Grade, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

5.1    Key trends

5.2    Blast furnace (BF)

5.3    Direct reduction (DR)

Chapter 6   Market Size and Forecast, By Balling Technologies, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

6.1    Key trends

6.2    Balling disc

6.3    Balling drum

Chapter 7   Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

7.1    Key trends

7.2    Electric arc furnace

7.3    Electric induction furnace

7.4    Oxygen based/blast furnace

Chapter 8   Market Size and Forecast, By Product Source, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

8.1    Key trends

8.2    Hematite

8.3    Magnetite

8.4    Others

Chapter 9   Market Size and Forecast, By Pelletizing Process, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

9.1    Key trends

9.2    Travelling grate (TG)

9.3    Grate kiln (GK)

9.4    Others

Chapter 10   Market Size and Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

10.1    Key trends

10.2    North America

10.2.1    U.S.

10.2.2    Canada

10.3    Europe

10.3.1    UK

10.3.2    Germany

10.3.3    France

10.3.4    Italy

10.3.5    Spain

10.3.6    Russia

10.4    Asia Pacific

10.4.1    China

10.4.2    India

10.4.3    Japan

10.4.4    South Korea

10.4.5    Australia

10.5    Latin America

10.5.1    Brazil

10.5.2    Mexico

10.6    MEA

10.6.1    South Africa

10.6.2    Saudi Arabia

10.6.3    UAE

Chapter 11   Company Profiles

11.1    Anglo American

11.2    Bahrain Steel

11.3    BHP Billiton

11.4    Cleveland-Cliffs

11.5    Evraz

11.6    FERREXPO

11.7    Iron Ore Company of Canada

11.8    Jindal SAW

11.9    LKAB Koncernkontor

11.10    METALLOINVEST MC