Hbis Company Limited
000709.SZ · SHZ
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Global steel demand growth and HBIS's ability to capitalize on market expansion
The global steel market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.24% from 2026 to 2035, reaching 2,218.08 MMT, driven by rising infrastructure investment, urbanization, and automotive sector demand. HBIS, as one of the world's largest integrated steel producers, is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this long-term structural growth.
Despite overall market growth projections, the CAGR of 2.24% remains modest, and China — where HBIS is heavily concentrated — holds 49.5% of global steel volume with a projected CAGR of only 2.40%. Slowing domestic demand and overcapacity in the Chinese steel sector could limit HBIS's revenue upside significantly.
Competitive positioning amid green steel transition and AI-driven production efficiency
The AI-in-steel market is forecast to grow from USD 9.84 billion in 2025 to USD 35.02 billion by 2035 at a 13.9% CAGR. HBIS, listed among leading global steel competitors, could leverage AI integration and advanced manufacturing technologies to improve margins, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen its competitive standing internationally.
The accelerating shift toward low-carbon electric arc furnace steelmaking and green steel production places traditional large-scale blast furnace operators like HBIS at a structural disadvantage. The recycled steel market is projected to reach USD 478.5 billion by 2035, with scrap-based EAF steelmaking gaining ground, potentially eroding HBIS's cost competitiveness.
Raw material cost pressures and their impact on HBIS's profit margins
Recent reductions in iron ore prices — such as NMDC cutting Baila Lump prices by ₹250/ton — signal easing raw material costs in key supply markets. For large integrated steelmakers, falling input costs coinciding with firmer steel selling prices create a rare margin expansion opportunity, improving near-term profitability prospects.
While non-integrated steel producers like JSW Steel and Jindal Steel are identified as the biggest beneficiaries of falling iron ore prices, deeply integrated producers face comparatively smaller realisation gains. HBIS's highly integrated structure may limit its ability to fully benefit from ore price declines, constraining margin improvement relative to peers.