Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-07 01:19Industry Overview - The rapid development of key sectors in China's economy, such as automotive, shipbuilding, construction, petrochemicals, nuclear energy, and oil and gas transportation, has significantly boosted the demand for the upstream metallurgy industry, thereby driving the growth of the metallurgy equipment manufacturing industry [1][8] - The market size of China's metallurgy equipment manufacturing industry is projected to grow from 103.085 billion yuan in 2018 to 143.675 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.69% [9] Policy Support - The Chinese government has introduced numerous policies to support the metallurgy equipment manufacturing industry, focusing on large-scale, intelligent, and green transformation of equipment, as well as enhancing digital technology applications [2] - Specific initiatives include the "Copper Industry High-Quality Development Implementation Plan (2025-2027)" and the "Aluminum Industry High-Quality Development Implementation Plan (2025-2027)," which aim to promote innovation and the modernization of equipment [2] Industry Chain - The upstream of the metallurgy equipment manufacturing industry consists of raw materials and components, including steel, non-ferrous metals, castings, and forgings, which are essential for manufacturing [4] - The midstream involves the production and manufacturing of metallurgy equipment, while the downstream includes industries such as iron and steel, steel processing, and non-ferrous metal smelting [4] Production and Growth Trends - China's steel production is a critical raw material for metallurgy equipment manufacturing, with production expected to grow from 1.05 billion tons in 2017 to 1.4 billion tons in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of 4.2% [6] - The production of metallurgy equipment experienced a recovery in 2022, with output reaching 6.8849 million tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 0.63% [7] Competitive Landscape - The industry features a dual structure of international giants and domestic leading enterprises, with companies like CITIC Heavy Industries and China First Heavy Industries emerging as key players in the domestic market [9][10] - Domestic companies are increasingly capturing market share by leveraging local demand, cost-effectiveness, and rapid service response, challenging the dominance of foreign firms in certain segments [9] Future Development Trends - The industry is expected to focus on large-scale and extreme manufacturing capabilities, with advancements in equipment aimed at higher efficiency and lower energy consumption [12] - There will be a significant shift towards integrating smart technologies and digital twin systems throughout the equipment lifecycle, enhancing predictive maintenance and operational efficiency [13] - The trend towards green and low-carbon processes will become a core innovation direction, emphasizing the importance of carbon reduction technologies in equipment design and manufacturing [14]