The steel construction market - Italy

The steel construction market refers to all production, engineering and construction activities related to the use of structural steel elements for the construction of buildings, infrastructure, industrial plants, bridges, sheds, civil and agricultural buildings. It includes the design, fabrication, assembly and erection of beams, columns, frames, trusses and other prefabricated steel components. The sector is characterized by a high level of prefabrication, environmental sustainability, design flexibility and reduced lead times compared to traditional reinforced concrete construction. In 2022, the value of steel structure production in Italy reached 2.2 billion euros, marking a growth of +13% compared to 2021, confirming the positive trend started in the post-pandemic period. However, in 2023 the sector showed signs of slowing down due to shrinking public demand and the redefinition of incentives linked to the NRP. However, the outlook remains favorable in the medium term due to the growing focus on the green transition and increased demand for sustainable, recyclable and lightweight solutions. The productive fabric of the sector is composed of about 1,200 companies, with a predominance of SMEs specializing in medium-heavy metal carpentry. The companies are mainly located in Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont and Tuscany, regions where most of the industrial and logistics demand is also concentrated. The main customers are general contractors, construction companies, engineering companies, and public and private management customers. The market structure is divided into three main segments:

Industrial buildings and warehouses (about 52 percent of the market);