1、 Core demand driven
The construction market is steadily growing
In 2024, UK housing prices will increase by 3.4% -4.8% year-on-year, and the new demand for housing will drive the penetration rate of light steel keel in prefabricated buildings, especially suitable for commercial transformation and public projects.
Mandatory implementation of green policies
The new version of the national standard "Light Steel Keels for Construction" (GB/T 11981-2024) will be implemented in May 2025, requiring double-sided galvanizing to be ≥ 120g/㎡, and the improvement of anti-corrosion performance will drive the demand for existing building renovation.
2、Supply Chain and Competitive Landscape
Localized production gap
80% of light steel keel relies on imports (mainly from China), and local production capacity is concentrated in the special steel sector (accounting for 72% of futures trading volume).
Upgrading certification barriers
The 2025 version of the national standard has added salt spray resistance test requirements, and products that do not meet the standards will face a 30% increase in sampling costs.