Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms and semi-finished products of alloy steel

cpc code 41122 covers the production and trade of alloy steel in its primary forms, such as ingots, and semi-finished products. Alloy steel is a crucial material in various industries, including automotive, construction, and machinery manufacturing, due to its enhanced properties compared to regular carbon steel. This industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader economy by providing essential raw materials for a wide range of downstream applications.

The production of alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms and semi-finished products typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, including iron ore, alloying elements, and scrap steel, are melted in a furnace to create the desired alloy composition. The molten steel is then cast into ingots or continuously cast into semi-finished products, such as billets, blooms, or slabs. These semi-finished products may undergo further processing, such as rolling, forging, or extrusion, to shape them into the final forms required by the market.

The main inputs for the production of alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms and semi-finished products include iron ore, alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, and manganese), and scrap steel. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as electric arc furnaces, continuous casting machines, and rolling mills, as well as a skilled workforce to operate the production processes.

The primary outputs of this industry are alloy steel in ingot form and various semi-finished products, such as billets, blooms, and slabs. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 41123 Flat-rolled products of alloy steel, 41124 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of alloy steel, and 41125 Other bars and rods of alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy steel.