Special-shaped Copper Mould Tubes Lead Market Growth, JISTEEL Forges Ahead in High-end Customization

The global steel industry’s shift towards high-end manufacturing is driving structural upgrades in the market for key continuous casting consumables. Latest data shows that the global copper mould tube market is projected to grow by 5.2% year-on-year in 2026, with special-shaped/non-standard products surging by 12.4% to become the primary growth driver. Leveraging its customization expertise and full-chain services, JISTEEL is deeply expanding in this track, delivering square/rectangular/circular and special-shaped copper mould tubes as well as complete assembly solutions to global clients.

The market is now showing clear segmentation: traditional slab and billet copper mould tubes still dominate the mainstream, while special-shaped products have emerged as a focal point for leading enterprises, fueled by surging customized demand from wind power, nuclear power and other sectors. JISTEEL’s non-standard copper mould tube and system integration solutions have been successfully applied in these high-value-added scenarios.

On the technology front, the adoption rate of high-performance copper alloys (chromium-zirconium copper, silver-copper alloy) is on the rise, extending mould service life by 20%-40%. Meanwhile, permeable and heat-flow optimized technologies, along with intelligent integration solutions, are further propelling industry upgrading. JISTEEL is keeping pace with the trend by developing high-speed casting permeable copper mould tubes and special-shaped billet customization solutions, while also providing “assembly + commissioning + optimization” full-chain services to help clients boost production efficiency.

In the export market, infrastructure demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia is driving the growth of standard products, whereas the European and American markets are focusing on high-speed casting and intelligent assemblies. JISTEEL has proactively obtained ISO/ASTM international certifications and launched customized solutions for key markets such as the Middle East, accelerating the overseas expansion of its high-end products.

A general manager of JISTEEL stated, “The growth of special-shaped products epitomizes the upgrading of the steel industry. We will continue to invest in R&D and empower global steel enterprises in their green and low-carbon transformation through our customization capabilities.”

JISTEEL specializes in metallurgical equipment system integration, with core products including multi-specification copper mould tubes, assemblies and key continuous casting consumables. The company provides efficient and reliable production solutions for steel enterprises worldwide.