How China’s CRGO Steel Industry Has Evolved Over the Years

We are a silicon steel manufacturer targeting China with nearly 20 years of industry experience. DLS CRGO specializes in providing high-quality oriented silicon steel (CRGO), primarily serving the transformer industry and related fields. While ensuring the quality of our products, we focus on offering one-stop services and solutions designed to enhance our customers’ operational efficiency.

With a deep understanding of silicon steel, DLS CRGO is committed to sharing the evolution of silicon steel, helping you understand more about this essential material and our offerings.

1. The Early Days: Introduction and Digestive Period (1974-1986)

In 1974, with government approval, Wuhan Iron and Steel Group introduced the world’s advanced patented technology for cold-rolled electrical steel from Nippon Steel in Japan. The annual production design capacity of this project reached 70,000 tons, including 42,000 tons of non-oriented steel and 28,000 tons of oriented steel (including HIB steel). Construction began on September 5, 1974, and trial operation started in late 1978. The project quickly generated economic benefits and contributed to replacing imported oriented silicon steel products in China.

2. Advancing Through Innovation: Introduction and Absorption Period (1987-1997)

During this period, China focused on mastering imported technologies and innovating to meet domestic demand for high-performance electrical steel. Key milestones include:

Stable production of high magnetic induction (HiB) steel.
Development of domestic magnesium oxide coatings, rolling mills, and annealing furnaces.
Establishment of the world’s first double-layer continuous annealing furnace for silicon steel.
The construction of 23 production lines, laying the foundation for a strong domestic silicon steel industry.

3. Rapid Growth: Global Leadership Period (1998-2024)

Since 1998, China’s CRGO steel production has seen significant advancements, making it a global leader in output and technology.

By 2024, China produced 1.385 million tons of CRGO steel, with HiB steel accounting for 70% of the total. The production of thin silicon steel (≤ 0.20 mm) has surged, meeting the global demand for high-efficiency transformers. With 27 production facilities nationwide, China’s CRGO steel industry continues to grow, achieving an annual growth rate of 5%.

Global Transformer Market: Opportunities for Growth

The global transformer market is expected to continue growing, with an estimated annual growth rate of 6.5% in the second half of 2025.

Key Market Insights:

Regional Demand: The Asia-Pacific region leads global demand, followed by North America.
Trade Leaders: The U.S., U.K., and Germany are major importers, while China, South Korea, and Mexico are key exporters.
Future Trends: Energy-efficient solutions, digitization, and environmental sustainability are driving innovation. CRGO steel grades above 0.85 mm are in high demand for next-generation transformers.

DLS CRGO’s Commitment to CRGO Excellence

Under the DLS CRGO brand, we are dedicated to providing high-quality CRGO steel solutions tailored to the needs of global transformer manufacturers.

What We Offer:

Advanced Technology: Our CRGO products meet the most stringent performance and efficiency standards in the industry.
Complete Solutions: From CRGO steel coils to transformer cores, we support manufacturers in improving product quality and reducing operational costs.
Sustainability: We emphasize intelligent manufacturing practices and green, low-carbon development to contribute to the global energy transition.
Let DLS CRGO power your journey toward efficient and sustainable energy solutions.

Related Products:

Type	Grade	Thickness(mm)	Density(kg/dm³)	P1.7/50	B8
Common type	23Q85	0.23	7.65	0.800-0.850	1.85-1.89
	23Q90			0.850-0.900	1.85-1.89
	23Q95			0.890-0.910	1.85-1.89
	23Q100			0.900-0.970	1.85-1.89
	23Q105			0.971-1.020	1.85-1.89
	23Q110			1.021-1.050	1.85-1.89
	27Q100	0.27	7.65	0.900-0.970	1.85-1.89
	27Q105			0.971-1.020	1.85-1.89
	27Q110			1.021-1.050	1.85-1.89
	27Q120			1.051-1.150	1.85-1.89

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