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The global abrasives market size reached approximately USD 49.74 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 76.34 billion by 2032.
Abrasives are defined as hard and rough substances or materials used in a wide range of industrial or domestic applications to shape, clean, or finish a workpiece through rubbing. The high strength and toughness of abrasive materials make them ideal for cleaning hard surfaces. Abrasives are integral to numerous industrial, domestic, and technological applications, and they come in various forms, including grinding wheels, sandpaper, and compounds for polishing.
As abrasives are widely used in metal production, the global increase in the demand for metal owing to the expansion of various end-use sectors including automotive, construction, electronics, and aerospace, among others, is anticipated to favour the abrasives market growth. Moreover, the construction sector expansion, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, fuels the demand for abrasives as they are used in cutting, grinding, and polishing applications, from shaping building materials to finishing floors and surfaces.
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Higher market penetration of synthetic abrasives; eco-friendly and safer abrasives; online sales and distribution channels; and advancements in precision and nano-abrasives are the major trends impacting the abrasives market expansion
Date | Company | Announcement |
May 2023 | Tyrolit | Tyrolit, a prominent player in the abrasives sector, announced the acquisition of Egeli Egesan Abrasives, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio and market presence. |
Sep 2023 | Summit Brands | Summit Brands, a prominent producer of specialised cleaning products, announced the acquisition of the Pumie line of abrasive cleaning items from the United States Pumice Company. |
Sep 2023 | Saint-Gobain Abrasives | Saint-Gobain Abrasives declared a collaboration with Dedeco to promote Dedeco’s Sunburst line, which consists of abrasives bonded with thermoplastic. |
Feb 2024 | Benchmark Abrasives | Benchmark Abrasives, a provider of abrasive and industrial goods, launched a new series of cleaning products called Scrubnutz. This innovative hand cleaner formula incorporates the natural abrasive qualities of pharmaceutical-grade walnut shells. |
Trends | Impact |
Higher market penetration of synthetic abrasives | Synthetic abrasives are widely used in various applications due to their consistent quality, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness when compared to natural abrasives. |
Eco-friendly and safer abrasives | Environmental concerns and regulatory standards are pushing the development of eco-friendly and safer abrasive materials and processes. |
Online sales and distribution channels | The rise of e-commerce and online sales channels is making it easier for consumers and businesses to access a wide range of abrasive products. |
Advancements in precision and nano-abrasives | The demand for precision in manufacturing processes is driving the development of nano-abrasives and advanced precision abrasive technologies. |
The market penetration of synthetic abrasives over natural ones is relatively higher due to their superior properties and cost-effectiveness. Synthetic abrasives, such as silicon carbide and aluminium oxide, are engineered materials designed to offer superior characteristics compared to their natural counterparts, which include minerals like diamond, corundum, and garnet. Synthetic abrasives are manufactured through controlled processes that ensure uniform particle size, shape, and distribution. This uniformity is crucial for applications requiring precise material removal, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy. Unlike natural abrasives, whose characteristics can vary significantly due to natural formation processes, synthetic abrasives offer predictability and consistent performance.
Besides, the market players are focusing on collaboration and research and development to increase their reach and improve visibility. In September 2023, Saint-Gobain Abrasives announced a collaboration with Dedeco to promote Dedeco’s Sunburst line, consisting of abrasives bonded with thermoplastic. This partnership is significant because it combines Saint-Gobain’s extensive market reach and expertise in abrasives with Dedeco’s innovative product line, potentially enhancing the visibility and availability of the Sunburst line to a wider range of customers.
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“Abrasives Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup | Categories |
Raw Material | Natural Abrasives, Synthetic Abrasives |
Type | Bonded Abrasives, Coated Abrasives, Super Abrasives |
Application | Grinding, Cutting, Polishing, Drilling, Others |
End User Industry | Metal Manufacturing, Electronics, Construction, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Oil and Gas, Others |
Region | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
The synthetic abrasives segment is further divided, based on type, into metallic abrasives, aluminium oxide, and silicon carbide, among others.
Super abrasives account for a major abrasives market share due to their growing applications across multiple end-use sectors
Super abrasives possess extraordinary hardness, unparalleled performance, and longevity, which has significantly enhanced their demand in end-use sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics, among others. Super abrasive grinding wheels offer significant advantages when utilised in industrial applications such as low cost of tooling and fixturing, smaller and more wheels on the spindle, less requirement of floor space for manufacturing, consistent surface speed, and high rate of material removal, among others. In addition to this, growing investments in research and development of super abrasives, such as in areas involving high-speed and high-performance grinding of hardened steel, are expected to aid the market growth over the forecast period.
The abrasives market is also supported by the growing usage of bonded abrasives. Bonded abrasives are materials wherein the abrasive grains are bonded together into a matrix, which can be made of resin, rubber, glass, or other materials. As global manufacturing sectors expand, the need for materials and processes that can enhance efficiency, precision, and productivity increases. Bonded abrasives are integral to machining, metal fabrication, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace industries for material removal, surface preparation, and finishing tasks.
The automotive sector maintains its dominance in the market owing to the implementation of abrasives in manufacturing, finishing, and maintenance of automotive and different automotive parts
The automotive sector is a significant consumer of abrasives and holds a major share of the abrasives market. Abrasives contribute to the aesthetic and functional finishing of automotive parts, including bodywork, interiors, and engine components as they are used to achieve smooth surfaces, remove imperfections, and polish parts to the desired finish. In the automotive maintenance and repair sector, abrasives are used for tasks such as removing rust, repairing bodywork, and refurbishing parts as they are crucial for ensuring that vehicles are kept in good condition and can extend their service life.
The rising application of abrasives in metal manufacturing is also driving the market growth. Abrasive is an ideal component for the grinding, drilling, and cutting of metals in order to procure light sheet metals, metal components, and metal casework, among others. Abrasives are critical for the initial stages of metal manufacturing, where large amounts of material need to be removed to shape the metal into its preliminary form. Grinding wheels and belts, made from abrasive materials, are used to cut through metal quickly and efficiently, reducing the time and effort required, compared to traditional machining methods. The use of high-end equipment in the medical, automotive, and construction sectors, among others, facilitate precise industrial operations, further adding to the demand for abrasive solutions.
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The market players are increasing their collaboration efforts and are focusing on launching innovative products to gain a competitive edge in the market
Company | Founding Year | Headquarters | Products |
3M | 1902 | Minnesota, United States | Abrasives, adhesives, and personal protective equipment (PPE) |
ARC ABRASIVES, INC | 1960 | Ohio, United States | Flap discs, PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) discs and belts |
Abrasive Technology | 1971 | Ohio, United States | Diamond and CBN (cubic boron nitride) grinding wheels, discs, and custom tools |
Fujimi Incorporated. | 1950 | Aichi, Japan | Synthetic diamonds, CBN, and other polishing compounds |
Other major players in the abrasives market include Saint-Gobain, Pan Abrasives, and Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, among others. The market players engage in a variety of strategic activities to enhance their market position, address the evolving needs of customers, and adapt to the dynamic industrial environment.
The abrasives market in the Asia Pacific is supported by rapid urbanisation, growing infrastructural development, and favourable policies in the region for manufacturing activities. The growing research activities to enhance the use of abrasives in end-use sectors including construction, aerospace, and automotive, among others, are anticipated to boost the market growth in the forecast period. Moreover, the development of synthetic abrasives to meet the rising demand for the product is likely to be another factor aiding the regional market growth.
The North America abrasives market is anticipated to experience robust growth in the coming years. The region's focus on technological advancements and high-precision manufacturing techniques increases the need for specialised abrasives. End-use sectors are looking for abrasives that offer precision, efficiency, and compatibility with automated and advanced manufacturing processes. This includes the demand for super abrasives and precision abrasives for applications in electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Abrasives Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Abrasives Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Abrasives Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Abrasives Market by Raw Material
8.4.1 Natural Abrasives
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Synthetic Abrasives
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2.3 Breakup by Type
8.4.2.3.1 Metallic Abrasives
8.4.2.3.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.3.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2.3.2 Aluminium Oxide
8.4.2.3.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.3.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2.3.3 Silicon Carbide
8.4.2.3.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.3.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2.4.4 Others
8.5 Global Abrasives Market by Type
8.5.1 Bonded Abrasives
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Coated Abrasives
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Super Abrasives
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Abrasives Market by Application
8.6.1 Grinding
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Cutting
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Polishing
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Drilling
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Others
8.7 Global Abrasives Market by End User Industry
8.7.1 Metal Manufacturing
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Electronics
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Construction
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Automotive
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Aerospace
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.6 Medical
8.7.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.7 Oil and Gas
8.7.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.7.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.8 Others
8.8 Global Abrasives Market by Region
8.8.1 North America
8.8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.2 Europe
8.8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.3 Asia Pacific
8.8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.4 Latin America
8.8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.5 Middle East and Africa
8.8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Abrasives Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Abrasives Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Abrasives Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Abrasives Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Abrasives Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Company Profiles
16.2.1 3M
16.2.1.1 Company Overview
16.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.1.4 Certifications
16.2.2 ARC ABRASIVES, INC.
16.2.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.2.4 Certifications
16.2.3 Abrasive Technology
16.2.3.1 Company Overview
16.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.3.4 Certifications
16.2.4 Fujimi Incorporated.
16.2.4.1 Company Overview
16.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4.4 Certifications
16.2.5 Saint-Gobain
16.2.5.1 Company Overview
16.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.5.4 Certifications
16.2.6 Pan Abrasives
16.2.6.1 Company Overview
16.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.6.4 Certifications
16.2.7 Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
16.2.7.1 Company Overview
16.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.7.4 Certifications
16.2.8 Others
17 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Abrasives Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Abrasive Material Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Abrasive Material Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by End-user Industry (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by End-user Industry (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Global Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Global Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. North America Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. North America Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Europe Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Europe Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Asia Pacific Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Asia Pacific Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Latin America Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
21. Latin America Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
22. Middle East and Africa Abrasives Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
23. Middle East and Africa Abrasives Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
24. Global Abrasives Market Structure
In 2023, the global abrasives market attained a value of nearly USD 49.74 billion.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 76.34 billion by 2032.
The major regions in the industry are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The major drivers of the industry, such as the rising application of abrasives in various industries including automotive, construction, and aerospace, among others, growing urbanisation and industrialisation, increasing research and development activities related to super abrasives, are expected to aid the market growth.
The key market trends guiding the growth of the industry include the growing mergers and acquisitions by the key market players, coupled with the technological advancements in the various end use industries.
Natural abrasives and synthetic abrasives are the significant segments based on the raw material.
Bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and super abrasives are the major abrasive types in the market.
Grinding, cutting, polishing, and drilling, among others are the different applications of the product.
Metal manufacturing, electronics, construction, automotive, aerospace, medical, and oil and gas, among others are the major end user industries considered within the market report.
The major players in the market are 3M, ARC ABRASIVES, INC., Abrasive Technology, Fujimi Incorporated., Saint-Gobain, Pan Abrasives, and Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, among others.
The global abrasives market attained a value of USD 49.74 billion in 2023, driven by the thriving end user industries of the product. Aided by the technological advancements in the aerospace industry, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.9%. The market is projected to reach USD 76.34 billion by 2032.
EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. Based on raw material, the market is divided into natural abrasives and synthetic abrasives. Among these, the synthetic abrasives segment can be further divided based on type into metallic abrasives, aluminium oxide, and silicon carbide, among others. On the basis of type, the market is divided into bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and super abrasives. The significant applications of the product include grinding, cutting, polishing, and drilling, among others. The market segmentation based on end user industry includes metal manufacturing, electronics, construction, automotive, aerospace, medical, and oil and gas, among others. The major regional markets for abrasives are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The key players in the above market include 3M, ARC ABRASIVES, INC., Abrasive Technology, Fujimi Incorporated., Saint-Gobain, Pan Abrasives, and Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, among others.
EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.
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