Abrasives Market Share, Industry Growth, Trends, Business Opportunities, Challenges, Growth Insights

Abrasives Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Materials (Natural and Synthetic), By Product (Bonded, Coated, and Super Abrasive), By Application (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Metal Fab

The global abrasives market size is predicted to reach USD 59.34 billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for abrasives in the automotive industry will have a positive impact on the abrasives market growth. Moreover, coated and non-woven abrasives are both used to refinish auto bodies. Therefore, the surge in the sales of automobiles will boost the abrasives market revenue during the forecast period. Furthermore, the growing auto-export in countries such as India will fuel demand abrasives in the forthcoming years. According to data released by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The industry has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 22.35 billion during the period from April 2000 to June 2019. In addition, the growing investment by foreign giants for the development of automobile manufacturing plants will steer the potential for abrasives in the foreseeable future. For instance, in October 2018, As of October 2018, Honda Motors Company announced to set up its third factory in India for launching hybrid and electric vehicles with the cost of Rs 9,200 crore (US$ 1.31 billion), its largest investment in India so far.

Launch of New Quantum3 by Saint-Gobain to Support Proliferation

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, the global leader in abrasives and cutting, grinding, and finishing operations, unveiled its new Norton QUANTUM3™ RightCut Wheels, adding to its Norton QUANTUM3™ (NQ3) lines of Depressed Center Grinding Wheels and Combination Wheels. Furthermore, the Saint-Gobain Abrasives also partnered with Airgas to provide Norton QUANTUM3™ RightCut Wheels through Airgas exclusively for a limited period of 3 months. Air Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as related hard goods, including maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), welding and safety equipment and supplies. The collaboration between both companies is expected to aid the abrasives market trends in the forthcoming years. Furthermore, Product Manager Cutting-off & Grinding Wheels Northern Europe & South Africa at Saint-Gobain Abrasives said in a statement “Increased user comfort is a massive bonus for Norton Quantum3 Grinding Wheels thanks to the special grain/bond composition which adapts to all grinding conditions and leads to a reduction in the vibration levels during the operation, this, in turn, maximizes performance.”

Some of the Major Companies Operating in the Abrasives Market Include:

The 3M Company
Saint-Gobain
Krebs & Riedel
Asahi Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd.
Robert Bosch GmbH
Fujimi Incorporated
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Rising Technological Advancement to Propel Market in North America

The market in North America stood at USD 9232.8 million in 2018 and is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period. The growth in the region is attributable to the advancement in precision tooling and machine part manufacturing along with technological development. Europe is likely to witness high growth during the forecast period owing to the automobile production hub in the region. The rising demand for cleaning and maintenance of automobiles to augment the growth of the market in Europe.