Sanding Pads Market is predicted to reach USD ~3.44 billion at a CAGR of ~4.4% during the forecast period 2022 to 2030.

 Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “global Sanding Pads Market” that contains the information from 2022 to 2030.

Global Sanding Pads Market

Sanding pads are coated abrasives that are used with sander power tool to smoothen surfaces. They are majorly used in industrial and commercial sanding applications. Different types of sanding pads are available for different surfaces. They primarily used in application such as construction, automotive refinishing, wood processing and metal processing. The market is driven by various factors such as increase in global industrial production, growing construction industry and growth in DIY activities. However, the sanding pads market has various restraints that hinder the market growth such as stringent government regulations on the use of silica. The future demand and sales outlook for global sanding pads is estimated to remain attractive on the back of its frequent demand generation from automotive and construction sector.

Market Synopsis

According to the MRFR analysis, the Global Sanding Pads Market size is projected to reach USD 3.44 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.04%.

The global sanding pads market is a very dynamic market and is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period. The growth of sanding pads market is influenced by the increase in global industrial production, growing construction industry and growth in DIY activities. However, stringent government regulations on the use of silica, can hinder the growth of the market. After the economic recession of 2008, the economy has recovered because of the strong growth in rising economies, predominantly in Asia-Pacific. The rapid industrialization and urbanization particularly in China, India and Japan are expected to boost the sanding pads market. In addition, the automotive production in Asia-Pacific countries increased by 7.6% in 2016 compared to previous year, mainly in China, Indonesia, Japan, and Taiwan, propelling the growth of sanding pads market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected and is expected to continue to pose risks to sanding pads business. There are numerous risks related to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 spread across the globe during 2020 and continues to impact economic activity around the globe. COVID-19 caused disruption and volatility in the global capital markets and authored an economic slowdown during 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic uncertainty negatively impacted the sanding pads market in most geographies and across a variety of customers. Regarding COVID-19, governments around the world have introduced certain measures, such as travel prohibitions, shutdowns of certain businesses, bans on group events and gatherings, shelter-in-place orders, curfews, and recommendations of practicing social distancing. These restrictions have resulted in weakening activity and temporary closures of manufacturing facilities.

Competitive Landscape

The global sanding pads market is expected to register a notable growth rate during the forecast period. The rapidly growing industries and increase in technologies are mainly driving the market growth. Nevertheless, the growing fast-paced lifestyle and increasing consumption of automotive products. The quality of sanding sheets is standardized by various authorities or government administrations and recognized by trade and manufacturer organizations related to the abrasive industry. The machine grade disc and roll are expected to decrease the market share of the sanding sheet in the coated abrasive market and thus, creates a great opportunity for market players in the global market for upcoming years.

The key players operating in the tree nuts market includes The major players operating in this market, who have adopted these strategies, are Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Saint-Gobain Abrasives (U.S.), SAIT Abrasivi S.p.A (Italy), Keystone Abrasives (U.S.), Klingspor AG (Germany), Mirka Ltd. (Finland), Abrasiflex Pty Ltd (Australia), Abcon industrial products Ltd (Ireland), Astro Pneumatic Tool Company (U.S.), dominates the market due to brand reputation, product differentiation, financial stability, and strong distribution network. The players are focused on lowering their environmental footprint and investing in research and development along with strategic growth initiatives such as acquisitions and product launches to strengthen their market position and capture a large consumer base.

Segmentation

By Product Type

• Discs: Sanding pad discs are used for hard plating. The aggressive cutting easily blends starches from edger and drum sanders. The discs reduce dish out of springwood on strip and plank floors. The discs are usually used for final sanding to prevent dish out of softer grains. The discs are ideal for surface prep on wood and concrete for removal of various residues.


• Wheels: Sanding wheels are usually designed for medium grade grinding and finishing applications. This is a powerful and handy sanding tool, which quickly deburrs, and polishes finished metal surfaces, leaving them clean and ready to be worked on. The sanding wheels can be best used for applications such as home repair, home workshop and rough shaping smoothing among others.


• Rolls: Sanding rolls are generally used for larger jobs. Rolls are preferred for their ease of storing and carrying over pre-cut sheets. A pre-cut roll cover is cut to spec and is mechanically applied to a rubber drum. It is commonly used in the rental trade due to its lower cost as compared to belt sanders.


• Others: Other products comprises of sanding belts and sanding sheets for wood. Sanding belts are multiuse tools. They are commonly used for trimming to a scribed line (photo), sanding very rough surfaces, leveling surfaces (like a replacement board in a hardwood floor) and freehand rounding and shaping. Sanding sheets are used to sand / smooth wood surfaces although they can be used to sand / smooth materials such as plastics and metals as well.

By Backing Material Type

• VELCRO/Hook and Loop: Velcro/ hook and loop sanding disks usually have a fluffy back that enables them to be attached to Velcro surface of the sanders backing pad. These discs are also referred to as Velours Backed Sanding Discs. The advantage of the velcro disc is that it can be easily removed from the sander before it is worn out so that it can be reused later. The Velcro/ hook and loop sanding pads are mostly suitable for sanding paint, wood, metal, varnish, roughcast and composite materials.


• Pressure sensitive adhesives: Pressure sensitive adhesives are mostly found in the 125mm and 150mm dual action (d/a) sanders. The pressure sensitive adhesives are becoming less common as velcro sanding discs are cheaper and convenient. The disc has an adhesive coating applied to it, so that when it is pressed to the backing pad, it sticks in place. This adhesive is called Self Adhesive sanding discs.


• Others: Others include backing of sanding pads in different form such as standard and perforated/holes. The perforated backing material is to be used with sander.

By End-User Type

• Construction: Sanding pads are largely used in the construction industry in various applications such as smoothening a surface or scraping off layers of a surface, especially during painting. The construction industry is a major growth driver of the global sanding pad market. Financing, of construction projects has also improved, which has led to improvements in technology. Also, the trend for modular and prefabricated construction is rising, which reduces construction time and cost thereby driving the growth of the sanding pads market.


• Automotive: In the automotive industry, abrasives such as sanding pads are used to provide precision, shine, and glossy finish to automotive parts. Sanding is also employed to smoothen rough surfaces after assembling automotive components and in preparation for welding work. With the rapid growth of the automotive industry across the globe, the segment share of sanding pad is expected to increase exponentially over the coming years.


• Metal fabrication: Sanding pads, which are well suited for many grinding applications, are used in metal fabrication such as heavy stock removal and rough blending. The sanding pads are most suitable for stainless steel, chrome, and nickel surfaces along with the fabrication of metals. These sanding pads help in distributing wear on all types of surfaces. Using appropriate sanding pads, helps maximize the output and minimize the cost, to a great extent.


• Others: The other end-users comprise of the electronics and electrical sector. The use of sanding pads eliminates defects and helps in achieving the precision finish the electrical operations demand. The sanding pads help in bringing superior consistency to lapping and polishing fiber optics, wafer substrates, memory disks, and other photonic and electronic components.

By Region

• North America: North America is one of the prominent regional markets for the sanding pads with countries including Canada, the United States and Mexico. The United States is North America's largest and fastest-growing sanding pads market. Leading manufacturers and large companies driving the sanding pads market in North America. The aseptic filling machine market is currently being driven by several factors. The rising construction industry of the region is expected to drive the market growth for sanding pads market during the forecast period. In addition, the rising urbanization and industrial development in US and Canada are further expected to drive the market share over the projected timeline. Furthermore, the introduction of new innovative products in these countries is expected to surge sanding pads market in coming years.


• Europe: Europe was estimated to grow by a CAGR of 3.92% and is anticipated to witness moderate growth owing to high consumption levels along with steady development of metal fabrication industries across Germany, France, and UK. Additionally, companies in this region are now adopting advanced machinery, which is coupled with the rise in the need for supply chain integration. This is driving the manufacturers towards automation solutions because of their ability to interact with the stakeholders and the optimization of complicated logistics schedules. Moreover, Germany Sanding Pads market held the largest market share, and the UK Sanding Pads market was the fastest growing market in the Europe region.


• Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific sanding pads market includes India, China, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, and Others. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for polishing pads, registering a CAGR of 4.30% from 2022 to 2030. This growth is due to increased demand for power tools in the region and increased investment in manufacturing facilities by multinational companies, which keeps production costs low compared to companies in developed regions. Automotive industry is one of the key sectors driving the industrialization of Asia-Pacific countries such as China, India, and Japan, boosting product demand in these markets during the forecast period. Moreover, expanding infrastructure activities and rapid urbanization will increase the demand for the products in the region in the coming years. 


• Middle East & Africa: The opportunities for sanding pads market in developing region like the Middle East and Africa are impressive. The region’s sanding tools industry is rapidly shifting towards advanced technology to develop innovative solutions for various business verticals such as automotive, construction, among others. Various companies are also concentrating on expanding their business across the regions and improving their product portfolio. The expansion of companies will allow them to better serve the growing need for various end-use industries sectors including the metal fabrication sector. Many countries in the region are increasingly investing in regional companies to accelerate their production capacity. The players use advanced technology to make product durability up to the mark. The growing demand for cost-effective solutions in these countries is likely to propel the growth of the sanding pads market in the upcoming years.


• South America: South American countries have been a promising venue for global companies. The South American region includes emerging economies such as Brazil, Argentina, and others. Additionally, Brazil and Argentina are the main drivers for the region, equipped with sanding pads. Various construction businesses increasingly use these sanding pads to optimize business processes and reduce operating costs. Growth in technological advancements, rapid development & urbanization in these emerging economies will drive the sanding pads market in the year to come. Furthermore, favorable capital investment projects and the growing automotive sector will further boost the sanding pads market in the target region.