Abrasive Tools Market Research Report Information By Type (Coated, Bonded and Super), Raw Material (Natural and Synthetic), End-Use (Automotive, Heavy Machinery, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication, Electronics and Electrical and Others) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2032

Abrasive Tools Market Scenario:

The Abrasive Tools Market is projected to grow from USD 10823.4 Mn in 2021 to USD 20245.23 Mn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 8.9% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032)

Abrasive Tools are products or materials, such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for scraping, grinding, smoothing, or polishing. Although finishing a material also involves polishing it to achieve a smooth, reflective surface, as in satin or beaded finish, the process can often require roughening. In short, the ceramics used for cutting, scraping, and polishing other softer materials are considered abrasives. Abrasives have a wide range of commercial, residential, and technical applications. Grinding, polishing, buffing, honing, digging, sharpening, lapping, and sanding are common applications for abrasives tools. Materials used as abrasives are typically either hard minerals (rated at seven or higher on the Mohs mineral hardness scale) or synthetic stones, some of which can be chemically and mechanically similar to minerals that occur naturally but may not be considered minerals because they do not occur naturally. It is expected that growing demand for abrasive tools in metalworking applications is likely to boost the market growth. Coated abrasives such as sandpaper and stones are used in metalworking for deburring, where the grinding of metal items is performed. Abrasive tools are also used in polishing different finished goods in the automobile and electronics industries.

Global Abrasive Tools Market has been segmented By Type, Raw Material, End-Use, and Region.

Based on type, the global abrasive tools market is segmented into coated, bonded, and super. The super segment is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years.

By raw material, the global abrasive tools market has been split into natural and synthetic. The natural segment held a sizeable share and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years.

By end-use, the abrasive tools market is divided into automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace, metal fabrication, electronics and electrical, and others. The automotive segment is projected to grow at a CAGR in the coming years.

Key Players

Key Players operating in the Global Abrasive Tools Market are Asahi Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd (Japan), Robert Bosch (Germany), Jason Incorporated (US), Fujimi Incorporated (Japan), DuPont (US), Tyrolit (Austria), Saint Gobain Abrasives, Inc (US), CMC Materials Toyoda (US), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), and Almatis (Germany).

Market Segmentation

The automotive industry is expected to boost the growth of the market for abrasive tools as they are used for engine components, deburring, and cleaning. They are also used for the repair and maintenance of vehicles, interiors, and accessories. The growing use of abrasives for the cleaning and finishing medical devices such as Osseointegrated implants in the medical industry would also drive the market for adhesive tools.

Based on region, the abrasive tools market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Asia-Pacific, due to its rapid economic growth, is the fastest growing market for abrasive tools. Apart from that, the fast growth of industries, such as automobiles, machinery, and metal processing, is also boosting the market growth.

In North America, the rapidly expanding electronics industry is expected to drive the market for abrasive tools. Furthermore, Europe is expected to register a notable growth for the abrasive tools market as there is a rising demand for abrasive auto components.

Industry Developments

Bosch Power Tools intends to procure approximately 50 percent of the shares of FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH in October 2023. FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH is a prominent international supplier of contact-sensitive automation, operating from its main office in Linz, Austria, with additional distribution centers in the United States and China. At present, FerRobotics maintains an approximate workforce of fifty associates and anticipates fiscal year sales in the double-digit million-dollar range. The agreement is that the price of the acquisition will not be revealed. The shareholder consent is pending from the antitrust authorities.

March 2024: With its most recent acquisition, abrasives and power tools manufacturer WALTER Surface Technologies has established a significant robotics presence. PushCorp, Inc., a Garland, Texas-based robotic end-of-arm tooling company that specializes in robotic force control, servo spindles, and automation equipment, was acquired by the Windsor, Connecticut-based company. According to WALTER, the incorporation of PushCorp into its portfolio will enable clients to approach robotics and automation for material removal with greater confidence and increase their productivity. PushCorp's force control devices and mechanized equipment, both of which are manufactured in the United States, enable WALTER to further develop its solutions to assist clients with the automation of their manufacturing processes. The action follows the November 2023 announcement by WALTER that it had introduced a new service that augmented the organization's robotic and automation solutions for industrial manufacturers, with a specific focus on material removal processes. PushCorp was identified by WALTER as one of the end-of-arm tool and system integrator manufacturers with whom it had formed a partnership for that service.