The sandblasting market size was around USD 9 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2021 to 2027 owing to the growing demand for robotic sandblasting due to the growing needs of solid waste management. In addition, a sharp rise in demand from the construction and metalworking industries may provide new growth opportunities for the industry. In terms of production, the market share is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach 30,175.2 kilotons during the forecast period.
Sandblasting is widely used to texture the concrete surface and remove surface rust to improve durability and appearance, which will drive the market share of sandblasting materials. To cope with the fierce competition and survive the market shocks, manufacturers and various manufacturers have begun to adopt automation technologies. This is done to increase production capacity, reduce production time, improve efficiency and reduce waste.
By 2027, the alumina segment will generate approximately $2.5 billion in revenue in the sandblasting media market. It is preferred for specialty applications where the requirement for high surface quality justifies the additional cost. Alumina hardness is typically in the 8-9 Mohs hardness range and has a highly etched surface profile. The product is recyclable and angular, making it a durable support that can be used in a variety of applications. Alumina has excellent hardness and strength. It can be used in a variety of applications, including non-slip surfaces, industrial applications (as a sandblasting aid), and refractory raw materials.
In the walnut shell segment, the sandblasting media market will witness a CAGR of around 6% from 2021 to 2027. These are hard fiber abrasives made from crushed walnut shells and comply with international trade standards. Walnut shells are soft abrasives used in industrial applications. These abrasives have exceptional durability and are commonly used for polishing and blast cleaning glass, soft metals, wood, fiberglass, stone, and plastics. Walnut shells are used as a deburring and deburring agent for cast, molded, and electrical parts.
Applications of walnut shell sandblasting include cleaning of automobile parts, turbines, aircraft engines, graffiti removal, and building restoration and cleaning. It is also used for cleaning and polishing alloys and metals. Opta Minerals, Swarco AG, Mineral Tech Gulf Coast Abrasives and Composition Materials are some of the major companies involved in the production and supply of organic abrasive blasting materials.
By 2027, the metalworking industry will have a demand of around 6.5 million tons. The metalworking industry is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand in the steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, and other metal products market. This industry will also dominate the end-user market throughout the forecast period. Sandblasting is a fast and efficient solution to ensure that metal parts perform properly and look their best. Sandblasting used to use sand as the primary material. However, the ongoing modernization of the metalworking industry continues to improve other types of sand used.
The Asia Pacific market size is expected to reach approximately US$7 billion by 2027. China holds a significant market share due to the widespread use of sandblasting materials in various end-user industries. Furthermore, India is expected to be the fastest growing country in the region and one of the major end-users due to the high metalworking activity in the country.
Growing construction activities and government initiatives in the Asia Pacific region will positively impact the abrasive blasting media market during the forecast period. Sand blasting is generally considered as an effective surface preparation or cleaning operation for metal parts in almost all countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc. Thus, the region holds a significant share in the abrasive blasting media industry and is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period.
Post time: Dec-23-2024