Abrasive Market, by Type (Super abrasive, Coated, Synthetic, Natural), End-Use (Automotive, Metal Fabrication, Machinery, Electronics, Construction, Others), Regional Analysis (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, LAMEA): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019–2026

Abrasive Industry Overview 2026:

According to the abrasive market analysis by Research Dive, the abrasive market forecast will surpass $ 64,873.4 Million by 2026, increasing from $ 40,396.5 Million in 2018at a CAGR of 6.1%. Asia-Pacific Abrasive Market is expected to grow and is projected to account for $18,579.5 Million. Europe has dominated the global market and is projected to continue its dominance with a notable growth rate of CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period.

Abrasives are substances that are used to clean or rough the surfaces of the minerals, or comminute the materials by abrasion and percussion. An abrasive is a type of very hard material and used in wide range of domestic, industrial and technological applications. Some common usages of abrasive materials include cutting, sharpening, sanding, grinding and polishing.

Driving Factors behind Growth of Abrasive Market

Rising product demand from automotive & machinery sectors is one of the key abrasive market trends

The market will witness growth, owing to the increase in product demand from automotive and machinery industries that use abrasive materials. The market is majorly driven by factors such as the upsurge in the use of abrasives materials in several sectors including metal fabrication, machine maintenance, and mechanical operations.  The growth of such end use sectors with new advancements and developments in the economic circumstances are projected to drive the market growth in the coming years. Diamond abrasive materials are favored for the crushing and mending in the automotive sector to improve polishing time along with to improve the external surface and impart shiny appearance. The growth of the automotive industry is expected to directly enhance the abrasive materials demand in the forecasted time period.

Market Restraints:

Lack of raw material availability and the presence of price volatility are restraining the growth of abrasive market

However, in spite of advantages, demand for the abrasive material is estimated to be restricted by the price volatility of the raw materials. Also, there is a lack of availability in the raw materials. Both these factors are expected to limit the abrasives production, and thereby affect the market growth in a negative manner.

Market Opportunities for Abrasive Market:

Rapid industrialization in the emerging countries will provide significant investment opportunities for the growth of Abrasive Market

The rapid developments, coupled with the increasing industrialization activities in both developed and developing countries worldwide, will create ample investment opportunities in the abrasive market. Additionally, the increase in the number of vehicles, their maintenance and repairing have upsurge the abrasive materials use in the automotive industry.

Abrasive Market Segmentation, by Type

Super abrasive segment is predicted to be most lucrative till the end of 2026

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By type, the market is segmented into super abrasive, bonded abrasive and coated abrasive. The super abrasive type is projected to grow at a noteworthy rate, and accounted for $11,715.0 Million in 2018, and will surpass $19,089.9 Million in 2026. This growth is majorly attributed to the wide acceptance of super abrasive material in automotive, metal fabrication and machinery sectors. The bonded type held the dominant share in the global market in 2018 and is anticipated to account for $23,643.6 Million by 2026. The bonded type is available in several forms such as discs and wheels made of vitreous and rubber materials, due to this, the bonded type abrasives are preferred for majority of the applications.

Abrasive Market, by Material

The Synthetic material segment is predicted to be most lucrative till the end of 2026

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By material type, the market is further classified into synthetic and natural. Synthetic material type held for the largest market size and is accounted for $33,529.1 Million in 2018, and is projected to account for $54,092.0 Million by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. This is majorly due to the extensive use of synthetic material type for fine grinding of metal alloys, adjusting dental enamel and polishing of noble metals. Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide are major contributors of synthetic material types in the abrasive market. Natural type abrasive material is projected to reach $10,781.5 Million and is increasing from $6,867.4 Million in 2018, this is due to its natural availability of natural types such as Arkansas stone, chalk, and corundum.

Abrasive Market, by End Use

Electronics end use segment is predicted to be most lucrative till the end of 2026

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By end use, electronics end use segment is accounted for $8,079.3 Million in 2018, is expected to experience a noteworthy rate of 6.5%, is projected to reach $13,371.2 Million by 2026. This is majorly attributed to substantial development in the industry to manufacture of optic electric parts and device components is expected to drive the abrasive material market in the machinery sector. The automotive end use segment held the major market share and is expected to reach $18,813.3 Million during the forecast period, is increasing from $11,715.0 Million in 2018. The rapid growth in the increasing adoption of abrasives in the automotive industry for renovating and maintaining the body of automobiles such as accessories, engine parts, and interiors are projected to drive the abrasive market size in the coming years.

Abrasive Market, by Region:

Asia-Pacific region will have enormous opportunities for the market investors to grow over the coming years

Asia-Pacific Abrasive Market Overview 2026:

The abrasive market for Asia-Pacific is expected to experience significant growth and is projected to account for $18,579.5 Million and is increasing from $11,311.0 Million in 2018. The swift growth in the industrialization in the fast-growing countries, which has additional produced rise in the number of manufacture facilities in Asia-Pacific countries is expected to create abundant opportunities in the growth of the abrasive market. China, Japan, and India are developing economies and major contributors in the Asia-Pacific.

Europe Abrasive Market Forecast 2026:

Europe has dominated the global market and is projected to continue its dominance with a notable growth rate over the forecast period. Along with Europe, the market for North America is expected notable market share and is expected to reach $15,855.1 Million by 2026, at a growth rate of 5.8%. This growth is attributed to the rapid growth in the expansion of automotive and machine manufacturing units in this region. The abrasive market in the U.S. is generation major revenue in the North America region.

Key participants in Global Abrasive Market:

Product development and joint ventures are the most common strategies followed by the market players

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The major players profiled in the global abrasive market include Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Bosch, Henkel, Carborundum Universal Ltd., Asahi Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd., DowDuPont, 3M, Tyrolit, Deerfos, Fujimi Incorporated and among others. The major players present in the global abrasives industry are focusing on the new product developments and mergers & acquisitions to increase their share in the global abrasive market in this competitive and fragmented market.

Scope of the Market Report:

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1. Research Methodology

1.1. Desk Research
1.2. Real time insights and validation
1.3. Forecast model
1.4. Assumptions and forecast parameters

1.4.1. Assumptions
1.4.2. Forecast parameters

1.5. Data sources

1.5.1. Primary
1.5.2. Secondary

2. Executive Summary

2.1. 360° summary
2.2. Type trends
2.3. Material trends
2.4. End-use trends

3. Market overview

3.1. Market segmentation & definitions
3.2. Key takeaways

3.2.1. Top investment pockets
3.2.2. Top winning strategies

3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis

3.3.1. Bargaining power of consumers
3.3.2. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.3. Threat of new entrants
3.3.4. Threat of substitutes
3.3.5. Competitive rivalry in the market

3.4. Market dynamics

3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.2. Restraints
3.4.3. Opportunities

3.5. Technology landscape
3.6. Regulatory landscape
3.7. Patent landscape
3.8. Pricing overview

3.8.1. By type
3.8.2. By material
3.8.3. By end-use
3.8.4. By region

3.9. Market value chain analysis

3.9.1. Stress point analysis
3.9.2. Raw material analysis
3.9.3. Manufacturing process
3.9.4. Distribution channel analysis
3.9.5. Operating vendors

3.9.5.1. Raw material suppliers
3.9.5.2. Product manufacturers
3.9.5.3. Product distributors

3.10. Strategic overview

4. Abrasive Market, by Type 

4.1. Super abrasive 

4.1.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
4.1.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

4.2. Coated  

4.2.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
4.2.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

4.3. Bonded 

4.3.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
4.3.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026 

5. Abrasive Market, by Material 

5.1. Synthetic  

5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
5.1.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

5.2. Natural 

5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
5.2.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6. Abrasive Market, by End Use

6.1. Automotive  

6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.1.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6.2. Metal Fabrication

6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.2.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6.3. Machinery

6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.3.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6.4. Electronics

6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.4.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6.5. Construction

6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.5.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

6.6. Others

6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by region, 2018-2026
6.6.2. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7. Abrasive Market, by Region

7.1. North America

7.1.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.1.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.1.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.1.4. Market size and forecast, by country, 2018-2026
7.1.5. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026
7.1.6. U.S.

7.1.6.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.1.6.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.1.6.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.1.6.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.1.7. Canada

7.1.7.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.1.7.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.1.7.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.1.7.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2. Europe

7.2.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by country, 2018-2026
7.2.5. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026
7.2.6. Germany 

7.2.6.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.6.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.6.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.6.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2.7. UK

7.2.7.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.7.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.7.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.7.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2.8. France

7.2.8.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.8.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.8.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.8.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2.9. Spain

7.2.9.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.9.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.9.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.9.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2.10. Italy 

7.2.10.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.10.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.10.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.10.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.2.11. Rest of Europe

7.2.11.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.2.11.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.2.11.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.2.11.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.3. Asia Pacific

7.3.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by country, 2018-2026
7.3.5. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026
7.3.6. China

7.3.6.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.6.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.6.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.6.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.3.7. India 

7.3.7.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.7.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.7.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.7.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.3.8. Japan  

7.3.8.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.8.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.8.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.8.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.3.9. Australia 

7.3.9.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.9.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.9.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.9.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.3.10. Rest of Asia Pacific

7.3.10.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.3.10.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.3.10.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.3.10.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.4. LAMEA

7.4.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.4.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.4.4. Market size and forecast, by country, 2018-2026
7.4.5. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026
7.4.6. Latin America  

7.4.6.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.4.6.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.4.6.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.4.6.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.4.7. Middle East 

7.4.7.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.4.7.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.4.7.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.4.7.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

7.4.8. Africa

7.4.8.1. Market size and forecast, by type, 2018-2026
7.4.8.2. Market size and forecast, by material, 2018-2026
7.4.8.3. Market size and forecast, by end use, 2018-2026
7.4.8.4. Comparative market share analysis, 2018 & 2026

8. Company profiles

8.1. Saint-Gobain Abrasives 

8.1.1. Business overview
8.1.2. Financial performance
8.1.3. Product portfolio
8.1.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.1.5. SWOT analysis

8.2. Bosch 

8.2.1. Business overview
8.2.2. Financial performance
8.2.3. Product portfolio
8.2.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.2.5. SWOT analysis

8.3. Henkel 

8.3.1. Business overview
8.3.2. Financial performance
8.3.3. Product portfolio
8.3.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.3.5. SWOT analysis

8.4. Carborundum Universal Limited

8.4.1. Business overview
8.4.2. Financial performance
8.4.3. Product portfolio
8.4.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.4.5. SWOT analysis

8.5. Asahi Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd 

8.5.1. Business overview
8.5.2. Financial performance
8.5.3. Product portfolio
8.5.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.5.5. SWOT analysis

8.6. DowDuPont 

8.6.1. Business overview
8.6.2. Financial performance
8.6.3. Product portfolio
8.6.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.6.5. SWOT analysis

8.7. 3M

8.7.1. Business overview
8.7.2. Financial performance
8.7.3. Product portfolio
8.7.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.7.5. SWOT analysis

8.8. Tyrolit

8.8.1. Business overview
8.8.2. Financial performance
8.8.3. Product portfolio
8.8.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.8.5. SWOT analysis

8.9. Deerfos

8.9.1. Business overview
8.9.2. Financial performance
8.9.3. Product portfolio
8.9.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.9.5. SWOT analysis

8.10. Fujimi Incorporated

8.10.1. Business overview
8.10.2. Financial performance
8.10.3. Product portfolio
8.10.4. Recent strategic moves & developments
8.10.5. SWOT analysis

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