The Rock Drilling Equipment Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of rock drilling equipment has been consistently expanding in recent years. The market value is projected to increase from $2.28 billion in 2024 to $2.39 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.
The Rock Drilling Equipment Global Market is predicted to reach a value of $2.87 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Rock Drilling Equipment Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the rock drilling equipment market are:
• The increasing demand for 3D-printed drill bits
• Growth in multi-blade configurations usage
• The focus on reducing drilling-induced environmental impact
• Expansion of geothermal energy projects and escalating steel demand
The rock drilling equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Rotary Drilling Tools, Down-The Hole Drilling Tools, Horizontal Drilling Tools, Handheld Drilling Tools, Other Products
2) By Manufacturer: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Aftermarket
3) By Application: Mining Industry, Construction Industry, Quarrying, Oil And Gas, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Rotary Drilling Tools: Tricone Drill Bits, Drag Bits, Roller Cone Bits, Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (PDC) Bits
2) By Down-The-Hole (DTH) Drilling Tools: DTH Hammers, DTH Drill Bits, DTH Pipes, DTH Shock Absorbers
3) By Horizontal Drilling Tools: Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Rigs, Mud Motors, Drill Pipes, Reamers
4) By Handheld Drilling Tools: Pneumatic Rock Drills, Hydraulic Rock Drills, Electric Handheld Drills, Manual Core Drills
5) By Other Products: Auger Drills, Sonic Drilling Equipment, Casing Drilling Tools, Percussion Drilling Equipment
The key trends in the rock drilling equipment market are:
• There is a surge in demand for 3D-printed drill bits and multi-blade configurations.
• Reduction of environmental impact due to drilling is gaining priority.
• The expansion of geothermal energy projects is a trending factor.
• Technological advancements are shaping the market, with developments in energy-efficient drilling machines, automated systems, digitalization, and remotely operated equipment.
Major players in the rock drilling equipment market are:
• Caterpillar Inc.
• Sandvik AB
• Epiroc AB
• Xuzhou Construction Machinery (XCMG) Group
• Weir Group
• Atlas Copco AB
• Boart Longyear Pty Ltd.
• Boart Longyear Group Ltd.
• Herrenknecht AG
• Mincon Group plc
• Shanghai Hardrock Drills Co. Ltd.
• Rockmore International Inc.
• Furukawa Rock Drill Co. Ltd.
• Numa Tool Company
• Drill King International Lp
• Gill Rock Drill Company
• Mindrill System Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Holte Drilling Manufacturing Co.
• Rock-Tech International Inc.
• Sunward Equipment Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rock drilling equipment market in 2024