What Has Been the Progress and Growth of the Sandblasting Media Market in Recent Years?
The sandblasting media market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the sandblasting media market has demonstrated robust growth, increasing its size. It is estimated to rise from $9.32 billion in 2024 to $10.14 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The major contributors to this considerable growth in the historic period include rapid industrial growth, a surge in infrastructure development projects, heightened demand for refurbishment, enhanced safety considerations, and extension in the range of industries it is used in.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Sandblasting Media Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The sandblasting media market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, the sandblasting media market size is projected to experience a robust expansion, expected to escalate to $14.05 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.
The predicted surge in the forthcoming period can be credited to the heightened demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly sandblasting media options, burgeoning construction activities, enlargement of the manufacturing domain, escalated utilization in the automotive sector, surge in infrastructure initiatives, and an increased focus on maintenance and repair tasks. Key trends in the upcoming period comprise technological breakthroughs in sandblasting media production methods, the evolution of recyclable and reusable sandblasting media, innovations in abrasive materials, progress in precision blasting techniques, and advancements in dust suppression and control systems.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Sandblasting Media Market?
The sandblasting media market's expansion is anticipated to be fueled by the rise of the construction industry. The construction industry encompasses the design, creation, and upkeep of structures like buildings, bridges, highways, and infrastructure. The growth in this industry can be attributed to urbanization, infrastructure enhancements, and a heightened need for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Sandblasting media, which is extensively employed in the construction industry, removes paint, rust, and debris from surfaces, preparing them for coating or restoration and ensuring their structures' longevity and optimal adherence. Information from the Office for National Statistics, a non-ministerial institution in the UK responsible for gathering and releasing national, regional, and local economic, demographic, and social data, reveals that in November 2023, total new construction work rose by £18.16 billion ($19.89 billion) in 2022, representing increases of 16.8% and 13.1% in both private and public new construction respectively. As a result, the expansion of the construction industry is a significant driver of the sandblasting media market's growth.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Sandblasting Media Market?
The sandblasting media market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Aluminum Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Steel Grit, Steel Shot, Glass, Sodium Bicarbonate, Other Types
2) By Equipment: Heavy Abrasives, Organic Media, Soft Media, Multiple Grit Or Mesh
3) By Application: Automotive, Marine, Aerospace, Construction, Metalworking
Subsegments:
1) By Aluminum Oxide: Brown Aluminum Oxide, White Aluminum Oxide
2) By Silicon Carbide: Green Silicon Carbide, Black Silicon Carbide
3) By Steel Grit: Angular Steel Grit, Round Steel Grit
4) By Steel Shot: Cast Steel Shot, Stainless Steel Shot
5) By Glass: Crushed Glass, Glass Beads
6) By Sodium Bicarbonate: Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate, Industrial Grade Sodium Bicarbonate
7) By Other Types: Garnet, Corn Cob, Walnut Shells
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What New Trends Are Influencing The Sandblasting Media Market?
Major players in the sandblasting media industry are striving to innovate with advanced technologies like Erosion-Resistant Coating (ERC) as a way to improve both durability and operational efficiency. The use of ERC technology within sandblasting media offers a resilient layer that safeguards surfaces from wear and damage during high-intensity sandblasting actions, thus prolonging the life expectancy of parts in abrasive environments. To illustrate, in May 2024, Sherwin-Williams, a US-based manufacturer, introduced Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC technology targeting progress in sandblasting media utilization. This novel technology is tailored to boost both effectiveness and efficiency of the sandblasting procedures, especially in sectors that heavily depend on high-grade surface preparation. It's engineered to maximize the use of sandblasting media facilitating quicker and more efficient surface cleanup and preparation. This becomes extremely important in industries like oil and gas where efficient operations translate into major cost savings and lesser downtime.
Who Are the Key Players In The Sandblasting Media Market?
Major companies operating in the sandblasting media market are:
• 3M Company
• Saint-Gobain Ceramics Materials
• The Chemours Company
• Saber Autonomous Solutions LLC
• Harsco Metals And Minerals
• Prince Minerals LLC
• GMA Garnet Pty Ltd.
• Opta Minerals Inc.
• Barton International Inc.
• Hodge Clemco Ltd.
• SurfacePrep
• Blastrite
• Crystal Mark Inc.
• Sinterit Sp
• Abrasives Incorporated
• Media Blast And Abrasives Inc.
• The Armakleen Company
• ABShot Tecnics
• Paul Auer GmbH
• Ensio Resources Inc.
• MHG Strahlanlagen GmbH
• FERVI SpA
• C.B. SABBIATRICI S.R.L.
• Kramer Industries Inc.
• Blastech Corporation
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Sandblasting Media Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sandblasting media market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sandblasting media market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
