The waterjet cutting machine market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of the waterjet cutting machine has witnessed rapid expansion recently. Projected growth indicates an increase from $1.45 billion in 2024 to $1.62 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%.
Factors contributing to this growth in the past have included the surge in the automotive industry, the need for personalized products, high demand from the industrial field, requirements for exact and complex cutting across multiple industries, and a rise in investments for constructing top-tier manufacturing infrastructure.
The waterjet cutting machine market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of waterjet cutting machines is predicted to experience significant expansion in the coming years, with projections suggesting it will reach a value of $2.54 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.
This projected surge during the forecasted period can be associated with a series of factors, such as its wide-ranging application across different materials, the advent of robotic cutting, escalating government commitment towards the use of pure waterjet technology, increased adoption in breakthrough markets, and growth in aerospace and defense sectors. Key trends to watch over this period include the advent of new software intelligence, the integration with industry 4.0, advancements to 3D and micro waterjet cutting, as well as eco-friendly cutting technologies.
Rising demands for eco-friendly cutting procedures are majorly fueling the expansion of the waterjet cutting machine market. Strict governmental regulations about the application of chemical fluids in the manufacturing procedure and the growing shift of corporations towards sustainable business models have caused a shift in industrial interest towards employing environmentally conscious cutting methods in segments like automotive, mining, electronics, construction, packaging, and textiles. For instance, in 2022, the European Commission endorsed a proposal for a regulation that would synchronize the conditions for selling construction items. This proposed law was a part of a suite of proposals aiming to normalize sustainable products within the EU, promoting circular business structures and enabling consumers for the green shift.
The waterjet cutting machine market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: 3D Waterjet Cutting Machines, Micro Waterjet Cutting Machines, Robotics Waterjet Cutting Machines
2) By Technology: Pure, Abrasive
3) By Pump Type: Direct Drive Pump, Hydraulic Intensifier Pump
4) By Application: Exotic metal and Non-Traditional Material Cutting, Ceramic/Stone Cutting, Glass/Metal Art, Gasket Cutting, Other Applications
5) By Industry: Electronics, Metal Fabrication, Automotive, Aerospace, Food Processing, Textile, Other Industries
Subsegments:
1) By 3D Waterjet Cutting Machines: Multi-Axis 3D Waterjet Cutters, 3D Abrasive Waterjet Systems
2) By Micro Waterjet Cutting Machines: Precision Micro Waterjet Systems, Desktop Micro Waterjet Cutters
3) By Robotics Waterjet Cutting Machines: Robotic Arm Waterjet Cutters, Automated Waterjet Cutting Systems
Environmental harm caused by the application of cutting fluids in machining procedures is a major concern. For this reason, the primary focus of environmental machining R&D is to diminish or eliminate the usage of conventional cutting fluids, substituting them with green alternatives. The waterjet cutting machine market is projected to witness significant growth in the next few years, driven by the rising demand for eco-friendly cutting operations and protocols, which offer several benefits.
Major companies operating in the waterjet cutting machine market include:
• Flow International Corporation
• Bystronic Inc.
• Water Jet Sweden AB
• Waterjet Corporation S.R.L.
• Dardi International Corporation
• Wardjet
• Koike Aronson Inc.
• Techni Waterjet
• Huffman
• Jekran Ltd.
• Lincoln Electric
• STM waterjet
• International Waterjet Machines
• Foshan Yongshengda Machinery
• Accurl
• LDSA
• Resato International
• KMT Waterjet Systems Inc.
• Jet Edge Inc.
• ESAB
• Hypertherm Inc.
• AccuStream
• WSI Waterjet Systems International
• A Innovative International Ltd.
• A&V Waterjet
• Advanced Cutting Systems
• Aqua-Dyne Inc.
• Calypso Waterjet Systems
• CMS Industries
• CTR Lasers
• Flow Asia Corporation
North America was the largest region in the waterjet cutting machine market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the waterjet cutting machine market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.