Product Code: SR112025A7922
The global coated abrasives market size reached USD 14.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 19.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.46% during 2025-2033. The rising demand from the flourishing automotive, metal fabrication, woodworking, aerospace, and electronics industries, the extensive emphasis on product quality and finish, and emerging trends of DIY home renovation represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Coated abrasives are abrasive materials bonded to a flexible backing material, such as paper, cloth, or film, via adhesives or resins, creating a sandpaper-like product. They are widely used for sanding, deburring, smoothing rough surfaces, removing rust or paint, and achieving a smooth and polished finish. The abrasive grains used in coated abrasives can vary in size, shape, and material composition depending on the desired application. Common abrasive materials include aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, and zirconia alumina. Coated abrasives offer several advantages over other types of abrasives, including consistent cutting action, precise control over the material removal process, and conformability to different shapes and contours. As a result, they are extensively used in metalworking, woodworking, automotive refinishing, paint preparation, and general surface finishing applications.
Coated Abrasives Market Trends:
The widespread product applications across the thriving automotive, metal fabrication, aerospace, and electronics industries for precision grinding, polishing, and surface preparation represent the key factor driving the market growth. Besides this, with the rising emphasis on quality and aesthetics, industries are seeking superior surface finishes for their products, which, in turn, is fueling the market growth. Moreover, the bolstering growth of the construction industry and the expanding infrastructural development, wherein coated abrasives are extensively used for sanding, smoothing, and finishing surfaces, is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. In line with this, the growing demand for woodwork products and furniture and the rise in trends of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) culture and home renovations are aiding in market expansion. In addition to this, the shifting preference for lightweight materials, such as composites and aluminium, for manufacturing products due to their high strength-to-weight ratio is presenting remunerative growth opportunities for the market. Concurrent with this, the surging demand for eco-friendly coated abrasives due to the escalating consumer consciousness, the extensive focus on sustainability, and the implementation of numerous stringent environmental regulations are contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, ongoing product innovations and advancements in terms of performance, durability, and efficiency, combined with easy product availability through flourishing e-commerce platforms and online retail channels, are creating a favorable outlook for the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
Grain Type Insights:
- Aluminum Oxide
- Ceramic
- Silicon Carbide
- Alumina Zirconia
- Others
Backing Material Insights:
- Fiber
- Paper
- Cloth
- Polyester
- Others
Application Insights:
- Transportation
- Machinery
- Metal Fabrication
- Consumer Goods
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for coated abrasives. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific coated abrasives market included rapid urbanization and infrastructural development, the growing product utilization across the bolstering automotive, aerospace, and woodwork industries, and the rising popularity of DIY home renovation.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global coated abrasives market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include 3M Company, Fandeli International Corp., Gemtex Abrasives, Jiangsu Sanling Abrasive Co. Ltd., Mirka Ltd., Murugappa Group, Napoleon Abrasives S.p.a., Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc., Sak Industries Pvt Ltd., Swajit Abrasives Pvt. Ltd., Tyrolit Group, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global coated abrasives market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global coated abrasives market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global coated abrasives market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive coated abrasives market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the grain type?
- Which is the most attractive grain type in the coated abrasives market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the backing material?
- Which is the most attractive backing material in the coated abrasives market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- Which is the most attractive application in the coated abrasives market?
- What is the competitive structure of the global coated abrasives market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global coated abrasives market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Coated Abrasives Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Grain Type
- 6.1 Aluminum Oxide
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Ceramic
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Silicon Carbide
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Alumina Zirconia
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Backing Material
- 7.1 Fiber
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Paper
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Cloth
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Polyester
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
- 7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Market Trends
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Transportation
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Machinery
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Metal Fabrication
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Consumer Goods
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Drivers
- 10.3 Restraints
- 10.4 Opportunities
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 3M Company
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Fandeli International Corp.
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3 Gemtex Abrasives
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.4 Jiangsu Sanling Abrasive Co. Ltd.
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Mirka Ltd.
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 Murugappa Group
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 Napoleon Abrasives S.p.a.
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8 Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc.
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.8.3 Financials
- 14.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.9 Sak Industries Pvt Ltd.
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10 Swajit Abrasives Pvt. Ltd.
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11 Tyrolit Group
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.