The Global Abrasive Paper Market size is expected to reach $6.1 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2023, the market attained a volume of 5,156.28 kilo tonnes, experiencing a growth of 19.08% (2020-2023).
Abrasive paper is essential for preparing automotive surfaces before polishing. It helps to remove imperfections such as scratches, swirl marks, and paint defects, ensuring a smooth and uniform surface for polishing. Hence, the automotive polishing segment garnered 22% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, 1,340.96 kilo tonnes of Abrasive paper is expected to be utilized in automotive polishing by the year 2031. Automotive polishing often involves paint correction to remove defects and restore the glossy finish of the paintwork. Abrasive paper is used for wet or dry sanding to level the paint surface, remove orange peel texture, and eliminate deep scratches.
Industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and precision engineering demand high-performance abrasives to meet stringent precision, accuracy, and surface quality requirements. High-performance abrasive paper products are crucial for attaining precise measurements, narrow tolerances, and flawless surface textures in vital components and parts, necessitating superior cutting, grinding, and finishing capabilities. Hence, the rising demand for high-performance abrasives drives the market's growth.
Additionally, Industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and precision engineering have stringent requirements for surface quality in their products. These industries demand smooth, uniform, and defect-free surfaces to meet quality standards, specifications, and customer expectations. Abrasive paper plays a critical role in achieving the desired surface finishes, dimensional accuracy, and aesthetic appeal required by these industries. Therefore, the rising focus on surface quality propels the market's growth.
However, Abrasive paper relies on various raw materials such as abrasives (like aluminum oxide or silicon carbide), adhesives, backing materials (like paper or cloth), and additional additives. The prices of these raw materials can fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand, currency exchange rates, geopolitical factors, and environmental regulations. Sudden spikes in the cost of raw materials can increase production expenses for abrasive paper manufacturers, potentially leading to higher product prices. This, in turn, might deter consumers from purchasing abrasive paper or force manufacturers to accept lower profit margins. Hence, the price volatility of raw materials is hindering the market's growth.
Type Outlook
Based on type, the market is divided into dust free, dry abrasive paper, sponge abrasive paper, wet abrasive paper, and others. In 2023, the dry abrasive paper segment garnered 33% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, 2,239.61 kilo tonnes of Dry abrasive paper is expected to be utilized by the year 2031. Dry abrasive paper can be used for various applications across various industries, including woodworking, metalworking, automotive, construction, and DIY projects. Its versatility makes it a popular choice among users who require a single abrasive product for multiple tasks.
Abrasive Grain Outlook
On the basis of abrasive grain, the market is segmented into aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, zirconia alumina, diamond, and others. In 2023, the silicon carbide segment attained 29% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, 1,602.03 kilo tonnes of Silicon carbide abrasive paper are expected to be utilized by the year 2031. Silicon carbide abrasive paper is known for its aggressive cutting action, allowing for rapid material removal compared to other abrasive materials. This characteristic makes it particularly suitable for applications with paramount efficiency and productivity, such as metal fabrication and shaping.
Application Outlook
Based on application, the market is categorized into wood processing, automotive polishing, metal polishing, painting & finishing, electronic product, and others. In 2023, the wood processing segment registered 27% revenue share in the market. In terms of volume, 1,796.70 kilo tonnes of abrasive paper is expected to be utilized in wood processing by the year 2031. Precise joinery and assembly are crucial for constructing durable and visually appealing woodworking projects. Abrasive paper prepares mating surfaces for joinery, ensuring tight fits and strong bonds between wood components.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific region witnessed 42% revenue share in the market in 2023. In terms of volume, 3,044.31 kilo tonnes of abrasive paper are utilized by this region by the year 2031. The Asia Pacific region is known for its robust manufacturing and industrial sectors. With countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India leading in various manufacturing industries such as automotive, electronics, and construction, there is a substantial need for abrasive paper for processes like grinding, polishing, and surface preparation.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- FFLUO
- Saint-Gobain Group
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
- Hermes Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG
- Mirka Ltd. (KWH Group Ltd.)
- sia Abrasives Industries AG (sia Abrasives Holding AG)
- VSM Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG
- Klingspor AG
- Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski AG & Co KG
Global Abrasive Paper Market Report Segmentation
By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Wood Processing
- Metal Polishing
- Automotive Polishing
- Painting & Finishing
- Electronic Product
- Others
By Abrasive Grain (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Aluminium Oxide
- Silicon Carbide
- Diamond
- Zirconia Alumina
- Others
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- Dry Abrasive Paper
- Wet Abrasive Paper
- Sponge Abrasive Paper
- Dust Free
- Others
By Geography (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1 Market Definition
- 1.2 Objectives
- 1.3 Market Scope
- 1.4 Segmentation
- 1.4.1 Global Abrasive Paper Market, by Application
- 1.4.2 Global Abrasive Paper Market, by Abrasive Grain
- 1.4.3 Global Abrasive Paper Market, by Type
- 1.4.4 Global Abrasive Paper Market, by Geography
- 1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.1.1 Overview
- 3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1 Market Drivers
- 3.2.2 Market Restraints
- 3.2.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4 Market Challenges
- 3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 4.1 Global Wood Processing Market by Region
- 4.2 Global Metal Polishing Market by Region
- 4.3 Global Automotive Polishing Market by Region
- 4.4 Global Painting & Finishing Market by Region
- 4.5 Global Electronic Product Market by Region
- 4.6 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 5.1 Global Aluminium Oxide Market by Region
- 5.2 Global Silicon Carbide Market by Region
- 5.3 Global Diamond Market by Region
- 5.4 Global Zirconia Alumina Market by Region
- 5.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6. Global Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 6.1 Global Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Region
- 6.2 Global Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Region
- 6.3 Global Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Region
- 6.4 Global Dust Free Market by Region
- 6.5 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 7. Global Abrasive Paper Market by Region
- 7.1 North America Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.1.1 North America Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.1.1.1 North America Wood Processing Market by Country
- 7.1.1.2 North America Metal Polishing Market by Country
- 7.1.1.3 North America Automotive Polishing Market by Country
- 7.1.1.4 North America Painting & Finishing Market by Country
- 7.1.1.5 North America Electronic Product Market by Country
- 7.1.1.6 North America Others Market by Country
- 7.1.2 North America Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.1.2.1 North America Aluminium Oxide Market by Country
- 7.1.2.2 North America Silicon Carbide Market by Country
- 7.1.2.3 North America Diamond Market by Country
- 7.1.2.4 North America Zirconia Alumina Market by Country
- 7.1.2.5 North America Others Market by Country
- 7.1.3 North America Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.1.3.1 North America Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.1.3.2 North America Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.1.3.3 North America Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.1.3.4 North America Dust Free Market by Country
- 7.1.3.5 North America Others Market by Country
- 7.1.4 North America Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.1.4.1 US Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.1.4.1.1 US Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.1.4.1.2 US Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.1.4.1.3 US Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.1.4.2 Canada Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.1.4.2.1 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.1.4.2.2 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.1.4.2.3 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.1.4.3 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.1.4.3.1 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.1.4.3.2 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.1.4.3.3 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.1.4.4 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.1.4.4.1 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.1.4.4.2 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.1.4.4.3 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2 Europe Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.1 Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.1.1 Europe Wood Processing Market by Country
- 7.2.1.2 Europe Metal Polishing Market by Country
- 7.2.1.3 Europe Automotive Polishing Market by Country
- 7.2.1.4 Europe Painting & Finishing Market by Country
- 7.2.1.5 Europe Electronic Product Market by Country
- 7.2.1.6 Europe Others Market by Country
- 7.2.2 Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.2.1 Europe Aluminium Oxide Market by Country
- 7.2.2.2 Europe Silicon Carbide Market by Country
- 7.2.2.3 Europe Diamond Market by Country
- 7.2.2.4 Europe Zirconia Alumina Market by Country
- 7.2.2.5 Europe Others Market by Country
- 7.2.3 Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.3.1 Europe Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.2.3.2 Europe Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.2.3.3 Europe Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.2.3.4 Europe Dust Free Market by Country
- 7.2.3.5 Europe Others Market by Country
- 7.2.4 Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.2.4.1 Germany Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.1.1 Germany Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.1.2 Germany Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.1.3 Germany Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.2 UK Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.2.1 UK Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.2.2 UK Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.2.3 UK Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.3 France Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.3.1 France Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.3.2 France Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.3.3 France Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.4 Russia Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.4.1 Russia Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.4.2 Russia Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.4.3 Russia Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.5 Spain Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.5.1 Spain Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.5.2 Spain Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.5.3 Spain Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.6 Italy Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.6.1 Italy Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.6.2 Italy Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.6.3 Italy Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.2.4.7 Rest of Europe Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.2.4.7.1 Rest of Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.2.4.7.2 Rest of Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.2.4.7.3 Rest of Europe Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3 Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.1 Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Wood Processing Market by Country
- 7.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Metal Polishing Market by Country
- 7.3.1.3 Asia Pacific Automotive Polishing Market by Country
- 7.3.1.4 Asia Pacific Painting & Finishing Market by Country
- 7.3.1.5 Asia Pacific Electronic Product Market by Country
- 7.3.1.6 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 7.3.2 Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Aluminium Oxide Market by Country
- 7.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Silicon Carbide Market by Country
- 7.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Diamond Market by Country
- 7.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Zirconia Alumina Market by Country
- 7.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 7.3.3 Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.3.1 Asia Pacific Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.3.3.2 Asia Pacific Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.3.3.3 Asia Pacific Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.3.3.4 Asia Pacific Dust Free Market by Country
- 7.3.3.5 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 7.3.4 Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.3.4.1 China Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.1.1 China Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.1.2 China Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.1.3 China Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.2 Japan Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.2.1 Japan Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.2.2 Japan Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.2.3 Japan Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.3 India Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.3.1 India Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.3.2 India Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.3.3 India Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.4 South Korea Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.4.1 South Korea Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.4.2 South Korea Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.4.3 South Korea Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.5 Singapore Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.5.1 Singapore Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.5.2 Singapore Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.5.3 Singapore Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.6 Malaysia Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.6.1 Malaysia Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.6.2 Malaysia Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.6.3 Malaysia Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.3.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.3.4.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.3.4.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.3.4.7.3 Rest of Asia Pacific Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4 LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.1 LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.1.1 LAMEA Wood Processing Market by Country
- 7.4.1.2 LAMEA Metal Polishing Market by Country
- 7.4.1.3 LAMEA Automotive Polishing Market by Country
- 7.4.1.4 LAMEA Painting & Finishing Market by Country
- 7.4.1.5 LAMEA Electronic Product Market by Country
- 7.4.1.6 LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 7.4.2 LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.2.1 LAMEA Aluminium Oxide Market by Country
- 7.4.2.2 LAMEA Silicon Carbide Market by Country
- 7.4.2.3 LAMEA Diamond Market by Country
- 7.4.2.4 LAMEA Zirconia Alumina Market by Country
- 7.4.2.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 7.4.3 LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.3.1 LAMEA Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.4.3.2 LAMEA Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.4.3.3 LAMEA Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.4.3.4 LAMEA Dust Free Market by Country
- 7.4.3.5 LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 7.4.4 LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Country
- 7.4.4.1 Brazil Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.1.1 Brazil Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.1.2 Brazil Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.1.3 Brazil Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.2 Argentina Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.2.1 Argentina Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.2.2 Argentina Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.2.3 Argentina Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.3 UAE Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.3.1 UAE Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.3.2 UAE Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.3.3 UAE Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.4 Saudi Arabia Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.4.1 Saudi Arabia Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.4.2 Saudi Arabia Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.5 South Africa Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.5.1 South Africa Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.5.2 South Africa Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.5.3 South Africa Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.6 Nigeria Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.6.1 Nigeria Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.6.2 Nigeria Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.6.3 Nigeria Abrasive Paper Market by Type
- 7.4.4.7 Rest of LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market
- 7.4.4.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Application
- 7.4.4.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
- 7.4.4.7.3 Rest of LAMEA Abrasive Paper Market by Type
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 3M Company
- 8.1.1 Company Overview
- 8.1.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.1.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.2 Saint-Gobain Group
- 8.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.2.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
- 8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.3 Robert Bosch GmbH
- 8.3.1 Company Overview
- 8.3.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.3.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.4 Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
- 8.4.1 Company Overview
- 8.4.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 8.4.4 Research & Development Expense
- 8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 8.5 Hermes Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG
- 8.5.1 Company Overview
- 8.5.2 SWOT Analysis
- 8.6 Mirka Ltd. (KWH Group Ltd.)
- 8.6.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2 Financial Analysis
- 8.6.3 Recent strategies and developments:
- 8.6.3.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- 8.6.3.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
- 8.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 8.7 sia Abrasives Industries AG (sia Abrasives Holding AG)
- 8.7.1 Company Overview
- 8.7.2 SWOT Analysis
- 8.8 VSM Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG
- 8.8.1 Company Overview
- 8.8.2 SWOT Analysis
- 8.9 Klingspor AG
- 8.9.1 Company Overview
- 8.9.2 SWOT Analysis
- 8.10. Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski AG & Co KG
- 8.10.1 Company Overview
- 8.10.2 SWOT Analysis
Chapter 9. Winning imperatives of Abrasive Paper Market