Sandblasting Media Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Aluminum Oxide, Steel Grit, Copper Slag, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dry Ice, Si Sand, Glass, Iron Slag, Nut Shells, Garnet, Silicon Carbide, Corn Cob, Staurolite, Coal Slag, Steel Shot Others) By End User (Aerospace, Marine, Construction, Automotive, Metalworking Others) and Region  

Sandblasting media market size was valued at US$ 8,281.2 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 13,211.0 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2024-2030. Moreover, the U.S. sandblasting media market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of US$ 1,999.5 million by 2032.

The market is likely to grow to a tremendous level, moving ahead due to increased demand from end-use industries such as automotive, construction, manufacturing, and others. Technological development in the process of sandblasting automated and handheld- has been aiding the growth of the market. In addition, there is a very positive market outlook in that companies are increasingly shifting toward environmentally-friendly sandblasting media, such as recycled glass and plastic beads.

Key Players

Key players in the Sandblasting Media market include The Aluminum Association, Inc., Saint-Gobain, Carpenter Technology Corporation, GMA Garnet Group, Ervin Industries, Inc., BlastOne International, and Orespawn. Also, a comprehensive analysis of industry verticals and market participants that provides a clear overview of the competitive landscape in relation to the sectors served by the company’s products and services, market share, service offerings, financial reports, significant developments, market strategy, competitive position, and geographic reach

Key Takeaways

• The fastest-growing market for this is the Asia-Pacific region
• The largest region in the market in North America
• Based on the product type aluminum oxide segment holds a 29.3% market share
• Based on the end user aerospace segment holds a 36.2% market share

Facts & Figures

• In January 2024 - Approximately 60% of sandblasting media used in North America is comprised of steel shot and grit, reflecting its popularity in industrial applications.
• February 2024 - The global demand for garnet sand as a blasting media has increased by 25% over the past year, driven by its effectiveness and environmental benefits.
• April 2024 - The construction industry is the largest consumer of sandblasting media, using approximately 40% of the total market volume in 2023.

Key Developments

• In January 2024 - GMA Garnet Group announced the expansion of its garnet mining operations to increase production capacity in response to rising demand
• In March 2024 - Saint-Gobain launched a new line of eco-friendly sandblasting media, aimed at reducing environmental impact while maintaining performance.
• In September 2024 - Orespawn launched a new marketing campaign focusing on the benefits of using recycled glass as a sandblasting media, highlighting its eco-friendly attributes.

Sandblasting Media Market Segmentation

By Product Type: Aluminum oxide hardness will typically range from 8 – 9 Mohs with a high etch surface profile. The product recyclable sharp angular, this is the long-lasting media used for different applications, and in the case of aluminum, it characterizes its ability to withstand hardness and even strength, thus, an application used from anti-slip surfaces through industrial application purposes as the blasting media plus a raw material in refractories.

By End User: The metalworking industry will experience a growth of tremendous proportions with the help of increasing applications in steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, and other markets of metal products. During the period, it will also dominate the overall end-user segment. The abrasive blasting is a quite efficient and quick solution to enable metal parts to function aptly and look their absolute best. Sandblasting was used in the yesteryears with a major media of sand. However, continuous upgradation in the metal fabrication industry continued to improve the other types of grits that are being utilized.