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Sandblasting media is composed of abrasive materials propelled at high velocity to eliminate surface contaminants or shape surfaces within industrial operations. These abrasives, including sand, aluminum oxide, steel grit, or other materials, are selected based on the desired finish and the material under treatment. Widely employed across industries, sandblasting serves as a crucial process for surface preparation and finishing.
The primary types of sandblasting media encompass aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, steel grit, steel shot, glass, sodium bicarbonate, among others. Aluminum oxide, renowned for its abrasive, refractory, and insulating properties, serves as a versatile compound in manufacturing processes. Various equipment is utilized for these media, such as heavy abrasives, organic media, soft media, and multiple grit or mesh options, catering to diverse applications including automotive, marine, aerospace, construction, and metalworking sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the sandblasting media market by increasing costs of imported abrasives such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and specialty media. These impacts are most evident in automotive, aerospace, and marine segments, particularly in regions dependent on cross border raw material sourcing. Higher tariffs have led to pricing pressure and procurement adjustments. At the same time, they have encouraged domestic abrasive manufacturing, recycling of blasting media, and adoption of alternative materials, improving long term cost efficiency and supply security.
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The sandblasting media market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.03 billion in 2025 to $10.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of metal fabrication, expansion of automotive manufacturing, demand for corrosion removal, infrastructure development, industrial maintenance activities.
The sandblasting media market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising aerospace production, growth of marine maintenance, focus on sustainable abrasives, increased construction activity, automation in surface finishing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for surface preparation solutions, rising use in automotive and aerospace manufacturing, growing adoption of eco friendly abrasives, expansion of infrastructure and construction projects, focus on precision surface finishing.
The growth of the construction industry is expected to propel the expansion of the sandblasting media market going forward. The construction industry involves the designing, building, and maintenance of structures such as buildings, bridges, roads, and infrastructure. Its growth is driven by factors such as urbanization, infrastructure development, and rising demand for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Sandblasting media is widely used in this sector to remove paint, rust, and debris from surfaces, preparing them for coating or restoration and ensuring optimal adhesion and structural durability. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that dwellings under construction increased to 240,813 in the March quarter of 2023, up from 240,065 in 2022. New houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, compared to 101,240 the previous year. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is supporting the growth of the sandblasting media market.
Major companies operating in the sandblasting media market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as erosion-resistant coating (ERC) technology, to improve durability, efficiency, and performance in demanding surface treatment applications. ERC technology provides a protective layer that minimizes wear and degradation during high-impact sandblasting, extending the lifespan of components in abrasive environments. For instance, in May 2024, Sherwin-Williams, a US-based manufacturing company, introduced Pipeclad Frac-Shun ERC technology to advance sandblasting media applications. This technology enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of surface preparation, allowing for faster, more precise cleaning. It is particularly valuable in industries such as oil and gas, where improved performance can reduce downtime and lower operational costs.
In April 2024, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC (MFT), a US-based provider of finishing and coating solutions, acquired Aqua Blasting Corp. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to broaden MFT's surface treatment capabilities, especially in the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. It strengthens MFT's portfolio in surface enhancement technologies, including shot peening and blasting. Aqua Blasting Corp. is a US-based company that supplies sandblasting media for abrasive blasting applications.
Major companies operating in the sandblasting media market are 3M Company, Saint-Gobain Ceramics Materials, The Chemours Company, 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., Abrasives Incorporated, Media Blast and Abrasives Inc., ABShot Tecnics, Paul Auer GmbH, Ensio Resources Inc., MHG Strahlanlagen GmbH, FERVI SpA, C.B. SABBIATRICI S.R.L., Kramer Industries Inc., Blastech Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sandblasting media market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the sandblasting media market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The sandblasting media market consists of sales of walnut shell grit, garnet abrasives, and ceramic beads. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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