Angle Grinder Global Market Report 2026

An angle grinder serves as a potent tool capable of cutting, grinding, and polishing a diverse range of materials, including metal, stone, and concrete. These tools operate with electric power, available in either corded or battery-powered configurations.

The primary categories of angle grinders include electric angle grinders, pneumatic angle grinders, and cordless angle grinders. Electric angle grinders, specifically powered by electricity, find extensive use in cutting various materials such as metal, stone, concrete, or tiles. They are widely distributed through both online and offline channels, catering to applications such as metal processing, wood processing, construction, automotive, aerospace, aquaculture, agriculture, and more.

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 are influencing the angle grinder market by increasing costs of imported electric motors, lithium-ion batteries, electronic control units, steel housings, and abrasive components used in electric and cordless grinders. Manufacturing and construction sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported tool components, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven tool production. These tariffs are raising retail prices and impacting contractor procurement decisions. At the same time, they are encouraging localized tool assembly, regional component sourcing, and innovation in cost-optimized and energy-efficient angle grinder designs.

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The angle grinder market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.28 billion in 2025 to $3.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction and infrastructure activities, growth in metal fabrication and machining, rising use of power tools in automotive repair, increased availability of electric power tools, growing adoption of mechanized material processing.

The angle grinder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of battery-powered industrial tools, rising demand from construction and manufacturing sectors, expansion of electric vehicle production facilities, growing focus on worker safety compliance, increasing use of advanced abrasive technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of cordless and battery-powered angle grinders, rising demand for high-performance grinding tools, growing integration of safety and dust control features, expansion of lightweight and ergonomic tool designs, enhanced focus on multi-material processing capability.

The rising demand for construction activities is anticipated to drive the growth of the angle grinder market in the coming years. Construction activities encompass a broad range of operations involved in building, modifying, or repairing structures, infrastructure, and facilities. Angle grinders equipped with metal-cutting discs are commonly used in construction projects to cut metal components such as pipes, rebar, steel plates, and structural parts, providing a fast and efficient method for precise cuts. For example, in July 2023, the United States Census Bureau (USCB) reported that construction spending in February 2023 reached $1.84 billion. The first two months of 2023 recorded a $260.8 billion increase in construction investment, representing a 5.9 percent gain over $246.1 billion for the same period in 2022. Public construction accounted for $388.0 billion, while private construction totaled $1.45 billion in 2022. Thus, the growing demand for construction activities is fueling the expansion of the angle grinder market.

The increasing demand within the automotive industry is also expected to propel the growth of the angle grinder market. The automotive industry includes the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of vehicles. Angle grinders are extensively used in the automotive sector for tasks ranging from metal fabrication and bodywork to repair, maintenance, and customization, handling a variety of materials and making them essential tools for professionals and enthusiasts alike. For instance, in August 2025, the Government of Canada reported that revenues from automobile and light-duty motor vehicle manufacturing reached $60.0 billion in 2023, up from $45.0 billion in 2022, marking a 33.2% increase. Total industry revenues similarly grew to $60.1 billion in 2023 from $45.1 billion in 2022. Therefore, the rising demand in the automotive industry is driving the growth of the angle grinder market.

The angle grinder market is witnessing a trend of technological advancements aimed at enhancing performance, safety, and versatility for professional and industrial use. Companies are developing angle grinders designed to improve efficiency, provide greater user safety, and support a wide range of applications. An angle grinder is a handheld power tool used for cutting, grinding, and polishing materials such as metal, stone, and concrete. For example, in January 2023, Bosch Power Tools, a Germany-based company, launched the GWS 800 Professional angle grinder. This model features a slim, ergonomic design for improved hand comfort and control during extended use. Built to withstand challenging working conditions, the GWS 800 performs effectively even in dusty environments, making it suitable for applications including cutting, grinding, and chasing concrete, masonry, and metal.

Major companies operating in the angle grinder market are Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., 3M, FLEX GmbH, Wurth Group, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Techtronic Industries Company Limited, Hilti Corporation, Makita Corporation, Positec Machinery Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Dongcheng Power Tools Co. Ltd., Chicago Pneumatic, AEG Power Tools, C. & E. Fein GmbH, Bosun Co. Ltd., Metabo HPT, Festool Power Tools, Walter Surface Technologies, Jiangsu Guoqiang Tools Co. Ltd., SKIL Power Tools, Fiamgroup, JK Files & Engineering Limited

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the angle grinder market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the angle grinder market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the angle grinder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The angle grinder market consists of sales of grinding wheels, cut-off wheels, flap discs, wire wheels, diamond discs, strip discs, corded angle grinders, and ceramic sanding discs. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Electric Angle Grinder; Pneumatic Angle Grinder; Cordless Angle Grinder
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• 3) By Application: Metal Processing; Wood Processing; Construction; Automotive; Aerospace; Agriculture; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Electric Angle Grinder: Standard Electric Angle Grinders; Variable Speed Angle Grinders; Heavy-Duty Angle Grinders
• 2) By Pneumatic Angle Grinder: Mini Pneumatic Angle Grinders; Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Angle Grinders; Angle Grinders With Dust Extraction
• 3) By Cordless Angle Grinder: 18V Cordless Angle Grinders; 20V Cordless Angle Grinders; Specialty Cordless Angle Grinders
• Companies Mentioned: Robert Bosch GmbH; Hitachi Ltd.; 3M; FLEX GmbH; Wurth Group; Stanley Black & Decker Inc.; Techtronic Industries Company Limited; Hilti Corporation; Makita Corporation; Positec Machinery Co. Ltd.; Jiangsu Dongcheng Power Tools Co. Ltd.; Chicago Pneumatic; AEG Power Tools; C. & E. Fein GmbH; Bosun Co. Ltd.; Metabo HPT; Festool Power Tools; Walter Surface Technologies; Jiangsu Guoqiang Tools Co. Ltd.; SKIL Power Tools; Fiamgroup; JK Files & Engineering Limited
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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