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A grinding machine is a tool utilizing an abrasive wheel as a cutting tool, primarily used for shaping workpieces in utility and industrial applications.
The main types of grinding machines include conventional, CNC, cylindrical, surface, gear grinders, and others. Conventional machines are manually operated and lack CNC capabilities. These machines are typically employed in various industries such as automotive, maritime, aerospace, construction, industrial manufacturing, electrical, electronics, and others. Sales channels for these machines span franchised outlets, specialty stores, modern trade setups, and online channels.
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 impacting the grinding machines market by increasing the cost of imported precision components, control electronics, and specialized machine assemblies. Aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on advanced imported grinding systems. Asia-Pacific exporters are also facing competitive pricing challenges in global markets. These tariffs are increasing production costs and slowing procurement decisions. However, they are driving localization of machine tool manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and development of competitively priced advanced grinding technologies.
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The grinding machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.91 billion in 2025 to $6.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial manufacturing base, growth of automotive and aerospace sectors, demand for accurate metal finishing, advancement in machine tools, increase in infrastructure projects.
The grinding machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of smart factories, growth in defense manufacturing, demand for advanced surface finishing, investments in automation, expansion of heavy equipment manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of cnc-based grinding systems, rising demand from aerospace and defense, growth of high-precision tool manufacturing, integration of smart controls, increasing use in heavy machinery.
The increasing demand for construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the grinding machines market going forward. Construction activities involve a wide range of operations related to creating, modifying, or repairing structures, infrastructure, and facilities. Grinding machines are commonly used in construction projects to cut metal components such as pipes, rebar, steel plates, and structural parts, offering a fast and efficient way to perform precise cuts. For instance, in July 2023, according to reports from the United States Census Bureau (USCB), a US-based government agency, construction spending in February 2023 reached $1.84 billion. The first two months of the year saw a $260.8 billion increase in construction investment, a 5.9 percent gain over $246.1 billion for the same period in 2022. Therefore, rising construction activity is driving growth in the grinding machines market.
Major companies in the grinding machines market are focusing on integrating advanced grinding technologies, such as high-speed rotary control systems and twin-table mechanisms, to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance precision in gear finishing operations. High-speed rotary control systems and twin-table mechanisms are precision features that manage rapid rotational motion and enable alternating worktables, increasing accuracy, reducing downtime, and boosting overall productivity. For instance, in October 2024, Nidec Machine Tool Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of precision machining equipment, launched the ZFA Series gear grinders, a new generation of high-speed, high-accuracy grinding machines for advanced gear finishing applications. The series, including ZFA160 and ZFA260 models, features a newly developed twin-table mechanism for simultaneous loading and grinding, ISO 3 (JIS N3)-equivalent accuracy, and significantly reduced non-cutting time compared to previous models. The ZFA Series enhances production speed, operational efficiency, and precision, supporting growing demand for high-performance gear manufacturing in sectors such as electric vehicles and robotics.
In August 2024, Advanced Grinding Solutions Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of grinding machines, formed a partnership with Danobat Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This collaboration aims to enhance Advanced Grinding Solutions' portfolio by leveraging Danobat's expertise in grinding machine manufacturing. Danobat Inc. is a Spain-based company specializing in the production of grinding machines.
Major companies operating in the grinding machines market are Amada Holdings Co Ltd., 3M Company, JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corporation, Junker Group, L. Kellenberger & Co. AG, ANCA Pty Ltd., DANOBAT Group, Koyo Machinery Industry Co. Ltd., Okuma Corporation, Korber AG, Falcon Machine Tools Co. Ltd, United Grinding North America, Makino Milling Machine Co. Ltd., Chevalier Machinery Inc., ELB-SCHLIFF Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Glebar Company, Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, KNUTH Machine Tools SA, Studer, C. & E. Fein GmbH, Satisloh, Tacchella Elektra, Willis Machinery, Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, Makita Corporation, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Husqvarna Group, Xingyi Stone Caring Tools Co. Ltd., Hardinge Kellenberger
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the grinding machine market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the grinding machines market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the grinding machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The grinding machine market consists of sales of angle grinders, bench grinders, belt grinders, wet grinders, die grinders, floor grinders, surface grinders, CNC, and other types. 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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