Machining Centers Global Market Report 2026

A machining center represents an advanced manufacturing machine tool proficient in automating multiple machine functions, enhancing precision, and delivering superior finish quality compared to manual machining techniques.

The machining centers market, distinct segments encompass horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers, and other specialized types, all adept at performing various CNC tasks such as drilling, boring, and milling with exceptional precision. A horizontal machining center features a spindle positioned parallel to the ground floor, employing tools extended from the tool holder's side to execute cutting across the workpiece's side. This market encompasses diverse distribution channels including direct sales and third-party sales. Applications span across industries like automotive, aerospace, construction and agriculture, fluid power, oil and energy, among others.

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 machining centers market by increasing the cost of imported spindles, CNC controllers, servo drives, linear motion systems, and precision castings. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on imported high-end machining centers, while Asia-Pacific exporters face pricing challenges. These tariffs are increasing capital investment thresholds and slowing capacity expansion. However, they are also encouraging localized assembly of machining centers, regional sourcing of components, and innovation in cost-efficient and energy-efficient machining solutions.

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The machining centers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.47 billion in 2025 to $31.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive component machining, cnc adoption, demand for consistent quality, reduction of manual machining, industrial capacity expansion.

The machining centers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle component demand, aerospace manufacturing growth, smart machining adoption, demand for complex part geometries, automation of machining operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for multi-axis machining centers, adoption of high-speed machining, integration of automation and tool changers, growth of compact machining centers, focus on precision and surface finish.

The rising demand in the aerospace industry is expected to drive the growth of the machining centers market in the coming years. The aerospace sector encompasses the design, development, production, and operation of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems and equipment. Machining centers are critical in this industry, offering the precision, efficiency, and flexibility needed to manufacture high-quality components that meet stringent aerospace standards. For example, in January 2024, Airbus, a France-based multinational aerospace and defense corporation, reported delivering 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers worldwide in 2023, despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business recorded 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net), resulting in a year-end backlog of 8,598 aircraft. Therefore, the growing aerospace demand is fueling the machining centers market.

Leading companies in the machining centers market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as double-column machining centers, to increase market revenue. Double-column machining centers feature a dual-column structure that provides enhanced stability and precision for machining large and heavy workpieces. For instance, in February 2023, Nidec Machine Tool Corporation, a Japan-based industrial machine tool manufacturer, launched the MV12BxII series. This new range of double-column machining centers is designed for versatile, high-efficiency operations in factories producing medium- to large-scale components. The MV12BxII features a main spindle capable of up to 7,000 rpm with 26 kW output, enabling precise machining of large workpieces for construction, industrial, and automotive applications. For heavy cutting operations, it offers enhanced axis rigidity and a high-torque spindle option, improving performance under demanding conditions. The double-column structure and reinforced frame ensure stability during rapid axis movements, supporting high-precision machining even under heavy loads, making it ideal for industrial applications.

In February 2023, Nidec Corporation, a Japan-based provider of electric motors, industrial machinery, and machine tools, acquired PAMA S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Nidec's global machine-tool portfolio and expands its presence in large-scale machining solutions by integrating PAMA's expertise in boring, milling, and machining centers. PAMA S.p.A., based in Italy, manufactures machine tools, including boring and milling machines and large machining centers, serving heavy equipment, shipbuilding, energy, and infrastructure-equipment manufacturing sectors.

Major companies operating in the machining centers market are Ace Micromatic Group, Amera-Seiki Corporation, CHIRON Group SE, DMG Mori Co. Ltd., Doosan Machine Tools Co. Ltd., Haas Automation Inc., Hurco Companies Inc., FFG European And American Holdings GmbH, JTEKT Corporation, Jyoti CNC Automation Limited, Kent CNC, Komatsu NTC Ltd., Makino Inc., Matsuura Machinery Corporation, Maxmill Machinery Co. Ltd., Mazak Corporation, MTAB Engineers Private Limited, Okuma America Corporation, SCM GROUP S.p.A., The Hyundai Wia Corporation, Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd., Hermle AG, GROB-WERKE GmbH And Co. KG

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the machining centers market share in 2025. The regions covered in the machining centers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The machining center market consists of sales of graphite machining centers and gantry machine centers. 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.

Machining Centers Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses machining centers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Horizontal Machining Center; Vertical Machining Center; Other Types
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Third-Party Sales
• 3) By Application: Automotive; Aerospace; Construction And Agriculture; Fluid Power; Oil And Energy; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Horizontal Machining Center (HMC): Single-Spindle HMC; Multi-Spindle HMC
• 2) By Vertical Machining Center (VMC): 3-Axis VMC; 4-Axis VMC; 5-Axis VMC; Mini VMC
• 3) By Other Types: Multi-Tasking Machines; Turn-Mill Centers; Gantry Machining Centers
• Companies Mentioned: Ace Micromatic Group; Amera-Seiki Corporation; CHIRON Group SE; DMG Mori Co. Ltd.; Doosan Machine Tools Co. Ltd.; Haas Automation Inc.; Hurco Companies Inc.; FFG European And American Holdings GmbH; JTEKT Corporation; Jyoti CNC Automation Limited; Kent CNC; Komatsu NTC Ltd.; Makino Inc.; Matsuura Machinery Corporation; Maxmill Machinery Co. Ltd.; Mazak Corporation; MTAB Engineers Private Limited; Okuma America Corporation; SCM GROUP S.p.A.; The Hyundai Wia Corporation; Yamazaki Mazak Corporation; Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd.; Hermle AG; GROB-WERKE GmbH And Co. KG
• 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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