Auger Drilling Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.67 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.91 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 2.67 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
9.10%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 4.91 Bn
The market includes machinery designed for earth excavation, foundation work, and subsurface exploration activities. Auger drilling technology uses helical screw-shaped tools that rotate to penetrate soil, rock, and other geological formations while also removing excavated material through continuous flighting action. This drilling method is used in many different sectors such as construction, mining, environmental remediation, geotechnical investigation, water well drilling, and agricultural operations. The market includes different auger types including continuous flight augers, hollow stem augers, solid stem augers, and bucket augers, each engineered for specific drilling conditions and project requirements. Modern auger drilling systems include advanced hydraulic controls, GPS positioning, automated depth measurement, and real-time monitoring capabilities to improve operational efficiency and precision.
Market Dynamics:
Primary market drivers include accelerating infrastructure development projects worldwide, particularly in emerging economies where urbanization and industrialization create substantial demand for foundation drilling, utility installation, and geotechnical investigation services. The expanding construction sector, coupled with increasing investment in transportation infrastructure, residential developments, and commercial projects, greatly adds to the auger drilling equipment demand. Environmental regulations are mandating soil contamination assessment and remediation activities, thus further driving specialized drilling applications, while growing water scarcity concerns fuel demand for water well drilling services. On the other hand, market growth may get affected by the high initial capital investment requirements for advanced auger drilling equipment, which particularly impacts small and medium-sized drilling contractors. Also, environmental concerns associated with drilling activities and potential groundwater contamination create regulatory challenges. Nevertheless, opportunities will open up due to increasing renewable energy infrastructure development, particularly for wind farm foundation installations. Smart drilling technologies incorporating IoT connectivity and predictive maintenance capabilities present lucrative market expansion prospects.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global auger drilling market, and provides market size (USD Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global auger drilling market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BAUER Maschinen GmbH, Terex Corporation, Herrenknecht AG, Liebherr Group, ABI Group, Soilmec S.p.A., Junjin CSM, Mait S.p.A., Epiroc AB, Boart Longyear, Caterpillar Inc., Little Beaver, Inc., Champion Equipment Company, Klemm Bohrtechnik GmbH, and IMT SRL (Industria Meccanica Trivelle)
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global auger drilling market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global auger drilling market
Market Segmentation
Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Bucket Auger Drilling
Continuous Flight Auger Drilling
Hollow Stem Auger Drilling
Handheld Augers
Others
Equipment Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
Truck Mounted Augers
Track Mounted Augers
Handheld Augers
Skid Steer/Attachment Augers
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Players Insights
BAUER Maschinen GmbH
Terex Corporation
Herrenknecht AG
Liebherr Group
ABI Group
Soilmec S.p.A.
Junjin CSM
Mait S.p.A.
Epiroc AB
Boart Longyear
Caterpillar Inc.
Little Beaver, Inc.
Champion Equipment Company
Klemm Bohrtechnik GmbH
IMT SRL (Industria Meccanica Trivelle)
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Auger Drilling Market, By Type
Global Auger Drilling Market, By Equipment Type
Global Auger Drilling Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Auger Drilling Market, By Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Bucket Auger Drilling
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Continuous Flight Auger Drilling
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hollow Stem Auger Drilling
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Handheld Augers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Auger Drilling Market, By Equipment Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Truck Mounted Augers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Track Mounted Augers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Handheld Augers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Skid Steer/Attachment Augers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Auger Drilling Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)