Welding Equipment, Accessories, and Consumables Market by Equipment, Accessory, Consumable, Technology, End-use Industry, Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables is projected to be valued at USD 35.84 billion in 2025 and reach USD 42.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.29%.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million/USD Billion)
Segments
Equipment, Consumable, Accessory, Technology, End-use industry, and Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America
The market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables is expected to grow due to various factors. Expanding steel usage, automotive innovation and EV growth, advances in welding technologies that improve precision and efficiency, and rising demand from other end-user industries are expected to drive the market.
"Electrode & filler material equipment segment to lead market during forecast period"
The growth of the electrode & filler material equipment segment in the welding consumables, equipment, and accessories sector is driven by various structural and technological factors across multiple industries, especially automotive, construction, and heavy manufacturing. Electrodes and filler materials are crucial in welding processes, and their demand rises with increased use of welding for infrastructure development, shipbuilding, energy, and automotive manufacturing. The shift toward high-strength steels, alloys, and lightweight materials in automotive and electric vehicle production has created a need for specialized filler materials and advanced types of electrodes that provide durability, corrosion resistance, and precise connections.
"Arc welding segment to lead market during forecast period"
The arc welding segment is expected to be the largest part of the market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables throughout the forecast period. This technique involves a high concentration of heat in the welding process, where an electric arc is created between the electrode and the base materials, causing the metals to melt. Additionally, the steady deposition of metal, excellent resistance to corrosion, and high impact toughness make it a leading welding technology. Arc welding is also popular in the industry because of its cost-effectiveness and ability to work with various metal surfaces. These benefits explain why arc welding remains a preferred choice for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables in industries requiring reliable, durable, and efficient metal joining.
"Fluxes and wires to be second-largest segment during forecast period"
Fluxes and wires are experiencing strong growth in welding consumables, equipment, and accessories because they are essential inputs in most modern welding applications and directly influence efficiency, productivity, and weld quality. The expansion of infrastructure, automotive, shipbuilding, and energy sectors is fueling extensive welding activities, where fluxes (used in submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, etc.) and wires (solid wires, flux-cored wires, and submerged arc wires) are crucial. These consumables ensure consistent weld strength, higher deposition rates, and improved arc stability, making them vital for high-volume production.
"Fume extraction equipment to hold second-largest market share during forecast period"
Fume extraction equipment is experiencing significant growth in welding consumables, equipment, and accessories because of rising concerns about worker health, regulatory compliance, and workplace efficiency. Welding produces hazardous fumes and particulate matter that contain metals like manganese, hexavalent chromium, and nickel, which are associated with respiratory illnesses, neurological problems, and long-term occupational health risks. With increased awareness of these hazards, industries are focusing on installing fume extraction and ventilation systems to safeguard welders and nearby workers.
"General fabrication segment to hold second-largest market share during forecast period"
The General Fabrication segment is expected to be the second-largest market in welding equipment, accessories, and consumables, based on value, during the upcoming forecast period. This segment includes a wide range of industries and applications, such as light fabrication, general manufacturing, artistic metalwork, as well as brazing and soldering techniques. It also covers various types of welding performed in laboratories and dedicated steel welding centers. A variety of welding equipment is used across this sector for different techniques, like stick welding, valued for its simplicity and versatility; tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, known for its precision and skillfulness; and metal inert gas (MIG) welding, praised for its efficiency in high-volume production. The growing demand for welded metal products in multiple fabrication applications is driving growth in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, as industries increasingly depend on these technologies for their structural integrity and overall production capacity.
"Asia Pacific welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market to register highest CAGR during forecast period"
The welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is growing rapidly due to expanding industries, infrastructure projects, and increasing manufacturing activities. Countries like China and India are heavily investing in transportation systems, urban housing, power plants, ports, and industrial zones. These large construction projects require extensive welding for steel structures, pipelines, and components, resulting in higher demand for electrodes, wires, and fluxes. APAC also hosts major automotive manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Thailand, along with key production sites for appliances and machinery. These industries utilize both automated and manual welding methods, which demand many materials. Additionally, nations are boosting their production of heavy machinery and rail systems.
By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%
By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Other Designations: 50%
By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, and Middle East & Africa 20%
Notes: Other designations include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million-1 Billion; and Tier 3: <USD 500 million
Companies Covered: Air Liquide (France), Air Products Inc. (US), ESAB (US), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), Linde plc (Germany), Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (US), Ador Welding (India), Tianjin Bridge Welding Equipment, Accessories, and Consumables Group Co., Ltd. (China), Kobe Steel Ltd. (Japan), and voestalpine AG (Austria), among others, are included in the report.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market based on equipment, accessory, consumable, technology, end-use industry, and region. The report's scope includes detailed information about the drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities influencing the growth of the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market. A thorough analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overview, products offered, and key strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, product launches, expansions, and acquisitions related to the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market. This report also provides a competitive analysis of emerging startups in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market ecosystem.
Reasons to Buy Report
The report will provide market leaders and new entrants with estimates of revenue figures for the overall welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, including its key subsegments. This report will assist stakeholders in understanding the competitive landscape, gaining insights to better position their businesses, and developing appropriate go-to-market strategies. It will also offer insights into the market's current trends and key factors such as market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
Analysis of key drivers (expanding steel utilization, automobile innovation and EV expansion, advancements in welding technologies, and increasing demand from end-use industries), restraints (high operational and maintenance costs, and environmental impact of welding), opportunities (developments in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa, digitalization and IoT integration, and development of wind energy infrastructure), and challenges (shortage of skilled labor and occupational health risks and intense competition).
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets - the report analyzes the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (US), ESAB (US), Air Liquide (France), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), Fronius International GmbH (Austria), and Kemppi Oy (Finland).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 MARKET SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4 LIMITATIONS
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS
1.6 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.6 GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET
4.2 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET: BY ASIA PACIFIC AND CONSUMABLE
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Expanding utilization of steel for welding-intensive industries
5.2.1.2 Innovation in automotive and expansion of EV sector
5.2.1.3 Advancements in welding technologies driving precision and efficiency
5.2.1.4 Increasing demand from diverse end-use industries such as aerospace, rail, maintenance and repair, and marine or shipbuilding
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High running and maintenance costs
5.2.2.2 Environmental impact of welding
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Developments in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa offer opportunities
5.2.3.2 Digitalization and IoT integration
5.2.3.3 Development of wind energy infrastructure
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Shortage of skilled labor and occupational health risks
5.2.4.2 Intense competition
5.3 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.3.1 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.3.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.3.2.1 Pricing analysis based on welding type, user level, and equipment
5.3.2.2 Pricing analysis of consumables
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.6.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS (HS CODE: 846820)
5.6.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.6.3 KEY REGULATIONS
5.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.7.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 846820)
5.7.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 846820)
5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.1.1 Unmanned robot welding system
5.8.1.2 New welding equipment and tools
5.8.1.3 Laser and hybrid welding
5.8.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.2.1 Sustainable techniques and materials in welding
5.8.2.2 Nanotechnology in welding electrodes
5.8.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.3.1 Innovations in welding personal protective equipment (PPE)
5.8.3.2 Micro welding
5.9 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.9.1 INTRODUCTION
5.9.2 METHODOLOGY
5.9.3 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, PATENT ANALYSIS, 2015-2024
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 AUTOMATING WELDING AT LOU-RICH COMPANY FOR ENHANCED EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY
5.11.2 MCCORVEY SHEET METAL SOLVES POWER INEFFICIENCIES WITH WELDCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
5.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.13 IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI ON WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET
5.13.1 INTRODUCTION
5.14 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.14.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.14.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.14.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.14.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.14.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.15 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.15.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.15.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.16 MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
5.16.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
5.17.4.1 US
5.17.4.2 Asia Pacific
5.17.4.3 Europe
5.17.5 END-USE INDUSTRY IMPACT
6 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY EQUIPMENT
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 ELECTRODE & FILLER MATERIAL EQUIPMENT
6.2.1 EASE OF CREATING STRONGER JOINTS TO BOOST MARKET
6.2.1.1 GMAW/ MIG welding guns
6.2.1.2 Welding torches
6.2.1.3 TIG welding torches
6.2.1.4 Subarc (SAW) welding tractors and torches
6.2.1.5 Other welding torches
6.2.1.6 Stick electrode holders
6.2.1.7 Others
6.3 OXY-FUEL GAS EQUIPMENT
6.3.1 LOW EQUIPMENT COSTS TO LEAD TO HIGH DEMAND
6.4 LASER EQUIPMENT
6.4.1 HIGH PRECISION OF PROCESS AND EFFICIENCY TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
6.5 OTHER EQUIPMENT
7 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY ACCESSORY
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 GAS REGULATORS
7.2.1 SAFETY TO BOOST MARKET
7.3 GAS FLOW METERS
7.3.1 MEASUREMENT OF SUPPLY OF GASES AND FLUIDS TO INCREASE DEMAND
7.4 GAS FILTERS
7.4.1 PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO SOLENOIDS AND GUNS FOR WELDING METALS TO BOOST MARKET
7.5 CHECK VALVES
7.5.1 PREVENTION OF REVERSE FLOW OF GASES OR LIQUIDS TO DRIVE GROWTH
7.6 GAS MANIFOLDS
7.6.1 CENTRALIZED DISTRIBUTION OF GASES TO FUEL MARKET
7.7 FLOW CONTROLLERS
7.7.1 ENSURING REQUIRED OUTPUT AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS TO PROPEL MARKET
7.8 GAS PANELS
7.8.1 DEMAND FOR NON-CORROSIVE AND LOW FLOW RATE GASES TO FUEL GROWTH
7.9 GAS CABINETS
7.9.1 PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY TOXIC, CORROSIVE, AND FLAMMABLE GAS LEAKS TO SUPPORT GROWTH
7.10 PROTECTIVE GEAR
7.10.1 PROTECTION OF WELDING PROFESSIONALS TO DRIVE GROWTH
7.11 FUME EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT
7.11.1 PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES TO LEAD TO MARKET GROWTH
8 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY CONSUMABLE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 ELECTRODES & FILLER MATERIALS
8.2.1 ECONOMICAL AND USE ON WIDE RANGE OF METALS TO BOOST MARKET
8.3 FLUXES & WIRES
8.3.1 SHIELDING WELDS FROM ATMOSPHERE FOR PREVENTION OF OXIDATION TO FUEL MARKET
8.3.2 TUBULAR WIRE
8.3.3 METAL CORED
8.3.4 FLUX CORED
8.3.5 TUBULAR SUBARC
8.3.6 TUBULAR STAINLESS
8.3.7 TUBULAR HARDFACING
8.3.8 SOLID WIRES
8.3.9 MILD STEEL SOLID WIRE (MIG)
8.3.10 MILD STEEL SOLID WIRE (TIG)
8.3.11 SOLID WIRE SUB ARC
8.3.12 STAINLESS STEEL (MIG)
8.3.13 STAINLESS STEEL (TIG)
8.3.14 ALUMINUM (MIG)
8.3.15 ALUMINUM (TIG)
8.4 GASES
8.4.1 PROTECTION OF MOLTEN METALS FROM CONTAMINATION AND OXIDATION TO PROPEL MARKET
8.4.2 SHIELDING GASES
8.4.3 OXY-FUEL GASES
9 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 ARC WELDING
9.2.1 RISING DEMAND DUE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 OXY-FUEL WELDING
9.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND IN PLACES WITHOUT ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY TO BOOST MARKET
9.4 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
10 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 HEAVY EQUIPMENT/EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT
10.2.1 INCREASED SPENDING ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND MINING PROJECTS TO DRIVE MARKET
10.3 TRUCKS & TRAILERS
10.3.1 INCREASING FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION THROUGH TRAILERS TO BOOST MARKET
10.4 GENERAL MANUFACTURING
10.4.1 DURABLE, COST-EFFICIENT PRODUCTION OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS TO FUEL MARKET
10.5 AUTOMOTIVE
10.5.1 GROWTH IN EV ADOPTION TO PROPEL MARKET
10.6 RAIL
10.6.1 GOVERNMENT SPENDING ON IMPROVING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
10.7 TANKS & PRESSURE VESSELS
10.7.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR SAFETY IN CHEMICAL AND ENERGY STORAGE TO LEAD TO MARKET GROWTH
10.8 AEROSPACE
10.8.1 EXPANSION OF AIR TRAFFIC, DEFENSE PROCUREMENT, AND AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OVERHAUL PROGRAMS TO BOOST GROWTH
10.9 MARINE & SHIPBUILDING
10.9.1 GROWTH IN SHIPBUILDING IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION TO DRIVE MARKET
10.10 CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE
10.10.1 RISING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN EMERGING ECONOMIES TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
10.11 OIL & GAS
10.11.1 RISING OIL OUTPUT TO DRIVE MARKET DEMAND
10.12 POWER GENERATION
10.12.1 ACCELERATING POWER GENERATION EXPANSION AND UPGRADES TO PROPEL MARKET GROWTH
10.13 PIPELINES
10.13.1 INCREASING PIPELINE INSTALLATIONS TO ENCOURAGE MARKET GROWTH
10.14 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
10.14.1 DEMAND ACROSS INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
11 WELDING EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND CONSUMABLES MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC
11.2.1 CHINA
11.2.1.1 Increasing urbanization to drive demand
11.2.2 JAPAN
11.2.2.1 Increasing production of hybrid and electric vehicles to boost market
11.2.3 INDIA
11.2.3.1 High demand from automobile and construction sectors to fuel market growth
11.2.4 AUSTRALIA
11.2.4.1 Demand from metal fabrication, shipping, and construction sectors to support market growth
11.2.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.3 NORTH AMERICA
11.3.1 US
11.3.1.1 Demand from automobile, aerospace, oil & gas, and telecommunications sectors to fuel market growth
11.3.2 CANADA
11.3.2.1 Large automobile industry to drive market growth
11.3.3 MEXICO
11.3.3.1 Increasing investments in infrastructure to propel market
11.4 EUROPE
11.4.1 GERMANY
11.4.1.1 Increasing wind turbine installations, investments in automobile production facilities, and growing infrastructure to boost market
11.4.2 UK
11.4.2.1 Growth of automotive sector to offer lucrative opportunities
11.4.3 FRANCE
11.4.3.1 Increasing foreign investments in various end-use industries to drive market
11.4.4 ITALY
11.4.4.1 Vast construction industry to drive market
11.4.5 REST OF EUROPE
11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES
11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
11.5.1.1.1 Government initiatives and Vision 2030 projects to drive market
11.5.1.2 UAE
11.5.1.2.1 Robust economic growth and expansion of non-oil sectors to boost market
11.5.1.3 Rest of GCC countries
11.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
11.5.2.1 Increasing adoption of new-energy vehicles to propel market
11.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6 SOUTH AMERICA
11.6.1 BRAZIL
11.6.1.1 Rapid urbanization and growing middle-class population to boost market
11.6.2 ARGENTINA
11.6.2.1 Growth of construction sector and infrastructure development to drive market
11.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
12.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS
12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
12.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020-2024
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
12.6 PRODUCT/BRAND COMPARISON
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.7.1 STARS
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.7.5.1 Company footprint
12.7.5.2 Region footprint
12.7.5.3 End-use industry footprint
12.7.5.4 Technology footprint
12.7.5.5 Consumable footprint
12.7.5.6 Equipment footprint
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024