Sanding Pads Market Research Report: Information by Product (Discs, Wheels, and Rolls), Backing Material (Velcro/Hook and Loop, and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive), End User (Construction, Automotive, and Metal Fabrication), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World) —Forecast till 2030

The Global Sanding Pads Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.04% and reach a value of USD 3,443.8 million by 2030.

Sanding Pads Market Overview

Sanding pads are coated abrasives that are used for various commercial and industrial finishing purposes. A sanding pad is comprised of a sandpaper, which is a type of coated abrasive, attached to a backing of fiber, plastic, paper, or sponge. They are primarily used for smoothening and polishing surfaces. Depending on the surface, sanding pads of different grit sizes are employed.

Sanding pads are coated abrasives that are used with a sander power tool to smoothen surfaces. They are majorly used in industrial and commercial sanding applications. Different types of sanding pads are available for different surfaces. They are primarily used in applications such as construction, automotive refinishing, wood processing, and metal processing.

Sanding Pads Market Dynamics

The global sanding pads market is projected to record a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period. The global sanding pads market is a very dynamic market and is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period. The growth of the sanding pads market is influenced by the increase in global industrial production, the growing construction industry, and the growth in DIY activities. However, stringent government regulations on the use of silica can hinder the growth of the market.

Drivers:

• Growing Construction Industry

Sanding pads are largely used in the construction industry for various applications such as smoothening a surface and scraping off layers of a surface, mainly during painting. The growth of the construction industry across the globe has augmented the rise in the global sanding pad market. Furthermore, with increasing population and rapid infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific region, the sanding pads market is expected to achieve significant growth in the forecast period

Restraint:

• Stringent Government Regulations on the use of silica

Silica is a common oxide form of silicon and silicon carbide is used as a raw material for the production of sanding pads. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued rules on permissible exposure limits (PELs) for dust containing crystalline silica. Long exposure to crystalline silica particles could lead to health problems. Inhaling very small crystalline silica particles that are respirable, causes multiple diseases including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney disease. These factors restrain the use of silica thereby hindering market growth.

Opportunities:

• Scope in the Asia-Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region is the most attractive market for sanding pads, owing to the rapid growth in industries such as automotive, construction, and metal fabrication in the region. The growth of this region is supplemented by the increase in consumption and production of industrial products in developing economies such as India and China. A rise in disposable income, especially in developing countries has led to an increase in demand for passenger vehicles, thus improving the growth prospects of the sanding pads market in the years to come.

Sanding Pads Market Segment Overview

By Product

Based on Product, the global Global Sanding Pads market has been divided into Discs, Wheels, Rolls, and Others. The Discs segment accounted for the largest market share of 37.5% in 2021 and is likely to register the highest CAGR of 4.35% during the projected period.

By Backing Material 

Based on Material Type, the global Global Sanding Pads market has been categorized into Velcro/Hook and Loop, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, and Others. The Velcro/Hook and Loop segment accounted for the largest market share of 49.41% in 2021 whereas the pressure sensitive adhesive is expected to register the highest CAGR of 4.16% during the projected period.

By End User

Based on End User, the global Global Sanding Pads market has been divided into Construction, Automotive, Metal Fabrication, and others. The automotive industry segment accounted for the largest market share of 35.00% in 2021 whereas construction is likely to register the highest CAGR of 4.93% during the projected period.

Global Sanding Pads Market Share, by Region, 2021  (%)Types: MRFR Analysis

Sanding Pads Market Regional Analysis

By region, the Global Global Sanding Pads Market has been divided into, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share of 41.16% in 2021 and is expected to register the highest CAGR of 4.30%. North America was the second-largest market in 2021 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.79% during the review period.

Competitive Landscape

The market comprises tier-1, tier-2, and local players. The tier-1 and tier-2 players have a global reach and diverse product portfolios. Companies such as Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Saint-Gobain Abrasives (U.S.),  Klingspor AG (Germany), and Mirka Ltd. (Finland), dominate the global market due to brand reputation, product differentiation, financial stability, and diversified regional presence.

Prominent players in the Global Global Sanding Pads Market include Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (U.S.), 3M Company (U.S.), Saint-Gobain Abrasives (U.S.), SAIT Abrasivi S.p.A (Italy), Keystone Abrasives (U.S.), Klingspor AG (Germany), Mirka Ltd. (Finland), Abrasiflex Pty Ltd (Australia), Abcon industrial products Ltd (Ireland), and Astro Pneumatic Tool Company (U.S.)

Recent Developments

Few developments that occurred in recent times influencing the market growth of gardening tools are listed below:

• In June 2022, Mirka announces the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Finnish robotics company Flexmill, based in Nurmijärvi outside of Helsinki. The acquisition gives Mirka the possibility to offer complete solutions and integration services for automated and robotized surface finishing.

Scope of the Report

Global Market, by Product

• Discs


• Wheels


• Rolls

Global Market, By Backing Material 

• Velcro/Hook and Loop


• Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

Global Market, by End User

• Construction


• Automotive


• Metal Fabrication

Global Sanding Pads Market, by Region

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  North Americ
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  


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  Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


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  Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • Australia & New Zeland
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


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  Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • South America
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  
  

Intended Audience

• Construction Industry


• Metal Fabrication sector


• Automotive manufacturers


• Wholesalers and Distriutors


• Investors & Government Institutions