World Abrasives

World demand for abrasives is forecast to rise 5.8 percent annually to $40 billion in 2017. Over half of additional demand will be attributable to China, the world?s leading national market. Coated and bonded abrasives, which account for most product sales, will benefit from healthy advances in manufacturing and construction activity.This study analyzes the $30 billion world abrasives industry. It presents historical demand data for 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by product (e.g., nonmetallic, metallic), market (e.g., durable goods manufacturing, cleaning and maintenance), raw material, world region, and for 23 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles 35 industry players, including Saint-Gobain, 3M and Winoa Group.