Light Duty Welded Bar Grating Market Report 2025

The light duty welded bar grating market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.8 billion in 2024 to $0.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the expanding construction of commercial facilities, increased government expenditure, rising mining activities, growth in warehouse construction, and an uptick in renovation and remodeling projects.

The light duty welded bar grating market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for recyclable materials, expanding use in construction platforms, increasing adoption across industrial sectors, growing replacement of worn-out flooring, and heightened investment in public infrastructure. Key trends expected in this period include advancements in automated welding, the integration of digital design tools, innovations in corrosion-resistant coatings, development of lightweight aluminum materials, and progress in laser-cutting customization technologies.

The increase in construction activities is expected to drive the growth of the light duty welded bar grating market in the coming years. Construction activities involve building, renovating, or demolishing structures and infrastructure, playing a significant role in urban development and shaping the built environment. This rise in construction is mainly fueled by growing government investments in infrastructure, which support large-scale projects such as roads, bridges, and public facilities, thereby boosting overall construction demand. Light-duty welded bar grating contributes to construction by providing a durable, slip-resistant, and easy-to-install flooring option that improves safety and efficiency across various structural applications. For example, in November 2023, the UK’s Office for National Statistics reported that new construction activities increased by $19.96 million (£18,161 million) in 2022, with private sector projects growing by 16.8% and public sector projects by 13.1%. As a result, the rise in construction activities will drive the growth of the light duty welded bar grating market.

The expanding oil and gas exploration activities are also expected to fuel growth in the light-duty welded bar grating market. Oil and gas exploration involves locating and assessing underground or underwater oil and natural gas reserves for potential extraction. These exploration activities are increasing due to rising global energy demand, which motivates companies to find and develop new reserves. Light-duty welded bar grating supports oil and gas exploration by providing a strong, corrosion-resistant platform that enhances safety and accessibility in challenging operational environments. For instance, in June 2023, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projected a 6% rise in global oil demand from 2022 to 2028, reaching 105.7 million barrels per day. At the same time, global upstream investments in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and production are expected to grow by 11% annually, reaching a record $528 billion in 2023. Therefore, the increase in oil and gas exploration activities is driving the growth of the light-duty welded bar grating market.

In May 2025, Steel & Tube Holdings Limited, a New Zealand-based steel products company, acquired Perry Metal Protection Limited for $43.3 million. This acquisition aims to offer customers a comprehensive steel solution, covering sourcing and processing through to premium corrosion protection, while strengthening Steel & Tube’s offerings in galvanizing, grating, and sandblasting services. Perry Metal Protection Limited, based in New Zealand, specializes in manufacturing light duty welded bar grating.

Major players in the light duty welded bar grating market are Nucor Corporation, McNichols Company, Ohio Gratings Inc., IKG Industries, Webforge, Ningbo Lihongyuan Steel Grating Co. Ltd., Brown-Campbell Company, Grating Pacific Inc., Duke Industries Private Limited, Anping Enzar Metal Products Co. Ltd., ARC Engineering, Indiana Gratings Private Limited, Borden Metal Products Canada Limited, Tesco Steel & Engineering, Argus Steel Products, Miner Grating Systems, Marco Specialty Steel Inc., Staco Gratings UK, Ashish Engineering Project Private Limited, and Hebei Zhenxing Jinyuan Wire Mesh Group Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the light duty welded bar grating market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in light duty welded bar grating report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the light duty welded bar grating market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Light duty welded bar grating is a metal flooring solution formed by welding bearing bars and cross rods together, creating a durable, lightweight, and stable grid. It is commonly used in industrial and commercial settings for walkways, platforms, stairways, and drainage areas intended for pedestrian use.

The primary types of light duty welded bar grating include stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and others. Stainless steel grating consists of a grid structure made from welded, swaged, or press-locked stainless steel bars, providing excellent strength and corrosion resistance for both industrial and architectural uses. Available coating options include painted, galvanized, powder coated, and untreated finishes. Light duty welded bar grating finds applications in walkways, safety barriers, drainage covers, shelving, and more, serving various industries such as construction, oil and gas, mining, chemical, food processing, and others.

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The light duty welded bar grating market consists of sales of welded bar grating panels, stair treads, catwalks, safety barriers, drainage covers, shelving, and flooring systems. 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.

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