Light Duty Welded Bar Grating Market Report 2026

The light duty welded bar grating market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.84 billion in 2025 to $0.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial facility construction requiring durable walkways and platforms, increasing adoption of welded bar grating for safety and drainage applications, development of standardized lightweight grating panels for ease of installation, expansion of commercial infrastructure projects incorporating stair treads and catwalks, advancements in welding and metal fabrication technologies enhancing product strength.

The light duty welded bar grating market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for corrosion-resistant and coated grating solutions in harsh environments, increased use of modular grating systems for flexible facility layouts, expansion of warehousing and logistics facilities requiring durable flooring solutions, growing emphasis on workplace safety driving adoption of high-traction grating products, technological improvements enabling customized and precision-fabricated grating designs. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward lightweight aluminum and stainless steel gratings, growing adoption of slip-resistant and safety-enhanced grating surfaces, increasing demand for prefabricated stair treads, walkways, and catwalk systems, custom engineered grating solutions for complex industrial layouts, expansion of corrosion-resistant coatings for aggressive environments.

The rising construction activities are expected to propel the growth of the light-duty welded bar grating market going forward. Construction activities refer to the processes involved in building, renovating, or demolishing structures and infrastructure, shaping urban development and the built environment. The increase in construction is driven by higher infrastructure investments fueled by urbanization and economic growth. Light-duty welded bar grating supports construction projects by providing a durable, slip-resistant, and easy-to-install flooring solution that improves safety and efficiency across various structural applications. For instance, in July 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based government agency, in the March quarter of 2023, there were 240,813 dwellings under construction, up from 240,065 in the same period in 2022. Of these, 103,778 were new houses in 2023, compared to 101,240 in 2022. Therefore, the rising construction activities will drive the growth of the light-duty welded bar grating market.

The growing oil and gas exploration activities are expected to propel the growth of the light-duty welded bar grating market going forward. Oil and gas exploration activities involve locating and evaluating underground or underwater reserves of oil and natural gas for potential extraction. These activities are increasing due to rising global energy demand, prompting companies to discover 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 harsh operational environments. For instance, in June 2023, according to the Energy Information Administration, a US-based federal statistical and analytical agency, global oil demand is expected to increase by 6% between 2022 and 2028, reaching 105.7 million barrels per day, while global upstream investments in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and production are projected to grow 11% year-on-year to a record $528 billion in 2023. Therefore, the growing oil and gas exploration activities will drive 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 companies operating 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, Hebei Zhenxing Jinyuan Wire Mesh Group Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the light duty welded bar grating market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the light duty welded bar grating market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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.

Tariffs on steel and aluminum are increasing input costs and lead times for light duty welded bar grating, pressuring margins across manufacturers and fabricators. The most affected segments are carbon steel and stainless steel grating, galvanized and powder-coated finishes, and applications such as walkways, safety barriers, and drainage covers used in construction, oil and gas, and heavy industry, especially in regions dependent on imported metal (Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America). Aluminum grating is also impacted where extrusions or coils are imported, causing price volatility and project delays. On the positive side, tariffs can stimulate local metal and grating production, encourage long-term supply contracts, and accelerate substitution toward locally sourced materials and more value-added, engineered grating solutions.

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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.

The countries covered in the light duty welded bar grating market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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