Automatic Shot Blasting Market Report 2025

The automatic shot blasting market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.33 billion in 2024 to $1.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to rising demand in metal fabrication, expanding construction activities, increased adoption for aerospace component finishing, greater use in foundries and forges, and the growth of automotive manufacturing.

The automatic shot blasting market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The projected growth during the forecast period can be linked to rising demand for energy-efficient surface treatment systems, greater emphasis on worker safety and operational efficiency, expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, growth in defense and military equipment manufacturing, increased activity in remanufacturing and refurbishment sectors, and a higher need for precision surface finishing. Key trends expected include advancements in robotics and automation, adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, use of artificial intelligence and machine learning for process optimization, implementation of Internet of Things-enabled monitoring systems, and development of energy-efficient blasting turbines.

The growth of the automatic shot blasting market is expected to be driven by the expanding automotive industry. This industry encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and their components. The expansion is mainly fueled by rising consumer demand for personal vehicles, supported by increasing incomes, urbanization, and the need for convenient transportation. Automatic shot blasting is employed in the automotive sector to clean, strengthen, and prepare metal surfaces efficiently for coating or assembly. This process improves product durability, enhances surface adhesion for paints and coatings, reduces manual labor, and boosts production speed and consistency. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, a 5.7% increase from 2021. Consequently, the expanding automotive industry is propelling the automatic shot blasting market’s growth.

The automatic shot blasting market is also expected to grow due to the increasing development of infrastructure projects. These projects include large-scale public or private efforts involving the construction, development, or enhancement of fundamental physical systems such as transportation networks, energy facilities, water supplies, and telecommunications. The rise in infrastructure projects is driven by urbanization, which increases demand for expanded transportation, utilities, housing, and public services to support economic activity and improve urban living conditions. Automatic shot blasting benefits infrastructure projects by effectively cleaning and preparing metal and concrete surfaces, ensuring better coating adhesion, improving surface roughness for stronger material bonding, reducing manual labor and processing time, and extending the lifespan, safety, and performance of structural components. For instance, in July 2024, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 9.6% increase in total general government investment in infrastructure in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching £26 billion ($28.76 billion) at current prices. Therefore, growing infrastructure development is driving the automatic shot blasting market.

In March 2023, BlastOne International, a US-based machinery manufacturer, acquired VertiDrive B.V. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen BlastOne’s automation capabilities in blasting and painting processes by incorporating VertiDrive’s advanced robotics technology. This integration is expected to improve customer support and expand innovative solutions across sectors including shipbuilding, infrastructure, and heavy fabrication. VertiDrive B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in automatic shot blasting equipment.

Major players in the automatic shot blasting market are Sintokogio Ltd., Norican Group ApS, Rösler Oberflächentechnik GmbH, Shandong Kaitai Shot-Blasting Machinery Co. Ltd., Clemco Industries Corporation, KMT Waterjet Systems Inc., Empire Abrasive Equipment Company LLC, Qingdao Qinggong Machinery Co. Ltd., HEGENSCHEIDT-MFD GmbH & Co. KG, AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH, Goff Inc., Cimprogetti S.p.A., Metal Finishing Solutions LLC, Alfa-Blast Ltd., Krishna Shot Blasting India Pvt. Ltd., STEM d.o.o., Siapro d.o.o., IBIX S.r.l., Ecotech International Pty. Ltd., Blastclean Systems Private Limited.

Europe was the largest region in the automatic shot blasting market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in automatic shot blasting report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the automatic shot blasting 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 swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

Automatic shot blasting is a mechanical technique that employs a controlled, high-velocity stream of abrasive material to clean, strengthen, or polish metal surfaces within an enclosed, automated system. This process is widely used in manufacturing and metalworking sectors to provide consistent, efficient, and precise surface treatment.

The primary types of automatic shot blasting machines include hanger machines, tumblast machines, continuous through-feed systems, rotary table machines, and other variations. Hanger shot blasting machines are surface preparation devices that suspend and rotate large, complex components on hooks, allowing for thorough abrasive cleaning from multiple angles. These machines serve both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket and are used across a range of industries such as construction, automotive, metalworking, aerospace, shipbuilding, and more.

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The automatic shot blasting market consists of sales of shot blasting machines, turbine blast systems, blasting cabinets, conveyor-based blasting systems, and rotary table machines. 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 and 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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