Global Railway Friction Material Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032
Description
Market Overview
According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Railway Friction Material market size will reach 2,619.03 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 3,469.73 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.10% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Railway Friction Material market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Railway friction material refers to specialized materials used in the construction of brake pads or shoes for trains and other rail vehicles. These materials are chosen for their ability to provide effective friction and heat resistance, crucial for the reliable functioning of braking systems in the demanding conditions of railway operations. Commonly, these materials are composite formulations that include friction-enhancing elements like metal fibers, resins, and fillers. The friction material is strategically applied to the brake components that come into contact with the train wheels or discs during braking, generating the necessary friction to slow down or stop the train. The selection of high-quality and durable friction materials is essential for ensuring the safety, performance, and longevity of railway braking systems, given the significant loads and speeds involved in rail transportation.
The major global manufacturers of Railway Friction Material include Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec Corporation, Bremskerl, Akebono, FLERTEX, Tribo, Escorts Railway Division, EBC Brakes Group, TOKAI Carbon, Rane Group, Miba, MASU, Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp, Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech, CRRC, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Railway Friction Material. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Railway Friction Material market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Railway Friction Material market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Railway Friction Material industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Railway Friction Material Include:
Knorr-Bremse
Wabtec Corporation
Bremskerl
Akebono
FLERTEX
Tribo
Escorts Railway Division
EBC Brakes Group
TOKAI Carbon
Rane Group
Miba
MASU
Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp
Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech
CRRC
Railway Friction Material Product Segment Include:
Brake Blocks
Brake Pads
Brake Shoes
Others
Railway Friction Material Product Application Include:
Passenger Trains
Freight Trains
Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs)
High-Speed Trains
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Railway Friction Material Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Railway Friction Material Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Railway Friction Material Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Railway Friction Material Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 6: Global Railway Friction Material Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 7: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 8: Industrial Chain Analysis, Railway Friction Material Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 9: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 10: Methodology and Data Sources
According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Railway Friction Material market size will reach 2,619.03 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 3,469.73 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 4.10% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Railway Friction Material market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Railway friction material refers to specialized materials used in the construction of brake pads or shoes for trains and other rail vehicles. These materials are chosen for their ability to provide effective friction and heat resistance, crucial for the reliable functioning of braking systems in the demanding conditions of railway operations. Commonly, these materials are composite formulations that include friction-enhancing elements like metal fibers, resins, and fillers. The friction material is strategically applied to the brake components that come into contact with the train wheels or discs during braking, generating the necessary friction to slow down or stop the train. The selection of high-quality and durable friction materials is essential for ensuring the safety, performance, and longevity of railway braking systems, given the significant loads and speeds involved in rail transportation.
The major global manufacturers of Railway Friction Material include Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec Corporation, Bremskerl, Akebono, FLERTEX, Tribo, Escorts Railway Division, EBC Brakes Group, TOKAI Carbon, Rane Group, Miba, MASU, Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp, Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech, CRRC, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Railway Friction Material. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Railway Friction Material market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Railway Friction Material market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Railway Friction Material industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Railway Friction Material Include:
Knorr-Bremse
Wabtec Corporation
Bremskerl
Akebono
FLERTEX
Tribo
Escorts Railway Division
EBC Brakes Group
TOKAI Carbon
Rane Group
Miba
MASU
Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp
Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech
CRRC
Railway Friction Material Product Segment Include:
Brake Blocks
Brake Pads
Brake Shoes
Others
Railway Friction Material Product Application Include:
Passenger Trains
Freight Trains
Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs)
High-Speed Trains
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Railway Friction Material Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Railway Friction Material Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Railway Friction Material Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Railway Friction Material Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 6: Global Railway Friction Material Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 7: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 8: Industrial Chain Analysis, Railway Friction Material Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 9: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 10: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
165 Pages
- 1 Railway Friction Material Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Railway Friction Material Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Brake Blocks
- 1.2.2 Brake Pads
- 1.2.3 Brake Shoes
- 1.2.4 Others
- 1.3 Railway Friction Material Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Passenger Trains
- 1.3.2 Freight Trains
- 1.3.3 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs)
- 1.3.4 High-Speed Trains
- 1.3.5 Others
- 1.4 Global Railway Friction Material Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Railway Friction Material Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Railway Friction Material Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 Railway Friction Material Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 Railway Friction Material Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 Railway Friction Material Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Railway Friction Material Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Railway Friction Material Market Analysis by Country
- 4.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Size Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.1.1 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 4.1.2 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 4.2 Global Railway Friction Material Sales Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 4.3 United States Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.4 Germany Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.5 Japan Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.6 China Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.7 France Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.8 U.K. Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.9 South Korea Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.10 Canada Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.11 Italy Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.12 Russia Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.13 Mexico Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.14 Brazil Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.15 India Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.16 Vietnam Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.17 Thailand Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.18 South Africa Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5 Competition by Manufacturers
- 5.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales, Revenue and Sales Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.2 Global Railway Friction Material Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Railway Friction Material Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.2 Railway Friction Material Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 5.2.1 Railway Friction Material Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 5.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter and Key Area Sales
- 5.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 6 Railway Friction Material Market Analysis by Type
- 6.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Revenue Analysis by Type
- 6.1.1 Global Railway Friction Material Market Size Analysis by Type: 2024 & 2025 & 2032
- 6.1.2 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.2 Global Railway Friction Material Market Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3 Global Railway Friction Material Sales Price Trend Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 7 Key Companies Analysis
- 7.1 Knorr-Bremse
- 7.1.1 Knorr-Bremse Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.1.2 Knorr-Bremse Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.1.3 Knorr-Bremse Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.2 Wabtec Corporation
- 7.2.1 Wabtec Corporation Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.2.2 Wabtec Corporation Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.2.3 Wabtec Corporation Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.3 Bremskerl
- 7.3.1 Bremskerl Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.3.2 Bremskerl Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.3.3 Bremskerl Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.4 Akebono
- 7.4.1 Akebono Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.4.2 Akebono Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.4.3 Akebono Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.5 FLERTEX
- 7.5.1 FLERTEX Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.5.2 FLERTEX Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.5.3 FLERTEX Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.6 Tribo
- 7.6.1 Tribo Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.6.2 Tribo Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.6.3 Tribo Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.7 Escorts Railway Division
- 7.7.1 Escorts Railway Division Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.7.2 Escorts Railway Division Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.7.3 Escorts Railway Division Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.8 EBC Brakes Group
- 7.8.1 EBC Brakes Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.8.2 EBC Brakes Group Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.8.3 EBC Brakes Group Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.9 TOKAI Carbon
- 7.9.1 TOKAI Carbon Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.9.2 TOKAI Carbon Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.9.3 TOKAI Carbon Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.10 Rane Group
- 7.10.1 Rane Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.10.2 Rane Group Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.10.3 Rane Group Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.11 Miba
- 7.11.1 Miba Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.11.2 Miba Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.11.3 Miba Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.12 MASU
- 7.12.1 MASU Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.12.2 MASU Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.12.3 MASU Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.13 Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp
- 7.13.1 Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.13.2 Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.13.3 Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material Corp Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.14 Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech
- 7.14.1 Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.14.2 Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.14.3 Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.15 CRRC
- 7.15.1 CRRC Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.15.2 CRRC Railway Friction Material Product Portfolio
- 7.15.3 CRRC Railway Friction Material Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Railway Friction Material Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.2 Railway Friction Material Industry Upstream Supply Analysis
- 8.2.1 Upstream Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 8.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 8.3 Railway Friction Material Product Downstream Application Analysis
- 8.3.1 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue Market Size by Application: 2024 & 2025 & 2032
- 8.3.2 Global Railway Friction Material Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.3.3 Global Railway Friction Material Sales and Forecast Analysis by Application (2020-2032)
- 8.4 Railway Friction Material Typical Downstream Customers
- 8.5 Railway Friction Material Sales Channel Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Methodology and Data Source
- 10.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.2 Research Scope
- 10.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 10.4 Date Source
- 10.4.1 Primary Sources
- 10.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 10.5 Data Cross Validation
- 10.6 Disclaimer
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