Global Arc Welding Equipment Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Arc Welding Equipment market size is predicted to grow from US$ 6521 million in 2025 to US$ 8813 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2026 to 2032.
Arc welding equipment refers to the set of machines and accessories used to perform arc welding, a welding process in which an electric arc is generated between an electrode and the workpiece to produce the heat needed to melt and fuse metals. The arc is powered by an electrical welding power source, and the molten metal solidifies to form a strong welded joint. Arc welding equipment is widely used in construction, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, pipelines, machinery, and metal fabrication due to its versatility and efficiency.
In 2025, global Arc Welding Equipment sales volume reached approximately 18.5 million units, with an average global market price of around US$ 360 per unit.
1. Shift from Traditional Transformer Welders to Inverter-Based Arc Welding Equipment
A major trend in the arc welding equipment market is the accelerated transition from bulky transformer-based welders to inverter welding machines. Inverter arc welding equipment offers higher energy efficiency, smaller size, lighter weight, and more precise control of welding current and arc stability compared with conventional systems. These advantages are driving adoption across construction, fabrication, shipbuilding, and automotive repair, particularly in regions where energy efficiency and portability are key purchasing criteria. As manufacturing costs of power electronics continue to decline, inverter welders are increasingly becoming the mainstream solution, replacing legacy equipment in both professional and semi-professional markets.
2. Growing Adoption of Automation and Robotic Arc Welding
Another important market trend is the increasing use of automated and robotic arc welding systems in industrial manufacturing. Automotive, heavy machinery, shipbuilding, and metal fabrication industries are investing in robotic MIG/MAG and TIG welding solutions to improve productivity, weld consistency, and labor efficiency while addressing skilled-welder shortages. Arc welding equipment is increasingly integrated with robots, sensors, and digital control systems, enabling real-time process monitoring and repeatable high-quality welds. This shift toward automation is driving demand for advanced welding power sources, intelligent control software, and digitally compatible arc welding equipment, particularly in high-volume production environments.
3. Rising Demand from Infrastructure Development and Industrialization
Sustained growth in infrastructure construction and industrialization—especially in emerging economies—is a key driver influencing arc welding equipment market trends. Large-scale projects such as bridges, railways, pipelines, power plants, and industrial facilities require extensive metal joining, supporting steady demand for arc welding machines and consumables. At the same time, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities in existing infrastructure continue to generate recurring demand for welding equipment. This trend favors durable, cost-effective, and versatile arc welding solutions that can operate reliably in harsh field conditions, reinforcing the market’s long-term growth fundamentals.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Arc Welding Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Arc Welding Equipment sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Arc Welding Equipment sales for 2026 through 2032. With Arc Welding Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Arc Welding Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Arc Welding Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Arc Welding Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Arc Welding Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Arc Welding Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Arc Welding Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Arc Welding Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Stick Welders
MIG/MAG Welders
TIG Welders
Others
Segmentation by Consumable:
Flux-coated Rod
Solid Wire
Other
Segmentation by Technology:
Submerged Arc Welding
Plasma Arc Welding
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Energy and Utilities
Machinery
Construction
Aerospace and Defence
Electrical
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Illinois Tool Works
Lincoln Electric
Colfax Corporation
DAIHEN Corporation
Panasonic
Fronius
Jasic Technology
Hugong
EWM
Cloos
LORCH
Kende
Kemppi
GYS
Migatronic
Kaierda
Telwin
Sansha Electric
Auweld
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Arc Welding Equipment market?
What factors are driving Arc Welding Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Arc Welding Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Arc Welding Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Arc welding equipment refers to the set of machines and accessories used to perform arc welding, a welding process in which an electric arc is generated between an electrode and the workpiece to produce the heat needed to melt and fuse metals. The arc is powered by an electrical welding power source, and the molten metal solidifies to form a strong welded joint. Arc welding equipment is widely used in construction, automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, pipelines, machinery, and metal fabrication due to its versatility and efficiency.
In 2025, global Arc Welding Equipment sales volume reached approximately 18.5 million units, with an average global market price of around US$ 360 per unit.
1. Shift from Traditional Transformer Welders to Inverter-Based Arc Welding Equipment
A major trend in the arc welding equipment market is the accelerated transition from bulky transformer-based welders to inverter welding machines. Inverter arc welding equipment offers higher energy efficiency, smaller size, lighter weight, and more precise control of welding current and arc stability compared with conventional systems. These advantages are driving adoption across construction, fabrication, shipbuilding, and automotive repair, particularly in regions where energy efficiency and portability are key purchasing criteria. As manufacturing costs of power electronics continue to decline, inverter welders are increasingly becoming the mainstream solution, replacing legacy equipment in both professional and semi-professional markets.
2. Growing Adoption of Automation and Robotic Arc Welding
Another important market trend is the increasing use of automated and robotic arc welding systems in industrial manufacturing. Automotive, heavy machinery, shipbuilding, and metal fabrication industries are investing in robotic MIG/MAG and TIG welding solutions to improve productivity, weld consistency, and labor efficiency while addressing skilled-welder shortages. Arc welding equipment is increasingly integrated with robots, sensors, and digital control systems, enabling real-time process monitoring and repeatable high-quality welds. This shift toward automation is driving demand for advanced welding power sources, intelligent control software, and digitally compatible arc welding equipment, particularly in high-volume production environments.
3. Rising Demand from Infrastructure Development and Industrialization
Sustained growth in infrastructure construction and industrialization—especially in emerging economies—is a key driver influencing arc welding equipment market trends. Large-scale projects such as bridges, railways, pipelines, power plants, and industrial facilities require extensive metal joining, supporting steady demand for arc welding machines and consumables. At the same time, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities in existing infrastructure continue to generate recurring demand for welding equipment. This trend favors durable, cost-effective, and versatile arc welding solutions that can operate reliably in harsh field conditions, reinforcing the market’s long-term growth fundamentals.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Arc Welding Equipment Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Arc Welding Equipment sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Arc Welding Equipment sales for 2026 through 2032. With Arc Welding Equipment sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Arc Welding Equipment industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Arc Welding Equipment landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Arc Welding Equipment portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Arc Welding Equipment market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Arc Welding Equipment and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Arc Welding Equipment.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Arc Welding Equipment market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Stick Welders
MIG/MAG Welders
TIG Welders
Others
Segmentation by Consumable:
Flux-coated Rod
Solid Wire
Other
Segmentation by Technology:
Submerged Arc Welding
Plasma Arc Welding
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Energy and Utilities
Machinery
Construction
Aerospace and Defence
Electrical
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Illinois Tool Works
Lincoln Electric
Colfax Corporation
DAIHEN Corporation
Panasonic
Fronius
Jasic Technology
Hugong
EWM
Cloos
LORCH
Kende
Kemppi
GYS
Migatronic
Kaierda
Telwin
Sansha Electric
Auweld
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Arc Welding Equipment market?
What factors are driving Arc Welding Equipment market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Arc Welding Equipment market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Arc Welding Equipment break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
135 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Arc Welding Equipment by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Arc Welding Equipment by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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