Global Tunnel Boring Machine Market Growth 2026-2032
Description
The global Tunnel Boring Machine market size is predicted to grow from US$ 3045 million in 2025 to US$ 4279 million in 2032; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2026 to 2032.
In 2025, global Tunnel Boring Machine production capacity is 1,000 units, with production reached approximately 748 units, with an average global market price of around US$ 4.16 million per unit. The market gross margin is mainly 30%-40%.
Tunnel Boring Machine refers to specialized sets of equipment used in underground tunnel, roadway, and underground space engineering to achieve mechanized and continuous excavation and support construction. This type of equipment completes tunnel excavation through roller cutter rock breaking or controlled cutting methods, and is coordinated with synchronous lining, support, excavated soil transportation, and attitude control systems to achieve comprehensive control over stratum stability, construction safety, and tunneling efficiency. Tunnel Boring Machine is usually highly customized according to different geological conditions and is suitable for soft soil, composite strata, and hard rock environments. It is widely used in urban rail transit, highway and railway tunnels, water conservancy and hydropower projects, underground utility tunnels, and mining construction, and is one of the core equipment with the highest technical complexity and system integration in underground infrastructure engineering.
The upstream of the tunneling machinery industry chain mainly consists of suppliers of key raw materials and core components, including high-strength steel structural materials, hydraulic systems, motors and reducers, large bearings, hobbing cutters, electrical and automation control systems, and sensing and monitoring equipment. The midstream comprises the complete machine manufacturing and system integration stages, where manufacturers need to conduct customized designs based on engineering geological conditions, complete structural manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and on-site delivery, and provide long-term technical service support. The downstream mainly consists of engineering owners and construction units in the infrastructure construction and resource development fields, such as urban rail transit companies, railway and highway construction companies, water conservancy and hydropower investment entities, and large mining enterprises. The overall industry chain exhibits clear characteristics of project-driven, order-based production, and service orientation.
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) market presents significant long-term growth potential, as these massive excavation systems—capable of boring through soil, rock, and mixed ground conditions with precision while simultaneously installing tunnel linings—are increasingly indispensable for global infrastructure development, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and the rising need for sustainable underground transportation, utility, and water management solutions; governments and private investors worldwide are prioritizing metro rail expansions, high-speed rail projects, cross-border tunnels, underground highways, and urban utility corridors to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and improve connectivity, with Asia-Pacific leading demand due to mega-projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia, while Europe and North America continue to invest heavily in modernizing transit networks, sewage systems, and hydroelectric projects; technological innovations such as slurry TBMs, Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machines, dual-mode TBMs, and large-diameter mega-borers are enhancing adaptability to diverse geological conditions, minimizing risks, and improving efficiency, while real-time monitoring, automation, and AI-driven control systems are increasing accuracy, safety, and productivity; TBMs also support environmental sustainability by reducing surface disruption compared to conventional drilling and blasting, aligning with stricter regulatory frameworks and green infrastructure goals; the energy sector further fuels demand, as TBMs are deployed in hydropower projects, underground power plants, and oil & gas pipelines; although high capital investment, complex maintenance, and project-specific customization remain barriers, rising government infrastructure budgets, availability of financing models such as PPP (Public-Private Partnerships), and a growing emphasis on long-term cost efficiency make TBMs a preferred choice; aftermarket opportunities in refurbishment, spare parts, and leasing models also strengthen market sustainability, ensuring continuous demand across both developed economies with aging infrastructure and emerging markets undertaking ambitious new projects, firmly positioning TBMs as critical enablers of modern underground construction worldwide.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Tunnel Boring Machine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Tunnel Boring Machine sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Tunnel Boring Machine sales for 2026 through 2032. With Tunnel Boring Machine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Tunnel Boring Machine industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Tunnel Boring Machine 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 Tunnel Boring Machine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Tunnel Boring Machine market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Tunnel Boring Machine 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 Tunnel Boring Machine.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Tunnel Boring Machine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Soft Ground TBMs
Hard Rock TBMs
Segmentation by Diameter:
Less than 6m
6-8m
More than 8m
Segmentation by Shape:
Round Tunneling Machine
Rectangular and Irregular Tunneling Machine
Segmentation by Application:
Urban Rail Transit Systems
Railways And Highways
Municipal Engineering
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.
China Railway Hi-tech Industry Corporation Limited
Herrenknecht
China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation Limited
CCCC Tianhe Xi'an Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Robbins
JIMT
UGITEC
NHI
Liaoning Conscience Industrial Co., Ltd
Terratec
Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co.,Ltd
Komatsu
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Tunnel Boring Machine market?
What factors are driving Tunnel Boring Machine market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Tunnel Boring Machine market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Tunnel Boring Machine break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
In 2025, global Tunnel Boring Machine production capacity is 1,000 units, with production reached approximately 748 units, with an average global market price of around US$ 4.16 million per unit. The market gross margin is mainly 30%-40%.
Tunnel Boring Machine refers to specialized sets of equipment used in underground tunnel, roadway, and underground space engineering to achieve mechanized and continuous excavation and support construction. This type of equipment completes tunnel excavation through roller cutter rock breaking or controlled cutting methods, and is coordinated with synchronous lining, support, excavated soil transportation, and attitude control systems to achieve comprehensive control over stratum stability, construction safety, and tunneling efficiency. Tunnel Boring Machine is usually highly customized according to different geological conditions and is suitable for soft soil, composite strata, and hard rock environments. It is widely used in urban rail transit, highway and railway tunnels, water conservancy and hydropower projects, underground utility tunnels, and mining construction, and is one of the core equipment with the highest technical complexity and system integration in underground infrastructure engineering.
The upstream of the tunneling machinery industry chain mainly consists of suppliers of key raw materials and core components, including high-strength steel structural materials, hydraulic systems, motors and reducers, large bearings, hobbing cutters, electrical and automation control systems, and sensing and monitoring equipment. The midstream comprises the complete machine manufacturing and system integration stages, where manufacturers need to conduct customized designs based on engineering geological conditions, complete structural manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and on-site delivery, and provide long-term technical service support. The downstream mainly consists of engineering owners and construction units in the infrastructure construction and resource development fields, such as urban rail transit companies, railway and highway construction companies, water conservancy and hydropower investment entities, and large mining enterprises. The overall industry chain exhibits clear characteristics of project-driven, order-based production, and service orientation.
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) market presents significant long-term growth potential, as these massive excavation systems—capable of boring through soil, rock, and mixed ground conditions with precision while simultaneously installing tunnel linings—are increasingly indispensable for global infrastructure development, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and the rising need for sustainable underground transportation, utility, and water management solutions; governments and private investors worldwide are prioritizing metro rail expansions, high-speed rail projects, cross-border tunnels, underground highways, and urban utility corridors to reduce congestion, cut emissions, and improve connectivity, with Asia-Pacific leading demand due to mega-projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia, while Europe and North America continue to invest heavily in modernizing transit networks, sewage systems, and hydroelectric projects; technological innovations such as slurry TBMs, Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) machines, dual-mode TBMs, and large-diameter mega-borers are enhancing adaptability to diverse geological conditions, minimizing risks, and improving efficiency, while real-time monitoring, automation, and AI-driven control systems are increasing accuracy, safety, and productivity; TBMs also support environmental sustainability by reducing surface disruption compared to conventional drilling and blasting, aligning with stricter regulatory frameworks and green infrastructure goals; the energy sector further fuels demand, as TBMs are deployed in hydropower projects, underground power plants, and oil & gas pipelines; although high capital investment, complex maintenance, and project-specific customization remain barriers, rising government infrastructure budgets, availability of financing models such as PPP (Public-Private Partnerships), and a growing emphasis on long-term cost efficiency make TBMs a preferred choice; aftermarket opportunities in refurbishment, spare parts, and leasing models also strengthen market sustainability, ensuring continuous demand across both developed economies with aging infrastructure and emerging markets undertaking ambitious new projects, firmly positioning TBMs as critical enablers of modern underground construction worldwide.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Tunnel Boring Machine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Tunnel Boring Machine sales in 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Tunnel Boring Machine sales for 2026 through 2032. With Tunnel Boring Machine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Tunnel Boring Machine industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Tunnel Boring Machine 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 Tunnel Boring Machine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Tunnel Boring Machine market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Tunnel Boring Machine 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 Tunnel Boring Machine.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Tunnel Boring Machine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Soft Ground TBMs
Hard Rock TBMs
Segmentation by Diameter:
Less than 6m
6-8m
More than 8m
Segmentation by Shape:
Round Tunneling Machine
Rectangular and Irregular Tunneling Machine
Segmentation by Application:
Urban Rail Transit Systems
Railways And Highways
Municipal Engineering
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.
China Railway Hi-tech Industry Corporation Limited
Herrenknecht
China Railway Construction Heavy Industry Corporation Limited
CCCC Tianhe Xi'an Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Robbins
JIMT
UGITEC
NHI
Liaoning Conscience Industrial Co., Ltd
Terratec
Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co.,Ltd
Komatsu
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Tunnel Boring Machine market?
What factors are driving Tunnel Boring Machine market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Tunnel Boring Machine market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Tunnel Boring Machine break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
124 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 Tunnel Boring Machine 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 Tunnel Boring Machine by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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