Welding Equipment, Accessories, and Consumables Market by Equipment (Electrode & Filler Metal Equipment, Oxy-Fuel Gas Equipment), Accessory (Fume Extraction Equipment, Gas Flow Meter, Protective Gear), Consumable (Electrodes & Filler Materials, Fluxes & W

The market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables is projected to be valued at USD 35.84 billion in 2025 and reach USD 42.14 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.29%.

The market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables is expected to grow due to various factors. Expanding steel usage, automotive innovation and EV growth, advances in welding technologies that improve precision and efficiency, and rising demand from other end-user industries are expected to drive the market.

“Electrode & filler material equipment segment to lead market during forecast period”

The growth of the electrode & filler material equipment segment in the welding consumables, equipment, and accessories sector is driven by various structural and technological factors across multiple industries, especially automotive, construction, and heavy manufacturing. Electrodes and filler materials are crucial in welding processes, and their demand rises with increased use of welding for infrastructure development, shipbuilding, energy, and automotive manufacturing. The shift toward high-strength steels, alloys, and lightweight materials in automotive and electric vehicle production has created a need for specialized filler materials and advanced types of electrodes that provide durability, corrosion resistance, and precise connections.

“Arc welding segment to lead market during forecast period”

The arc welding segment is expected to be the largest part of the market for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables throughout the forecast period. This technique involves a high concentration of heat in the welding process, where an electric arc is created between the electrode and the base materials, causing the metals to melt. Additionally, the steady deposition of metal, excellent resistance to corrosion, and high impact toughness make it a leading welding technology. Arc welding is also popular in the industry because of its cost-effectiveness and ability to work with various metal surfaces. These benefits explain why arc welding remains a preferred choice for welding equipment, accessories, and consumables in industries requiring reliable, durable, and efficient metal joining.

“Fluxes and wires to be second-largest segment during forecast period”

Fluxes and wires are experiencing strong growth in welding consumables, equipment, and accessories because they are essential inputs in most modern welding applications and directly influence efficiency, productivity, and weld quality. The expansion of infrastructure, automotive, shipbuilding, and energy sectors is fueling extensive welding activities, where fluxes (used in submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, etc.) and wires (solid wires, flux-cored wires, and submerged arc wires) are crucial. These consumables ensure consistent weld strength, higher deposition rates, and improved arc stability, making them vital for high-volume production.

“Fume extraction equipment to hold second-largest market share during forecast period”

Fume extraction equipment is experiencing significant growth in welding consumables, equipment, and accessories because of rising concerns about worker health, regulatory compliance, and workplace efficiency. Welding produces hazardous fumes and particulate matter that contain metals like manganese, hexavalent chromium, and nickel, which are associated with respiratory illnesses, neurological problems, and long-term occupational health risks. With increased awareness of these hazards, industries are focusing on installing fume extraction and ventilation systems to safeguard welders and nearby workers.

“General fabrication segment to hold second-largest market share during forecast period”

The General Fabrication segment is expected to be the second-largest market in welding equipment, accessories, and consumables, based on value, during the upcoming forecast period. This segment includes a wide range of industries and applications, such as light fabrication, general manufacturing, artistic metalwork, as well as brazing and soldering techniques. It also covers various types of welding performed in laboratories and dedicated steel welding centers. A variety of welding equipment is used across this sector for different techniques, like stick welding, valued for its simplicity and versatility; tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, known for its precision and skillfulness; and metal inert gas (MIG) welding, praised for its efficiency in high-volume production. The growing demand for welded metal products in multiple fabrication applications is driving growth in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, as industries increasingly depend on these technologies for their structural integrity and overall production capacity.

“Asia Pacific welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market to register highest CAGR during forecast period”

The welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is growing rapidly due to expanding industries, infrastructure projects, and increasing manufacturing activities. Countries like China and India are heavily investing in transportation systems, urban housing, power plants, ports, and industrial zones. These large construction projects require extensive welding for steel structures, pipelines, and components, resulting in higher demand for electrodes, wires, and fluxes. APAC also hosts major automotive manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Thailand, along with key production sites for appliances and machinery. These industries utilize both automated and manual welding methods, which demand many materials. Additionally, nations are boosting their production of heavy machinery and rail systems.

By Company Type: Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 42%, and Tier 3: 33%

By Designation: C-level Executives: 20%, Directors: 30%, and Other Designations: 50%

By Region: North America: 20%, Europe: 10%, Asia Pacific: 40%, South America: 10%, and Middle East & Africa 20%

Notes: Other designations include sales, marketing, and product managers.

Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million–1 Billion; and Tier 3:

Companies Covered: Air Liquide (France), Air Products Inc. (US), ESAB (US), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), Linde plc (Germany), Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (US), Ador Welding (India), Tianjin Bridge Welding Equipment, Accessories, and Consumables Group Co., Ltd. (China), Kobe Steel Ltd. (Japan), and voestalpine AG (Austria), among others, are included in the report.

The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market based on equipment, accessory, consumable, technology, end-use industry, and region. The report’s scope includes detailed information about the drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities influencing the growth of the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market. A thorough analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overview, products offered, and key strategies, such as partnerships, agreements, product launches, expansions, and acquisitions related to the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market. This report also provides a competitive analysis of emerging startups in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market ecosystem.

Reasons to Buy Report

The report will provide market leaders and new entrants with estimates of revenue figures for the overall welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market, including its key subsegments. This report will assist stakeholders in understanding the competitive landscape, gaining insights to better position their businesses, and developing appropriate go-to-market strategies. It will also offer insights into the market’s current trends and key factors such as market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Analysis of key drivers (expanding steel utilization, automobile innovation and EV expansion, advancements in welding technologies, and increasing demand from end-use industries), restraints (high operational and maintenance costs, and environmental impact of welding), opportunities (developments in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa, digitalization and IoT integration, and development of wind energy infrastructure), and challenges (shortage of skilled labor and occupational health risks and intense competition).
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about profitable markets – the report analyzes the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market across varied regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the welding equipment, accessories, and consumables market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players such as Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (US), ESAB (US), Air Liquide (France), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), Fronius International GmbH (Austria), and Kemppi Oy (Finland).

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