Industrial Explosives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Industrial Explosives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)


The latest survey conducted by Fairfield Market Research reveals that the global industrial explosives market is currently valued at US$ 12.32 Billion in 2024. It is anticipated to experience robust growth with a CAGR of 8.64% during the period from 2024 to 2031. By the end of the forecast period, the market is expected to achieve a valuation of US$ 22 Billion.

Key Growth Drivers:

1. Roadways Construction and Urban Development Projects:
• The rapid expansion of transportation infrastructure is essential for economic growth, both in urban areas and remote border regions.
• Increasing efforts by countries to construct tunnels, roadways, and railways, even in challenging terrains, are driving growth.
• Significant growth in tunnel-making activities, particularly for railways and roadways, is boosting demand for industrial explosives.
• For instance, India inaugurated the world's longest highway tunnel in 2021, spanning 9.02 km at an elevation of 10,000 feet above sea level.

2. Government Initiatives in Mining:
• Governments in developing nations, including China, India, Mexico, and Brazil, are focusing on the mining sector, which contributes significantly to their GDP.
• Efforts to tap into unexplored mineral resources are being made to promote economic growth.
• Central and Western African nations are expected to witness increased mining output.
• For example, the Peruvian government invested approximately US$ 62 billion in mining projects in 2015 to enhance mineral extraction capacity, particularly for zinc, copper, and gold.

Factors Affecting Growth:

1. Environmental Regulations:
• Industrial explosives can emit harmful gases like carbon dioxide and nitric oxide and are made of dangerous compounds.
• Stringent regulations governing the usage and storage of industrial explosives have been implemented by governments worldwide.
• For instance, the Peruvian government mandated an Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) in 2014, requiring mining and mineral exploration companies to outline the use of explosives and their environmental impact.

Country-wise Insights:

1. China - Dominant Player:
• China, the world's largest coal and metal producer, is witnessing rapid growth in its construction industry.
• Increased mining activities and infrastructure development are driving demand for industrial explosives.
• The Chinese market is expected to dominate East Asia and account for approximately three-fourths of the market share in the region.

2. India - High Demand for Coal Mining:
• India, a prominent player in South Asia, is the largest shareholder in the industrial explosives market.
• The country's coal mining and quarry sectors are experiencing high demand, leading to increased exploration activities.
• With rapid industrialization and infrastructure development, India's industrial explosives market is poised for healthy growth.

3. U.S. - Construction and Mining Boost:
• In the United States, the construction sector is a significant consumer of industrial explosives.
• Government initiatives in construction and development projects are driving demand.
• The U.S. is experiencing widespread mining activities, further fueling market growth.

Competitive Landscape:

The industrial explosives market is competitive and primarily led by international companies offering cost-effective raw materials. While competition exists, some companies are focusing on niche segments within the market. It is dominated by a select few major producers.

Key Companies Profiled:
• Orica Limited
• NOF Corporation
• Enaex S.A.
• African Explosives Limited
• Dyno Nobel
• Exsa S.A.
• Maxam corp Holdings
• Austin Powder Company
• Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd
• Ideal Industrial Explosives Limited
• Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., Ltd
• BME Mining
• Solar Industries
• LSB INDUSTRIES
• Eurenco S.A.

Industrial Explosives Market Segmentation

By Type:
• Bulk Explosives
• Packaged Explosives

By End Use:
• Mining
Metal mining
Coal Mining
Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
• Construction

By Region:
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa

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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Global Industrial Explosives Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations
2. Market Overview
2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis
3. Production Output and Trade Statistics, 2018-2023
3.1. Global Industrial Explosives, Production Output, by Region, 2018 - 2023
3.1.1. North America
3.1.2. Europe
3.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.1.4. Latin America
3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
4. Price Trend Analysis, 2018-2023,
4.1. Key Highlights
4.2. Global Average Price Analysis, by Type/ End Use, US$ per Unit
4.3. Prominent Factors Affecting Industrial Explosives Prices
4.4. Global Average Price Analysis, by Region, US$ per Unit
5. Global Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
5.1. Global Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
5.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
5.2. Global Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Mining
5.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
5.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
5.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
5.2.1.2. Construction
5.3. Global Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. North America
5.3.1.2. Europe
5.3.1.3. Asia Pacific
5.3.1.4. Latin America
5.3.1.5. Middle East & Africa
6. North America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
6.1. North America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
6.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
6.2. North America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Mining
6.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
6.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
6.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
6.2.1.2. Construction
6.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.3. North America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. U.S. Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.2. U.S. Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.3. Canada Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.1.4. Canada Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Europe Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
7.1. Europe Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
7.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
7.2. Europe Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.2.1. Key Highlights
7.2.1.1. Mining
7.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
7.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
7.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
7.2.1.2. Construction
7.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.3. Europe Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Germany Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.2. Germany Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.3. U.K. Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.4. U.K. Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.5. France Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.6. France Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.7. Italy Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.8. Italy Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.9. Turkey Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.10. Turkey Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.11. Russia Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.12. Russia Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.13. Rest of Europe Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.1.14. Rest of Europe Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
8.1. Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
8.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
8.2. Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Mining
8.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
8.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
8.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
8.2.1.2. Construction
8.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.3. Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. China Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.2. China Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.3. Japan Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.4. Japan Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.5. South Korea Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.6. South Korea Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.7. India Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.8. India Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.9. Southeast Asia Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.10. Southeast Asia Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.11. Rest of Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.1.12. Rest of Asia Pacific Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. Latin America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
9.1. Latin America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.1.1. Key Highlights
9.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
9.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
9.2. Latin America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.2.1.1. Mining
9.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
9.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
9.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
9.2.1.2. Construction
9.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.3. Latin America Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1. Key Highlights
9.3.1.1. Brazil Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.2. Brazil Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.3. Mexico Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.4. Mexico Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.5. Argentina Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.6. Argentina Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.7. Rest of Latin America Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.1.8. Rest of Latin America Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
9.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, 2018 – 2031
10.1. Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.1.1. Key Highlights
10.1.1.1. Bulk Explosives
10.1.1.2. Packaged Explosives
10.2. Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.2.1. Key Highlights
10.2.1.1. Mining
10.2.1.1.1. Metal mining
10.2.1.1.2. Coal Mining
10.2.1.1.3. Quarry & Non- Metal Mining
10.2.1.2. Construction
10.2.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.3. Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1. Key Highlights
10.3.1.1. GCC Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.2. GCC Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.3. South Africa Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.4. South Africa Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.5. Egypt Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.6. Egypt Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.7. Nigeria Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.8. Nigeria Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.9. Rest of Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market by Type, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.1.10. Rest of Middle East & Africa Industrial Explosives Market by End Use, Value (US$ Bn) & Volume (Units), 2018 – 2031
10.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Industry vs End Use Heatmap
11.2. Manufacturer vs End Use Heatmap
11.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
11.4. Competitive Dashboard
11.5. Company Profiles
11.5.1. Orica Limited
11.5.1.1. Company Overview
11.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.1.3. Financial Overview
11.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.2. Exsa S.A.
11.5.2.1. Company Overview
11.5.2.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.2.3. Financial Overview
11.5.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.3. Dyno Nobel/Incitec Pivot Limited
11.5.3.1. Company Overview
11.5.3.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.3.3. Financial Overview
11.5.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.4. Eurenco SA
11.5.4.1. Company Overview
11.5.4.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.4.3. Financial Overview
11.5.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.5. NOF Corp.
11.5.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.5.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.5.3. Financial Overview
11.5.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.6. Enaex S.A.
11.5.6.1. Company Overview
11.5.6.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.6.3. Financial Overview
11.5.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.7. AEL Mining Services Ltd./ AECI Group
11.5.7.1. Company Overview
11.5.7.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.7.3. Financial Overview
11.5.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.8. Maxamcorp Holding Sl
11.5.8.1. Company Overview
11.5.8.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.8.3. Financial Overview
11.5.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.9. Austin Powder Company
11.5.9.1. Company Overview
11.5.9.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.9.3. Financial Overview
11.5.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.10. Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd.
11.5.10.1. Company Overview
11.5.10.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.10.3. Financial Overview
11.5.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.11. Ideal Industrial Explosives Limited
11.5.11.1. Company Overview
11.5.11.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.11.3. Financial Overview
11.5.11.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.12. Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
11.5.12.1. Company Overview
11.5.12.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.12.3. Financial Overview
11.5.12.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.13. Solar Industries
11.5.13.1. Company Overview
11.5.13.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.13.3. Financial Overview
11.5.13.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.14. LSB Industries
11.5.14.1. Company Overview
11.5.14.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.14.3. Financial Overview
11.5.14.4. Business Strategies and Development
11.5.15. BME Mining
11.5.15.1. Company Overview
11.5.15.2. Product Portfolio
11.5.15.3. Financial Overview
11.5.15.4. Business Strategies and Development
12. Appendix
12.1. Research Methodology
12.2. Report Assumptions
12.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

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