North America Abrasive Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Abrasive Grain, By Type (Dry Abrasive Paper, Wet Abrasive Paper, Sponge Abrasive Paper, Dust Free, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

North America Abrasive Paper Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application, By Abrasive Grain, By Type (Dry Abrasive Paper, Wet Abrasive Paper, Sponge Abrasive Paper, Dust Free, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031


The North America Abrasive Paper Market would witness market growth of 4.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2020, the North America market's volume surged to 708.00 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 19.4% (2020-2023).

Abrasive paper tailored for automotive polishing is specifically engineered to address the unique requirements of this application, offering high-performance abrasive grains and durable backing materials. Thus, the Canada market is expected to utilize 33.89 kilo tonnes of abrasive paper in automotive polishing application by 2031.

The US market dominated the North America Abrasive Paper Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,010.7 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 6.2% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% during (2024 - 2031).

The market refers to the industry involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of abrasive paper products. It is also known as sandpaper, is a versatile abrasive material used for sanding, grinding, polishing, and finishing various surfaces in industries such as automotive, construction, metalworking, woodworking, and electronics. It finds extensive application across diverse industries, each leveraging its unique properties to achieve desired outcomes. In metalworking, abrasive paper is employed for deburring, polishing, and surface-finishing metallic components. Whether preparing a surface for painting or smoothing out imperfections in welded joints, abrasive paper ensures precision and quality in metal fabrication processes.

Similarly, abrasive paper is an indispensable tool for shaping, sanding, and polishing wood surfaces in woodworking. From rough sanding of raw lumber to fine finishing of furniture pieces, abrasive paper facilitates the transformation of wood into refined, smooth, and aesthetically pleasing products. Its ability to conform to various contours and surfaces makes it an ideal choice for woodworking artisans and manufacturers.

It is essential for sanding, smoothing, leveling, and polishing surfaces before painting, staining, or sealing. The higher construction activity in Canada increases the demand for its products to meet these surface finishing needs. According to Statistics Canada, building construction investment rose 1.7% to $19.8 billion in November 2023. The residential sector grew 2.2% to $13.7 billion, while non-residential sector investment increased 0.4% to $6.0 billion.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Wood Processing, Metal Polishing, Automotive Polishing, Painting & Finishing, Electronic Product, and Others. Based on Abrasive Grain, the market is segmented into Aluminium Oxide, Silicon Carbide, Diamond, Zirconia Alumina, and Others. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Dry Abrasive Paper, Wet Abrasive Paper, Sponge Abrasive Paper, Dust Free, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • FFLUO
  • Saint-Gobain Group
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
  • Hermes Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG
  • Mirka Ltd. (KWH Group Ltd.)
  • sia Abrasives Industries AG (sia Abrasives Holding AG)
  • VSM Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG
  • Klingspor AG
  • Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski AG & Co KG
North America Abrasive Paper Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Wood Processing
  • Metal Polishing
  • Automotive Polishing
  • Painting & Finishing
  • Electronic Product
  • Others
By Abrasive Grain (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Aluminium Oxide
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Diamond
  • Zirconia Alumina
  • Others
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Dry Abrasive Paper
  • Wet Abrasive Paper
  • Sponge Abrasive Paper
  • Dust Free
  • Others
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Abrasive Paper Market, by Application
1.4.2 North America Abrasive Paper Market, by Abrasive Grain
1.4.3 North America Abrasive Paper Market, by Type
1.4.4 North America Abrasive Paper Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Abrasive Paper Market by Application
4.1 North America Wood Processing Market by Country
4.2 North America Metal Polishing Market by Country
4.3 North America Automotive Polishing Market by Country
4.4 North America Painting & Finishing Market by Country
4.5 North America Electronic Product Market by Country
4.6 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
5.1 North America Aluminium Oxide Market by Country
5.2 North America Silicon Carbide Market by Country
5.3 North America Diamond Market by Country
5.4 North America Zirconia Alumina Market by Country
5.5 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Abrasive Paper Market by Type
6.1 North America Dry Abrasive Paper Market by Country
6.2 North America Wet Abrasive Paper Market by Country
6.3 North America Sponge Abrasive Paper Market by Country
6.4 North America Dust Free Market by Country
6.5 North America Others Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Abrasive Paper Market by Country
7.1 US Abrasive Paper Market
7.1.1 US Abrasive Paper Market by Application
7.1.2 US Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
7.1.3 US Abrasive Paper Market by Type
7.2 Canada Abrasive Paper Market
7.2.1 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Application
7.2.2 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
7.2.3 Canada Abrasive Paper Market by Type
7.3 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market
7.3.1 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Application
7.3.2 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
7.3.3 Mexico Abrasive Paper Market by Type
7.4 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market
7.4.1 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Application
7.4.2 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Abrasive Grain
7.4.3 Rest of North America Abrasive Paper Market by Type
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 3M Company
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Analysis
8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.1.4 Research & Development Expense
8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Saint-Gobain Group
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Robert Bosch GmbH
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.3.4 Research & Development Expense
8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.4.4 Research & Development Expense
8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Hermes Schleifwerkzeuge GmbH & Co. KG
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Mirka Ltd. (KWH Group Ltd.)
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Financial Analysis
8.6.3 Recent strategies and developments:
8.6.3.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
8.6.3.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.6.4 SWOT Analysis
8.7 sia Abrasives Industries AG (sia Abrasives Holding AG)
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 SWOT Analysis
8.8 VSM Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Klingspor AG
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Tyrolit Schleifmittelwerke Swarovski AG & Co KG
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 SWOT Analysis

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