Friction Stir Welding Market Size to Hit USD 460.92 Million by 2034

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Friction Stir Welding Market

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Friction Stir Welding Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Equipment Type

8.1. Friction Stir Welding Market Revenue and Volume, by Equipment Type

8.1.1. Fixed FSW Equipment (Stationary Machines)

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.2. Portable FSW Equipment

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.3. Robotic FSW Systems

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.4. Gantry/Track-Based Systems

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

8.1.5. Retrofit Kits for Conventional CNC Machines

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Material Type

9.1. Friction Stir Welding Market Revenue and Volume, by Material Type

9.1.1. Aluminum Alloys

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.2. Magnesium Alloys

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.3. Copper & Copper Alloys

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.4. Steel & Stainless Steel

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.5. Titanium Alloys

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

9.1.5. Dissimilar Material Combinations (e.g., Al-Cu, Al-Mg)

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By End Use Industry

10.1. Friction Stir Welding Market Revenue and Volume, by End Use Industry

10.1.1. Automotive & Transportation

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.2. Aerospace & Defense

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.3. Shipbuilding

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.4. Railway

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.5. Construction & Infrastructure

10.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.6. Energy (e.g., solar panel frames, LNG tanks)

10.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

10.1.7. Electronics (e.g., heat sinks, casings)

10.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Technology / Tool Type

11.1. Friction Stir Welding Market Revenue and Volume, by Technology / Tool Type

11.1.1. Conventional FSW Tools

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.2. Advanced Tool Materials

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.3. Self-reacting and Dual-rotational Tools

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

11.1.4. Adjustable Pin Tools for Complex Joints

11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Automation Level

12.1. Friction Stir Welding Market Revenue and Volume, by Automation Level

12.1.1. Manual / Semi-Automated FSW Machines

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

12.1.2. Fully Automated & CNC-Integrated Systems

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast

Chapter 13. Global Friction Stir Welding Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

13.1. North America

13.1.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.1.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.1.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.1.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.1.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.1.6. U.S.

13.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.1.6.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.1.7. Rest of North America

13.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.1.7.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.1.7.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.1.7.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.1.7.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.2. Europe

13.2.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.2.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.2.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.2.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.2.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.2.6. UK

13.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.2.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.2.8. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.2.9. Germany

13.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.2.10. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.2.11. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.2.12. France

13.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.2.13. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.2.14. Rest of Europe

13.2.14.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.2.14.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.2.14.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.2.14.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.2.15. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.3. APAC

13.3.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.3.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.3.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.3.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.3.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.3.6. India

13.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.3.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.3.8. China

13.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.3.9. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.3.10. Japan

13.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.3.11. Rest of APAC

13.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.4. MEA

13.4.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.4.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.4.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.4.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.4.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.4.6. GCC

13.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.4.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.4.8. North Africa

13.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.4.9. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.4.10. South Africa

13.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.4.11. Rest of MEA

13.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.5. Latin America

13.5.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.5.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.5.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.5.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.5.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.5.6. Brazil

13.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.5.7. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

13.5.8. Rest of LATAM

13.5.8.1. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Equipment Type

13.5.8.2. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Material Type

13.5.8.3. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by End Use Industry

13.5.8.4. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Technology / Tool Type

13.5.8.5. Market Revenue and Volume Forecast, by Automation Level

Chapter 14. Company Profiles

14.1. Achi Industries Co., Ltd.

14.1.1. Company Overview

14.1.2. Product Offerings

14.1.3. Financial Performance

14.1.4. Recent Initiatives

14.2. Beijing FSW Technology Co., Ltd.

14.2.1. Company Overview

14.2.2. Product Offerings

14.2.3. Financial Performance

14.2.4. Recent Initiatives

14.3. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL, India)

14.3.1. Company Overview

14.3.2. Product Offerings

14.3.3. Financial Performance

14.3.4. Recent Initiatives

14.4. ESAB (Colfax Corporation)

14.4.1. Company Overview

14.4.2. Product Offerings

14.4.3. Financial Performance

14.4.4. Recent Initiatives

14.5. ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd. (India)

14.5.1. Company Overview

14.5.2. Product Offerings

14.5.3. Financial Performance

14.5.4. Recent Initiatives

14.6. Fronius International GmbH

14.6.1. Company Overview

14.6.2. Product Offerings

14.6.3. Financial Performance

14.6.4. Recent Initiatives

14.7. Gatwick Technologies

14.7.1. Company Overview

14.7.2. Product Offerings

14.7.3. Financial Performance

14.7.4. Recent Initiatives

14.8. General Tool Company

14.8.1. Company Overview

14.8.2. Product Offerings

14.8.3. Financial Performance

14.8.4. Recent Initiatives

14.9. Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH

14.9.1. Company Overview

14.9.2. Product Offerings

14.9.3. Financial Performance

14.9.4. Recent Initiatives

14.10. Hitachi High-Tech Corporation

14.10.1. Company Overview

14.10.2. Product Offerings

14.10.3. Financial Performance

14.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 15. Research Methodology

15.1. Primary Research

15.2. Secondary Research

15.3. Assumptions

Chapter 16. Appendix

16.1. About Us

16.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The friction stir welding market size is expected to increase from USD 262.53 million in 2024 to USD 460.92 million by 2034.

The friction stir welding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.79% from 2025 to 2034.

The major players in the friction stir welding market include Achi Industries Co., Ltd., Beijing FSW Technology Co., Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL, India), ESAB (Colfax Corporation), ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd. (India), Fronius International GmbH, Gatwick Technologies, General Tool Company, Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, HFW Solutions, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, IWES GmbH, KUKA Systems GmbH, Mazak Corporation, MTI (Manufacturing Technology Inc.), PaR Systems, LLC, Stirtec GmbH, Thyssenkrupp AG, TWI Ltd (The Welding Institute, UK), and VBC Group (UK).

The driving factors of the friction stir welding market are the rising demand for defect-free, high-strength joints in lightweight materials across automotive, aerospace, and electric vehicle manufacturing.

North America region will lead the global friction stir welding market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.