FRICTION STIR WELDING MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025 - 2032)

Friction Stir Welding Market, By Material Type (Aluminum Alloys, Magnesium Alloys, Copper and Copper Alloys, Steel and Stainless Steel, Titanium Alloys, and Others), By Equipment Type (Fixed Equipment, Portable Equipment, Robotic FSW Systems, Track-Based Systems, and Retrofit Kits), By Technology (Conventional FSW Tools, Advanced Tool Materials, Self-reacting and Dual-rotational Tools, and Adjustable Pin Tools for Complex Joints), By End User (Automotive & Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Railway, Construction & Infrastructure, and Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa)

Published In: 18 Dec, 2025
Code: CMI9100
Pages: 155
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Industrial Automation and Machinery
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 2025 - 2032

The global friction stir welding network market is estimated to be valued at USD 278 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 430 Mn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% from 2025 to 2032. Friction stir welding (FSW) represents a revolutionary solid-state joining technique that has fundamentally transformed manufacturing processes across multiple industries since its invention in 1991. This innovative welding method utilizes a rotating tool to generate frictional heat between materials, creating a plasticized zone that enables seamless joining without reaching the melting point of the base materials.

The global friction stir welding market has witnessed substantial growth driven by increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength materials in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and construction sectors. FSW technology offers superior advantages over conventional fusion welding methods, including reduced distortion, elimination of filler materials, enhanced mechanical properties, and the ability to join dissimilar materials that are traditionally difficult to weld. The market encompasses various applications ranging from aluminum and magnesium alloys to advanced materials like titanium and steel.

Market Dynamics

The global friction stir welding market is propelled by several key drivers that collectively fuel its robust growth trajectory. The aerospace industry's increasing adoption of lightweight aluminum alloys and advanced materials for fuel efficiency and performance enhancement serves as a primary growth catalyst, with FSW technology enabling superior joint quality in critical structural components. The automotive sector's transition toward electric vehicles and lightweight vehicle designs further amplifies demand, as FSW facilitates efficient joining of dissimilar materials while maintaining structural integrity.

However, market growth faces certain restraints including high initial capital investment requirements for FSW equipment and tooling systems, which can deter small and medium enterprises from adoption. Limited availability of skilled technicians proficient in FSW operations poses operational challenges, while slower welding speeds compared to conventional methods may impact high-volume production scenarios.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global friction stir welding market, and provides market size (USD Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global friction stir welding market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Achi Industries Co. Ltd, Beijing FSW Technology Co. Ltd, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, ESA, ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd, Fronius International GmbH, Gatwick Technologies, General Tool Company, Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, HFW Solutions, Hitachi Corporation, IWES GmbH, KUKA Systems GmbH, Mazak Corporation, and PaR Systems LLC
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global friction stir welding market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global friction stir welding market

Market Segmentation

Material Type Insights (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2032)
- Aluminum Alloys
- Magnesium Alloys
- Copper and Copper Alloys
- Steel and Stainless Steel
- Titanium Alloys
- Others
Equipment Type Insights (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2032)
- Fixed Equipment
- Portable Equipment
- Robotic FSW Systems
- Track-Based Systems
- Retrofit Kits
Technology Insights (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2032)
- Conventional FSW Tools
- Advanced Tool Materials
- Self-reacting and Dual-rotational Tools
- Adjustable Pin Tools for Complex Joints
End User Insights (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2032)
- Automotive & Transportation
- Aerospace & Defense
- Railway
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Million, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Achi Industries Co. Ltd
- Beijing FSW Technology Co. Ltd
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- ESA
- ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd
- Fronius International GmbH
- Gatwick Technologies
- General Tool Company
- Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
- HFW Solutions
- Hitachi Corporation
- IWES GmbH
- KUKA Systems GmbH
- Mazak Corporation
- PaR Systems LLC

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Material Type
  - Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Equipment Type
  - Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Technology
  - Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By End User
  - Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Driver
- Restraint
- Opportunity
- Impact Analysis
- Key Developments
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- Industry Trends
Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Material Type, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Aluminum Alloys
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Magnesium Alloys
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Copper and Copper Alloys
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Steel and Stainless Steel
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Titanium Alloys
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Equipment Type, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Fixed Equipment
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Portable Equipment
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Robotic FSW Systems
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Track-Based Systems
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Retrofit Kits
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Technology, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Conventional FSW Tools
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Advanced Tool Materials
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Self-reacting and Dual-rotational Tools
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Adjustable Pin Tools for Complex Joints
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Automotive & Transportation
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Aerospace & Defense
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Railway
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Construction & Infrastructure
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Million)
Global Friction Stir Welding Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Material Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Million)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Achi Industries Co. Ltd
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Beijing FSW Technology Co. Ltd
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- ESA
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- ETA Technology Pvt. Ltd
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Fronius International GmbH
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Gatwick Technologies
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- General Tool Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- HFW Solutions
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Hitachi Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- IWES GmbH
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- KUKA Systems GmbH
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Mazak Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- PaR Systems LLC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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