Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market Size and Share
Market Overview
| Study Period | 2020 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Forecast Data Period | 2026 - 2031 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2024 |
| Growth Rate | 3.58% CAGR |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0. | |
Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.58% during the forecast period.
- Growing infrastructure sector is expected to act as an opportunity
- Asia-Pacific dominated the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market across the globe with the largest consumption in country such as China, India, etc.
Note: Market size and forecast figures in this report are generated using Mordor Intelligence’s proprietary estimation framework, updated with the latest available data and insights as of January 2026.
Global Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market Trends and Insights
Metal Working, the Fastest growing End-use Application
- The global metalworking industry has been growing at a healthy rate in recent times. The ever-increasing global population, supported by their improved purchasing power is driving end-use factors for the metal industry growth.
- Moreover, infrastructure is being developed in many nations, especially the emerging nations in Asia-Pacific and Middle-East & Africa.
- The demands for better infrastructure, both, at the residential and commercial level, are expected to drive the use of abrasive discs in finishing and shaping applications.
- Abrasive adhesive discs are used in automotive weld shops, machine shops, automotive bodybuilding & press shops, paint shops, and re-finishing garages.
- Their metalworking applications include eliminating defects on surfaces and painted bodies, preparing primed and painted surfaced, rotary and orbital sanding, etc.
- All the aforementioned factors are likely to increase the demand for the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific is estimated to witness healthy growth over the assessment period in paper-backing abrasive adhesive discs market, due to the well-performing automotive and the infrastructure industries.
- Major players are identifying countries in Asia-Pacific as cheaper sources of raw material and labor, and are shifting their manufacturing bases to these regions. As a result, countries, such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia are growing as manufacturing hubs for many industries.
- High investments in residential and commercial construction may see increased demand for surface finishing and preparing applications, thereby, increasing the demand for abrasive adhesive discs. Asian countries, such as China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and India are also major markets, as well as manufacturers of automotive parts for, both, primary market, as well as the aftermarket
- Hence, their metal working applications would be done by abrasive adhesive discs. All of these factors are likely to be supported by the ever-increasing population in the region, urbanization, and their purchasing power.
- Such factors are likely to increase the demand for the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market.
Competitive Landscape
The Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market is fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market include 3M, Saint-Gobain, sia Abrasives Industries AG, Sunmight USA Corporation, and Mirka Ltd., among others.
Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Industry Leaders
3M
sia Abrasives Industries AG
Saint-Gobain
Sunmight USA Corporation
Mirka Ltd
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Global Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market Report Scope
The Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market report includes:
| Aluminum Oxide |
| Silicon Carbide |
| Zirconium |
| Ceramic |
| Wood |
| Metal |
| Composite |
| Glass |
| Other Applicable Surface Types |
| Metal Working |
| Wood Working |
| Glass Working |
| Other End-use Applications |
| Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| Italy | |
| France | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Rest of South America | |
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | |
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
| Abrasive Grain | Aluminum Oxide | |
| Silicon Carbide | ||
| Zirconium | ||
| Ceramic | ||
| Applicable Surface Type | Wood | |
| Metal | ||
| Composite | ||
| Glass | ||
| Other Applicable Surface Types | ||
| End-use Application | Metal Working | |
| Wood Working | ||
| Glass Working | ||
| Other End-use Applications | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| North America | United States | |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Europe | Germany | |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| South America | Brazil | |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | ||
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market size?
The Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.58% during the forecast period (2026-2031)
Who are the key players in Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market?
3M, sia Abrasives Industries AG, Saint-Gobain, Sunmight USA Corporation and Mirka Ltd are the major companies operating in the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2026-2031).
Which region has the biggest share in Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market.
What years does this Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market cover?
The report covers the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Paper-Backing Abrasive Adhesive Discs Market size for years: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031.
