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Description
The global Friction Stir Welding Tools market size was US$ 31.81 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 44.43 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
By 2025, the evolving U.S. tariff policy is poised to inject considerable uncertainty into the global economic landscape. This report delves into the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses across the globe, evaluating their impacts on Friction Stir Welding Tools market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations.
Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size(US$)
M= millions and B=billions

Friction stir welding (FSW) tools are specialized components used in the solid-state FSW process to join metals without melting. Comprised of a rotating shoulder and a pin, they generate frictional heat and plastic deformation to enable material flow at the joint. Tool geometry and material—commonly tool steel or tungsten alloys—directly influence weld quality, efficiency, and tool life. Widely applied in aerospace, automotive, power electronics and others, FSW tools allow high-strength, defect-free welds on aluminum, high-strength steels, and corrosion-resistant metals while reducing distortion and post-processing. In 2024, global sales of friction stir welding tools reached 732,700 units, with an average selling price of US$43.42 per unit. Large-scale friction stir welding (FSW) tool manufacturers typically have a single-line production capacity of approximately 3,000 units per year. The gross profit margin for FSW tools is approximately 25%–40%.
The friction stir welding (FSW) tools market is driven by rising demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy industries. FSW enables strong, defect-free welds in aluminum and other light alloys, improving fuel efficiency and structural performance. The growing use of automation and robotics further supports adoption by enhancing precision, consistency, and productivity. At the same time, increasing focus on energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing is boosting demand, as FSW consumes less energy and produces fewer emissions than conventional welding. However, the market faces restraints such as high equipment costs, shortage of skilled operators, and limited awareness of FSW benefits. These factors may slow adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Continued training, education, and cost optimization will be essential to drive wider application of FSW tools globally.
The global Friction Stir Welding Tools market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on sales, revenue, and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.
Market Segmentation
Report Metric
Details
Report Title
Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Report, Competitive Analysis and Regional Opportunities 2025-2031
Forecasted Market Size in 2031
US$ 44.43 million
CAGR(2025-2031)
5.0%
Market Size Available for Years
2025-2031
Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Companies Covered
Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou)
BeiJing Sooncable Technology
First-Way
Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology
NTK Cutting Tools
Grenzebach
PTG Holroyd
Bond Technologies
Stirtec
Mitsubishi Materials Trading
TL FSW
World Wide Welding
Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market, by Region
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, etc.)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, etc.)
South America (Brazil, etc.)
Middle East and Africa (Turkey, GCC Countries, Africa, etc.)
Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market, Segment by Type
Replacement
OEM
Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market, Segment by Application
Automotive
Aerospace
Power Electronics
Others
Product Category
Tool Steel
Tungsten Carbide
PCBN
Other
Market Segment
Integral Tool
Separate Tool
Forecast Units
USD million in value
Report Coverage
Revenue and volume forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors and trends
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Friction Stir Welding Tools market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., OEM in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Aerospace in India).
Chapter 6: Regional sales and revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
Unlike generic global market reports, this study combines macro-level industry trends with hyper-local operational intelligence, empowering data-driven decisions across the Friction Stir Welding Tools value chain, addressing:
- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
1.1 Friction Stir Welding Tools Product Scope
1.2 Friction Stir Welding Tools by Type
1.2.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.2.2 Replacement
1.2.3 OEM
1.3 Friction Stir Welding Tools by Application
1.3.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Comparison by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
1.3.2 Automotive
1.3.3 Aerospace
1.3.4 Power Electronics
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2031)
1.4.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size in Value Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size in Volume Growth Rate (2020-2031)
1.4.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price Trends (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Market Size and Prospective by Region
2.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
2.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Retrospective Market Scenario by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.2.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Estimates and Forecasts by Region (2026-2031)
2.3.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
2.4 Major Region and Emerging Market Analysis
2.4.1 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.2 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.3 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
2.4.4 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size and Prospective (2020-2031)
3 Global Market Size by Type
3.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Historic Market Review by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
3.1.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Type (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.2.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
3.3 Different Types Friction Stir Welding Tools Representative Players
4 Global Market Size by Application
4.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Historic Market Review by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
4.1.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Application (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Estimates and Forecasts by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.2 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
4.3 New Sources of Growth in Friction Stir Welding Tools Application
5 Competition Landscape by Players
5.1 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Players (2020-2025)
5.2 Global Top Friction Stir Welding Tools Players by Revenue (2020-2025)
5.3 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Friction Stir Welding Tools as of 2024)
5.4 Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
5.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
5.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Product Type & Application
5.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Date of Enter into This Industry
5.8 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
6 Region Analysis
6.1 North America Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.1.1 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company
6.1.1.1 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.1.2 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.1.2 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.1.3 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.1.4 North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Major Customer
6.1.5 North America Market Trend and Opportunities
6.2 Europe Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.2.1 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company
6.2.1.1 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.1.2 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.2.2 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.2.3 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Major Customer
6.2.5 Europe Market Trend and Opportunities
6.3 China Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.3.1 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company
6.3.1.1 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.1.2 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.3.2 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.3.3 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.3.4 China Friction Stir Welding Tools Major Customer
6.3.5 China Market Trend and Opportunities
6.4 Japan Market: Players, Segments, Downstream and Major Customers
6.4.1 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company
6.4.1.1 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.1.2 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
6.4.2 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Type (2020-2025)
6.4.3 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Breakdown by Application (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Major Customer
6.4.5 Japan Market Trend and Opportunities
7 Company Profiles and Key Figures
7.1 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou)
7.1.1 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Company Information
7.1.2 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Business Overview
7.1.3 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.1.5 Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Recent Development
7.2 BeiJing Sooncable Technology
7.2.1 BeiJing Sooncable Technology Company Information
7.2.2 BeiJing Sooncable Technology Business Overview
7.2.3 BeiJing Sooncable Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 BeiJing Sooncable Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.2.5 BeiJing Sooncable Technology Recent Development
7.3 First-Way
7.3.1 First-Way Company Information
7.3.2 First-Way Business Overview
7.3.3 First-Way Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 First-Way Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.3.5 First-Way Recent Development
7.4 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology
7.4.1 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Company Information
7.4.2 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Business Overview
7.4.3 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.4.5 Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Recent Development
7.5 NTK Cutting Tools
7.5.1 NTK Cutting Tools Company Information
7.5.2 NTK Cutting Tools Business Overview
7.5.3 NTK Cutting Tools Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 NTK Cutting Tools Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.5.5 NTK Cutting Tools Recent Development
7.6 Grenzebach
7.6.1 Grenzebach Company Information
7.6.2 Grenzebach Business Overview
7.6.3 Grenzebach Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Grenzebach Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.6.5 Grenzebach Recent Development
7.7 PTG Holroyd
7.7.1 PTG Holroyd Company Information
7.7.2 PTG Holroyd Business Overview
7.7.3 PTG Holroyd Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 PTG Holroyd Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.7.5 PTG Holroyd Recent Development
7.8 Bond Technologies
7.8.1 Bond Technologies Company Information
7.8.2 Bond Technologies Business Overview
7.8.3 Bond Technologies Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Bond Technologies Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.8.5 Bond Technologies Recent Development
7.9 Stirtec
7.9.1 Stirtec Company Information
7.9.2 Stirtec Business Overview
7.9.3 Stirtec Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 Stirtec Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.9.5 Stirtec Recent Development
7.10 Mitsubishi Materials Trading
7.10.1 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Company Information
7.10.2 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Business Overview
7.10.3 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.10.5 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Recent Development
7.11 TL FSW
7.11.1 TL FSW Company Information
7.11.2 TL FSW Business Overview
7.11.3 TL FSW Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 TL FSW Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.11.5 TL FSW Recent Development
7.12 World Wide Welding
7.12.1 World Wide Welding Company Information
7.12.2 World Wide Welding Business Overview
7.12.3 World Wide Welding Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 World Wide Welding Friction Stir Welding Tools Products Offered
7.12.5 World Wide Welding Recent Development
8 Friction Stir Welding Tools Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Friction Stir Welding Tools Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Friction Stir Welding Tools
8.4 Friction Stir Welding Tools Industrial Chain Analysis
9 Marketing Channel, Distributors and Customers
9.1 Marketing Channel
9.2 Friction Stir Welding Tools Distributors List
9.3 Friction Stir Welding Tools Customers
10 Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Dynamics
10.1 Friction Stir Welding Tools Industry Trends
10.2 Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Drivers
10.3 Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Challenges
10.4 Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Restraints
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Research Methodology
12.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
12.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
12.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
12.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
12.1.2 Data Source
12.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
12.1.2.2 Primary Sources
12.2 Author Details
12.3 Disclaimer
Table of Figures
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (US$ Million) Growth Rate by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
Table 2. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (US$ Million) Comparison by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
Table 3. Global Market Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size (US$ Million) by Region:2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
Table 4. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) by Region (2020-2025)
Table 5. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
Table 6. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
Table 7. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Region (2020-2025)
Table 8. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
Table 9. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
Table 10. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
Table 11. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
Table 12. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (K Units) & (2020-2025)
Table 13. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Type (2020-2025)
Table 14. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Type (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
Table 15. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Type (US$/Unit) & (2020-2025)
Table 16. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (K Units) & (2026-2031)
Table 17. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Type (US$ Million) & (2026-2031)
Table 18. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Type (US$/Unit) & (2026-2031)
Table 19. Representative Players of Each Type
Table 20. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (K Units) & (2020-2025)
Table 21. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Application (2020-2025)
Table 22. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Application (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
Table 23. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Application (US$/Unit) & (2020-2025)
Table 24. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (K Units) & (2026-2031)
Table 25. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Application (US$ Million) & (2026-2031)
Table 26. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price by Application (US$/Unit) & (2026-2031)
Table 27. New Sources of Growth in Friction Stir Welding Tools Application
Table 28. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (K Units) & (2020-2025)
Table 29. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 30. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
Table 31. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 32. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Friction Stir Welding Tools as of 2024)
Table 33. Global Market Friction Stir Welding Tools Average Price by Company (US$/Unit) & (2020-2025)
Table 34. Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
Table 35. Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Product Type & Application
Table 36. Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Stir Welding Tools, Date of Enter into This Industry
Table 37. Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
Table 38. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 39. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 40. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025) & (US$ Million)
Table 41. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 42. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 43. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
Table 44. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 45. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
Table 46. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 47. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 48. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025) & (US$ Million)
Table 49. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 50. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 51. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
Table 52. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 53. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
Table 54. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 55. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 56. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025) & (US$ Million)
Table 57. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 58. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 59. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
Table 60. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 61. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
Table 62. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Company (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 63. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 64. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue by Company (2020-2025) & (US$ Million)
Table 65. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
Table 66. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Type (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 67. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
Table 68. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales by Application (2020-2025) & (K Units)
Table 69. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
Table 70. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Company Information
Table 71. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Description and Business Overview
Table 72. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 73. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 74. Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Recent Development
Table 75. BeiJing Sooncable Technology Company Information
Table 76. BeiJing Sooncable Technology Description and Business Overview
Table 77. BeiJing Sooncable Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 78. BeiJing Sooncable Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 79. BeiJing Sooncable Technology Recent Development
Table 80. First-Way Company Information
Table 81. First-Way Description and Business Overview
Table 82. First-Way Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 83. First-Way Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 84. First-Way Recent Development
Table 85. Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Company Information
Table 86. Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Description and Business Overview
Table 87. Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 88. Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 89. Ningbo Youzhi Machinery Technology Recent Development
Table 90. NTK Cutting Tools Company Information
Table 91. NTK Cutting Tools Description and Business Overview
Table 92. NTK Cutting Tools Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 93. NTK Cutting Tools Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 94. NTK Cutting Tools Recent Development
Table 95. Grenzebach Company Information
Table 96. Grenzebach Description and Business Overview
Table 97. Grenzebach Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 98. Grenzebach Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 99. Grenzebach Recent Development
Table 100. PTG Holroyd Company Information
Table 101. PTG Holroyd Description and Business Overview
Table 102. PTG Holroyd Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 103. PTG Holroyd Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 104. PTG Holroyd Recent Development
Table 105. Bond Technologies Company Information
Table 106. Bond Technologies Description and Business Overview
Table 107. Bond Technologies Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 108. Bond Technologies Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 109. Bond Technologies Recent Development
Table 110. Stirtec Company Information
Table 111. Stirtec Description and Business Overview
Table 112. Stirtec Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 113. Stirtec Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 114. Stirtec Recent Development
Table 115. Mitsubishi Materials Trading Company Information
Table 116. Mitsubishi Materials Trading Description and Business Overview
Table 117. Mitsubishi Materials Trading Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 118. Mitsubishi Materials Trading Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 119. Mitsubishi Materials Trading Recent Development
Table 120. TL FSW Company Information
Table 121. TL FSW Description and Business Overview
Table 122. TL FSW Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 123. TL FSW Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 124. TL FSW Recent Development
Table 125. World Wide Welding Company Information
Table 126. World Wide Welding Description and Business Overview
Table 127. World Wide Welding Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units), Revenue (US$ Million), Price (US$/Unit) and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Table 128. World Wide Welding Friction Stir Welding Tools Product
Table 129. World Wide Welding Recent Development
Table 130. Production Base and Market Concentration Rate of Raw Material
Table 131. Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
Table 132. Friction Stir Welding Tools Distributors List
Table 133. Friction Stir Welding Tools Customers List
Table 134. Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Trends
Table 135. Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Drivers
Table 136. Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Challenges
Table 137. Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Restraints
Table 138. Research Programs/Design for This Report
Table 139. Key Data Information from Secondary Sources
Table 140. Key Data Information from Primary Sources
List of Figures
Figure 1. Friction Stir Welding Tools Product Picture
Figure 2. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (US$ Million) by Type (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
Figure 3. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Type in 2024 & 2031
Figure 4. Replacement Product Picture
Figure 5. OEM Product Picture
Figure 6. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (US$ Million) by Application (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
Figure 7. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Market Share by Application in 2024 & 2031
Figure 8. Automotive Examples
Figure 9. Aerospace Examples
Figure 10. Power Electronics Examples
Figure 11. Others Examples
Figure 12. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales, (US$ Million), 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
Figure 13. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Growth Rate (2020-2031) & (US$ Million)
Figure 14. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 15. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Price Trends Growth Rate (2020-2031) & (US$/Unit)
Figure 16. Friction Stir Welding Tools Report Years Considered
Figure 17. Global Market Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Size (US$ Million) by Region:2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
Figure 18. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Market Share by Region: 2020 VS 2024
Figure 19. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 20. North America Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 21. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 22. Europe Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 23. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 24. China Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 25. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue (US$ Million) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 26. Japan Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales (K Units) Growth Rate (2020-2031)
Figure 27. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Type (2020-2025)
Figure 28. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Type (2026-2031)
Figure 29. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Type (2026-2031)
Figure 30. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Application (2020-2025)
Figure 31. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Growth Rate by Application in 2020 & 2024
Figure 32. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Application (2026-2031)
Figure 33. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Application (2026-2031)
Figure 34. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Sales Share by Company (2024)
Figure 35. Global Friction Stir Welding Tools Revenue Share by Company (2024)
Figure 36. Global 5 Largest Friction Stir Welding Tools Players Market Share by Revenue in Friction Stir Welding Tools: 2020 & 2024
Figure 37. Friction Stir Welding Tools Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3): 2020 VS 2024
Figure 38. Manufacturing Cost Structure of Friction Stir Welding Tools
Figure 39. Manufacturing Process Analysis of Friction Stir Welding Tools
Figure 40. Friction Stir Welding Tools Industrial Chain
Figure 41. Channels of Distribution (Direct Vs Distribution)
Figure 42. Distributors Profiles
Figure 43. Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches for This Report
Figure 44. Data Triangulation
Figure 45. Key Executives InterviewedDescription
The global Friction Stir Welding Tools market size was US$ 31.81 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 44.43 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
By 2025, the evolving U.S. tariff policy is poised to inject considerable uncertainty into the global economic landscape. This report delves into the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses across the globe, evaluating their impacts on Friction Stir Welding Tools market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations.
Friction stir welding (FSW) tools are specialized components used in the solid-state FSW process to join metals without melting. Comprised of a rotating shoulder and a pin, they generate frictional heat and plastic deformation to enable material flow at the joint. Tool geometry and material—commonly tool steel or tungsten alloys—directly influence weld quality, efficiency, and tool life. Widely applied in aerospace, automotive, power electronics and others, FSW tools allow high-strength, defect-free welds on aluminum, high-strength steels, and corrosion-resistant metals while reducing distortion and post-processing. In 2024, global sales of friction stir welding tools reached 732,700 units, with an average selling price of US$43.42 per unit. Large-scale friction stir welding (FSW) tool manufacturers typically have a single-line production capacity of approximately 3,000 units per year. The gross profit margin for FSW tools is approximately 25%–40%.
The friction stir welding (FSW) tools market is driven by rising demand for lightweight and high-strength materials in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy industries. FSW enables strong, defect-free welds in aluminum and other light alloys, improving fuel efficiency and structural performance. The growing use of automation and robotics further supports adoption by enhancing precision, consistency, and productivity. At the same time, increasing focus on energy-efficient and sustainable manufacturing is boosting demand, as FSW consumes less energy and produces fewer emissions than conventional welding. However, the market faces restraints such as high equipment costs, shortage of skilled operators, and limited awareness of FSW benefits. These factors may slow adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Continued training, education, and cost optimization will be essential to drive wider application of FSW tools globally.
The global Friction Stir Welding Tools market is strategically segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. This report empowers stakeholders to capitalize on emerging opportunities, optimize product strategies, and outperform competitors through data-driven insights on sales, revenue, and forecasts across regions, by Type, and by Application for 2020-2031.
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Report scope, executive summary, and market evolution scenarios (short/mid/long term).
Chapter 2: Quantitative analysis of Friction Stir Welding Tools market size and growth potential at global, regional, and country levels.
Chapter 3: Competitive benchmarking of manufacturers (revenue, market share, M&A, R&D focus).
Chapter 4: Type-based segmentation analysis – Uncovering blue ocean markets (e.g., OEM in China).
Chapter 5: Application-based segmentation analysis – High-growth downstream opportunities (e.g., Aerospace in India).
Chapter 6: Regional sales and revenue breakdown by company, type, application and customer.
Chapter 7: Key manufacturer profiles – Financials, product portfolios, and strategic developments.
Chapter 8: Market dynamics – Drivers, restraints, regulatory impacts, and risk mitigation strategies.
Chapter 9: Actionable conclusions and strategic recommendations.
Why This Report?
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- Market entry risks/opportunities by region
- Product mix optimization based on local practices
- Competitor tactics in fragmented vs. consolidated markets
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