United Kingdom (UK) Welding Equipment Market Overview, 2028

The UK has a thriving construction industry, with many major infrastructure projects underway, including the HS2 high-speed rail link and the construction of new hospitals and schools. Additionally, the country has a strong manufacturing sector, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. This has led to a growing demand for welding equipment and consumables. Furthermore, the UK welding industry is embracing new technologies and materials, including automation and artificial intelligence, which are helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The industry is also exploring new materials and techniques, such as 3D printing, which has the potential to revolutionize the way welding is done. Moreover, The UK government is investing heavily in infrastructure projects, including transport, energy, and telecommunications. These projects require a significant amount of welding work, creating a demand for welding equipment and consumables. In addition, Welding is subject to strict health and safety regulations in the UK, which has created a demand for high-quality equipment and consumables that meet these standards. This has led to the development of new products and technologies that improve safety and efficiency in welding processes.

According to the research report "United Kingdom Welding Equipment and Consumable Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Welding Equipment and Consumable market is expected to add USD 267.94 Million by 2028. The automotive and aerospace industries are increasingly using lightweight materials like aluminum and composites in their products. These materials require different welding techniques and equipment, creating a demand for new types of welding equipment and consumables. Furthermore, The UK manufacturing industry is adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, which include the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and artificial intelligence. This has driven demand for welding equipment and consumables that can be integrated with these technologies. Moreover, The UK welding industry is embracing new technologies and materials, including automation and artificial intelligence, which are helping to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The industry is also exploring new materials and techniques, such as 3D printing, which have the potential to revolutionize the way welding is done. In addition, The UK welding industry is known for its collaborative and innovative approach. Companies, academic institutions, and government agencies work together to develop new technologies, materials, and techniques, which is helping to drive growth and competitiveness in the sector.

Based on product type, the market is divided into two sections: welding equipment and welding consumables. The welding equipment segment will hold a dominant position in this market in terms of market share during the forecast period, owing to the rising trend of automated machines used in various industries such as automotive and construction to join thermoplastics, metals, and others. The welding consumables segment has the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high demand for customised solutions for joining dissimilar and non-metallic materials, as well as the rise in steel consumption, are all factors. Furthermore, this industry is now emphasising the use of simple and cost-effective solutions to protect the work piece from the outside environment. Consumables are gaining traction in this scenario because the raw materials used to manufacture them include copper, rutile, and aluminium, all of which have high tensile strength and antioxidant properties. Based on by Technology, the market is divided into Arc weldings and oxy-fuel welding . Arc welding is expected to gain prominence in the coming years due to the increasing adoption of fusion processes and the use of high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) across various industries because it is a flexible and cost-effective process. Oxy-fuel welding technology has the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2028. Its growing use in industrial manufacturing applications The welding equipment and products used in this technology are highly cost-efficient, which promotes their implementation in welding fillet, butt, and lap joints with object thicknesses up to 5mm. Based on end users, the automotive segment will hold a dominant position in this market in terms of market share during the forecast period as the automotive industry is focusing on reducing the weight of vehicles by replacing metal parts with plastic, which requires high precision.

According to consumable, the market is divided into Stick electrodes, Solid Wires, Flux-cored wires, SAW wires and Fluxes, and Others (gases, rods, etc.). Among them, In 2022, the stick electrodes product segment held the most market share. Stick electrodes are becoming increasingly popular for welding a diverse range of components due to their ability to increase welding strength as well as their high corrosion resistance and tensile strength. During the forecast period, flux-cored wires have the highest CAGR. Flux-cored wires have greater deposition rates than other welding consumables, making them ideal for high-speed welding applications. This makes them popular in industries where productivity and efficiency are critical, such as automotive, construction, and shipbuilding. Based on equipment, electrodes and filler metal equipment have the largest market share. Electrodes and filler metal equipment are widely used in various industries, including automotive, construction, shipbuilding, and aerospace. They are essential for welding and joining different materials such as steel, aluminium, and stainless steel. The oxy-fuel welding industry has the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Oxy-fuel welding equipment is lightweight and portable, which makes it ideal for use in remote locations where electricity is not available. However, oxy-fuel welding produces a high heat input, which allows for quick welding and efficient fusion of the workpieces. This makes it suitable for welding thicker materials.

The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a major infrastructure project currently underway in London that involves the construction of a new sewer tunnel to reduce pollution in the River Thames. Welding is being extensively used in the construction of the tunnel, including the fabrication of steel segments and the welding of reinforcement bars. Furthermore, the UK government has announced plans to invest over £600 billion in infrastructure over the next five years, including major projects such as HS2 and the expansion of Heathrow airport. This investment is expected to drive demand for welding equipment and consumables. Moreover, the UK government has set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This will require significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure, which will likely drive demand for welding in the construction and maintenance of wind turbines, solar panels, and other renewable energy infrastructure. In addition, some of the world's leading engineering companies, including Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, These companies rely heavily on welding in the construction and maintenance of aircraft, ships, and other high-tech engineering projects, driving demand for welding equipment and consumables. Some of the top welding equipment manufacturers and welding consumables manufacturers in the United Kingdom include Lincoln Electric, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Kemppi , Fronius , Bohler Welding Group, Air Products, Weldability Sif , Parweld, Trafimet Group, Hypertherm and many more.



Some of the largest welding equipment and consumables trade shows in the United Kingdom include MACH is the largest manufacturing technology trade show in the UK and includes a significant presence from welding equipment and consumables manufacturers. Furthermore, The Welding and Joining Technology Exhibition (WJTE) is a biennial event that brings together industry professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers to showcase the latest developments in welding and joining technology. Moreover, The Engineering Design Show is a major trade show for the engineering industry that includes a significant presence from welding equipment and consumables manufacturers. Moreover, the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show is one of the largest regional engineering and manufacturing events in the UK, featuring a range of welding equipment and consumables manufacturers.

Considered in this report
• Geography: United kingdom
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• United Kingdom Welding Equipment & Consumables market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type:
• Welding Equipment
• Welding Consumables

By Equipment:
• Electrodes & Filler Metal Equipment
• Oxy-fuel Gas Equipment
• Other Equipment

By Consumable:
• Stick electrodes
• Solid wires
• Flux-cored wires
• SAW wires and Fluxes
• Others (gases, rods, etc.)

By Technology:
• Arc Welding
• Oxy-fuel Welding
• Others (Resistance welding, Laser beam welding, plasma arc welding, electron beam welding)

By end- Users:
• Automotive
• Fabrication
• Building & Construction
• Marine
• Power
• Oil & Gas
• Others (Shipbuilding, Maintenance & Repair, Offshore, Pipe Mill, Pipeline, Aerospace, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, government-generated reports, and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by making telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations and organizations related to the 3D printing industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.