Grating Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Global Grating Market Report 2025 Market Size Split by Material Type (Aluminium, Stainless Steel, FRP Grating, Galvanised), by Type (Bar Grating, Safety Grating), by Application (Walkways, Stair Trea...

Grating Market Report Description

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Grating Industry Company Profile:

AMICO

Alabama Metal Industries Corporation (AMICO) is a manufacturer and fabricator of steel. The company produces and distributes high quality industrial flooring, grating, perforated, expanded metals, architectural meshes, building and security products across the globe. The company has a wide range product portfolio, which includes building products, expanded metals, bar grating, safety grating, custom fabrication, perforated metal, architectural metal system, security products, stay form concrete forming, fiber and reinforced plastics.

Interstate Gratings

Interstate Gratings is engaged in the manufacturing and fabrication of gratings. The interstates Gratings operates in a ~1,20,000 gully-integrated manufacturing and fabrication facility located in the west. The company has in-house team at the manufacturing facilities. The company has in house team, which specializes in value engineering and cost-saving design services. The company; s staff includes expert who has CAD knowledge and allows for easy to read shop and erection drawings, loading calculations for grating capabilities. Furthermore, the company has in-house raw-materials testing, traceability, galvanizing testing,

Top Companies Market Share in Grating Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

• AMICO
• IKG
• Interstate Gratings
• Ningbo Jiulong Machinery Manufacturing Co.
• Ltd (NJMM)
• Nucor Corporation (VULCRAFT)
• Hill & Smith PLC (Lionweld Kennedy)
• Ohio Gratings Inc.
• Lichtgitter GmbH
• Gebrüder MEISER GmbH
• Staco Holding B.V.
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The North America grating Market dominates the overall market

Rapid development and urbanization are driving the expansion of the North American grating market. Further, several domestic and multinational corporations have already established a substantial presence in North America, which is driving the growth of the grating market in this region. The widespread usage of steel gratings in residential and commercial building construction in major economies like the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to boost the grating market expansion in North America. The expansion of construction activities in North America is also a major driver of the grating market. The construction sector in North America is rapidly developing as a result of a robust economy and increased federal and state funding for public works and institutional structures. For instance, The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the new residential construction statistics for July 2023, in includes, 1,442,000 building permits, 1,452,000 housing starts, and 1,321,000 housing completions. In addition, the following graph represents the construction spending in the United States in residential sector.

The current report Scope analyzes Grating Market on 5 major region Split (In case you wish to acquire a specific region edition (more granular data) or any country Edition data then please write us on info@cognitivemarketresearch.com

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Nigeria, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA)

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North America Grating Market

North America Grating Market Size 2023

The North America Grating market size will be USD 69.60 Billion by 2023.

North America Grating market Analysis:

Rapid development and urbanization are driving the expansion of the North American grating market. Further, several domestic and multinational corporations have already established a substantial presence in North America, which is driving the growth of the grating market in this region. The widespread usage of steel gratings in residential and commercial building construction in major economies like the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to boost the grating market expansion in North America. The expansion of construction activities in North America is also a major driver of the grating market. The construction sector in North America is rapidly developing as a result of a robust economy and increased federal and state funding for public works and institutional structures.

Europe Grating Market

The Europe Grating market size 2023.

The Europe Grating market size will be USD 55.75 Billion by 2023.

Europe Grating market Analysis:

The European steel grating market is growing due to the increasing demand from the oil and gas industry and the wider application of gratings. Europe is one of the leading regions for the oil and gas production and several oil and gas projects are planned in this region. In Europe, Russia, and Norway are the largest producers. For instance, 433 oil and gas projects are scheduled to begin operations across Europe between 2022 and 2026. At 196, midstream projects account for about 55% of the projected oil and gas projects. In comparison, the European oil and gas industry expects 72 petrochemical and 18 refinery projects to begin operations during the consideration period.

Asia Pacific Grating Market

The Asia Pacific Grating Market Size 2023

The Asia Pacific Grating market size will be USD 100.53 Billion by 2023.

 

 

South America Grating Market

The South America Grating market size 2023

The South America Grating market size will be USD 15.01 Billion by 2023.

South America Grating Market Analysis:

This growth is due to factors such as strong population growth and the rising construction industry are ideal preconditions for a significant increase in grating demand in Latin America. Along with this, the region has been experiencing significant infrastructure development in recent years. For instance, Latin American countries secured more than USD 18.6 billion in private investment across 56 projects in 2021, making the region the second-largest infrastructure investment commitment. This growth in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, airports, and industrial facilities, has led to an increased demand for grating products. These gratings are used in these projects for applications such as flooring, walkways, and drainage systems.

Middle East Grating Market

The Middle East and Africa Grating Market Size 2023

The Middle East and Africa Grating market size will be USD 9.41 Billion by 2023

Middle East and Africa Grating Market Analysis:

The Middle East, particularly countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, has been undergoing rapid urbanization and infrastructural development. This has led to a surge in demand for high-quality gratings for applications in construction projects, including airports, commercial buildings, and oil & gas facilities.

The MEA region is a major player in the global oil and gas industry. The demand for gratings is substantial in this sector, as they are used in various applications within refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore platforms. For instance, between 2023 and 2027, the Middle East is projected to initiate a total of 621 projects.

Grating Market Analysis

Based on the material type, the aluminium segment accounted for a major market share of 42.30% in 2022.

Several factors can be attributed for this segment to account for a significant share in the global grating market. Aluminium grating is highly recommended for corrosive applications in municipal engineering, residential construction, civil engineering, and other industries as well. The aluminium gratings are majorly used in indoor ceilings, with good corrosion resistance, and non-sparking properties. This aluminium gratings are appropriate for industrial applications wherein the strength-to-weight ratio is important, such as wastewater treatment plants.

Stainless Steel

There are various factors that are responsible for stainless steel accounting for a significant share in the global grating market. Stainless steel grates are a vital component in the construction of building and construction industry. These are used in building platforms, trench covers, drainage covers, and many more. As they are used in flooring applications, owing to their substantial load-bearing capacity, they are also slip-resistant & easy to install, maintain. Stainless steel gratings also have their use in construction of power plants & boilers, in shipbuilding, petrochemical industries, chemical industry, and others. Its unique properties such as strength, wear & corrosion resistance, durability, and good stiffness make them a preferred choice by several end-user industries.

FRP Grating

FRP Grating (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or Fiberglass Grating) is referred to as a composite material manufactured by combining together a matrix of fiberglass and resin. The FRP grating does not corrode like steel grating, that is why it is used in corrosive environments in order to reduce maintenance costs. FRP grating has its applications such as trench cover, star treads, platforms, walkaways, cooling tower area, rooftop walkaways, and many more. The FRP grating segment serves a wide array of industries, namely, refineries, power plants, oil & gas, chemical industry, solar industry, construction industry, marine & shipping, offshore platforms, effluent treatment plants, and architectural industry. Some beneficial features of FRP grating are, it has high load-bearing capacity, it is durable in harshest environments, it is easy to assemble, easy to install & maintain, and suitable for natural lighting & ventilation.

Galvanised

Galvanised grating also known as galvanised steel bar grating or galvanised steel grating, usually refers to steel bar grating that is made of mild carbon steel through hot dipped galvanised surface treatment. Mild carbon used in making of galvanised grating offers an economical and high strength for its uses in most commercial and industrial applications. There are two types of steel grating; electro-galvanised steel grating and hot-dip galvanized steel grating. Out of which, galvanized steel grating has robust impact resistance, heavy load bearing capacity, strong corrosion resistance, and good performance in steel platform & municipal roadbed construction projects.

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Based on the type, the bar grating segment accounted for a major market share of 68.39% in 2022.

Bar grating can be referred to as a series of bearing bars joined to a perpendicular crossbar at various different intervals in order to form a load-bearing panel. It is primarily designed to hold heavy loads with minimal weight, which is an affordable way to optimize vehicle and pedestrian movement or maximize usable space at the application. With a larger percentage of open area, the bar grating requires relatively little maintenance and also increases user safety with enhanced visibility, light passage, ventilation, and enhanced traction. It has several unique features such as cross bars can be joined to bearing bars by dovetailing, riveting, welding, or swage-locking depending on the material type that is chosen. Also, bar grating is an ideal solution for myriad applications such as fire escapes, shelves, mezzanines, trench covers, loading ramps, racks, catwalks, bridges, and platforms.

Safety Grating

Safety grating can be defined as a high-strength metal grating that is designed to provide a non-slip, rugged solution for industrial applications that require extra traction under the foot. Safety grating is a channel or sheet, cut with a pattern that allows for an easy drainage of debris and liquid. This pattern commonly includes an elevated surface for enhanced grip with the entire length of the grating. Safety grating has a huge demand owing to the reduced risks of falls & slips through its usage, corrosion resistance and low maintenance, and its easy installation & transport. Safety grating has a wide array of applications which include, mezzanine floors, floor grating, trench covers, work platforms, stair treads, signboard & industrial walkaways, and steel flooring, and also at other areas where safety is paramount. Owing to all the above factors, safety grating contributes to a significant share of the global grating market

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Grating Application Segment Analysis

Based on the application, the walkways segment accounted for a major market share of 36.45% in 2022.

Walkway grating is a common architectural safety feature that is found in places such as warehouses, pedestrian walkways, factories, and warehouses. This walkway grating is usually a one-piece plank that is made of steel or any other materials and is formed into an inverted channel shape. The web of the grating channel forms the walking surface of the grating and also has embossed holes. Walkway grating is majorly used in industrial applications for floorings, stair treads, wash racks, maintenance platforms, loading areas, catwalks, and more to offer safe and sturdy walking surfaces. Some benefits of walkway grating are safety through its uneven surfaces or secure paths, they are also slip resistant. Good durability as walkway gratings hold up against harsh weather conditions, also appropriate aesthetics which makes it safe & durable for outdoor applications. It also has good aesthetics, as it may look like new with minimum maintenance. Thus, due to all the above benefits of walkway gratings, this segment accounts for a significant share of the global grating market.

Stair Treads

A stair tread is a horizontal member of a stair which serves as a walking surface. The stair tread can be composed of metal, plastic, wood, glass, and other materials. Different types of stair tread gratings are available such as steel stair treads, aluminium stair treads, fiberglass stair treads, safety grating stair treads, and stainless steel stair treads. these stair treads are used in various commercial, industrial, and architectural applications. Thus, gratings are widely used in stair treads at both industrial and commercial places, in order to ensure safety, where extremely higher safety level is essential for the workforce.

Platforms

Platform grating is composed of several pieces of press locked grating or welded steel grating which are commonly installed in industrial applications and ships such as power plants, offshore platforms, parking lots, and refineries. Platform grating can also be used by combining with stair treads in order to from a simple steel structure. The platform grating has a huge demand in industrial applications. Platform grating is majorly used in various industrial applications such as water treatment platform grating, power plant platform grating, parking lot platform grating, platform grating in platform, and platform grating in plant.

Security Fence

Grating security fences are an indispensable part of aesthetic design and architectural safety. Grating security fences keep people safe and also beautify the surroundings. There are various applications of grating security fences include residential fence, grating bridge fence, fences as border on parking decks, balconies, grating staircase railing, and safety grating grates. The materials used in grating security fence are stainless steel and carbon steel, which is also given surface treatment such as the grating security fence may be powder coated or galvanized. The most commonly used grating security fences are press-locked steel grating.

Drainage Covers

Drainage covers gratings are the grates and frames that surround the drainage. These drainage covers gratings perform the task of capturing water runoff and transport the same water to a pipe or a tube, thereby, reducing ponding. A linear system of drainage cover gratings can capture a larger volume of water from a site as they can be favoured for highways and airports. These drainage covers gratings reinforce the safety of pedestrians and drivers by preventing alluvial catastrophes. Thus, focusing on safety of the pedestrians and vehicle drivers, the drainage cover gratings have a higher demand from end-user industries.

Trench Covers

Grating trench covers are mostly available in fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) material. This fiberglass reinforced polymer grating trench covers are custom designed for the application, code requirements, and flow rate. The hold-down requirements can also be custom design-based on the trench type. The top surface of the FRP grating trench cover features integrated texture which meets ADA and OSHA slip requirements. The FRP grating trench covers have several advantages such as uniform construction, impact, corrosion & UV resistance, enhanced water management, and reduced weight.

Others

Other applications of grating include sump covers, catwalk floors, mezzanine floors, ramps, railcars, trench drains, and many more. Steel bar grating is an appropriate solution for sump covers due to load tolerances and an open design that prevents larger objects from entering the sump and makes way for proper drainage. The industrial catwalk is an elevated pedestrian walkway that offers access to work environments without obstructing or interfering with operation on the floor. These catwalks are usually fabricated with bar gratings which make way for long-lasting efficiency and durability. Thus, all the above applications are from industrial sectors which are increasing owing to growing industrial infrastructure.

• Walkways
• Stair Treads
• Platforms
• Security Fence
• Drainage Covers
• Trench Covers
• Others

Grating End Use Industry Segment Analysis

Based on the end use industry, the food processing segment accounted for a major market share of 16.87% in 2022.

Gratings have wide array applications in oil and gas industry. Steel grating drilling platform is widely used in drilling platform in order to explore and exploit offshore oil and natural gas resources as well as other resources. FRP gratings are widely used in oil and gas industry owing to the factors below:
•    Little to no maintenance
•    Lower cost for lifetime of product than metal gratings
•    Its ability to resist corrosion
•    Flame retardancy
•    Ability to absorb impact
•    Light weight

Thus, due to all the above advantages and benefits, metal and FRP gratings are majorly used in oil & gas industry.

Food Processing

Grating products play a vital role in the food processing industry for several reasons. Different products such as grating tools or grating machines are most commonly used to transform solid food items into grated and smaller pieces. Fruit peeler and fruit grater are highly essential in processing of fruits so as to reduce time needed for fruits peeling and grating. Grating products in food processing industry enables to achieve a desired consistency and texture in food products. For example, grating of cheese, fruits, vegetables, and others. These grating products assist in creating attractive toppings and garnishes, such as grated cheese can be sprinkled on top of pasta, pizza, or salads. Usually, these grating machines and grating tools are used in cooking to lead to faster cooking.

Pharmaceuticals

Grating products are used in the pharmaceutical industry for testing and quality control, for standard analytical techniques used to separate mixed compounds in analytical chemistry, research, biochemistry, spectrometer, and drug manufacturing. For instance, ZEISS offers mono- & polychromator gratings and plane gratings for all standard detection techniques, which also provides rotating gratings (VWD). These gratings support HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography) applications with lowest levels of stray light and higher efficiency to improve the dynamic range of instruments in the laboratory. In blood analysis, these mono & polychromator gratings combine imaging and dispersive properties in a single element which provides enhanced optical performance.

Cement

Grating products play a vital role in the cement industry owing to its functional and safety-related applications. Grating products are most commonly used to create platforms, stairs, and safe walkways in cement plants. As, these gratings provide slip-resistant surfaces reducing the risk of falls and accidents. As, cement manufacturing involves abrasive materials, heavy machinery, and harsh environment conditions. Thus, grating products commonly made from stronger materials such as steel or fiberglass, it can easily withstand the wear and tear related to these conditions. Grating products are also engineered to support heavy loads which is highly essential in cement plants

Steel

Steel grating is strong and durable metal grid which is commonly used in industrial settings. These gratings are made by pressing or welding bars together in order to from a pattern of open spaces allowing for easy ventilation and drainage. Steel grating is capable of supporting heavy loads and also can withstand constant wear and tear. Gratings have its maximum use in steel manufacturing industry, as it provides safety to the workers working in steel industry. Therefore, steel industry is expected to exhibit positive growth during the forecast period.

 

• Oil & Gas
• Food Processing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cement
• Steel
• Chemical
• Paper Making
• Electric Power
• Mining
• Marine
• Wastewater Treatment
• Civil Engineering
• Others

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