Cutting Disc Industry Report 2025: A New Era of Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability

Cutting Disc Industry Report 2025: A New Era of Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability

The cutting disc industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the twin engines of intelligent manufacturing and green innovation. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 10%, the sector is moving away from traditional volume expansion and shifting toward high-end product substitution and sustainable development. A new wave of competition around precision, efficiency, and environmental responsibility is redefining the future of this traditional segment.

01. Market Landscape: From Scale to Quality-Driven Growth

In 2025, China’s cutting disc market is expected to maintain robust growth momentum, with the market size projected to surpass ¥7.5 billion by 2030, supported by a CAGR of over 10%.

The market share of ultra-thin cutting discs (≤1mm) is on the rise, growing from 32% in 2022 to a forecasted 38% in 2025, driven by rising demand in precision machining, especially in lithium battery components, photovoltaic panels, and semiconductor substrates.

Industry concentration is steadily increasing. The top five companies now account for 58% of total market share, with JKINGS emerging as a rising brand in ultra-thin, high-speed cutting solutions.

Yangtze River Delta accounts for 43% of national production capacity.

Pearl River Delta is rapidly expanding due to strong demand from 3C electronics and export markets.

East China commands over 70% of the ultra-thin cutting disc segment.

Export demand is accelerating, especially in Southeast Asia. China’s flat cutting disc exports rose 19% YoY in 2023, with ASEAN markets accounting for 39% of total exports, thanks in part to RCEP tariff reductions.

02. Technological Upgrades Reshape Product Competitiveness

Innovation in materials and manufacturing is redefining product lifecycles and performance.

R&D investment in the industry is projected to rise from 3.2% to 4.5% of revenue.

New nano-bonded ceramic systems and high-density alumina abrasive blends have extended cutting disc lifespan by 2.3x and reduced dust emissions by 45%.

Industry leaders are now achieving tolerance control of ±0.02mm, pushing forward adoption in high-precision sectors like wafer dicing and fiber-optic connectors.

The commercialization of smart cutting discs with IoT sensors will begin in late 2025. These products can monitor temperature, pressure, and load in real time—optimizing cutting performance and reducing material waste by up to 31%.

Meanwhile, green manufacturing technologies are gaining ground:

Water-based resins have grown from 12% in 2020 to 29% usage rate.

New VOC regulations in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shandong have driven 78% of large manufacturers to upgrade their emission controls.

03. Expanding Applications: From Traditional Metals to Strategic Industries

While steel and general metal cutting remain the backbone of the market, new energy and aerospace sectors are emerging as high-growth frontiers.

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs): Cutting disc demand in battery module assembly and lightweight aluminum structures is growing rapidly. By 2025, NEV sales are expected to reach 7 million units, doubling from 2021.

Photovoltaics: The annual growth rate for silicon wafer cutting exceeds 15.6%, driving demand for super-thin, chip-free cutting discs with ultra-smooth edge finish. Emerging recycling technologies now allow for 82% recovery of diamond particles, reducing raw material costs by over ¥400 million/year.

Medical & Aerospace: High-performance cutting discs are seeing 40% YoY growth in micro-component processing, such as orthopedic implants and precision connectors under 0.3mm thickness.

04. Supply Chain & Regional Shifts: Resilience and Restructuring

The volatility of abrasive raw materials like alumina and silicon carbide (accounting for 55-60% of total cost) is prompting major changes in procurement and logistics strategies.

The commodity price index rose 12% in 2023, pressuring manufacturers’ margins.

Top brands have extended raw material inventory turnover from 45 to 68 days.

Digital procurement is surging: 1688.com reported a 73% YoY increase in cutting disc transactions in early 2024.

New regional manufacturing hubs are emerging:

Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone, with energy cost advantages, is projected to grow its production capacity share from 11% to 19% by 2025.

Southwest China is becoming a strategic backup production zone, enhancing supply chain resilience and export logistics to South and Southeast Asia.

Final Note

The cutting disc industry is no longer just about grit and durability—it’s about precision, intelligence, sustainability, and speed to market. With high-end applications rapidly expanding and global competition intensifying, only those brands that embrace technology and transformation will lead the next decade.

JKINGS, as an emerging force, is committed to pioneering smart manufacturing, ultra-thin disc innovation, and sustainable production—aiming to become a global benchmark in next-generation cutting solutions.