GLOBAL TUNNEL BORING MACHINE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) is a as complex piece of heavy machinery used for underground bored tunnels with a circular cross-section. TBMs can bore through any type of soil or rock and are capable of creating large circular tunnels for infrastructure projects, including transportation systems like subways, highways, and water conveyance projects. Recent years have seen a rise in mega infrastructure projects across the world involving long railway and metro lines, which has augmented the demand for powerful TBMs that can accelerate the process of underground boring. Growing investments in modernizing urban transit systems is a key factor positively impacting the tunnel boring machine market. Tunnel boring machines are engineering marvels used for underground excavation during the construction of road and railway tunnels. These machines cut through various rock and soil strata using a circular rotating cutting tool mounted on the front and simultaneously line the tunnel with precast concrete segments. Technological advancement over the years have made tunnel boring more efficient, safer, and cost-effective. The growing preference for underground infrastructure to decongest traffic and protect the environment is a key factor driving the demand for tunnel boring machines worldwide.

Market Dynamics:

The global tunnel boring machine market is driven by rising urbanization and growing investments in public infrastructure projects. The demand for efficient public transport systems is increasing with expanding city populations, which has boosted the use of tunnels and TBMs. However, the high initial costs of TBMs and challenging ground conditions can impede their uptake. On the positive side, technological advances are making TBMs more capable of handling harder rocks and variable geology. Growing demand in emerging economies presents lucrative opportunities for manufacturers to expand in new markets. Governments across regions are focused on improving connectivity through ambitious tunneling projects.

Key features of the study:

- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global tunnel boring machine market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year.

- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market

- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players

- It profiles key players in the global tunnel boring machine market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies

- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Komatsu Ltd., SN Mercantile India Pvt. Ltd., High Speed Two Ltd., Amberg Engineering, Mammoet, Hitachi Zosen Sakai Works, China Railway Tunnel Group, Sika AG, Liaoning Censcience End-Use Co. Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Herrenknecht AG, The Robbins Company, TERRATEC Ltd., Japan Tunnel Systems Corp., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics

- The global tunnel boring machine market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts

Tunnel Boring Machine Market Segmentation:

• Tunnel Boring Machine Market By Product Type
  • Hard Rock TBM
    • Shielded TBM
    • Open Type TBM
  • Soft Ground TBM
    • Slurry Shield TBM
    • Earth Pressure TBM
    • Open Face Type TBM
    • Others
  • Heterogeneous Ground TBM
• Tunnel Boring Machine Market By End-use
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Transport
  • Utility
  • Others
• Tunnel Boring Machine Market By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
• Top companies in Tunnel Boring Machine Market
  • Komatsu Ltd.,
  • SN Mercantile India Pvt. Ltd.,
  • High Speed Two Ltd.,
  • Amberg Engineering,
  • Mammoet,
  • Hitachi Zosen Sakai Works,
  • China Railway Tunnel Group,
  • Sika AG,
  • Liaoning Censcience End-Use Co. Ltd.,
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,
  • Herrenknecht AG,
  • The Robbins Company,
  • TERRATEC Ltd.,
  • Japan Tunnel Systems Corp.,
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.