As high-end manufacturing demands submicron precision for semiconductor wafers, atomic-level mixing for lithium battery materials, and nanonization of thermosensitive biopharmaceuticals, grinders have evolved from basic processing tools to core enablers of advanced production. In 2026, China’s grinder industry is experiencing dual growth in market scale and value density, fueled by policy support, technological breakthroughs, and downstream demand, with domestic substitution and cross-industry applications as key drivers.
According to Boyan Consulting, China’s high-precision grinder market reached RMB 30.02 billion in 2025, with high-precision double-sided grinders dominating at RMB 19.35 billion (up 7.5% YoY). The global grinder market hit USD 5.68 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% to USD 8.82 billion by 2035. China’s overall grinder market will exceed RMB 31.53 billion in 2026, with high-precision planar grinders leading at 12.5% YoY growth (to RMB 7.43 billion) and high-speed nano-grinders reaching RMB 3.3 billion. Domestic equipment’s self-sufficiency rate is accelerating toward the 70% policy target, with local leaders like Hitech Precision and Yujing Co. achieving submicron flatness control and gross margins up to 48.2%.
Technological innovation is reshaping the industry. AI and IoT integration has enabled smart grinders with self-optimizing parameters and predictive maintenance, cutting energy consumption by 15% while controlling particle size distribution CV values below 3%. Energy-efficient equipment penetration has risen from under 18% (2020) to 32.5% (2025), expected to exceed 60% by 2030. Nanotechnology breakthroughs, such as low-temperature and sterile grinding, have expanded applications into biopharmaceuticals, adopted by leading firms like Hengrui Medicine.
Application expansion drives new growth. In new energy, planetary ball mills enable atomic-level doping of high-nickel ternary materials, boosting battery cycle life and reducing costs by 30%. For advanced ceramics, submicron grinding shortens processing time by 50% while stabilizing particle size at 180nm±10nm for MLCC slurries. Regionally, the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Chengdu-Chongqing clusters contribute over 70% of China’s output, with Southeast Asia and the Middle East emerging as export hubs—China’s grinder exports reached USD 1.43 billion in 2025 (up 67.5% since 2021).
2026-2035 Industry Trends
- Dual-Driven Tech Evolution: Digital twin adoption in high-end equipment will rise from 31% (2025) to over 65% (2028), improving yield by 8-12%. AI adaptive algorithms will stabilize particle size CV values below 2% for challenging materials like silicon-based anodes. New wear-resistant ceramics and rare earth-doped media will triple component lifespan and cut energy use by 15-20%.
- Market Concentration & Global Expansion: China’s disk grinder market (38.7% of total in 2024) will grow at a 13.7% CAGR to RMB 28 billion by 2030. Industry concentration (CR5) will rise from 35% (2025) to 48% (2030). Domestic core component self-sufficiency will reach 85% by 2030, while exports will account for 25% of China’s output (vs. 12% in 2025), with penetration into Europe and North America’s high-end markets.
- High-Value & Green Applications: Demand from new energy, semiconductors, and biopharmaceuticals will exceed 55% of China’s market (up from 38.2% in 2025 for traditional building materials). Solid-state battery electrolyte grinding will grow at over 25% CAGR. Green transition will drive RMB 18 billion in replacement demand for energy-saving, zero-emission equipment by 2030, with expansions into lithium battery recycling and photovoltaic silicon recovery.