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Shield Machine Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Opportunities, Future Trends, Covid-19 Impact, SWOT Analysis, Competition and Forecasts 2022 to 2030
The Global Shield Machine Market Size Is Expected To Register A CAGR Of 7.7% During The Forecast Period 2021-2030.
Shield Machine Market Overview:
The shield machine market appears to cover many development prospects during the forecast period. A TBM is a machine used to excavate a hole with a circular drilling area through various soil and rock layers. They can also be used for small digging. In Japan and China, machines for soil are called shield tunneling machines, and machines for hard rock are called tunneling excavators. In any case, in Europe and America they are known for their hole-digging exhaust machines with similar names. Shield machines are defensive structures used when digging huge man-made tunnels. When excavating on fragile, flowing or in any case unstable ground, there may be health and safety hazards for workers and the actual work due to falling material or collapse.
Digging shields can be used as temporary help structures. It is mostly set up for the present moment, from the time the access area is uncovered until it tends to be secured with a very durable support structure. Super durable designs may consist of blocks, concrete, cast iron or steel, depending on the period. Although current shields are mostly tubular, the main shield designed by Marc Isambard Brunel is actually a huge rectangular platform-shaped iron structure with three layers and twelve areas, and the top surface has a strong Load capacity. The structure protected the men from collapsing as they worked inside, revealing the passage in front of the shield. The benefit of a TBM is that it confines the impact of instability to the surrounding ground and creates a smooth channel divider. This radically reduces the expense of covering channels, making them suitable for use in highly urbanized areas.
Shield Machine market size, estimates and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K units) and revenue (million USD), with historical and forecast data for the period 2017 to 2030, with 2022 being considered as the base year. This report segments the global Shield Machine market in detail. Regional market sizes related to products by type, by application, and by player are also delivered. In estimating the size of the market, we took into account the impact of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war.
Major Market Segments Covered in Shield Machine Industry Research:
Market Key Players:
Herrenknecht, Mitsubishi, Robbins, CREC, Komatsu, CRCHI, Kawasaki, Wirth, Tianhe, NHI, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Ishikawajima-Harima, Xugong Kaigong, Tianye Tolian, Terratec, SELI, And Others.
By Type:
- Slurry Shield Machines, Water-pressure Shield Machines,
By Application:
- Railway and Highway, Municipal Engineering, City Rail System, Others
By Region:
The North America region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2030). Latin America is expected to be the fastest growing market for shield machines owing to its huge growth potential and increasing construction activities in major countries. Europe is expected to be the second largest market for TBMs, with significant investment in several major projects such as high-speed rail and road tunnels. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a faster rate owing to changing consumer preferences, rising population and income levels, and increasing urbanization rates in countries such as China and India, which have led to rapid growth in infrastructure spending, including construction activities.
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Nordic Countries
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Benelux Union
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Rest of Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Significant Market Dynamics:
Drivers and Restraints
Increase in investment in development of railways, roads, and subways is expected to drive the shield TBM market in the near future. For example, the Indian government is spending more than $1.5 billion on the development of the subway. This trend is expected to spread across the globe. In turn, this is likely to increase the demand for TBMs over the forecast period.
Innovative advances to reform the current transport framework and potential future outcomes are driving growing interest in TBMs. Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla and SpaceX, is dabbling in the tunneling industry with a cutting-edge vision of the Hyperloop innovation, a futuristic mass-transit concept that could help people travel in a single unit through rapid vacuum tunnels.
High initial investment is the main factor restricting the global shield TBM market. Moreover, rising prices of raw materials such as aluminum and steel are expected to restrain the market over the forecast period.
Shield Machine Market report scope:
Report Attributes |
Details |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 7.7% from 2022 to 2030. |
By Type |
Slurry Shield Machines, Water-pressure Shield Machines, |
By Application |
Railway and Highway, Municipal Engineering, City Rail System, Others |
By Companies |
Herrenknecht, Mitsubishi, Robbins, CREC, Komatsu, CRCHI, Kawasaki, Wirth, Tianhe, NHI, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Ishikawajima-Harima, Xugong Kaigong, Tianye Tolian, Terratec, SELI |
Regions and Countries Covered |
|
Base Year |
2022 |
Historical Year |
2017 to 2022 |
Forecast Year |
2023 to 2030 |
Key Takeaways from this Shield Machine Report
- Estimate Shield Machine market potential through analyzing growth rates (CAGR %), Volume (Units) and Value ($M) data given at country level - for product types, applications and by different industry verticals.
- Understand the supply chain in depth on the value growth at each step, in order to optimize value and bring effectiveness in your processes.
- Know the different dynamics affecting the market - challenges, key driving factors and opportunities.
- Get a quick viewpoint on the Shield Machine market entropy - M&A's, deals, partnerships, product launches of all key companies for the historical 5 years.
- Estimate the supply-demand gaps, import-export data and regulatory landscape for more than top 20 countries worldwide for the market.
- Get complete insights on your competitor's performance - market shares, strategies, financial benchmarking, product benchmarking, SWOT and more.
- Study the sales and distribution channels over key geographies to improve top-line revenues.
Frequently Asked Questions-
What is the CAGR of Shield Machine market?
The Shield Machine Market is growing at a CAGR of 7.7% During Forecast Period.
What are the key types of Shield Machine market?
Slurry Shield Machines, Water-pressure Shield Machines,
What are the key applications of Shield Machine market?
Railway and Highway, Municipal Engineering, City Rail System, Others
Who are the key players in Shield Machine market?
Herrenknecht, Mitsubishi, Robbins, CREC, Komatsu, CRCHI, Kawasaki, Wirth, Tianhe, NHI, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Ishikawajima-Harima, Xugong Kaigong, Tianye Tolian, Terratec, SELI, And others.