Laser Marking Machines: Market Forecast for the Next Five Years (Part 1)
1. Industry Overview
Laser marking machines are widely used in many fields, including integrated circuit chips, auto parts, medical equipment, and more. Traditional processing technologies are being rapidly phased out, and laser equipment is developing rapidly.
At present, the development of global industries such as electronics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, communications, and opto-mechatronic systems has driven the rapid growth of the global laser processing equipment manufacturing industry. In China, the development of the new energy vehicle, semiconductor, and electronics manufacturing industries has also made the domestic laser processing equipment market more promising. The overall sales revenue of China's laser equipment market increased from 9.7 billion yuan in 2010 to 86.2 billion yuan in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.97%.
Laser marking machines have a wide range of applications. In the metal processing industry, they can be used for part numbering, serial numbers, and brand markings in manufacturing, such as on engines, brake pads, and wheels in the automotive industry. Many of these permanent marks are created using laser machines, allowing for anti-tampering and traceability. In the electronics and semiconductor industries, they are commonly used for marking PCB boards, integrated circuit chips, and resistors and capacitors, printing variable codes, graphic logos, and text, such as various information engraved on the surfaces of mobile phone cases and batteries. In the medical device field, the use of unique device identification (UDI) has increased in recent years, such as coding surgical instruments, implants, and marking batch numbers, expiry dates, and barcodes on drug packaging. In the food and beverage industry, laser marking is more environmentally friendly and has been widely adopted by traditional factories. It can mark production dates, batch numbers, QR codes, and other information on food, beer, liquor, and soft drink bottles, effectively enhancing food safety and traceability. In the jewelry industry, as a permanent marking tool, it can create detailed engravings on gold, diamonds, silver, and other precious items, enhancing the perceived value and consumer satisfaction. In the plastics and polymer field, it can mark batch numbers, warning signs, and instructions on industrial packaging materials and plastic parts, such as PVC pipes and cables, achieving chemical corrosion resistance and long-term legibility. In the aerospace and military sectors, it can mark serial numbers on parts made of various materials, enabling traceability with a one-to-one code system, and keeping markings clear under high temperature and high-pressure conditions. In the arts and decoration sector, it can be used for customized gifts like wooden photo frames and glass cups with creative designs, as well as personalized decorative engravings for interior decoration. In the eyewear manufacturing industry, it can mark brand logos, material notes, and quality inspection codes on frames, providing anti-counterfeit and anti-diversion features while enhancing brand image. In the leather goods industry, it can engrave customized patterns and letters on handbags and wallets, showcasing a premium feel and meeting consumers' diverse needs.
Laser marking technology is currently gaining increasing attention for its industrial applications both domestically and internationally. Various new marking systems are emerging continuously, and its unique advantages are gradually replacing traditional marking methods such as stamping, printing, and chemical etching. Compared with traditional marking processes, laser marking machines offer benefits such as fast marking speed, clear patterns and text that never wear off, non-contact processing with minimal thermal impact, and no consumables or pollution with one-time formation. Due to its advantages that traditional marking cannot match, laser marking machines have been widely used in various material processing fields, including non-metal industries like plastic products, handicrafts, food packaging, PVC boards, PCB boards, and luggage, as well as metal industries such as precision instruments, automotive parts, coal machinery, home appliances, and some special material fields.
2. Market Size Forecast
Forecast the global market size and price trends based on revenue and sales volume. Analyze China's position in the global market, including revenue share, sales volume share, and market growth rate comparison.
According to relevant research reports, the global laser marking machine market is expected to continue growing from 2023 to 2030. In terms of revenue, the global market size is expected to expand from its current level to a higher level; in terms of sales volume, sales are also expected to steadily rise. At the same time, global laser marking machine price trends may be influenced by various factors, such as technological advancements and market competition.
China's position in the global laser marking machine market is becoming increasingly important. In terms of revenue share, with the development of China's manufacturing industry and the growing demand for laser marking machines, China's revenue share is expected to gradually increase. In terms of sales share, the growing demand in the Chinese market will also drive an increase in sales share. Comparing market growth rates, the growth rate of the Chinese laser marking machine market is expected to be higher than the global average. This is mainly due to factors such as the rapid development of China's manufacturing industry, the growth of the printing and packaging industries, and the fast development of e-commerce and logistics industries.
The Chinese market similarly forecasts market size and price trends from the perspectives of revenue and sales volume.
In terms of revenue, the Chinese laser marking machine market is expected to maintain a high growth rate in the coming years. With the intelligent development of domestic manufacturing and the increasing demand for laser marking machines across various sectors, market revenue is expected to continue growing. In terms of sales volume, the Chinese market is also expected to see an increase in units sold as demand expands.
Regarding price trends, due to intensified market competition and continuous technological advancements, the prices of laser marking machines may show a certain downward trend. However, at the same time, prices for high-end products may remain relatively stable or even rise. The price trends in the Chinese laser marking machine market will be influenced by a combination of factors, including market supply and demand, technological innovation, and cost changes.
Post time: 11-19-2025
