Core making machine market seen reaching $1.98 billion by 2030

The core making machine market is projected to grow from $1.54 billion in 2026 to $1.98 billion by 2030, driven by automotive production, industrial expansion and infrastructure investment. Asia-Pacific held the largest share in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Core making machines support metal casting for complex parts used in automotive, aerospace, infrastructure and industrial machinery. - The market’s projected rise to $1.98 billion by 2030 signals stronger demand for precision casting equipment as manufacturers push for efficiency, automation and lower emissions. - The full report is available here.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the global core making machine market is expected to grow from $1.45 billion in 2025 to $1.54 billion in 2026. - The same outlook puts the market at $1.98 billion by 2030. - The report was published July 16, 2026, in London. - The market study also projects a 6.3% CAGR for 2026 and 6.5% CAGR over the forecast period.

The details: - Core making machines produce sand cores that are inserted into molds during metal casting. - The machines shape sand and binders into forms that create internal cavities in cast metal parts. - The report links recent growth to expanding metal casting and foundry activity, higher demand for automotive engine and transmission parts, continued use of manual and semi-automatic core making methods, growth in industrial machinery manufacturing, and rising production of infrastructure and construction equipment. - Looking ahead, the report points to rising demand for lightweight automotive and electric vehicle components, greater adoption of automation in foundries, more emphasis on precision engineering and intricate hollow casting designs, growth in aerospace and defense manufacturing, and a shift toward energy-efficient and sustainable casting processes. - Expected trends include fully automated core shooting systems, precision sand core production for automotive and aerospace use, robotics for core handling and mold preparation, energy-saving and low-emission core making technologies, and wider use of resin-coated sand. - The report says 2025 market share was largest in Asia-Pacific, which is also expected to be the fastest-growing region through the forecast period. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 edition of the report adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, a company scoring matrix, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - Automotive output remains a key demand signal because core making machines help produce engine blocks, cylinder heads and other complex cast parts. - Industrial production and infrastructure spending are reinforcing the same need: more precision metal parts at higher volume. - The report’s emphasis on automation and sustainability suggests foundries are under pressure to modernize, not just expand. - In April 2026, the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers reported global motor vehicle production rose from 92.7 million units in 2024 to 96.4 million units in 2025. - Eurostat said industrial production rose 3.7% in the euro area and 3.4% across the EU in May 2025 compared with May 2024. - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced nearly $635 million in bridge funding in October 2024, part of an $8.1 billion investment across 100 projects in 44 states.

What's next: - Market growth is likely to track demand for electric vehicles, aerospace components, precision casting and infrastructure-related manufacturing. - Foundries are expected to keep shifting toward automated, energy-saving and lower-emission core making systems. - Asia-Pacific’s lead position suggests the fastest expansion will continue to come from manufacturing-heavy economies in the region.

The bottom line: - Core making machines are moving from a niche foundry tool to a broader industrial growth story tied to cars, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.