China Electrical Discharge Machining Market Size, Share, By Type (Electric, Wire Cutting, and Drilling), By Product (CNC EDM and Manual EDM), and By End User (Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare, Electronics, Defence, and Energy), and China Electrical Discharge Machining Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

China Electrical Discharge Machining Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Electrical Discharge Machining Market CAGR: 6.4%
• China Electrical Discharge Machining Market Segments: Type, Product, and End User

The China EDM Market can be considered a vital part of the precision machining sector of the country, since it provides services to automotive, aerospace, electronics, and tooling industries. The manufacturing area of China has been updated mainly by EDM technology, where the great demand for intricate and super-accurate parts has become an important factor. The main companies are Mitsubishi Electric, Sodick, GF Machining Solutions, Makino, FANUC, CHMER EDM, and the local enterprise Shanghai Esuntek.

The Chinese government’s “Made in China 2025” strategy and associated industrial policies present a picture of vibrant advanced manufacturing, automation, and smart factory utilization, thereby backing up the funding for the installation of CNC and automated EDM systems. Also, the government is providing financial support, innovation grants, and modernization programs that not only promote the production of high-precision EDM equipment locally but also help to cut down on imports.

Developments in technology in the market are artificial intelligence, together with integrated EDM systems, hybrid machining, micro-EDM, and IoT-enabled smart EDM machines, which not only enhance precision but also process efficiency and predictive maintenance, thus allowing the manufacturers to satisfy the ever-growing requirements for precision and productivity of contemporary industries.

Market Dynamics of the China Electrical Discharge Machining Market:

The China EDM market is mainly driven by the robust demand coming from the automotive sector, aerospace, precision tooling, and electronics, which all require high-precision, intricate parts. The Chinese manufacturing’s modernization, automation, and the government’s pro-advanced manufacturing policies are also contributing to the investment in EDM technologies. The collaboration with smart systems (AI/IoT) uplifts the level of precision and productivity, thus, feeding the market growth further.

High initial capital costs are required for advanced EDM systems and auxiliary equipment. The lack of skilled workers for operation and programming contributes to the inefficient use of this technology. The comparatively slow material removal rates of EDM, along with the competition from other machining technologies such as laser cutting, additive manufacturing, and milling, impede the marketing of this technology in certain segments. Environmental regulations concerning dielectric fluids and the vulnerabilities within the supply chain are some of the other challenges that the industry faces.

Micro-EDM, medical, and semiconductor have very strong opportunities, and also the integration of AI/IoT for predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing is going to be one of the most important uses of EDM in high-precision applications.

Market Segmentation

China Electrical Discharge Machining Market share is classified into type, product, and end user.

By Type:

The China electrical discharge machining market is classified by type into electric, wire cutting, and drilling. Among these, the wire cutting segment held the majority market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable rate in the future. The reason for this predominance is largely due to the various sectors like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and mold & die manufacturing, where high precision, tight tolerances, and complex geometries are necessary, which are widely accepted.

By Product:

The China electrical discharge machining market is divided by product into CNC EDM and manual EDM. Among these, the CNC EDM segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant rate of CAGR during the projected period. The increase in CNC EDM machines is influenced by the demand that is being raised by the need for high-precision, automated, and repeatable machining processes in various sectors like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and mold-making. Besides, the machines are widely preferred in manufacturing due to their superior accuracy, less human error, better output, and capability to work with Industry 4.0 technologies.

By End User:

The China electrical discharge machining market is categorised by end user into automotive, aerospace, healthcare, electronics, defence, and energy. Among these, the automotive segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread use of EDM in the making of high-precision molds, dies, engine parts, transmission parts, and EV components is the main reason that EDM has gained such a large share of the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China electrical discharge machining market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in China's Electrical Discharge Machining Market:

• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Sodick Co., Ltd
• GF Machining Solutions
• Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.
• FANUC Corporation
• CHMER EDM
• Seibu Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
• ONA Electroerosion
• Shanghai Esuntek Machinery Co., Ltd.
• Others

Recent Developments in China Electrical Discharge Machining Market:

• In September 2025, Mitsubishi Electric launched its MG series wire EDM machines, debuting at MMF2025 and integrating AI-assisted functions to improve automation and threading performance.

• In March 2025, Sodick declared the launch of the AQ600L wire EDM machine with the highest precision in the wire EDM category, providing better micro-machining as well as quicker electrode feed.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the China electrical discharge machining market based on the following segments:

China Electrical Discharge Machining Market, By Type

• Electric
• Wire Cutting
• Drilling

China Electrical Discharge Machining Market, By Product

• CNC EDM
• Manual EDM

China Electrical Discharge Machining Market, By End User

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Healthcare
• Electronics
• Defence
• Energy