South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Outlook | Trends, Growth, Value, Industry, Revenue, Share, Forecast, COVID-19 IMPACT, Size, Companies & Analysis

Market Forecast By Machine Type (Slurry TBM, Earth Pressure Balance Shield TBM, Shielded TBM, Multi-Mode TBM, Others), By Geology Type (Soft Ground, Hard Rock Ground, Heterogenous Ground, Variable Ground), By End-users (Road Transport, Railway Transport, Metro & Transit, Utilities, Mining, Oil & Gas, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC308903 Publication Date: Aug 2022 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Market Research Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 75 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 20

South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Size Growth Rate


The South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Commencing at 3.89% in 2025, growth builds up to 4.71% by 2029.

South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Growth Rate

South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Overview

The tunnel boring machine market in South Korea includes machines used for excavating tunnels through soil and rock. This market supports large-scale infrastructure projects such as subways, highways, and water tunnels, facilitating efficient and safe underground construction.

Drivers of the market

The South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine market is experiencing growth due to increased investments in infrastructure projects such as subway expansions, underground utilities, and tunnel construction for transportation networks. Tunnel boring machines offer efficiency and precision in excavating tunnels through various geological conditions, reducing project timelines and costs. Government initiatives to improve urban mobility and connectivity drive market expansion.

Challenges of the market

The tunnel boring machine (TBM) market in South Korea faces challenges such as project delays, cost overruns, and technical complexities. TBMs, used in various infrastructure projects such as tunnels, subways, and underground utilities, face challenges related to ground conditions, geological uncertainties, and construction risks. Moreover, ensuring TBM reliability, performance, and safety in challenging underground environments poses challenges for TBM manufacturers and operators. Additionally, regulatory compliance and permitting processes impact project timelines and investment decisions, requiring collaboration between government agencies, contractors, and technology suppliers to address market challenges.

Government Policy of the market

Government policies in South Korea regarding the tunnel boring machine market may aim to support infrastructure development, technological innovation, and safety standards. These policies may include funding for tunneling projects, regulatory frameworks for machine safety and performance, and support for research and development in tunneling technology. Additionally, the government may implement measures to promote local manufacturing capabilities and facilitate international collaboration to address technical challenges in tunnel construction.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Outlook
  • Market Size of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, 2021
  • Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Revenues & Volume for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Trend Evolution
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Drivers and Challenges
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Price Trends
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Porter's Five Forces
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Machine Type for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Slurry TBM for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Earth Pressure Balance Shield TBM for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Shielded TBM for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Multi-Mode TBM for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Geology Type for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Soft Ground for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Hard Rock Ground for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Heterogenous Ground for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Variable Ground for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By End-users for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Road Transport for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Railway Transport for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Metro & Transit for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Utilities for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Mining for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Oil & Gas for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • Historical Data and Forecast of South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2028
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Machine Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Geology Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By End-users
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Top Companies Market Share
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Company Profiles
  • South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Key Strategic Recommendations

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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Overview

3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F

3.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Machine Type, 2021 & 2028F

3.6 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Geology Type, 2021 & 2028F

3.7 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2028F

4 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing infrastructure development projects in South Korea

4.2.2 Government initiatives to improve transportation networks

4.2.3 Growing demand for efficient and cost-effective tunnel construction solutions

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with tunnel boring machines

4.3.2 Technological complexities leading to project delays

4.3.3 Environmental regulations impacting tunnel construction projects

5 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Trends

6 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, By Types

6.1 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, By Machine Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Machine Type, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Slurry TBM, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.4 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Earth Pressure Balance Shield TBM, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.5 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Shielded TBM, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.6 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Multi-Mode TBM, 2018 - 2028F

6.1.7 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F

6.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, By Geology Type

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Soft Ground, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Rock Ground, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.4 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Heterogenous Ground, 2018 - 2028F

6.2.5 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Variable Ground, 2018 - 2028F

6.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market, By End-users

6.3.1 Overview and Analysis

6.3.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Road Transport, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Railway Transport, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.4 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Metro & Transit, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.5 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Utilities, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.6 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2018 - 2028F

6.3.7 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2018 - 2028F

7 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Imports from Major Countries

8 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Average project completion time using tunnel boring machines

8.2 Adoption rate of tunnel boring machines in infrastructure projects

8.3 Number of new tunnel boring machine technologies introduced to the market

8.4 Utilization rate of tunnel boring machines in ongoing construction projects

8.5 Customer satisfaction ratings for tunnel boring machine manufacturers

9 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Machine Type, 2021 & 2028F

9.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Geology Type, 2021 & 2028F

9.3 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2028F

10 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021

10.2 South Korea Tunnel Boring Machine Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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