Global Ceramics Market by Product (Advanced, Traditional), by Application (Sanitary Ware, Tiles, Abrasives) and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast To 2028

Summary of the Report

In 2018, the global ceramics market was worth USD 229.13 billion. It is expected to grow at a lucrative 8.6% CAGR between 2019 and 2025. The market's key drivers are rising construction activity and increasing government spending on infrastructure.

Indian government has plans to build 100 smart cities by 2020. The vision is to improve social, economic and public infrastructure. This will increase demand for tiles, sanitaryware and bathroom fittings in India. This will increase the demand for ceramics to manufacture the above-mentioned product segment.

The U.S. market will be driven by rising oral healthcare spending. Ceramics are an important component of the production of dental bridges, crowns, and implants. According to American Dental Association reports, the total U.S. dental spending increased from USD 84.56 million in 2000 to USD 129.12 billion in 2017. The increasing expenditure on dental care will likely drive the demand for products in dental application.

The market is expected to see technological advancements in 3D printer and nanotechnology. The manufacturing of floor tiles has seen significant progress thanks to nanotechnology. This technology improves the strength of tiles and extends their shelf life. These products will be in high demand at hospitals, food processing plants, and laboratories.

3D printing, also known as additive manufacture, is a new technology in the ceramics industry. To create a final product, advanced ceramic materials like alumina, zirconium and hydroxyapatite are fed into printers in different forms. Due to the huge demand from the medical and dental industries, zirconium and the alumina-based ceramic materials will dominate ceramic 3D printing material in the future.

Product Insights

The traditional product segment of clay, silica and feldspar will dominate the global ceramics industry over the forecast period. The manufacturing of tiles is a common application for this traditional product category. The traditional product category is experiencing steady growth due to the tile industry's steady growth.

According to statistics released by the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics, the production of tiles saw a rise from 8,611,000,000 square meters in 2008 up to 14,256.7million square meters in 2018. The steady production of tiles will likely increase the demand for traditional products.

The market's fastest growing product category is the advanced segment. This segment is expected to grow at 9.1% between 2019 and 2025. High-density alumina is being used to reconstruct fractured or arthritis joints. This is the main driver of the future growth of the advanced product segment.

Electronic devices are another area that is a popular application for advanced products. A smartphone's average component list includes many ceramic components, such as filters, capacitors, sensors, and other important ones. In 2017, nearly 1.5 billion smartphones were sold worldwide. This number is expected to rise to 1.68 billion by 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for advanced ceramics will be positively influenced by smartphone sales.

Application Insights

The global ceramics market is expected to be dominated by tiles application over the forecast period. In 2018, the tile segment was responsible for almost 50.8% revenue of the global ceramics industry. According to World Ceramic Review stats, nearly 72% of global tile production came from Asia Pacific in 2018.

Nearly 57% of global tile production is in India and China. Indian government-sponsored schemes like housing for all by 2022, and the development of 100 smart cities are expected to increase the demand for ceramics for tile production in the future.

Manufacturing sanitary wares is another promising area. In 2018, Asia Pacific was the dominant region for sanitary ware production. Nearly 51% of global sanitaryware production was concentrated in Asia Pacific region.

India was the country that saw significant growth in its sanitaryware industry. This was due to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a government-sponsored scheme that aims to eliminate defecation in India by 2019. Nearly 90 million toilets had been built in the country as of January 2019. The drive to sanitation in emerging countries like India will likely have a positive impact on the demand for ceramics for sanitary wares production.

End-Use Information

In 2018, nearly 41.4% global ceramics industry revenue was accounted for by the building & construction industry. In 2018, nearly 41.4% of global ceramics industry revenue was attributed to the building and construction sector. This is due to increased focus on infrastructure development.

The Asia Pacific region, which has seen a steady increase in new construction over the last nine years, is now facing strong headwinds due to impending trade war, China's slowing economy, tighter credit access and rising interest rates. These anomalies will likely push investors to wait and watch.

Despite the headwinds, some countries like India, Thailand and Indonesia saw steady growth in commercial projects. Rents are likely to continue growing steadily, which will be a key factor in the launch of new commercial projects. In India's Silicon Valley Bengaluru for instance, office rents saw a nearly 7.4% increase in 2018.

Another important end-use market for ceramics is the medical sector. Ceramics are used in dental crowns, bridges, and dental implants. This will drive the demand for the product in the future. The global dental market is expected to grow at nearly 5.5% between 2017 and 2021.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific accounted for 39.6% in total revenue in 2018, and was the region with the highest share. China is expected to continue to be a key producer and consumer in the region. According to World Ceramics Review stats, China's tile production grew by 6.9% between 2012 and 2018, according to 2018.

The North America region was second to Asia Pacific in 2018 in terms of revenue. The key driver of the growth of advanced ceramic materials like alumina, zirconium and alumina is the development of 3D printing technology in the U.S. From 2019 to 2025, the 3D printing ceramics market is expected to grow by almost 28.1%.

As of 2018, the European region had a nearly 21.1% share in global consumption. It is expected to expand moderately during the forecast period. According to the statistics published by the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment in 2018, the region's production of tiles saw a nearly 5.8% increase from 2016-2017.

Market Share Insights & Key Companies

AGC Ceramics Co.,Ltd., Imerys Ceramics, Carbo Ceramics, Inc., 3M, Corning, Kyocera Corporation, among others are some of the key players in this sector. To increase their market position and revenues, market players are increasingly looking to emerging economies like India, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil.

As global players seek to expand their reach and boost their revenue, the industry is seeing an increasing number of acquisitions. In April 2019, Kyocera Corporation bought H.C. Starck Ceramics GmbH (a German manufacturer of fine clays). Strategically, the company was placed to serve demand from the industrial machinery sector, where fine ceramics-based components are commonly used.

Ceramics Market Report Scope

The Report Covers Certain Segments

This report provides a forecast of revenue growth at both the regional and global levels, as well as an analysis of industry trends in each submarket from 2014 through 2025. Grand View Research segmented this report on ceramics based on application, product, end-use and region.

• Product Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • Traditional

  • Advanced

• App Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • Sanitary Ware

  • Abrasives

  • Bricks and Pipes

  • Tiles

  • Pottery

  • Other

• End-Use Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • Building & Construction

  • Industrial

  • Medical

  • Other

• Regional Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2014-2025)

  • North America

    • U.S.

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • UK

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • India

  • Central and South America

    • Brazil

  • Middle East & Africa

    • Saudi Arabia

These are the most frequently asked questions about this report

b. Global ceramics market was valued at USD 247.3 billion in 2019, and is projected to grow to USD 267.7 trillion in 2020.

b. Global ceramics market growth is forecast to be 8.6% between 2019 and 2025, to reach USD 407.7 Billion by 2025.

b. With a 41% share in 2019, Building & Construction dominated ceramics markets. This can be attributed to new housing projects and a greater focus on infrastructure in the building and construction sector.

b. AGC Ceramics Co., Ltd., Imerys Ceramics, Carbo Ceramics, Inc., 3M, Corning, Kyocera Corporation are some of the key players in the ceramics market.

b. The key factors driving growth in the ceramics market include rising construction activity and increased government spending.

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Global Ceramics Market Report Segments:

The market is segmented by Product (Advanced, Traditional), by Application (Sanitary Ware, Tiles, Abrasives).

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Overview of the regional outlook of the Ceramics Market:

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.

Highlights of The Ceramics Market Report:

1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of Ceramics Market.
3. Historical data and forecast.
4. Estimations for the forecast period 2028.
5. Developments and trends in the market.

                1. Advanced

                2. Traditional

                1. Sanitary Ware

                2. Tiles

                3. Abrasives

8. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
9. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
10. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
11. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

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