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Ceramics Markets: A BCC Research Outlook

Publisher BCC Research
Published Jul 31, 2025
Length 367 Pages
SKU # WA20269847

Description

Report Scope

This report analyzes the global market for ceramics by segmenting it based on product type, end use and region. These market segments are analyzed at the global and regional levels. The base year for this analysis is 2024, and market estimates and forecasts are given from 2025 through 2030. The market estimates are provided in terms of revenue ($ million).

The product type is further sub-segmented into technical ceramics, bioceramics, electroceramics, polymer-derived ceramics (PCDs), three-dimensional (3D)-printed ceramics and transparent ceramics. Each sub-segment is based on material, end use and region.
  • Technical Ceramics
Based on material, the technical ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Alumina.
  • Zirconia.
  • Silicon Carbide.
  • Silicon Nitride.
  • Others.
Based on end use, the technical ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Electronics and semiconductors.
  • Energy and power.
  • Automotive.
  • Medical
  • Aerospace and defense.
  • Industrial.
  • Others.
Based on region, the technical ceramics market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
  • Bioceramics
Based on material, the bioceramics market is segmented into:
  • Alumina.
  • Zirconia.
  • Calcium sulfate.
  • Calcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite.
  • Glass.
  • Carbon (graphite).
  • Others.
Based on type, the bioceramics market is segmented into:
  • Bioinert.
  • Bioactive.
  • Bioresorbable.
Based on application, the bioceramics market is segmented into:
  • Bone implants.
  • Dental implants.
  • Surgical instruments.
  • Diagnostic instruments.
Based on region, the bioceramics market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
  • Electroceramics
Based on material, the electroceramics market is segmented into:
  • Alumina.
  • Titanate.
  • Zirconia.
  • Others.
Based on application, the electroceramics market is segmented into:
  • Capacitors.
  • Actuators and sensors.
  • Optoelectronic devices.
  • Power distribution.
  • Data storage.
  • Others.
Based on end use, the electroceramics market is segmented into:
  • Electronics and semiconductors.
  • Energy and power.
  • Transportation.
  • Aerospace and defense.
  • Others.
Based on region, the electroceramics market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
  • Polymer-Derived Ceramics
Based on material, the PDC market is segmented into:
  • Silicon Carbide.
  • Silicon Nitride.
  • Others.
Based on end use, the PDC market is segmented into:
  • Aerospace and defense.
  • Energy and power.
  • Electronics and semiconductors.
  • Medical.
  • Industrial.
  • Others.
Based on region, the PDC market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
  • Three-Dimensional Printed Ceramics
Based on material, the 3D printed ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Alumina.
  • Calcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite.
  • Silicon.
  • Zirconia.
  • Others.
Based on end use, the 3D printed ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Aerospace and defense.
  • Medical.
  • Electronics and semiconductors.
  • Energy and power.
  • Industrial and chemical.
  • Others.
Based on region, the 3D printed ceramics market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
  • Transparent Ceramics
Based on material, the transparent ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Alumina.
  • Yttrium.
  • Spinel.
  • Others.
Based on type, the transparent ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Monocrystalline.
  • Polycrystalline.
  • Others.
Based on end use, the transparent ceramics market is segmented into:
  • Optics and optoelectronics.
  • Aerospace, defense and security.
  • Sensors and instrumentation.
  • Others.
Based on region, the transparent ceramics market is segmented into:
  • North America.
  • Europe.
  • Asia-Pacific.
  • South America.
  • Middle East and Africa.
Report Includes
  • 197 data tables and 57 additional tables
  • Analyses of the trends in the global ceramics market, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2029, and projected CAGRs through 2030
  • Estimates of the market’s current size and revenue prospects, along with a market share analysis by product type, type, application, material type, end-use industry and region
  • Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technological advances, regulations and the impact of macroeconomic factors
  • Insights derived from the Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
  • An analysis of emerging trends and other developments in the industry
  • Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
  • Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
  • Company profiles, including 3M, CeramTec GmbH, CUMI, KYOCERA Corp., Materion Corp., Morgan Advanced Materials


Companies Mentioned

3m
Abm Advance Ball Mill Inc.
Advanced Ceramic Materials
Applied Ceramics Inc.
Cam Bioceramics
Ceramco Inc.
Ceramtec Gmbh
Cerion Llc.
Coorstek Inc.
Cumi
Denka Co. Ltd.
Dsm-firmenich
Elan Technology
Electro Ceramic Industries
Ferrotec (Usa) Corp.
General Atomics
General Electric Co. (Ge Aerospace)
Himed
Innovacera
International Syalons (Newcastle) Ltd.
Kyocera Corp.
Materion Corp.
Mcdanel Advanced Material Technologies Llc
Morgan Advanced Materials
Saint-gobain

Table of Contents

367 Pages
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope Of Report
Technical Ceramics
Bioceramics
Electroceramics
Polymer-derived Ceramics
Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics
Transparent Ceramics
Market Summary
Technological Advances And Applications
Market Dynamics And Growth Factors
Future Trends And Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional And Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Ceramics
Bioceramics
Key Properties Of Bioceramics
Bioceramics Applications
Materials Used For Bioceramics
Examples Of Bioceramics
Bioceramic Types
Electroceramics
Applications For Electroceramics
Technical Ceramics
Classification Of Technical Ceramics
Key Properties Of Technical Ceramics
Technical Ceramics Vs. Traditional Ceramics
Polymer-derived Ceramics
Key Properties Of Polymer-derived Ceramics
Uses Of Polymer-derived Ceramics
Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics
Three-dimensional Printing With Technical Ceramics
Uses Of Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics
Transparent Ceramics
Composition And Production Techniques
Properties Of Transparent Ceramics
Applications For Transparent Ceramics
Supply Chain Analysis
Bioceramics
Electroceramics
Technical Ceramics
Polymer-derived Ceramics
Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics
Transparent Ceramics
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Bargaining Power Of Suppliers: High
Bargaining Power Of Buyers: Moderate
Competition In The Industry: High
Threat Of Substitutes: Moderate
Threat Of Market Entry: Low
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Overview
Market Drivers
Increasing Demand For Technical Ceramics In High-performance Coatings
Growing Adoption Of Bioceramics In Dental Restoration
Growth Of Regenerative Medicine And Tissue Engineering Are Expanding Bioceramics Usage
Expanding Applications Of Electroceramics In Consumer Electronics Miniaturization
High-temperature Stability Of Polymer-derived Ceramics In Aerospace And Defense And Energy Systems
Expansion Of Optoelectronics And Photonics Led To Increased Demand For Transparent Ceramics
Market Opportunities
Electrification And Automation Of The Automotive Industry
Emerging Role Of Polymer-derived Ceramics In Additive Manufacturing And Three-dimensional Printing
Development Of Next-generation Smart Ceramics And Self-healing Materials
Market Challenges
High Cost Of Materials And Processing Of Ceramics
Competition From Alternative Materials In The Advanced Ceramics Market
Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape
Regulatory Analysis
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies
Advances And Innovations In Advanced Ceramics
Additive Manufacturing
Nanostructured And High-entropy Ceramics
Self-healing Ceramics And Smart Ceramics
Next-generation Solid-state Batteries And Energy Storage
Advanced Ceramic Coatings And Thermal Barrier Coatings
Biomedical Nanoceramics And Bioprinting
Ceramic Membranes And Environmental Applications
Transparent Ceramics For Optical And Defense Applications
Key Trends Driving Innovation In The Industry
Use Of Green Manufacturing Techniques To Reduce Environmental Impact
Hybrid Ceramics With Nanocomposites And Functionalized Coatings
Advances In Ceramic-based Electronics
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
Technical Ceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Technical Ceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Technical Ceramics By End Use
Technical Ceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Technical Ceramics By Region
Bioceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Bioceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Bioceramics By Type
Market Analysis Of Bioceramics By Application
Bioceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Bioceramics By Region
Electroceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Electroceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Electroceramics By Application
Market Analysis Of Electroceramics By End Use
Electroceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Electroceramics By Region
Polymer-derived Ceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Polymer-derived Ceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Polymer-derived Ceramics By End Use
Polymer-derived Ceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Polymer-derived Ceramics By Region
Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics By End Use
Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Three-dimensional Printed Ceramics By Region
Transparent Ceramics Segmentation Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Transparent Ceramics By Material
Market Analysis Of Transparent Ceramics By Type
Market Analysis Of Transparent Ceramics By End Use
Transparent Ceramics Geographic Breakdown
Key Highlights
Market Analysis Of Transparent Ceramics By Region
Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape
Key Highlights
Market Player Positioning
Market Player Positioning Analysis
Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 8 Sustainability In Ceramics Industry: An Esg Perspective
Importance Of Esg In The Ceramics Industry
Esg Practices In The Ceramics Industry
Emerging Sustainability Trends
Concluding Remarks From Bcc Research
Chapter 9 Appendix
Methodology
Information Sources
References
Abbreviations
Company Profiles
3m
Abm Advance Ball Mill Inc.
Advanced Ceramic Materials
Applied Ceramics Inc.
Cam Bioceramics
Ceramco Inc.
Ceramtec Gmbh
Cerion Llc.
Coorstek Inc.
Cumi
Denka Co. Ltd.
Dsm-firmenich
Elan Technology
Electro Ceramic Industries
Ferrotec (Usa) Corp.
General Atomics
General Electric Co. (Ge Aerospace)
Himed
Innovacera
International Syalons (Newcastle) Ltd.
Kyocera Corp.
Materion Corp.
Mcdanel Advanced Material Technologies Llc
Morgan Advanced Materials
Saint-gobain
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