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Global Refractories

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Dec 10, 2025
Length 282 Pages
SKU # FG20637887

Description

Global demand for refractories is projected to rise 1.7% per year to 52.6 million metric tons, valued at $68.5 billion. Growth will be driven by rising manufacturing of materials like steel, aluminum, glass, and cement. The strongest gains are expected in industrializing nations, with many mature markets also posting improvements on weak 2019-2025 performances.

This report covers the global refractory market by market, form, material, and region. Demand by segment is presented in metric tons. Demand totals, production, and net exports are presented in US dollars.

Sales by market are presented for:
Iron and steel
Nonferrous metals
Nonmetallic minerals
Other markets, such as chemicals manufacturing and metal fabrication

Sales by form are presented for:
Bricks and shapes
Monolithic and other forms

Sales by material are presented for:
Clay
Nonclay
Magnesite and chrome
Extra-high alumina
Other nonclay materials

Sales are presented for 17 countries in the following regions:
North America
Central and South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Table of Contents

282 Pages
    • Figure 1-1. Global Refractories Market
    • Economic Trends
    • Short-Term Global Refractories Industry Trends (2023-2027)
    • Study Scope
    • Historical Market Size & Growth Drivers
    • Regional Refractories Market Overview
    • Production by Region
    • International Trade
    • Pricing & Inflation
    • Global Steel Production Outlook & End User Consolidation
    • Global Nonferrous Metal Production Outlook
    • Global Cement Outlook
    • Industrialization in Emerging Markets
    • Changing Manufacturing Technologies
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Technological Advancements
    • Geopolitical & Trade Dynamics
    • Environmental, Health & Safety Regulations
    • Demand by Market
    • Iron & Steel
    • Nonferrous Metals
    • Nonmetallic Minerals
    • Other Markets for Refractories
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Form
    • Shaped
    • Monolithic
    • Ceramic Fiber Refractories
    • Other Refractory Forms
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Material
    • Clay Refractories
    • Nonclay Refractories
    • North America: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • North America: Supply & Demand
    • North America: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • North America: Market Share
    • United States
    • Mexico
    • Canada
    • Central & South America: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Central & South America: Supply & Demand
    • Central & South America: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • Central & South America: Demand by Country
    • Central & South America: Market Share
    • Western Europe: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Western Europe: Supply & Demand
    • Western Europe: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • Western Europe: Market Share
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
    • Other Western Europe
    • Eastern Europe: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Eastern Europe: Supply & Demand
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • Eastern Europe: Market Share
    • Russia
    • Poland
    • Ukraine
    • Other Eastern Europe
    • Asia/Pacific: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Asia/Pacific: Supply & Demand
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • Asia/Pacific: Market Share
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Australia
    • Other Asia/Pacific
    • Africa/Mideast: Refractory Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Africa/Mideast: Supply & Demand
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market, Form, &Material
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Country
    • Africa/Mideast: Market Share
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Properties of Refractories
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Country Lists by Region
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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