Product Code: GVR-4-68040-141-3
Refractories Market Summary
The global refractories market size was estimated at USD 45.36 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 95.96 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2033. Crude steel manufacturing through basic oxygen furnaces (BOF), electric arc furnaces (EAF), and induction furnaces (IF) requires high volumes of shaped and unshaped refractories to withstand extreme temperatures and chemical wear.
As countries like India, China, and Vietnam ramp up infrastructure and construction projects, steel demand and, thus, refractories continue to rise. Additionally, green steel initiatives in Europe and Asia encourage investments in new EAF setups, further strengthening refractory consumption. Cement kilns operate at temperatures exceeding 1400°C, demanding consistent refractory lining replacement. Rapid urbanization and population growth in the Asia Pacific and Africa are fueling the construction of roads, bridges, residential, and commercial buildings, which translates to higher cement output. Moreover, capacity expansion plans by major cement producers in countries like India, Indonesia, and Nigeria are boosting demand for basic and non-basic refractories.
Rising demand from the non-ferrous metals industry is also contributing to market growth. Copper, aluminum, zinc, and nickel smelters require specialized refractory linings to handle chemically aggressive slags and high thermal loads. As energy transition efforts accelerate, demand for these metals in EV batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels increases. This is pushing companies in regions like Latin America, Africa, and Australia to invest in expanding and upgrading their smelting facilities, driving consistent refractory usage.
Global Refractories Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global refractories market report based on the end use and region.
- End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Iron & Steel
- Cement & Lime
- Glass & Ceramics
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Data Analysis Models
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6. Industry Trends
- 3.6.1. ESG Analysis
- 3.6.2. Economic Trends
- 3.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.7.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.7.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.7.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.8. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.8.1. Political
- 3.8.2. Economic
- 3.8.3. Social Landscape
- 3.8.4. Technology
- 3.8.5. Environmental
- 3.8.6. Legal
Chapter 4. Refractories Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Refractories Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Iron & Steel
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.3. Cement & Lime
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. Glass & Ceramics
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.5. Non-Ferrous Metals
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.6. Others
- 4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Refractories Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. North America
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.3. U.S.
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.4. Canada
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.5. Mexico
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3. Europe
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.3. Germany
- 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.4. UK
- 5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.5. Russia
- 5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.6. France
- 5.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.3. China
- 5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.4. India
- 5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.5. Japan
- 5.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.6. South Korea
- 5.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5. Latin America
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.3. Brazil
- 5.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6. Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.3. South Africa
- 5.6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 6.2. Company Categorization
- 6.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 6.4. Vendor Landscape
- 6.4.1. List of distributors
- 6.5. List of Prospective End-Users
- 6.6. Strategy Initiatives
- 6.7. Company Profiles/Listing
- 6.7.1. Chosun Refractories Co., Ltd.
- 6.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.2. CoorsTek Inc.
- 6.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.3. HarbisonWalker International
- 6.7.3.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.4. Imerys
- 6.7.4.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.5. Krosaki Harima
- 6.7.5.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.6. Morgan Advanced Materials
- 6.7.6.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.7. RHI Magnesita
- 6.7.7.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.8. Saint-Gobain SEFPRO
- 6.7.8.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.9. Shinagawa Refractories
- 6.7.9.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.7.10. Vesuvius
- 6.7.10.1. Company Overview
- 6.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 6.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking