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2030 年再生耐火材料市场预测:按类型、材料、製程、应用、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析Recycled Refractories Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Form (Granules, Powder, Bricks & Blocks and Other Forms), Material, Process, Application, End User and By Geography |
根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,全球再生耐火材料市场预计在 2024 年将达到 137.2 亿美元,到 2030 年将达到 225.3 亿美元,预测期内的复合年增长率为 10.8%。
再生耐火材料是经过加工和回收,可以在工业应用中重新使用的耐火材料。这些材料来自熔炉、窑炉和钢包的磨损的耐火材料内衬,经过粉碎、清洗并根据成分和品质分级。耐火材料耐火材料有助于减少废弃物、降低原料成本并最大限度地减少对环境的影响。
根据美国环保署(EPA)的说法,回收和再利用材料可以显着减少温室气体排放;提高全球回收率每年可节省高达 25 亿吨二氧化碳当量。
更重视循环经济和减少碳足迹
政府和组织正在加强环境法规并促进材料的再利用,以最大限度地减少废弃物和碳排放。耐火材料回收减少了对原始原料的依赖,并降低了能源消耗和生产成本。这种向资源效率和减少环境影响的转变将推动对再生耐火材料的需求,刺激市场成长和永续耐火材料加工技术的创新。
回收材料性质不一致
由于原料的变化、污染以及先前使用造成的磨损,回收的耐火材料的性能不一致。各种操作条件、杂质和化学变化都会影响回收材料的品质和性能。这种不一致使得难以保持均匀的强度、耐热性和耐用性,从而限制了其在高性能应用中的适用性。因此,品质的不确定性正在减少需求并减缓产业的广泛接受度,从而阻碍市场成长。
钢铁和水泥业的成长
钢铁和水泥业严重依赖高温炉窑,这些炉窑需要耐火材料内衬,但这些内衬会随着时间的推移而磨损。回收这些废耐火材料可降低原料成本并实现永续性目标。此外,基础设施计划和工业化进程不断加快,也推动了耐火材料消费的增加,从而创造了稳定的可回收材料供应。随着环境法规越来越严格,钢铁和水泥製造商越来越多地采用再生耐火材料,有助于扩大市场并在全球范围内促进环保的工业实践。
加工成本高
回收的耐火材料的加工成本很高,因为需要进行劳力密集的分类、清洗、破碎和分级步骤才能确保品质和一致性。污染物、磨损引起的性能变化以及恢復耐火材料性能的先进技术的需求进一步增加了成本。此外,有限的回收基础设施和缺乏标准化的加工技术导致供应链效率低下,儘管对永续耐火材料解决方案的需求不断增长,但仍进一步限制了市场扩张。
COVID-19 疫情导致供应链中断、工业活动放缓和劳动力短缺,扰乱了再生耐火材料市场。钢铁、水泥和玻璃产业成长放缓导致耐火材料需求下降。但疫情后的復苏和对永续性的重新关注,导致人们对再生材料的兴趣日益浓厚。儘管短期内出现了重大动盪,但加强循环经济力度和加强环境法规预计将推动长期市场成长。
预测期内,熔炉和窑炉部分预计将成为最大的部分
预计预测期内,熔炉和窑炉部门将占据最大的市场占有率。熔炉和窑炉中的回收耐火材料可用于提高高温应用的成本效率和永续性。这些材料来自于使用过的耐火材料衬里,经过加工后可重新用于隔热材料、衬里和结构部件。加工技术的进步提高了回收耐火材料的性能,使其成为延长炉窑寿命的可行选择。
预计预测期内玻璃製造部门将以最高的复合年增长率成长。
预计玻璃製造业将在预测期内见证最高成长率。玻璃生产中使用回收的耐火材料可以在保持耐高温性的同时降低成本和减少对环境的影响。减少对原始耐火材料的依赖并与永续性计划保持一致将使玻璃行业受益。减少对原始耐火材料的依赖并与永续性计划保持一致将使玻璃行业受益。
在预测期内,亚太地区预计将占据最大的市场占有率,这得益于其强大的工业基础,尤其是钢铁、水泥和玻璃生产。中国、印度和日本是主要贡献者,因为它们拥有大规模的製造业和鼓励永续实践的严格环境法规。政府支持减少废弃物和循环经济实践的倡议正在推动其应用,亚太地区已成为工业应用中再生耐火材料的成长中心。
预计北美地区在预测期内将呈现最高的复合年增长率。这项措施是在永续性努力不断加强、环境法规更加严格以及钢铁、水泥和玻璃等行业采取削减成本措施的背景下采取的。美国和加拿大凭藉先进的回收基础设施和日益普及的循环经济实践引领市场。技术进步和监管支持有望推动市场成长并促进整个工业应用中耐火材料的永续利用。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Recycled Refractories Market is accounted for $13.72 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $22.53 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period. Recycled refractories are used refractory materials that have been processed and repurposed for reuse in industrial applications. These materials originate from worn-out refractory linings in furnaces, kilns, and ladles, which are crushed, cleaned, and graded based on composition and quality. Recycling refractories helps reduce waste, lower raw material costs, and minimize environmental impact.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling and reuse of materials can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a potential reduction of up to 2.5 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent per year if recycling rates increase globally.
Growing emphasis on circular economy & carbon footprint reduction
Governments and organizations are enforcing stricter environmental regulations, promoting the reuse of materials to minimize waste and carbon emissions. Recycling refractories reduces dependence on virgin raw materials, lowering energy consumption and production costs. This shift toward resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact boosts demand for recycled refractories, fostering market growth and innovation in sustainable refractory processing technologies.
Inconsistent properties of recycled materials
Recycled refractories have inconsistent properties due to variations in raw materials, contamination, and wear from previous use. Different operating conditions, impurities, and chemical alterations affect the quality and performance of recycled materials. This inconsistency makes it difficult to maintain uniform strength, thermal resistance, and durability, limiting their suitability for high-performance applications. As a result, quality uncertainties hamper market growth by reducing demand and slowing widespread industrial acceptance.
Steel & cement industry growth
Steel and cement industries rely heavily on high-temperature furnaces and kilns, which require refractory linings that wear out over time. Recycling these used refractories reduces raw material costs and aligns with sustainability goals. Additionally, rising infrastructure projects and industrialization boost refractory consumption, creating a steady supply of recyclable materials. With stringent environmental regulations initiatives gaining traction, steel and cement manufacturers increasingly adopt recycled refractories, propelling market expansion and fostering eco-friendly industrial practices worldwide.
High processing costs
Recycled refractories have high processing costs due to labor-intensive sorting, cleaning, crushing, and grading processes required to ensure quality and consistency. Contaminants, wear-induced property variations, and the need for advanced technology to restore refractory performance further increase expenses. Additionally, limited recycling infrastructure and lack of standardized processing techniques create supply chain inefficiencies, further restricting market expansion despite growing demand for sustainable refractory solutions.
The covid-19 pandemic disrupted the recycled refractories market by causing supply chain interruptions, reduced industrial activity, and labor shortages. The slowdown in steel, cement, and glass industries led to lower demand for refractories. However, post-pandemic recovery and renewed emphasis on sustainability boosted interest in recycled materials. While short-term disruptions were significant, long-term market growth is expected due to increasing circular economy initiatives and stricter environmental regulations.
The furnaces & kilns segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The furnaces & kilns segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Recycled refractories in furnaces and kilns are used to enhance cost efficiency and sustainability in high-temperature applications. These materials, derived from spent refractory linings, are processed and repurposed for use in insulation, linings, and structural components. Advancements in processing technology are improving recycled refractory properties, making them a viable alternative for extending furnace and kiln lifespan.
The glass manufacturing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the glass manufacturing segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Recycled refractories in glass manufacturing are used to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining high-temperature resistance. The glass industry benefits from reduced dependency on virgin refractory materials, aligning with sustainability initiatives. The glass industry benefits from reduced dependency on virgin refractory materials, aligning with sustainability initiatives.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to the region's strong industrial base, particularly in steel, cement, and glass production. China, India, and Japan are key contributors due to their large-scale manufacturing and stringent environmental regulations promoting sustainable practices. Government initiatives supporting waste reduction and circular economy practices are boosting adoption, making Asia-Pacific a growing hub for recycled refractory materials in industrial applications.
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by growing sustainability initiatives, stringent environmental regulations, and cost-saving measures in industries like steel, cement, and glass. The U.S. and Canada lead the market with advanced recycling infrastructure and increasing adoption of circular economy practices. With technological advancements and regulatory support, the market is expected to grow, promoting sustainable refractory usage across industrial applications.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Recycled Refractories market include Saint-Gobain, Krosaki Harima Corporation, Deref S.p.A., Harsco Corporation, HORN & CO. GROUP, LKAB Minerals, Mineralen Kollee, REF Minerals, RHI Magnesita, Jai Balajee Trading Co., Refratechnik, Vesuvius, Imerys, HarbisonWalker International and Veolia.
In January 2025, RHI Magnesita, in collaboration with MCi Carbon, the Austrian Institute of Technology, and the University of Technology Sydney, received €3.8 million in funding for the CCUpScale project. This initiative aims to develop carbon capture and utilization solutions within the refractory industry.
In October 2024, Saint-Gobain introduced RenuCore(TM), an innovative roofing solution that incorporates recycled materials, reducing waste and environmental impact. The introduction of this product aligns with the growing industry trend toward eco-friendly construction materials, reinforcing Saint-Gobain's leadership in sustainable building solutions and its dedication to reducing carbon footprints in the construction sector.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.