The ceramics manufacturing industry produces various products, including advanced and technical ceramics, plumbing fixtures, kitchenware, pottery products and lightweight body armor. This industry has contended with high import competition, which has been exasperated by increases in the trade-weighted index and weakened demand from residential and nonresidential construction. Although overall, revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5% to $3.0 billion over the past five years, including an expected 3.3% decline in 2023. Profit is also expected to fall to 4.7% of revenue in 2023 from 4.9% in 2018. This industry includes establishments that primarily manufacture advanced ceramic materials and components, pottery and plumbing fixtures made of clay or other ceramic materials. This industry does not include companies that primarily make ceramic tiles or refractories, which are included in the Clay Brick and Product Manufacturing industry . This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.On display: Increasing exports will support demand for industry products
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY- Industry Definition
- Main Activities
- Similar Industries
- Additional Resources
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Executive Summary
- Key External Drivers
- Current Performance
- Industry Outlook
- Industry Life Cycle
- Supply Chain
- Products & Services
- Demand Determinants
- Major Markets
- International Trade
- Business Locations
- Market Share Concentration
- Key Success Factors
- Cost Structure Benchmarks
- Basis of Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Industry Globalization
OPERATING CONDITIONS
- Capital Intensity
- Technology & Systems
- Revenue Volatility
- Regulation & Policy
- Industry Assistance
- Industry Data
- Annual Change
- Key Ratios
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Morgan Advanced Materials Plc
- Coorstek Inc.
- Kohler Co.
- Mansfield Plumbing Products LLC
- Zurn Industries Llc
- 3m Company
- Sloan Valve Company
- Liberty Pumps Inc.
- SFA Saniflo Ltd.
- Globe Union Industrial Corporation
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