Porous Ceramics Market Report 2025

This Porous Ceramics report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The porous ceramics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.85 billion in 2024 to $9.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand in filtration and separation applications, growth in the oil and gas industry, expansion of ceramics in aerospace and defense, use in high-temperature and corrosive environments, regulatory standards for air and water quality.

The porous ceramics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable and eco-friendly porous ceramic materials, customized ceramics for specific filtration needs, growth in renewable energy and fuel cell applications, expansion of ceramics inThe automotive sector, increased use in 5g infrastructure and sensors. Major trends in the forecast period include nanoporous ceramics for advanced filtration, regulatory compliance in ceramic material safety, 3D printing and additive manufacturing in ceramics, personalized ceramics for precision medicine, transparent and optically functional ceramics.

The rising demand for medical equipment is expected to drive the growth of the porous ceramic equipment market. Medical equipment encompasses devices used for various medical purposes. Porous ceramics are utilized in medical devices such as total hip replacements, dental implants and restorations, bone fillers, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Consequently, the growing demand for medical equipment leads to an increased demand for porous ceramics. For example, in December 2022, the National Health Service, a UK-based government department, reported that in 2021/2022, X-rays accounted for 21.8 million tests (a 30% increase), followed by ultrasounds at 10.1 million (up 23%), CT scans at 6.7 million (up 21%), and MRI scans at 3.8 million (up 28%). Other imaging modalities also experienced growth, including fluoroscopy (up 23%), nuclear medicine (up 22%), SPECT (up 39%), PET-CT scans (up 20%), and medical photography (up 11%). Therefore, the increasing demand for medical equipment in the healthcare sector is contributing to the growth of the porous ceramic market.

The growing demand for natural gas and oil is anticipated to drive the expansion of the porous ceramics market in the future. Natural gas and oil refer to hydrocarbon resources extracted from beneath the earth's surface, with various applications in the energy and industrial sectors. Porous ceramics are utilized in the gas and oil industries because of their unique characteristics, such as high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and the ability to manage fluid flow. For example, in June 2024, the Energy Information Administration, a U.S.-based government agency, projected that U.S. crude oil production would increase by 2% from its 2023 levels, reaching an average of 13.2 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2024. Following this, a further 4% increase is expected in 2025, raising production to 13.7 million b/d. Thus, the rising demand for natural gas and oil is contributing to the growth of the porous ceramics market.

Strategic partnerships have become a prominent trend in the porous ceramics market, with major companies seeking collaborations to enhance their market position. An example is the partnership between Fortify, a US-based 3D printing startup, and Tethon 3D, a US-based provider of porous ceramic 3D printed materials. This collaboration enables the joint provision of services for various additive manufacturing applications and classified projects involving government agencies.

Leading companies in the porous ceramics market are innovating technologically advanced products to meet the rising demand for large ceramic components. The CeraMax Vario V900 3D printer, featuring Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS) technology, stands out as a groundbreaking solution. Launched by Lithoz GmbH, an Austria-based developer of ceramic 3D printing, this printer can produce large ceramic components with thick walls and full densities using both oxide and non-oxide ceramics. It is particularly adept at processing dark ceramics like silicon carbides. The CeraMax Vario V900 offers a large build volume, high density and strength, a diverse range of materials, and rapid printing speeds.

In January 2022, Mott Corporation, a US-based precision filtration company, completed the acquisition of Asco Filtri S.p.A., an Italy-based filtration company, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move expands Mott Corporation's global presence across South America, North America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia for comprehensive project management and delivery of mission-critical filtration products.

Major companies operating in the porous ceramics market include Rauschert GmbH, Noritake Co. Limited, Selee Corporation, CoorsTek Inc., Innovacera Advanced material Co. Ltd., Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co. Ltd., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Superior Technical Ceramics Corp., Toto Ltd., NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd., Refractron Technologies Corp., Lam Research Corporation, Lianyungang Henka Ceramics Technology Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, ThomasNet, Saint-Gobain Company, Corning Incorporated, CeramTec Ltd., Ibiden Co. Ltd., Pingxiang Chemshun Ceramics Co. Ltd., Sentro Tech Corporation, Ferro Corporation, McGeoch Technology Limited, SCHOTT AG, Mantec Technical Ceramics Ltd., Alumina Products Inc., Teceram Ltd., Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing, Precision Ferrites & Ceramics Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the porous ceramics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the porous ceramics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the porous ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Porous ceramics are ceramic materials characterized by interconnected voids, which create a lightweight and permeable structure. These materials are utilized in a range of applications, such as filtration, catalysts, and biomedical implants, where their porosity facilitates the flow of fluids or gases. Furthermore, their thermal and mechanical properties render them appropriate for use in thermal insulation and structural applications.

The main types of products in porous ceramics are oxide ceramics and non-oxide ceramics. Oxide ceramics refer to ceramic materials produced from minerals, which are crushed or ground into a fine powder. This powder is then added to a solution, allowing a chemical precipitate to form. Various raw materials involved in the production of porous ceramics include alumina ceramics, titanate ceramics, zirconate ceramics, ferrite ceramics, aluminum nitride, and others. These materials find applications in filtration, insulation, high-purity materials, structural components, and various other uses.

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