Ceramics Market Report 2026

The ceramics market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $248.82 billion in 2025 to $261.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional ceramic applications like tableware and pottery, rising demand in building and construction, increasing use in sanitary wares and tiles, expansion of structural clay products, adoption of ceramics in industrial applications.

The ceramics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $322.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for advanced and technical ceramics, growth in bioceramics for healthcare, rising applications in aerospace and defense, expansion in electronics and energy sectors, adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable ceramic solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for advanced ceramics in aerospace and defense, increasing use of bioceramics in medical applications, growth in technical ceramics for electronics and energy, expansion of eco-friendly and recycled ceramic products, rising adoption of high-performance refractory ceramics.

The growth of the ceramics market is expected to be driven by an upsurge in the construction industry. Rapid urbanization is leading to increased construction activities in both developed and developing countries, resulting in higher demand for ceramics and related products. For example, a report from the Office for National Statistics in the United Kingdom, published in November 2023, revealed that the value of construction work rose by 15.8% to $161.12 billion USD (£32,989 million) in 2022, with new orders increasing by 11.4% to $97.81 billion USD (£80,837 million) in 2023. This surge in construction activity is boosting the demand for ceramics and ceramics-related products, which are vital for various building applications such as tiles and sanitary ware. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is propelling the growth of the ceramics market.

Technological advancements are becoming a significant trend in the ceramics market. Innovations like 3D printing represent breakthroughs that enhance technology in this field. For instance, in September 2024, Lithoz, an Austria-based company specializing in the development and production of high-performance and bioresorbable ceramics, launched the CeraMax Vario V900, a ceramic 3D printer with the largest build volume in its class, measuring 250 x 250 x 290 mm. This printer utilizes Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS) technology, compatible with water-based ceramic slurries, and can apply up to 1,000 µm of slurry per layer, significantly improving printing speed and efficiency. Additionally, the CeraMax Vario V900 simplifies the debinding process, enabling thicker walls and optimal density in the final products. This innovative technology is well-suited for producing high-quality, large-scale ceramic components for industries such as aerospace, medical, and research.

In September 2025, SINTX Technologies Inc., a US-based healthcare technology company, completed the acquisition of SiNAPTIC Surgical, LLC for an undisclosed sum. Through this transaction, SINTX intends to enhance its ceramic additive manufacturing capabilities and speed up the commercialisation of silicon nitride-based orthopaedic and spinal implant technologies, thereby broadening its medical device portfolio and expanding its market presence. SiNAPTIC Surgical, LLC is a US-based medical technology firm focused on medical ceramic additive manufacturing solutions and the development of silicon nitride implants for spinal and orthopaedic applications.

Major companies operating in the ceramics market report are Saint Gobain, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Kyocera Corporation, Corning Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mohawk Industries Inc., Caesar, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, Sisecam Group, Imerys Ceramics, Materion Corporation, Morgan Advanced Materials, China Glass Holding, SCHOTT AG, CoorsTek, American Standard, CeremTec, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc., RAK Ceramics, Du-Co Ceramics Company, Unifrax, Applied Ceramics Inc., AGC Ceramics Co. Ltd., Rauschert GmbH, Ceramiche Caesar, Thermal Ceramics UK.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ceramics market in 2025 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ceramics market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ceramics market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ceramics market consists of sales of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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