Ceramics Market Report 2025

The ceramics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $238.76 billion in 2024 to $252.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to artisanal heritage and tradition, technological advancements in production, historical architectural integration, cultural and artistic significance, historical trade and globalization.

The ceramics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $316.09 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand in construction, sustainability and eco-friendly solutions, shift in consumer preferences, medical and healthcare sector growth, global urbanization trends. Major trends in the forecast period include cross-industry collaborations, ceramics in energy solutions, artistic expression, market expansion in developing regions, healthcare and bioceramics.

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.

Anticipated growth in the ceramics market is fueled by the increasing demand for enhancing home aesthetics. This trend involves elevating the visual appeal of homes, making them more inviting and aesthetically pleasing. Ceramics play a pivotal role in such endeavors, contributing warmth, texture, and character to various spaces within a home. As evidenced in a May 2023 survey conducted by Slickdeals among 2,000 US homeowners, approximately 69% expressed embarrassment about their home's aesthetics, prompting 78% to plan home improvement projects. Consequently, the rising desire for enhancing home aesthetics stands as a significant driver behind the growth trajectory 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.

Major companies in the ceramics market are focusing on product innovations, such as ultra-high temperature ceramic forming precursors, to overcome the automation challenges many organizations face. An ultra-high temperature ceramic forming precursor is a material engineered to undergo controlled chemical and thermal processes, ultimately transforming into high-performance ceramics that can endure extremely high temperatures. For example, in September 2022, Lockheed Martin, a US-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, enhanced its capabilities in producing ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHT CMCs). This upgrade includes advanced equipment such as five-axis machining and large heat-treatment furnaces, enabling the production of materials that can withstand temperatures exceeding 2,500°C (4,532°F). These UHT CMCs are crucial for hypersonic and aeronautics applications due to their exceptional heat resistance and mechanical strength. This expansion follows Lockheed Martin's acquisition of Allcomp Inc. in 2020, a specialist in UHT materials, which allowed for the integration of various high-temperature technologies to meet the needs of the defense and aerospace sectors.

In October 2022, Lithoz, a German company specializing in 3D printing high-performance ceramics, which offers technologies such as Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) and Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS), acquired CerAMing for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Lithoz's technology portfolio by adding Layer-wise Slurry Deposition (LSD) printing to its existing LCM and LIS capabilities. With this strategic move, Lithoz now provides a broader range of ceramic 3D printing solutions, allowing it to better meet the diverse needs of customers in the advanced ceramics sector. CerAMing, also based in Germany, focuses on LSD ceramic 3D printing technology.

Major companies operating in the ceramics market include 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 2024 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ceramics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Ceramics, inorganic materials formed by high-temperature sintering of natural or synthetic compounds such as clay, possess properties such as high melting points, chemical inertness, and low thermal and electrical conductivity.

Ceramics primarily come in two types such as traditional and advanced. Traditional ceramics stem from readily available raw materials such as clay minerals, feldspar, and quartz sand. They're extensively utilized in structural clay products such as bricks, tiles, and pipes. End-users span across building and construction, industrial, and medical sectors, employing ceramics for various applications including tiles, sanitary wares, abrasives, pottery, bricks, pipes, and more.

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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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