Global Refractories by Region, Market, Form and Material, 4th Edition

Global Refractories by Region, Market, Form and Material, 4th Edition

Global demand for refractories is forecast to increase 2.4% to 49 million metric tons in 2021. Expansion of the steel, aluminum, glass, and other industries will drive growth, with the greatest gains occurring in developing economies in Asia, Africa, and the Mideast.

This report covers refractory demand by Region, Market, Form, and Material. Data are provided in volume (metric tons) with selected figures in US dollar value.

Regions covered in the study include:
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Central & South America
Western Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom)
Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia, Ukraine)
Asia/Pacific (Australia, China, India, South Korea, Taiwan)
Africa/Mideast
Overall refractory demand in metric tons is also presented for Brazil, Iran, Turkey, and South Africa.

Refractory markets covered in the study include:
Iron & Steel
Nonferrous Metals
Nonmetallic Minerals
Other

Refractory forms broken out in the study are:
Bricks & Shapes
Monolithics & Other

Demand is broken out by refractory material:
Clay
Nonclay

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the global refractory market, including key trends in applications and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2006, 2011, and 2016 with forecasts for 2021. Year by year historical market volatility is also addressed. Data are provided in volume (metric tons) with selected figures in US dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.