Increasing Demand for Refractories from Steel and Iron Industries Driving Market Growth

Published: May 2024

Global refractories market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2024-2031). A major factor supporting the growth of the market is the increasing demand for refractories from the steel and iron industries. The refractories are polycrystalline, polyphase, and inorganic materials that have a growing demand in iron and steel for application in furnaces, kilns, casting, and others. Steel and iron are increasingly used in the automotive and other sectors. The rising utilization of steel and other metals in automotive for obtaining fuel efficiency and durability is boosting growth. 

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According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) and the World Steel Association, steel-based products account for around 60.0% of the vehicle structure compared to glass at 6.0%. Moreover, JSW Steel announced the steel-making expansion at the Vijaynagar site from 5 MT every year to 17 MT by March 2024. Thus, with the high demand for refractories in steel and iron metals, which are majorly used in automotive productions, the refractories market is growing rapidly.

The process chain in the steel business from primary to secondary steelmaking procedures is a diversity of vessels that exist for the central units such as the electric arc furnace and blast furnace and the more maintenance-intensive components such as tapholes, launders, and submerged entry nozzles. Refractories are the topmost materials used by steel production in the internal linings of furnaces for making iron and steel, in furnaces for heating steel before further processing, in vessels for holding and transporting metal and slag the flues or stacks through which hot gases are conducted. According to Fiber Cast, the iron and steel segment has been assessed to make up around 60.0% of all refractory industries. 

Increasing government spending, accommodative policies, and relaxation of mobility restrictions have escalated the production rate of steel. For instance, according to a report published by the Indian Steel Association (ISA), demand for steel increased by 7.2% in 2020-21. This has fueled the growth of the refractory material market growth in the growing iron & steel industry. Furthermore, thriving railways and construction infrastructure may provide an additional push to the growth of the iron & steel industry, which is expected to propel the refractory material market growth.

Market Coverage

The market number available for – 2023-2031

Base year- 2023

Forecast period- 2024-2031

Segment Covered- 

o By Alkalinity

o By Form

o By Chemical Composition

o By End-Use

Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

Competitive Landscape- Krosaki Harima Corp., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, RHI Magnesita GmbH, and Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd. among others.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Refractories Market Report Segment

By Alkalinity

  • Acidic & Neutral     
  • Basic

By Form

  • Shaped     
  • Unshaped

By Chemical Composition

  • Alumina     
  • Silica     
  • Magnesia     
  • Fireclay

By End-Use

  • Iron and Steel     
  • Cement & Lime       
  • Glass & Ceramics      
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Others (Power Generation)

Global Refractories Market Report Segment by Region

North America

United States

Canada 

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

Spain

France

Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

Latin America 

Middle East & Africa


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