Mineral Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products), By Application (Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications), By End User (Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Metal and mineral refer to solid, naturally occurring inorganic materials that make up the crust of the earth and are smelted from ore, pigs, or scrap using electrometallurgical techniques and inorganic, solid, naturally occurring compounds with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, colour, and hardness. The main types of metal and mining are mineral, metal, and metal products. Metal products refer to the finished products that are made out of metals. These are used for chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications that are used By End Users such as construction, manufacturing, and Other End Users. The global metal and mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mineral, Metal, Metal Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products, Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural and Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring and Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt, Coated, Engraved, and Heat Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products, The global metal and mineral market size grew from $7540.84 billion in 2022 to $8126.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of metal and mineral is expected to grow to $10650.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in metal and mineral market manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs and higher margins. For instance, according to a report by Accenture, the manufacturing sector will witness the highest annual gross value added (GVA) growth rate of 4.4% due to artificial intelligence by 2035. The report also states that artificial intelligence has the potential to increase profitability by an average of 38% by 2035. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolio, thus driving the growth of the metal and mineral manufacturing market going forward. Major companies in the metal and mineral market are ArcelorMittal S.A, POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Jiangxi Copper Company, Votorantim S.A, JFE Holdings Inc., and LafargeHolcim Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the metal and mineral manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the metal and mineral manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Many metal and mineral market manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. According to the KPMG report, 16% of executives of global metals companies have already invested in robotics for metal manufacturing, 31% of executives have set plans to possibly invest in robotics for new technology and opportunities, and 42% are willing to invest in robotics shortly. Additionally, the report states, 63% of the executives of metal manufacturing companies are considering investing in automation. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and mineral market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal and mineral market. The regions covered in the global metal and mineral industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal and mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal and mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. 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 metal and mineral 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. The metal and mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal and mineral market statistics, including metal and mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal and mineral market share, detailed metal and mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal and mineral industry. This metal and mineral market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Mineral wool refers to a non-metallic, inorganic product made primarily of either stone or silica that has been heated to a high temperature and made molten. The raw ingredients are carefully curated. Excellent thermal insulation provided by mineral wool helps to prevent heat transmission through building envelopes, which lowers the need for energy for room heating and cooling. The main types of mineral wool are glass wool, rock wool and others. The glass wool refer to an insulation material manufactured from fibers of glass arranged using a binder into a texture similar to wool. These are eco-friendly and most effective, fulfilling the requirements of optimum necessary applications in the industries. The comes in three forms mainly board, blanket and panel and are used by industries such as building and construction, industrial, transportation and other end use. The global mineral wool market is segmented - 1) By Type: Glass Wool, Rock Wool, Other Types 2) By Form: Board, Blanket, Panel 3) By End Use Industry: Building And Construction, Industrial, Transportation, Other End Use The global mineral wool market size will grow from $13.04 billion in 2022 to $13.92 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The mineral wool market size is expected to grow to $18.6 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.5%. The strong growth in the pre-engineered buildings industry is expected to propel the growth of the mineral wool market. Pre-engineered buildings and prefabricated buildings are the building components that are manufactured in the factories and assembled on the construction sites. These types of buildings are mainly used as warehouses and industrial sheds. Mineral wool insulations are used in pre-engineered buildings that provide high resistance to fire and sounds. During the construction of the buildings, mineral wools are used in walls, ceilings, and insulated floors. There will be a significant demand created for mineral wools in response to the growth of the pre-engineered buildings industry. For instance, in China, during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016 to 2020), the average annual growth rate of new prefabricated building areas reached more than 50%. In 2020, 630 million square meters of prefabricated building area were expected to start, accounting for 20.5% of China's total new construction area in the same year. Therefore, the growing pre-engineered buildings/pre-fabricated buildings industry will drive the mineral wool market. Major players in the mineral wool market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, John Manville, Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning, Rockwool International, Armacell India Private Limited, UP Twiga Fiberglass Limited, Gyptech Systems Pvt Ltd., Rockwool India Pvt Ltd., Izocam, Poly Glass Fiber Insulation, TechnoNICOL, URSA Insulation SA, Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co Ltd., Byucksan, Great Lakes Textiles, NTN OOD and PGF Insulation. Glass wool insulation recycling is the key trend that is gaining popularity in the glass wool mineral market. Glass wool recycling refers to the use of the leftover/waste glass/wool to manufacture the final glass wool product. Key players are increasingly focusing on recycling glass materials to manufacture new glass wool, enabling them to reduce material costs, and energy cost, and decrease the environmental impact. Recycled materials also improve the quality of the final products. This process attracts customers and improves product sales for manufacturers. For instance, Isover, a German glass wool manufacturing company, and a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain offers glass wool consisting of up to 80% of recycled glass that reduces the need for new raw materials and landfilling while increasing the quality of the final product. The company is also reducing the amount of energy required to fuse the glass. In February 2022, Saint-Gobain, a France-based material manufacturing company acquired Rockwool India Private Ltd from Alghanim Group, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to expand the capabilities of Saint-Gobain and provide global growth. Rockwool India Private Ltd is an Indian producer of stone wool insulation products for thermal, acoustic, and fire safety applications. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mineral wool market in 2022. The regions covered in the mineral wool market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the mineral wool market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The mineral wool market consists of sales of slag wool and stone wool. 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 market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. 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. The mineral wool market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mineral wool market statistics, including mineral wool industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an mineral wool market share, detailed mineral wool market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mineral wool industry. 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Mineral cosmetics refer to a type of face makeup that is composed of compressed minerals such as iron oxides, zinc oxides, titanium oxides, and organic oils. Some of the advantages of mineral cosmetics are that they soothe sensitive skin, are used for oily skin types, and any other skin types that are prone to congestion or acne. The main mineral types in mineral cosmetics are iron oxides, zinc oxide, mica powders, titanium dioxide, organic oils, and others. Iron oxide is used in powders, concealers, and other facial make-up to match skin tones. Iron oxides are composed of iron and oxygen and are used as coloring pigments in cosmetics and skincare products. The different types of products include face products, lip products, eye products, and others that are distributed through various channels such as online and offline. The global mineral cosmetics market is segmented - 1) By Mineral Type: Iron Oxides, Zinc Oxide, Mica Powders, Titanium Dioxide, Organic Oils, Other Minerals Type 2) By Product: Face Products, Lip Products, Eye Products, Other Product Types 3) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online The global mineral cosmetics market size will grow from $2.83 billion in 2022 to $3.08 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global mineral cosmetics market size is expected to grow to $4.06 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.2%. The increasing preference for organic and natural beauty products is expected to propel the mineral cosmetics market going forward. Organic beauty products are manufactured from plant-based materials that are grown without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. They do not contain genetically engineered substances and are free of petrochemicals. The use of organic and natural beauty products is increasing due to their advantages, such as being safe for the skin, nutrition-rich, more effective, and sustainable. For example, according to annual Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Market report, by Soil Association, in 2021, the sales of Soil Association certified organic and natural beauty and wellbeing prodhucts in UK grew by 15%, reaching €164 million (USD170 million). Therefore, an increasing preference for organic and natural beauty products is driving the demand for the mineral cosmetics market. Major players in the mineral cosmetics market are Glo Skin Beauty, L'Oréal S.A, Mineralissima, Revlon Inc., Shiseido Company Limited, Clariant AG, ECKART, Merck & Co Inc., BASF SE, Neelikon, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Nardo’s Naturals, Mineral Mine, Lady Burd, Radical Cosmetics, Audrey Morris Cosmetics, MANA Products Inc., and Pinnacle Cosmetics. Product innovation has emerged as the key trend gaining popularity in the mineral cosmetics market. Major players operating in the mineral cosmetics sector are focused on developing innovative products to strengthen their market position. For instance, in December 2021, Beraca, a Brazil-based manufacturer of natural and organic ingredients launched Berashades, a five-shade palette of naturally colored clays for use in cosmetics. Ivory, Beige, Bronze, Caramel, and Ebony are among the five naturally colored clays available for mineral cosmetics. These five hues allow for the creation of over 3,000 color combinations that are tailored to different skin tones. The Berashades palette's colors adhere to vegan promises, provide good coverage, provide a more natural appearance and matte effect, and have consistent color thanks to the micronization process. In February 2020, e.l.f. Beauty, a US-based manufacturer of skin-care products, acquired W3LL PEOPLE for a deal amount of $27 million. With this acquisition, e.l.f. Beauty aims to pursue strategic extensions to enhance the marketing, customer relationships, and operational capabilities of the company. W3LL PEOPLE is a US-based company that manufactures toxin-free and cruelty-free cosmetics. North America was the largest region in the mineral cosmetics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global mineral cosmetics industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the mineral cosmetics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The mineral cosmetics market consists of sales of lipsticks, moisturizers, exfoliators, body lotions, and eye creams. 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. The mineral cosmetics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mineral cosmetics market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mineral cosmetics market share, detailed mineral cosmetics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mineral cosmetics industry. This mineral cosmetics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

Mineral oil refers to a kind of oil produced from petroleum that contains a mixture of oily liquids. It is a colorless, transparent liquid that is odorless and tasteless. Mineral oil is insoluble in water and ethanol. Mineral oils are used in the manufacture of various products such as bulk drugs, cosmetics, textile auxiliaries, and plant spray oil, agrochemicals, aerosols, dye intermediates, and the paper industry. The main types of mineral oil are paraffinic oil, naphthenic oil, and aromatic oil. Paraffin oil refers to a hydrocarbon-based liquid from the fractional distillation of crude oil. It is used as a corrosion prevention element when applied as a lubricant. The different grades include technical oil and white oil that are used in personal care, food and beverages, industrial, pharmaceutical and other end users. The global mineral oil market is segmented - 1) By Type: Paraffinic Oil, Naphthenic Oil, Aromatic Oil 2) By Grade: Technical Oil, White Oil 3) By End User: Personal Care, Food and Beverages, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Other End Users The global mineral oil market size grew from $3.72 billion in 2022 to $3.97 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global mineral oil market is expected to grow to $4.9 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Rising demand for personal care products such as skin care is expected to propel the growth of the mineral oil market going forward. Personal care products refer to creams and lotions that are used to protect the skin. This may involve activities specific to users, such as dressing, taking a shower, applying creams and lotions, and bathing. Personal care and skin care products use mineral oils because of their moisturizing, emollient, and soothing properties. For instance, according to Forbes, an American business magazine, the global cosmetic industry is expected to reach $390 billion by 2024. Therefore, rising demand for personal care products such as skin care is driving the growth of the mineral oil market. Major players in the mineral oil market are Shell, Renkert Oil Inc., British Petroleum, Petro-Canada, Sinopec, BASF, Chevron Corporation, Clariant, Seojin Chemical, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Fuchs, Eastman, Eni Oil Products, Sasol Limited, and Unicorn Petroleum. New product innovations are a key trend gaining popularity in the mineral oil market. Major companies operating in the mineral oil sector are focused on introducing innovative products to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in September 2020, Petro-Canada, the Canada-based white mineral oil producer in the world, launched ENVIRON TM MV R, which is manufactured by using ultra-pure severely hydrotreated base oils. It is the first hydraulic fluid made with ultra-pure, severely hydrotreated base oils to meet the OECD 301B requirements for ready biodegradability. Environ MV R combines select, ultra-pure, severely hydrotreated base oils with the performance benefits of a premium mineral oil-based product. In September 2022, Sitio Royalties Corp, and Brigham Minerals Inc announced the merger worth around $4.8 billion. The merger will create the largest publicly traded mineral, royalty company in the USA. The merger aims to consolidate both companies’ various operations and geographies. Sitio Royalties Corp is an American mineral and royalty company. Brigham Minerals Inc is an American firm that focuses on acquiring oil and gas mineral rights across the USA. North America was the largest region in the mineral oil market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the mineral oil market share. The regions covered in the mineral oil market research report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mineral oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The mineral oil market consists of sales of petrolatum, microcrystalline wax and ozokerite. 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. The mineral oil market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mineral oil market statistics, including mineral oil industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mineral oil market share, detailed mineral oil market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mineral oil industry. This mineral oil market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

General minerals are elements found on the earth and in foods that our bodies require for normal development and function. The main types of general minerals are other general minerals, potash, salt, magnesite, sulfur, kaolin, asbestos, feldspar, boron, gypsum, talc, graphite, baryte, bentonite, diatomite, lithium, selenium, perlite, vermiculite, and arsenic. Vermiculite is a mineral that occurs naturally in the form of glossy flakes ranging in color from dark gray to sandy brown. These flakes are a hydrated magnesium iron aluminum silicate mineral, when heated in a commercial furnace expand and take on a concertina shape. The various organization involved are large enterprises, small and medium enterprises. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. The global general minerals market is segmented - 1) By Type: Potash, Salt, Magnesite, Sulfur, Kaolin, Asbestos, Feldspar, Boron, Gypsum, Talc, Graphite, Baryte, Bentonite, Diatomite, Lithium, Selenium, Perlite, Vermiculite, Arsenic, Other General Minerals 2) By Organisation Size: Large Enterprises, Small And Medium Enterprises 3) By Service Provider Type: Independent Contractors, Companies Subsegments Covered: Flake Graphite, Non-Flake Graphite Large Grade Vermiculite, Fine And Finer Grade Vermiculite, Medium Grade Vermiculite. The global general minerals market size grew from $188.66 billion in 2022 to $203.28 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The general minerals market is expected to grow to $289.76 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.3%. Mining companies are using advanced geosynthetic clay liners to prevent leakage and corrosion in mining operations. GCLs are geotextile and bentonite composites used in environmental containment applications. Advanced GCLs have higher chemical compatibility, slope stability, composite construction, swelling capacity, and lower permeability than conventional clay liners. Other benefits of GCL include easy installation, better hydraulic performance, and resistance to varying weather conditions. Major companies offering GCLs include CETCO, GSE, Elcoseal, Terrafix, and Tencate. Major companies in the general minerals market include The Mosaic Co, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Compass Minerals International, Inc., Iluka Resources Limited, Clariant AG, Rio Tinto, Alcoa Corporation, CRH Plc, Israel Corporation Ltd., OCP SA, and PotashCorp. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the general minerals market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the general minerals market. The regions covered in the general minerals market share are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the general minerals market repot are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The general minerals market consists of sales of mine construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, kaolin and ball clay, clay and ceramic and refractory minerals, potash, soda and borate mineral, phosphate rock, or other chemical and fertilizer minerals mining. 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. The general minerals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides general minerals market statistics, including general minerals industry, market size, regional shares, competitors with a general minerals market share, detailed general minerals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the general minerals industry. This general minerals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Lime and gypsum products refer to a type of product that is manufactured by blasting the mines, being crushed, and being fed into a rotary kiln that transforms the limestone into lime when subjected to high temperatures using various processes, including milling, hydration, and lime slurry preparation. The main types of lime and gypsum products are lime products and gypsum products. Lime products refer to the calcium that contains inorganic materials that are composed of hydroxides, oxides, and calcium oxides. The different product types include industrial-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, and food-grade and are used in building and construction, agriculture, waste-water treatment, paper production, and other applications. The global lime and gypsum products market is segmented - 1) By Type: Lime Products, Gypsum Products 2) By Product Type: Industrial-Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade, Food-Grade 3) By Application: Building and Construction, Agriculture, Waste-Water Treatment, Paper Production, Other Applications The global lime and gypsum products market size grew from $53.47 billion in 2022 to $58.06 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global lime and gypsum products market is expected to grow to $78.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. The growth of the construction sector is expected to propel the growth of the lime and gypsum products market. In the construction sector, lime is used for soil stabilization for roads, earthen dams, airfields, and building foundations. Gypsum is used in the manufacturing of wallboards that are used to cover walls and ceilings and to make plaster, which is used in the construction of residential properties. For instance, according to the report, “Future of Construction 2030” published by Oxford Economics a UK-based economic advisory firm, $135 trillion is expected to be spent on construction globally over the next decade until 2030. The increasing expenditure in the construction sector is expected to drive growth for the construction industry, thus generating demand for lime and gypsum products, driving the growth of the lime and gypsum products market going forward. Major companies in the lime and gypsum products market include Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, USG Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Lhoist S.A, CRH plc, New Ngc Inc., Knauf Gips KG, CSR Limited, KCC Corporation, and Ube Industries Ltd. Automated manufacturing systems are gaining popularity as they enhance manufacturing productivity and reduce operating costs. Automation systems refer to a machine, tool, or technology such as robotics and AI that helps to reduce human intervention and improve safety in metal manufacturing processes such as processing, assembling, and material handling. This allows metal manufacturing companies to increase efficiency and production, improve safety on the manufacturing floor, enhance product quality, perform complex and varied tasks, enhance process stability, provide flexibility to produce products, and eliminate routine manual tasks. For instance, in November 2021, ABB Limited, a Switzerland-based manufacturing technology company, launched a smart factory solution. The new system is exceptional because it provides powerful real-time ladle tracking in addition to automated crane scheduling, a predictive thermal modeling engine, and other features. The tracking engine continuously monitors the movement of ladles using cranes and transfer carriages. In comparison to radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, radar and laser positioning technologies offer precise vision while requiring less hardware and maintenance. Job forecasting, route planning, and automatic job acknowledgment are all part of the automated crane scheduling process. Global lime and gypsum product manufacturing companies are adopting and implementing IoT technology to improve their efficiencies and drive productivity. IoT connects people, machines, and services enabling the flow of information and real-time decisions. IoT technology offers benefits such as increased asset uptime, efficient predictive maintenance, and faster processing and delivery time. According to a survey conducted by Mckinsey, 27% of the manufacturing companies adopt IoT to optimize service operations, 20% to improve visibility of operations, 14% to enable new business models, products, and services, and 12% to optimize the manufacturing process. Western Europe was the largest region in the lime and gypsum products market share in 2022. The Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the lime and gypsum products market. The regions covered in the global clay products and refractories industry report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries in the lime and gypsum products market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The lime and gypsum products market consists of sales of gypsum fireboards, blocks, plaster, and plaster boards. 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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Cement and concrete products refer to types of structures made of aggregate, or hard, chemically inert particle material such as sand and gravel, which is joined by cement and water to form products such as concrete pipes, bricks, and paving blocks to provide strength, durability, safety, and affordability to the construction of buildings and commercial offices. The main types of cement and concrete products are cement, ready-mix concrete, concrete pipe, brick, and block, and other concrete products. Readymix concrete refers to the concrete that is manufactured in a batch plant and is used for construction projects. The different products include rapid hardening cement, low heat cement, white cement, hydrophobic cement, and other products (coloured cement, portland pozzolana cement) and are used in residential, and non-residential. The global cement and concrete products market is segmented - 1) By Type: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block, Other Concrete Products 2) By Product: Rapid Hardening Cement, Low Heat Cement, White Cement, Hydrophobic Cement, Other Products (Colored Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement) 3) By Application: Residential, Non-Residential The global cement and concrete products market size grew from $364.12 billion in 2022 to $394.02 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global cement and concrete products market is expected to grow to $527.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.6%. Governments globally launched initiatives to provide funds and subsidies to make housing affordable, especially for low-income families, which drove the demand for cement and concrete. These subsidies allowed customers to borrow money at low-interest rates to invest in new houses. The government of Australia, for example, provides a grant of $15,000 through the ‘First Home Owners Grant’ scheme for the purchase or construction of homes by first-time buyers. The Indian Government launched the “Housing for All by 2022” mission which provides grants for slum rehabilitation and construction of new houses. Such government initiatives encouraged people to construct new houses and drive growth in the cement and concrete products market increasing the demand for cement in the historic period. Major companies in the cement and concrete products market include China National Building Material Group Co.Ltd., LafargeHolcimLtd., HeidelbergCement AG, Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, CRH plc, Votorantim S.A, Cemex SAB de CV, UltraTech Cement Limited, Grasim Industries Limited, and Taiheiyo Cement Corporation. During the forecast period, the shortages of coal supply were a major restraint on the cement manufacturing industry. Cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive process and a major portion of this energy comes from burning coal, especially in developing countries. Coal supply reduced globally during the historic period due to logistics issues and a decline in investments in coal extraction, negatively affecting the cement manufacturing industry. This increased the costs of coal, and also the production costs for cement manufacturers, restricting the growth of the cement and concrete market. Cement manufacturing plants are increasingly using digital technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) to improve plant efficiencies. IoT is a network of physical devices that communicate over the internet. IoT helps in remote monitoring and predictive maintenance of a cement plant. Remote monitoring is used to oversee operations of big vehicles in the quarries and to report on key metrics such as fuel consumption per ton and operating hours. IoT can also be used to predict potential malfunctions and maintenance needs. In cement plants, predictive maintenance can improve up-time on critical cement equipment such as grinding mills and kilns. Other applications of IoT in the cement industry include tracking and measuring the durability of concrete mixture, reporting on compliance to international standards, and connected logistics to improve quarry production. Zoom link, a ready-mix concrete production equipment manufacturer, is actively testing data-based metrics to improve operations of vehicles used in quarries. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cement and concrete products market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the cement and concrete products market. The regions covered in the global cement and concrete products industry report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries in the cement and concrete products market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The cement and concrete products market consists of sales of bridge girders, structural components, and wall panels. 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. The cement and concrete products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides cement and concrete products market statistics, including cement and concrete products industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a cement and concrete products market share, detailed cement and concrete products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the cement and concrete products industry. This cement and concrete products market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Clay products and refractories refer to types of materials that are heated and then formed into bricks or other shapes for use in industrial applications. Equipment and tools used in clay product manufacturing include crushers, grinders, wire cutters, high-pressure cylinders, rollers, dryers, and burners. The main types of clay products and refractories are pottery, ceramics, plumbing fixtures, clay building material, and refractories. Pottery refers to the process of making vessels out of clay and other ceramic materials. The process of clay products and refractories includes grinding, cutting, mixing, shaping, and honing. The materials used include quartz, chamotte, sand, sawdust, slag, and pulverized coal. These are used in construction, automobiles, steel making, cosmetics, the food industry, and other end users. The global clay products and refractories market is segmented - 1) By Type: Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixtures, Clay Building Material and Refractories 2) By Process: Grinding, Cutting, Mixing, Shaping, Honing 3) By Material: Quartz, Chamatte, Sand, Sawdust, Slag, Pulverized Coal 4) By End User Vertical: Construction, Automobiles, Steel Making, Cosmetics, Food Industry, Other End Use Verticals The global clay products and refractories market size grew from $146.68 billion in 2022 to $158.08 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global clay products and refractories is expected to grow to $207.81 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.1%. The growth of the clay product and refractory manufacturing market is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP is 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in end-user markets, thereby driving the growth of the clay product and refractory manufacturing market during the forecast period. Major companies in the clay products and refractories market include LIXIL Group, Internacional De Cerámica, S.A.B. De C.V, Kyocera Corporation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Mohawk Industries, Inc., RHI Magnesita N.V, The Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited, Imerys S.A, Vesuvius plc, and Corning Incorporated. Major economies globally had positive growth, due to which the interest rates are expected to gradually increase. This will decrease the flow of cheap money that has been available for investment, making it difficult for companies to raise funds. For instance, in August 2021, According to the data by business-standard RBI will hike the interest rates in the first half of 2022. China’s Central Bank also raised the interest rates to limit the flow of capital out of the country. These factors are expected to hurt the clay product and refractory manufacturing market. Many clay product and refractory manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clay products and refractories market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the clay products and refractories market. The regions covered in the global clay products and refractories market analysis report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries in the clay products and refractories market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The clay products and refractories market consists of sales of building brick, paving brick, terra-cotta facing tile, roofing tile, and drainage pipe. 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. The clay products and refractories market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides clay products and refractories market statistics, including clay products and refractories industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with clay products and refractories market share, detailed clay products and refractories market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the clay products and refractories industry. This clay products and refractories market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.