Wood Plastic Composite Global Market Report 2023 – By Resin Type (Polyethylene (PE), High-density polyethylene (HDPE), Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polylactide (PLA), Other Resin Types), By Process (Extrusion Method, Injection Molding Method, Other Processes), By End-use Industry (Building And Construction, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Other End-Use Industries) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Ceramics refer to inorganic, non-metallic materials created by forming and sintering natural or synthetic compounds at high temperatures that are generally made by mixing clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms due to their properties such as high melting temperatures, chemical inertness, ruggedness, and low thermal and electrical conductivity. The main types of ceramics are traditional and advanced. Traditional ceramics are derived from common, naturally occurring raw materials such as clay minerals, feldspar, and quartz sand. These are used in structural clay products such as bricks, tiles, and pipes. The end-users of ceramics include building and construction, industrial, and medical, which are used for various applications including tiles, sanitary wares, abrasives, pottery, bricks, pipes, and other applications. The global ceramics market is segmented - 1) By Type: Traditional, Advanced 2) By End User: Building And Construction, Industrial, Medical 3) By Application: Tiles, Sanitary Wares, Abrasives, Pottery, Bricks and Pipes, Other Applications The global ceramics market size will grow from $117.99 billion in 2022 to $129.56 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. 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 the ceramics is expected to grow to $190.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.2%. A rise in the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the ceramics market. Due to the rapid increase in urbanization, more construction is being done in both developed and developing countries, which has increased the demand for ceramics and ceramics-related products. According to Invest India, between April 2000 and March 2021, India's urban development and construction activities totaled $26.08 billion and $24.72 billion, respectively.According to the global construction review report published in 2021, construction will be a driving force in global economic growth in the decade to 2030, with output estimated to be 35% greater than in the previous ten years to 2020. Therefore, the rise in the construction industry is driving the growth of the ceramics market. Major players in the ceramics market are 3M, AGC Ceramics Co., Ltd., Applied Ceramics Inc., CeremTec, CoorsTek, Corning Inc., Du-Co Ceramics Company, Imerys Ceramics, Kyocera Corporation, Materion Corporation, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, Mohawk Industries, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Morgan Advanced Materials, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., RauschertGmbH, Saint Gobain, Unifrax, Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc., Caesar, China Glass Holding, Sisecam Group, American Standard, SCHOTT AG, Ceramiche Caesar, Thermal Ceramics UK, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Mohawk Industries, Inc., Momentive, RAK Ceramics and Saint-Gobain. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the ceramics market. Technological advancements, such as 3D printing, are knowledge discoveries that advance technology. For instance, in February 2021, CeramTec, a Germany-based manufacturer of ceramic products, developed a new 3D printing process named ROCAR 3D, for the production of construction elements made from technical ceramic material. It combines the unique material features of silicon carbide (SiSiC) with a quick and low-cost 3D printing technique. The new technology enables the development of components that can be produced later in large series in a particularly cost-effective and innovative fashion. In November 2021, Victoria PLC, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of innovative flooring products, acquired Graniser Ceramics for a deal amount of $9.54 million. Victoria expects to be able to use Graniser's manufacturing experience and brand strength to increase operating profits as a result of this transaction. Graniser is a Turkey-based manufacturer and exporter of ceramic tiles. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ceramics market in 2022 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ceramics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. 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. The ceramics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ceramics market statistics, including ceramics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a ceramics market share, detailed ceramics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ceramics industry. This ceramics 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.

The porous ceramics are used to make pottery, bricks, tiles, cement, and glass. Porous ceramics refer to a class of highly reticulated ceramic materials that covers a wide range of structures, such as foams, interconnected rods, honeycombs, fibers, or hollow spheres. The main types of products in porous ceramics are oxide ceramics, and non-oxide ceramics. The minerals used to make the ceramic materials are referred to as oxide ceramics. They are smashed or ground into a fine powder that is filtered by adding it to a solution and allowing a chemical precipitate to form. The different raw materials include alumina ceramics, titanate ceramics, zirconate ceramics, ferrite ceramics, aluminum nitride, and others and are used in filtration, insulation, high purity materials, structural components, and other applications. The global porous ceramics market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Oxides Ceramics, Non-Oxides Ceramics 2) By Raw Material: Alumina Ceramics, Titanate Ceramics, Zirconate Ceramics, Ferrite Ceramics, Aluminum Nitride, Other Raw Materials 3) By Application: Filtration, Insulation, High Purity Materials, Structural Components, Other Applications The global porous ceramics market size grew from $7.21 billion in 2022 to $8.33 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. 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 porous ceramics market is expected to grow to $13.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.0%. The increasing demand for medical equipment will propel the growth of the porous ceramic equipment market. Medical equipment refers to the devices used for different medical purposes. Porous ceramics are used in medical devices for total hip replacement, dental implants and restorations, bone fillers, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. As a result, increasing demand for medical equipment increases the demand for porous ceramics. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), an India based government agency, the medical devices industry is expected to reach $50 billion at a CAGR of 37% by 2025, up from $10.36 billion in 2020. Therefore, the increasing demand for medical equipment in the healthcare sector is driving the growth of the porous ceramic market. Major players in the porous ceramics market are Rauschert GmbH, Noritake Co. Limited, Selee Corporation, CoorsTek Inc., Innovacera, Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co. Ltd., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Superior Technical Ceramics Corp., Toto Ltd., NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd., Refractron Technologies Corp., NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., Lam Research Corporation, Lianyungang Henka Ceramics Technology Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, and ThomasNet. Strategic partnerships have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the porous ceramics market. Major companies operating in the porous ceramics sector are looking for partnerships to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in August 2021, Fortify, a US-based 3D printing startup, partnered with Tethon 3D, a US-based company that provides porous ceramic 3D printed materials. The partnership allows both companies to serve a variety of additive manufacturing applications as well as classified projects with government agencies. In January 2022, Mott Corporation, a US-based precision filtration company, acquired Asco Filtri S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Asco provides Mott Corporation with an expanded presence throughout South America, North America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia for global project management and delivery of mission-critical filtration products. Asco Filtri S.p.A. is an Italy-based filtration company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the porous ceramics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the porous ceramics market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the porous ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The porous ceramics market consists of sales of cordierite and silica. 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 porous ceramics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides porous ceramics market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with a porous ceramics market share, detailed porous ceramics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the porous ceramics industry. This porous ceramics 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.

The electronic ceramic refer to ceramics that can be utilized in the electronics sector as an electrical or magnetic material to produce an electric charge whenever pressed or altered in size of an electric field. The materials for such specific applications are manufactured from specially formed compositions (which are not present in nature) and processed under tightly regulated conditions. The main types of electronic ceramics are monolithic ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, and ceramic coatings. Monolithic electronic ceramics refers to ceramics having features such as fabrication and polycrystalline microstructure, which are used to increase the lifespan and reliability of the material. These electronic ceramics are used in the electronics, automobile, medical, and aerospace & defence industries for the manufacturing of various components such as capacitors, data storage devices, optoelectronic devices, actuators & sensors, and power distribution devices. The global electronic ceramics market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Monolithic Ceramics, Ceramic Matrix Composites, Ceramic Coatings 2) By Application: Capacitors, Data Storage Devices, Optoelectronic Devices, Actuators & Sensors, Power Distribution Devices 3) By End User: Electronics, Automobile, Medical, Aerospace & Defense The global electronic ceramics market size grew from $10.88 billion in 2022 to $11.81 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 electronic ceramics industry is expected to grow to $15.97 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.8%. The rise in the automotive sector is expected to propel the electronic ceramic market. The automobile sector is one of the most important economic drivers, with a high level of involvement in global value chains. This sector's expansion has been fuelled by significant government support, which has allowed it to create a distinct route among manufacturing industries. This expansion increases the production of related auto components and electrical ceramics used in automobiles. For instance, In February 2022, An Indian auto components industry analysis published by India Brand Equity Foundation stated that the market for auto components in India increased by 25% from USD 4.1 billion (Rs. 31,116 crores) in 2020-21 to USD 5.3 billion (Rs. 38,895 crores) in the first half of 2021-22. Therefore, the demand for auto components will drive the market for the automotive sector, resulting in an increasing demand for electronic ceramics. Major players in the electronic ceramics market are Maruwa Co Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, CeramTec GmbH, Morgan Advanced Materials, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd., CoorsTek, Almatis GmbH, Noritake, Vinayak Techno Ceramics, PI Ceramic GmbH, Sparkler Ceramics Pvt Ltd., International Syalons Ltd., Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co Ltd., Techno Cera Industries, Paul Rauschert Steinbach GmbH, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, and Ceradyne. Technological innovation is a key trend gaining popularity in the electronic ceramics market. Major companies operating in the electronic ceramics market are focused on providing technologically advanced products to meet fast-growing industry demand and strengthen their market position. These companies are implementing next-generation electronic ceramics technologies into their products, such as piezoelectric material, circuit carriers, actuators, sensors, fiber optics, and others, to provide mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability to electronic equipment. For instance, in September 2020, TDK Corporation, a Japan-based company that manufactures electronic components and recording and data-storage media, developed innovative multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) in its CGA series for automotive applications, attaining world-class capacitance of 22F in 2012 size (2.0 x 1.25 x 1.25 mm) and 47F in 3216 size (3.2 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm). In February 2020, Kyocera Corporation, a Japan-based ceramics and eletronics manufacturer, acquired AVX Corporation for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Kyocera is expected to accelerate growth through technological development, customer acquisition, and investment implementation to gain market share and aid in developing new items as AVX seeks to expand its product line. AVX Corporation is a manufacturer of advanced electronic components and solutions. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electronic ceramics market in 2022 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the electronic ceramics market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the electronic ceramics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electronic ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The electronic ceramics market consists of sales of substrates, integrated circuit (IC) packages and multichip modules, capacitors, ferrites, insulators, piezoelectrics, and superconductors. 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 electronic ceramic market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides electronic ceramic market statistics, including electronic ceramic industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an electronic ceramic market share, detailed electronic ceramic market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the electronic ceramic industry. This electronic ceramic 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.

Electrical and electronics ceramics refers to a specific type of ceramic material that is utilized to perform various electronic functions and applications due to its properties such as thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability, and electrical and magnetic properties. They are commonly used in a wide range of electronic items, including cell phones, laptops, televisions, automotive electronics, and medical devices. It is also used in energy conversion, storage, industry, optical, and magnetic applications. The main types of products in electrical and electronic ceramics are monolithic ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, ceramic coatings, and other products. The monolithic ceramics are used in commercial production applications such as weapons, armor, shuttles, and the aerospace industry. Monolithic ceramics are referred to as ceramics consisting of fibrous or laminated composites exhibiting properties such as high stiffness and hardness, resistance to wear, corrosion, and oxidation. The different material types include alumina ceramics, titanate ceramics, zirconia ceramics, silica ceramics, and others that are used by home appliances, power grids, medical devices, mobile phones, and other end-users. The global electrical and electronics ceramics market is segmented - 1) By Product: Monolithic Ceramics, Ceramics Matrix Composites, Ceramics Coatings, Other Products 2) By Material: Alumina Ceramics, Titanate Ceramics, Zirconia Ceramics, Silica Ceramics, Other Materials 3) By End-User: Home Appliances, Power Grids, Medical Devices, Mobile Phones, Other End-Users The global electrical and electronics ceramics market size grew from $11.48 billion in 2022 to $12.43 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. 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 electrical and electronics ceramics market size is expected to grow to $16.45 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. The growing semiconductor and electronics industry is expected to propel the growth of the electrical and electronics ceramics market going forward. Semiconductors are referred to as materials with a resistance that falls between conductors and insulators. These are widely used in the electronics industry and in electronic devices such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Electrical ceramics, also known as piezoelectric ceramics, are gaining popularity in consumer electronics due to their ease of fabrication in a wide range of forms and sizes, which adds greatly to the miniaturization of electro-mechanical characteristics. For instance, according to IPC, a US-based trade association for electronic equipment and assemblies, in 2020, the US electronics manufacturing industry was responsible for more than $ 1 trillion in final sales and indirectly and directly contributed $ 714 billion (3.7 percent) to the U.S. GDP. Furthermore, according to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, in 2020 the US semiconductor industry accounted for $ 433.1 billion. Therefore, the growing semiconductor and electronics industries are anticipated to propel electrical and electronics ceramics market growth in the near future. Major players in the electrical and electronics ceramics market are CeramTec GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., Kyocera Corporation, Mantec Technical Ceramics Ltd., Morgan Advanced Materials PLC., NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd., Rauschert Steinbach GmbH, ENRG Inc., Vinayak Techno Ceramics, Ravikiran Ceramics Pvt Ltd., Anoop Ceramics, Aum Metals And Techno-Ceramics Private Limited, and Ceradyne Inc. Technological advancements are the key trend gaining popularity in the electrical and electronics ceramics market. Major companies operating in the electrical and electronics ceramics market sector are focused on developing technologically advanced products to strengthen their market position. For instance, in June 2021, CeramTec, a Germany-based ceramic manufacturing company, launched a new ceramic power semiconductor module for drive inverters in e-mobility. The company has developed a ceramic chip-on-heatsink technology that uses ceramic coolers that de-heat semiconductor chips, providing efficient cooling. In May 2021, Fralock Holdings LLC, a US-based manufacturer of engineered solutions for critical applications, acquired Ceramic Tech Incorporated (CTI) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition would allow Fralock Holdings LLC to investigate new formulations in both oxidized and non-oxidized ceramics, owing to CTI's technical expertise and dominant market position. Also, the acquisition expands Fralock Holdings' bench strength and profound technical competence by over 30 new employees. Ceramic Tech Incorporated (CTI) is a US-based producer of high purity, semiconductor, and electronic grade ceramic materials. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electrical And electronics ceramics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the electrical And electronics ceramics market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the electrical and electronics ceramics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the electrical and electronics ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The electrical and electronics ceramics market consists of sales of dielectric ceramics, electrostrictive ceramics, ferrite ceramics, garnets (ferromagnets), and piezoelectric ceramics. 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 resale either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The electrical and electronics ceramics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides electrical and electronics ceramics market statistics, including electrical and electronics ceramics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with electrical and electronics ceramics market share, detailed electrical and electronics ceramics market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the electrical and electronic ceramics industry. This electrical and electronics ceramics 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.

Ceramic tiles refer to tiles that are made up of a mixture of sand, water, and clay. Ceramic tiles are generally used in the flooring of bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor residential areas. Ceramic tiles are available in a variety of sizes, designs, and colors. The main types of ceramic tiles are glazed tiles and unglazed tiles. Glazed tiles are referred to tiles that are coated with liquid glass or enamel. Glazed tiles are more prone to scratches and are less dense/thick as compared to unglazed tiles. The various construction types in which ceramic tiles are used are new construction, and renovation and replacement. The various formulations of ceramic tiles are dry pressed and extruded. These tiles are applied as floor tiles, wall tiles, and others. The end users of ceramic tiles are residential and non-residential areas. The global ceramic tiles market is segmented - 1) By Type: Glazed Tiles, Unglazed Tiles 2) By Construction Type: New Construction, Renovation and Replacement 3) By Formulation: Dry Pressed, Extruded, Casting 4) By Application: Floor Tiles, Wall Tiles, Other Applications 5) By End User: Residential, Non-Residential The global ceramic tiles market size will grow from $106.5 billion in 2022 to $117.25 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. 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 ceramic tiles is expected to grow to $174.36 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.4%. The increase in spending on home remodeling is expected to propel the growth of the ceramic tiles market over the coming years. Home remodeling refers to the changes made in designs and renovating the house. Home remodeling increases the demand for ceramic tiles as these are used for renovating and building house requirements mainly for bathrooms and kitchens. For instance, according to the residential remodeling index (RRI) report, in the first quarter of 2021, the spending on residential remodeling increased by 10.8% on a year-over-year (YOY) basis. Therefore, increasing home remodeling drives the growth of ceramic tiles market. Major players in the ceramic tiles market are Ceramiche Atlas Concorde S.P.A, Cersanit SA, FlorimCeramiche S.P.A, Grupo Lamosa SAB de CV, GranitiFiandre S.p.A., Grupo Fragnani, Johnson Tiles, Mohawk Industries, PamesaCeramicaSl, Portobello Ceramics, RAK CERAMICS, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Saudi Ceramic Company, PORCELANOSA Grupo A.I.E, Crossville Inc., LIXIL Group Corporation, and MCS Portugal. The implementation of advanced digital printing is a key trend gaining popularity in the ceramic tiles market. Digital printing enables manufacturers to offer a wide variety of designs of ceramic tiles to their customers to make their experience unique and modernized. For instance, Confindustria Ceramica, an Italy-based ceramic tiles provider, uses digital printing as a key technology in the production of Italian ceramic tiles. With the help of digital printing and advancement in technologies, artists are now able to create art on tiles as well as develop various textures and visuals on ceramic tiles. The digital printing technology evolution is helping manufacturers to create unique patterns and designs on individual tiles. The colors used in digital printing are also very realistic leading to increased demand. For instance, in April 2021, NG KütahyaSeramik Group, a Turkey-based leading ceramic tiles provider strengthened its partnership with System Ceramics by ordering seven new digital printing systems namely ‘Creadigit’ for both its existing as well as new facility. The partnership focuses on technological innovation for NG KütahyaSeramik Group to offer unique solutions with high added value. In July 2021, Grupo Halcón, a Spain-based leading ceramic tiles manufacturer, acquired the assets of Cicogres S.A., a ceramic tile producer from Castellon, Spain. The acquisition is comprised of five modern production lines with large format capabilities of Cicogres. The acquisition will help Grupo to increase its capacity leading to reinforcing its leadership across the ceramic tiles market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ceramic tiles market in 2022 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ceramic tiles market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ceramic tiles market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The ceramic tile market consists of sales of porcelain, glass, marble, and granite. 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 ceramic tiles market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ceramic tiles market statistics, including ceramic tiles industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a ceramic tiles market share, detailed ceramic tiles market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ceramic tiles industry. This ceramic tiles 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.

The high-performance ceramic coatings market consists of sales of high-performance ceramic coatings by entities (organizations, sole proprietors, partnerships) that are designed to protect products from corrosion caused by high temperatures or harsh environmental conditions. High-performance ceramic coatings (HPCC) are ceramic substrates covered with thin ceramic layers which outperform typical ceramics in terms of resistance to high temperatures, wear, and corrosion. The main types of products in high-performance ceramic coatings are oxide coatings, carbide coatings, and nitride coatings. The oxide coatings refer to a thin oxide layer or coating of an oxide, such as iron-chromium and more, applied using flame spray or plasma electric arc coating processes. The different technologies include thermal spray, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and others and are used by several sectors such as automotive, aviation, chemical equipment, healthcare, and others. The global high performance ceramic coatings market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Oxide Coatings, Carbide Coatings, Nitride Coatings 2) By Technology: Thermal Spray, Physical Vapor Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Other Technologies 3) By End-User: Automotive, Aviation, Chemical Equipment, Healthcare, Other End Users The global high performance ceramic coatings market size grew from $8.79 billion in 2022 to $9.66 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. 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 high performance ceramic coatings market is expected to grow to $13.08 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. The growing demand for electric vehicles will drive the growth of the high-performance ceramic coatings market going forward. Electric vehicles are those that are powered entirely or partially by electricity. Electric vehicles have low running costs due to fewer moving parts, and they are also very environmentally friendly because they require little or no fossil fuels (petrol or diesel). High-performance ceramic coatings are essential in keeping the substrates of electric vehicles and their components free of rust and other damage. It also has a big impact on the aesthetics of electric vehicles. For instance, according to International Energy Agency, the global electric car stock reached 10 million units in 2020, a 43% growth over 2019. In addition, China had the largest fleet, with 4.5 million electric vehicles, but Europe had the largest annual rise, reaching 3.2 million in 2020. Therefore, the increasing demand for electric vehicles propels the growth of the high-performance ceramic coatings market. Major players in the high-performance ceramic coatings market are A&A Thermal Spray Coatings, Aps Materials Inc., Aremco Products Inc., Bodycote PLC., Aw Chesterton company, Dupont de Nemours Inc., Integrated Global Services Inc., Kurt J. Lesker Company, Linde plc, Saint Gobain S.A., Praxair Surface Technologies Inc., Oerlikon Metco, Zircotec Ltd., Swain Tech Coatings Inc., and Cetek Ceramic Technologies Ltd. Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the high-performance ceramic coatings market. Major companies operating in the high-performance ceramic coatings sector are focused on developing new technological solutions to reinforce their position. For instance, in October 2022, Apex Auto Care, a US-based automotive care and paint protection, introduced a New Self-Healing Ceramic Coating Service to the Automotive Sector. Heal Light and Self Heal Plus are two different types of the self-healing ceramic coating technology. Once heated at a temperature above 60 °C, both types instantly repair any minor dings and swirls. Both Self Heal Plus and Heal Light can treat identical scratches over a period of days, even when kept at room temperature. In October 2020, SDC Technologies Inc., a US-based chemicals company acquired COTEC Gmbh for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to broaden SDC Technologies' range of liquid hard coatings and provide coating materials for a complete eyewear lens coating stack. COTEC Gmbh is a Germany-based company that manufactures ceramic coatings. North America was the largest region in the high-performance ceramic coatings market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the high-performance ceramic coatings market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the high-performance ceramic coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The high-performance ceramic coatings market consists of sales of sputter coating and dry-film coatings. 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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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. 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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.