US demand for refractories is projected to grow 3.7 percent per year to $2.6
billion in 2016. Output of steel in the US is expected to reverse its decline,
driving up demand for refractory products. Gains will also result as
nonresidential fixed investment spending returns to strong growth through
2016, prompting a resurgence in the production of a number of goods such as
cement and glass. The market for refractories as measured in tons will
increase 1.4 percent per annum to 2.3 million tons in 2016, still short of
2006 levels.
Iron, steel manufacturing to benefit refractory demand
In 2011, sales of refractories to iron and steel manufacturers made up 45
percent of total refractory sales. After the steep decline in steel output
during the recent recession, steel manufacturing in the US -- along with the
associated refractory demand -- is expected to rebound. The expected
resurgence in US manufacturing output through 2016 will aid in driving sales
of refractories; however, trends in refractory technology toward long lasting,
durable refractories that resist corrosion, spalling, and mechanical stresses
will limit gains in demand going forward by lengthening replacement intervals.
Nevertheless, high-performance refractories can command premium prices, aiding
value gains in the market. Most materials manufacturing industries have
reduced their per-production-unit consumption of refractories by using these
new products and utilizing improved industrial processes.
Monolithic, specialized forms to lead sales gains
Market gains for refractories will be led by sales of monolithic refractories,
specialized shapes, and other types of refractories through 2016. The
performance of monolithic refractories has improved greatly over time, making
them more versatile, durable, and easier to use, raising sales of these types.
Technological advancements have also made products such as specialty shapes
much more cost effective and efficient, spurring demand for those forms as
well. With regard to materials, the shift toward optimized product selection
will continue. Refractory consumers are increasingly choosing high-grade
refractories with an elevated price, tuned to perform well under specific
operating conditions. As a result, sales of materials such as zirconia,
zircon, and silicon carbide will increase quickly. Shipments of nonclay
products are expected to outperform shipments of clay refractories through
2016.
Nonmetallic minerals to be fastest growing market
The fastest gains of any market will be posted in the nonmetallic minerals
market through 2016. This market includes glass, ceramics, and cement
producers, all of which were hurt by the recent economic downturn. Shipments
from these industries will rise quickly as the US economy continues to grow,
fueling associated refractory demand. Further gains will come from
nonmanufacturing markets for refractories, such as waste-to-energy plants,
traditional power plants, and the construction and renovation of restaurants
with in-house bakeries and stone ovens. These refractory markets are much
smaller than those for metals or nonmetallic minerals processing.
Study coverage
This Freedonia industry study, “Refractories”, presents
historical demand data for 2001, 2006 and 2011, plus forecasts for 2016 and
2021 by refractory form (e.g., bricks and shapes, monolithics), material
(e.g., nonclay, clay) and market (e.g., metals industries, engineering
contractors, nonmetallic mineral processing). The study also considers key
market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles
industry competitors such as ANH Refractories, Cookson, Magnasita, Minerals
Technologies, RHI, and Saint- Gobain.
This study can help you:
Determine your market & sales potential
Learn more about industry competitors
Assess new products & technologies
Identify firms to merge with or acquire
Complement your research & planning
Gather data for presentations
Confirm your own internal data
Make better business decisions
Freedonia's methods involve:
Establishing consistent economic and market forecasts
Using input/output ratios, flow charts and other economic methods to
quantify data
Employing in-house analysts who meet stringent quality standards
Interviewing key industry participants, experts and end users
Researching a proprietary database that includes trade publications,
government reports and corporate literature
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
General
Macroeconomic Trends
Capital Spending/Fixed Investment Trends
Manufacturing Sector Outlook
Durable Goods
Nondurable Goods
Refractory Technology
Basic Refractory Properties
Refractory Shapes & Forms
Refractory Materials
Other Technological Developments
Pricing Trends
Historical Market Trends
International Environment
World Supply & Demand
Trends in US Foreign Trade
Imports
Exports
III. FORMS
General
Refractory Supply & Demand by Value
Refractory Supply & Demand by Volume
Refractory Bricks & Shapes
Standard Bricks
Preformed Shapes
Monolithic Refractories
Castables
Gunning Mixes
Plastic & Ramming Mixes
Bonding & Other Mortars
Other Refractory Forms
IV. MATERIALS
General
Refractory Supply & Demand by Value
Refractory Supply & Demand by Volume
Nonclay Refractory Products
Magnesite & Chrome
Zircon & Zirconia
Extra-High-Alumina
Silicon Carbide
Graphite & Carbon
Ceramic Fibers
Silica
Mullite
Dolomite & Other Nonclay Refractories
Clay Refractory Products
High-Alumina
Fireclay
Insulating
V. MARKETS
General
Metals Industries
Outlook
Iron & Steel
Nonferrous Metals
Metal Casting & Fabrication
Refractory Market
Iron & Steel
Nonferrous Metals
Metal Casting & Fabrication
Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Industries
Outlook
Refractory Market
Ceramics
Glass
Cement, Lime, & Other Mineral Processing
Engineering Contractors
Nonmanufacturing Refractory Market
Petroleum & Chemicals
Other Manufacturing Industries
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
General
Industry Composition & Restructuring
Market Share
Leading Refractory Suppliers
Significant Raw Material Suppliers
Product Development & Manufacturing
Marketing & Distribution
Mergers & Acquisitions
COMPANY PROFILES
Alcoa Incorporated
Allied Mineral Products Incorporated
Almatis GmbH
Alteo Holding
AluChem Incorporated
American Precast Refractories, see Allied Mineral Products
ANH Refractories Company
Asbury Carbons Incorporated
BNZ Materials Incorporated
Calderys, see Imerys
C-E Minerals, see Imerys
CerCo LLC
Cookson Group plc
Corning Incorporated
Harbison-Walker Refractories, see ANH Refractories
Imerys SA
Kerneos, see Materis Holding Luxembourg
Lhoist SA
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB
Magneco/Metrel Incorporated
Magnesita Refratarios SA
Materis Holding Luxembourg SA
McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies LLC
Minelco, see Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara
Minerals Technologies Incorporated
Minteq International, see Minerals Technology
Morgan Crucible Company plc
North American Refractories, see ANH Refractories
Plibrico Company LLC
Resco Products Incorporated
RHI AG
Rio Tinto Group
Saint-Gobain
Thermal Ceramics, see Morgan Crucible
Timcal, see Imerys
Treibacher Schleifmittel North America, see Imerys
TYK Corporation
Unifrax I LLC
Veitsch-Radex America, see RHI
Vesuvius Group/NV, see Cookson Group
Other Companies Mentioned in the Study
LIST OF TABLES
SECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Macroeconomic Indicators
Nonresidential Fixed Investment
Manufacturers' Shipments
Selected US Manufacturer Refractory Pricing
Refractory Market, 2001-2011
US Foreign Trade in Refractories
US Refractory Imports by Source
US Refractory Exports by Destination
SECTION III -- FORMS
Refractory Supply & Demand by Form in Value Terms
Refractory Supply & Demand by Form in Volume Terms
Refractory Brick & Shape Supply & Demand
Standard Brick Refractory Shipments
Preformed Shape Refractory Shipments
Monolithic Refractory Supply & Demand
Castable Refractory Shipments
Gunning Mix Refractory Shipments
Plastic & Ramming Mix Refractory Shipments
Bonding & Other Mortar Refractory Shipments
Other Refractory Form Supply & Demand
SECTION IV -- MATERIALS
Refractory Supply & Demand by Material in Value Terms
Refractory Supply & Demand by Material in Volume Terms
Nonclay Refractory Supply & Demand
Magnesite & Chrome Refractory Shipments
Zircon & Zirconia Refractory Shipments
Extra-High-Alumina Refractory Shipments
Silicon Carbide Refractory Shipments
Graphite & Carbon Refractory Shipments
Ceramic Fiber Refractory Shipments
Silica Refractory Shipments
Mullite Refractory Shipments
Dolomite & Other Nonclay Refractory Shipments
Clay Refractory Supply & Demand
High-Alumina Clay Refractory Products
Fireclay Refractory Shipments
Insulating Clay Refractory Products
SECTION V -- MARKETS
Refractory Demand by Market
Metals Industry Indicators
Metals Industry Refractory Market
Iron & Steel Production Refractory Market
Nonferrous Metal Production Refractory Market
Metal Casting & Fabrication Refractory Market
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Shipments
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Refractory Market
Ceramics Refractory Market
Glass Refractory Market
Cement, Lime, & Other Mineral Processing Refractory Market
Engineering Contractor Refractory Market
Nonmanufacturing Refractory Market
Petroleum & Chemical Refractory Market
Other Manufacturing Industries Refractory Market
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Revenue Data: Selected Refractory & Raw Materials Manufacturers, 2011
Capital Spending Patterns: Selected Refractory Manufacturers
Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
LIST OF CHARTS
SECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT
Melting Points of Industrial Materials & Refractories
Selected US Manufacturer Refractory Pricing, 2001-2021
Refractory Market, 2001-2011
World Refractory Demand by Region, 2011
US Refractory Imports by Source, 2011
US Refractory Exports by Destination, 2011
SECTION III -- FORMS
Refractory Demand by Form in Value Terms, 2001-2021
Refractory Demand by Form in Volume Terms, 2001-2021
SECTION IV -- MATERIALS
Refractory Demand by Material in Value Terms, 2001-2021
Refractory Demand by Material in Volume Terms, 2001-2021
Nonclay Refractory Shipments by Material, 2011: Value & Volume
Clay Refractory Shipments by Material, 2011:
Value & Volume
SECTION V -- MARKETS
Refractory Demand by Market, 2011
SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
US Refractory Market Share by Company, 2011
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