This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Advanced Ceramics in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Monolithic Ceramics, Coatings, and Matrix Composites. Major End-Use Segments also analyzed are Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 148 companies including key manufacturers of Advanced Ceramic Materials such as Applied Ceramics Inc., Ceradyne, Inc., CPS Technologies Corporation, CeramTec AG, COI Ceramics Inc., CoorsTek, Inc., Cookson Group PLC, Covalent Materials Corporation, General Electric Company, International Ceramic Engineering, Materion Corporation, and Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. Manufacturers of Electro-Ceramic Components also discussed in the report include KEMET Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, AVX Corp., American Technical Ceramics Corp., Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Morgan Technical Ceramics, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NGK Insulators Ltd., Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company Ltd., Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., and Yageo Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Product Segments
Monolithic Ceramics
Coatings
Matrix Composites
End-Use Sectors
Electronic Components
Electrical Parts Market
Transportation Equipment
Industrial Machinery
Chemicals
Other Markets
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
Market Snippets
Current and Future Analysis
Advanced Ceramics Market by Geographic Region
Advanced Ceramics Market by Product Segment
Advanced Ceramics Market by End-use Sector
US & Japan - Traditional Revenue Contributors
Expanding Market Scope for Engineering Ceramics in Developed Markets
Application Trends Differ Across Geographic Regions
Robust Growth Outlook for Asia-Pacific
Increasing Role of Emerging Markets in the Global Ceramics Trade
Top 10 Ceramics Exporting Countries in the World - Ranked on the Basis of Value Exports in 2010
Top 10 Ceramics Importing Countries in the World - Ranked on the Basis of Value Imports in 2010
Competition
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Advanced Ceramics Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share for Kyocera, CoorsTek, Ceradyne, Vishay, Murata and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Recession Tames Down Market Growth in 2008-10
Short Term Demand Forecasts by Product Type
2. TRENDS AND ISSUES
Electronic Ceramics Lead the Pack
Table 2: Leading Manufacturers of Ceramic Capacitors Worldwide (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Medical Field to Emerge as Major End-Use Area for Advanced Ceramics
Advanced Ceramics in Next-Gen Implantable Pulse Generators
Silicon Nitride Ceramics in Orthopaedic Surgery
Automotive Applications Regain Poise, Post Recession
Development of Niobium and Tantalum Propel Electronic Ceramics Market
Rising Demand for Ceramic Armor Fueling Structural Ceramics Sales
Increased Applications for Advanced Ceramics in Aerospace Industry
Cost-Effective Manufacturing Regions Attract Foreign Companies
Challenges for Commercialization of Advanced Ceramics
3. EMERGING APPLICATIONS
Smart Ceramics Zoom Ahead
Fuel Cells and Batteries Promising a Huge Potential
High-Performance Ceramics Grab Significant Position in Automobile Sector
Piezo Ceramic Components Open New Avenues
Metal Matrix Composite - A Prominent Species
Ceramic Products Aid in Process Reliability
Superconductors Driving Demand for Advanced Ceramics
Energy Sector Spurs New Opportunities for Advanced Ceramics
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Ceramics
Characteristics of Ceramics
Traditional Ceramics
Advanced Ceramics
Manufacture of Advanced Ceramics
Design of Advanced Ceramics
Key Developments in Advanced Ceramics
Near Net Shape Technique Reducing Manufacturing Costs
History
A Segmental Analysis
Product Segments
Monolithic Ceramics
Electronic Ceramics, the Largest Product Segment Under Monolithics
Applications of Electronic Ceramics
Ceramic Coatings
Ceramic Matrix Composites
End-Use Markets
Electronic Components Market
Electrical Parts Market
Transportation Equipment
Industrial Machinery
Chemicals
Other Markets
Important End-Use Markets and Key Application Areas of Advanced Ceramics
5. RAW MATERIALS - AN OVERVIEW
Alumina
Zirconia
Silicon Nitride
Silicon Carbide
Transformation Toughened-Zirconia
Transformation Toughened-Alumina
6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
CeramTec to Unveil CeramCool(r) Ceramic System
Yageo Introduces Automotive Grade Thick Film R-Chip and MLCC AC Series
API Technologies Launches MIL Grade SMPS Ceramic Capacitors
Murata Unveils KCM Series MLCC for Automotives
Morgan Technical Adds Bimorph Range to Electro Ceramics Portfolio
KEMET Rolls Out High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
KEMET Launches HiQ-CBR Series Surface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
KEMET Unveils High Voltage SM Series Capacitors
KEMET Introduces Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Series in EIA 0402 Case Size
KEMET Rolls Out Automotive Grade High Voltage Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
KEMET Launches Military and Space Grade Ceramic Stacked Capacitors in KPS MIL Series
TDK-EPC Unveils TDK MLG0603S Multilayer Ceramic Coils Series
Kyocera to Introduce Ceramic FK-140 Knife and CP-10 Peeler
Morgan Technical Ceramics Develops Novel Processing Technique
Morgan Technical Ceramics Launches Novel Range of Piezoelectric Materials
8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
CoorsTek Takes Over ANCeram GmbH & Co. KG Technical Ceramics
Cookson Group Takes Over Metallurgica
KEMET Snaps Up Niotan
Ceradyne Takes Over Stake in Graphite Machining Services and Innovations
CUMI International to Take Over RHI Isithebe
Kemet Signs Agreement to Acquire Stake in NEC Tokin
Mantec Merges Three Ceramic Business Subsidiaries
NGK Insulators to Establish HONEYCERAM Substrates Plant in Poland
Sonakote Enters into Distributor Partnership with CerakoteTM Ceramic Coatings
Ceradyne Inks Distribution Deal with Interwell
Carborundum Universal Selects Hydraulic Press of Sacmi for Industrial Ceramics Facility
CoorsTek Takes Over BAE Systems Advanced Ceramics
Kyocera Acquires Unimerco Group
Ceradyne Acquires Interest in Yamanaka EP
CoorsTek Concludes Acquisition of Advanced Ceramics Unit of Saint-Gobain
Ludowici Australia Takes Over Rojan Advanced Ceramics
KEMET Acquires Cornell Dubilier Foil Facility
Brush Engineered Materials Undergoes Name Change to Materion Corporation
Ceradyne Bags Ceramic Body Armor Supply Order from USSOCOM
9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Semicon Associates Acquires IP Rights over Ceramic Impregnated Dispenser Cathode Technology
KEMET to Consolidate Film and Electrolytics and Ceramic Business Groups
Ferro Takes Over Ceramic Coatings Facility from Pharaohs Ceramic Group
Morgan Technical Ceramics and Kennametal Sintec Keramik Enter into Exclusive Distribution Agreement in Europe
Zircotec Unveils Online Shop for ZircoFlexTM
BLOODHOUND SSC Project Chooses Zircotec as Exclusive Supplier
BAE Systems Laps Up Advanced Ceramics Inc.
ETEC Gesellschaft fur technische Keramik Adopts New Name
WWRD Holdings Acquires Waterford Wedgwood
CoorsTek Enters into Partnership with IBS of America
Teka Industrial Takes Over Vitrogar
Valentine Chemicals Buys Business of 3M
W. C. Heraeus Purchases BASF Catalysts' Ceramic Colors and Thick Film Business
Sud-Chemie Purchases Hi-Tech Ceramics
NSTDA Inks Agreement with Henson International Limited
Praxair Surface Technologies Establishes New Dedicated Production Facility
SIRIM to Establish Ceramic Technology Excellence Center
Paragon Toner Acquires Lexon Technologies
CERAM Enters into Technology Partnership with Morgan Technical Ceramics
10. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Manufacturers of Advanced Ceramic Materials
Applied Ceramics Inc. (USA)
Ceradyne, Inc. (USA)
CPS Technologies Corporation (USA)
CeramTec AG (Germany)
COI Ceramics Inc. (USA)
CoorsTek, Inc. (USA)
Cookson Group PLC, (UK)
Covalent Materials Corporation (Japan)
General Electric Company (USA)
International Ceramic Engineering (USA)
Materion Corporation (USA)
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (USA)
Rauschert GmbH (Germany)
Manufacturers of Electro-Ceramic Components
KEMET Corporation (USA)
Kyocera Corporation (Japan)
AVX Corp. (USA)
American Technical Ceramics Corp. (USA)
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corporation (USA)
Morgan Technical Ceramics (UK)
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Japan)
NGK Insulators Ltd. (Japan)
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company Ltd. (South Korea)
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. (Japan)
TDK Corporation (Japan)
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (USA)
Yageo Corp. (Taiwan)
11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Global Advanced Ceramics Market by Product Segment
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Matrix Composites by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Historic Review for Matrix Composites by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Matrix Composites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Historic Review for Coatings by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World 15-Year Perspective for Coatings by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Monolithic Ceramics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Historic Review for Monolithic Ceramics by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Monolithic Ceramics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Global Advanced Ceramics Market by End-use Sector
Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Historic Review for Chemical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World 15-Year Perspective for Chemical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World Historic Review for Electrical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Electrical End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: World Historic Review for Electronic End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: World 15-Year Perspective for Electronic End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Machinery End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: World Historic Review for Machinery End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Machinery End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: World Historic Review for Transportation End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: World 15-Year Perspective for Transportation End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Others End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: World Historic Review for Others End-use Sector by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: World 15-Year Perspective for Others End-use Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Current & Future Analysis
Advanced Ceramics - Looking Ahead
Electronic Ceramics: The Largest Segment
Structural Ceramics: Spearheading Growth
Table 33: The North American Structural Ceramics Market (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Medical Market to Boost Market Prospects for Advanced Ceramics
Transportation Equipment Sector Spurs Growth in the US Market
Monolithic Ceramics - A Predominant Variety
Cordierite, Ferrite, & Titanate to Post Fastest Gains by Raw Material
Issues Affecting Growth in Advanced Ceramics Market
Key Statistical Findings
Table 34: US Market for Advanced Ceramics (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35: Advanced Ceramics Market in the US (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Demand by Raw Material Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Use of Advanced Ceramics in the Industrial Machinery Market in the United States (2007& 2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: Use of Advanced Ceramics in the Transportation Equipment Market in the United States (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: US Market for Ferrite Ceramics (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Technological/Product Innovations/Introductions
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 39: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: US Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 41: US 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: US Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: US 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 45: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Canadian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: Canadian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Research & Development Scenario
Advances Made by Japanese Ceramics Industry in the Past one Year
Technological/Product Innovations/Introductions
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 51: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: Japanese Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Japanese Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 56: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Growing Market for Advanced Ceramics in Europe
B. Market Analytics
Table 57: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: European Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59: European 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: European Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: European 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 63: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: European Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: European 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4a. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 66: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: French Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: French 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: French Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: French 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4b. GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Technological/Product Innovations/Introductions
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 72: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: German Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: German 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: German Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: German 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4c. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 78: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 79: Italian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 82: Italian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 83: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Technological/Product Innovations/Introductions
Recent Industry Activity
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 84: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Components, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 85: UK Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Components, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 86: UK 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Components, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88: UK Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 89: UK 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4e. SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Market Snapshot
B. Market Analytics
Table 90: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 91: Spanish Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 92: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 93: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 94: Spanish Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 95: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4f. RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 96: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 97: Russian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 98: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 99: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 100: Russian Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 101: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4g. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics
Table 102: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 103: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 104: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 105: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 106: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 107: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Select Regional Analysis
China
Favorable Economic Environment and Rapid Industrialization to Drive Growth
Power, Petrochemical and Metallurgy Drive Bulk of Market Demand
Structure of the Chinese Ceramics Market
India
The Indian Market Focuses on Export-Led Growth Strategy
The State of Rajasthan Exercising Dominance
LNG for the Energy Guzzling Industry
Structure of the Indian Ceramic Industry
South Korea
South Korean Advanced Ceramics Market - A Sneak Peek
Technological/Product Innovations/Introductions
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 108: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 109: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 110: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 111: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 112: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 113: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. THE MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Recent Industry Activity
B. Market Analytics
Table 114: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 115: Middle East Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 116: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 117: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 118: Middle East Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 119: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7. LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics
Table 120: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 121: Latin American Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 122: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Matrix Composites, Coatings and Monolithic Ceramics Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 123: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 124: Latin American Historic Review for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 125: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Advanced Ceramics by End-use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Machinery, Transportation and Others Markets for Years 2004, 2011 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
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Global Advanced Ceramics Market to Exceed US$68 Billion by 2018, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
November 12th, 2012
Global Information Inc. would like to present a new market research report, "Advanced Ceramics" by Global Industry Analysts, Inc..
The global market for Advanced Ceramics is projected to exceed US$68 billion by the year 2018, driven primarily by recovery in the electronics end-use market, stringent environmental norms, technology improvements and evolution of new Advanced Ceramic composites. Advanced Ceramics are gaining wider usage at the cost of other alternatives in the electronic components market. Going forward, highest growth for Advanced Ceramics is predicted from the medical devices market.
Advanced ceramics market has been witnessing growth in both traditional and new application areas. In traditional applications, growth comes from performance enhancement either through a supplementary role or through substitution of conventional materials, while in newer applications, advanced ceramics are assuming greater role of delivering specific performances not feasible earlier. The unique material solutions offered by advanced ceramic blends are the growth engines for the market, surging ahead to add new dimensions to the market size and value. With the global economy emerging out of the recent recession, factors such as technology improvements, especially in the fracture properties of ceramics, and evolution of new high-temperature fiber-based ceramic composites are offering opportunities for growth. Chemically bonded Ceramics are finding extensive uses in advanced cement based construction products such as, electrical fittings, wall panels, floors, roof tiles, cabinets and pipes. New generation chemically bonded ceramics are gradually cannibalizing plastics and metals in a wide gamut of end-use markets. Projected widespread use of advanced ceramics in automotive heat engines (diesel components, and gas turbines), industrial heat exchangers, electrochemical devices, and medical implants/devices, among others, augurs well for the market in the medium to long term.
The market successfully waded through the recent economic downturn mainly because of the continued expansion of applications and technology developments. Officially out of the recession now, the market is being driven by the recovery in housing and construction sector worldwide. Highest growth is predicted from the medical devices market. Advanced ceramics are increasingly being used in dental procedures and joint implants. Advanced ceramics are currently being used for a range of medical products including implantable electronic sensors, artificial joints and drug delivery devices among several others. Zirconia and Alumina are widely used in advanced ceramics applications in the medical arena. On the other hand, demand for ceramic armors (alumina, boron carbide, silicon carbide) particularly from the US military, is growing at a modest pace, affected by reduced defense spending as an aftermath of the recent recession.
In recent years, regulatory frameworks related to environmental safety fuelled the rapid commercialization of various engineering ceramic products, such as nozzles, catalyst supports, pump seals, bearings, membranes, cutting tools, exhaust and gas filters. The same factors are further expected to play a pivotal role in areas such as, high-temperature plants, zero-emission pumps and diesel engines which boost the development of engineering ceramic products. Market growth will be further spurred by stringent environmental legislation relating to mandatory fitment of exhaust catalysts in all automobiles, particularly in developed markets of Europe and US. With Euro 6 legislation expected to be implemented by 2013, demand for filters used in heavy-duty diesel engine exhausts would grow substantially. In addition, low-emission zones established in various European cities, will translate into additional sales of ceramic exhaust filters. In addition to diesel particulate filters, ceramic filters are increasingly utilized in various aggressive environments, including filters for hot gas streams in power stations, filters for molten metals, ceramic membranes for micro-filtration in food drinks, incinerators, petrochemicals and other industrial units. While demand for ceramic hot glass filters is expected to remain moderate, ceramic membrane demand is expected to witness higher growth.
Japan represents the largest regional market for advanced ceramics worldwide, with a history spanning well over three decades, as stated by the new market research report on Advanced Ceramics. The field of materials is one of the most important research areas in Japan, and advanced ceramics has always been given a high priority in research and development. Japan is also the largest producer of electronic devices such as mobile phones, pagers, and electronic gaming systems globally, which automatically makes it a potential-laden market for advanced ceramics that find application in such devices. The Asian markets of China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand promise substantial growth potential at a robust pace of about 8% through 2018. In particular, China emerged as the worlds largest exporter of advanced ceramics, specifically to the US market. The Chinese advanced ceramics market is witnessing significant growth, attributed to abundant chemicals and metallurgical base and governmental initiatives for development of the market.
By product, Monolithic Ceramics, which is the largest market segment, will continue to sustain its leadership position in the long term, primarily driven by rising usage in the medical sector. In the long-term, CMC or Ceramic Matrix Composites will witness rapid growth over the years, expanding at a strong CAGR of 9.8% through 2018, prompted by the growing usage in high temperature applications and those involving high rates of corrosion. CMCs reinforced with carbon nanotubes will also contribute to the overall demand growth.
Major players profiled in the report include Applied Ceramics Inc., Ceradyne, Inc., CPS Technologies Corporation, CeramTec AG, COI Ceramics Inc., CoorsTek, Inc., Cookson Group PLC, General Electric Company, International Ceramic Engineering, KEMET Corporation, Kyocera Corporation, Materion Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Rauschert GmbH, Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company Ltd., Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., TDK Corporation, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., and Yageo Corp., among others.
The research report titled "Advanced Ceramics: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the advanced ceramics markets, product and raw materials overview, emerging applications, recession trends, key growth drivers, recent industry activity, product/technology innovations and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for advanced ceramics market for the years 2010 through 2018 for major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Key product segments analyzed include Monolithic Ceramics, Coatings, and Matrix Composites. The report also analyzes the market by major end-use sectors including Electronic, Electrical, Machinery, Transportation, Chemicals, and Others. A six-year (2004-2009) historic analysis is also provided for additional perspective.
