PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862482
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1862482
The global market for Ceramic Foundry Sand was estimated to be worth US$ 232 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 373 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Ceramic Foundry Sand cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Ceramic Foundry Sand is a high-performance casting material made from bauxite or other alumina-rich minerals that are melted, granulated, and screened into spherical particles. It is characterized by high refractoriness, low thermal expansion, good thermal conductivity, and strong resistance to chemical attack, making it a superior alternative to silica sand in foundry applications. Ceramic foundry sand is widely used in precision casting, investment casting, and resin-coated sand processes, helping improve dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and productivity while reducing casting defects.
In 2024, the global production of ceramic foundry sand exceeded 300,000 tons, with an average ex-factory price of approximately $770 per ton.
In Asia-Pacific, particularly in China, Japan, and India, the demand for ceramic foundry sand is expanding rapidly due to the strong growth in the automotive, machinery, and construction industries. China is the largest producer and consumer, benefiting from both abundant raw materials and a large foundry industry. Japan and South Korea emphasize high-quality casting materials for advanced manufacturing, boosting the adoption of ceramic sand.
In North America, the United States leads the market, driven by demand from the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors. Foundries are increasingly replacing silica sand with ceramic sand due to stricter occupational safety regulations related to silica dust exposure and the need for higher-quality castings.
In Europe, countries like Germany, Italy, and France show steady adoption of ceramic foundry sand in automotive and industrial equipment manufacturing. The region's focus on sustainability and reducing silica-related health risks also supports market penetration.
In Middle East and Africa, growth is moderate, mainly supported by investments in oil & gas equipment, steel manufacturing, and industrial development. Meanwhile, in Latin America, Brazil and Mexico represent emerging markets, with adoption driven by the automotive and machinery industries.
Global top 5 players of Ceramic Foundry Sand occupied for 83% of the market, including Itochu Ceratech, Kailin Foundry, Sanmenxia Qiangxin, CARBO Ceramics, Jingang New Materials. China is the largest market of Ceramic Foundry Sand, holding a share over 58%.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Ceramic Foundry Sand, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Ceramic Foundry Sand by region & country, by Mesh, and by Application.
The Ceramic Foundry Sand market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Ceramic Foundry Sand.
Market Segmentation
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Ceramic Foundry Sand manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Mesh, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Ceramic Foundry Sand in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Ceramic Foundry Sand in country level. It provides sigmate data by Mesh, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.