Porous Ceramics Global Market Report 2026

Porous ceramics are ceramic materials characterized by interconnected voids, which create a lightweight and permeable structure. These materials are utilized in a range of applications, such as filtration, catalysts, and biomedical implants, where their porosity facilitates the flow of fluids or gases. Furthermore, their thermal and mechanical properties render them appropriate for use in thermal insulation and structural applications.

The main types of products in porous ceramics are oxide ceramics and non-oxide ceramics. Oxide ceramics refer to ceramic materials produced from minerals, which are crushed or ground into a fine powder. This powder is then added to a solution, allowing a chemical precipitate to form. Various raw materials involved in the production of porous ceramics include alumina ceramics, titanate ceramics, zirconate ceramics, ferrite ceramics, aluminum nitride, and others. These materials find applications in filtration, insulation, high-purity materials, structural components, and various other uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the porous ceramics market by increasing costs of imported alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, high-temperature furnaces, and precision machining equipment. Industrial manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported ceramic materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented ceramic production. These tariffs are raising manufacturing costs and limiting capacity expansion. However, they are also promoting domestic raw material sourcing, regional ceramics production, and innovation in alternative ceramic formulations.

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The porous ceramics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.79 billion in 2025 to $10.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in ceramic processing technologies, growth of industrial filtration demand, expansion of high-temperature insulation applications, increasing use in chemical processing, availability of advanced ceramic raw materials.

The porous ceramics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for energy-efficient materials, expansion of biomedical engineering applications, growing adoption in emission control systems, increasing focus on lightweight structural components, rising investments in advanced ceramics manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of porous ceramics in filtration applications, rising demand for lightweight thermal insulation materials, expansion of biomedical implant usage, increasing adoption in catalyst supports, enhanced structural performance optimization.

The rising demand for medical equipment is expected to drive the growth of the porous ceramic equipment market. Medical equipment encompasses devices used for various healthcare applications. Porous ceramics are utilized in medical devices such as total hip replacements, dental implants and restorations, bone fillers, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Consequently, the growing need for medical equipment fuels demand for porous ceramics. For instance, in June 2025, the International Trade Administration (ITA), a US-based government agency, reported that India's medical device industry is projected to grow from $12 billion in 2023-24 to $50 billion by 2030, driven by population growth, rising health needs, and supportive government initiatives. Therefore, increasing demand for medical equipment in the healthcare sector is propelling the porous ceramics market.

The increasing demand for natural gas and oil is also expected to boost the porous ceramics market. Natural gas and oil are hydrocarbon resources extracted from beneath the earth's surface and are widely used in energy and industrial sectors. Porous ceramics are valued in these industries for their high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and ability to control fluid flow. For instance, in June 2024, the Energy Information Administration, a US-based government agency, projected that U.S. crude oil production would rise by 2% from 2023 levels to an average of 13.2 million barrels per day in 2024, with a further 4% increase expected in 2025, reaching 13.7 million barrels per day. Therefore, growing demand for natural gas and oil is driving the porous ceramics market.

Major companies in the porous ceramics market are developing innovative solutions such as porous ceramic bricks to enhance water management, reduce flooding risks, and support environmentally responsible construction. Porous ceramic bricks are structural building components with controlled porosity that allow water infiltration while maintaining strength and durability. For example, in November 2023, Yi Design, a China-based sustainable materials company, launched the Permeable YiBrick, made from up to 97% recycled ceramic waste. The highly porous structure absorbs and redirects rainwater into the ground, making it suitable for sponge-city planning, paving, outdoor landscapes, and architectural applications that prioritize sustainable, low-impact water management.

Major companies operating in the porous ceramics market are Rauschert GmbH, Noritake Co. Limited, Selee Corporation, CoorsTek Inc., Innovacera Advanced Material Co. Ltd., Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co. Ltd., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Superior Technical Ceramics Corp., NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd., Refractron Technologies Corp., Lianyungang Henka Ceramics Technology Co. Ltd., Kyocera Corporation, Saint-Gobain Company, Corning Incorporated, CeramTec Ltd., Ibiden Co. Ltd., Pingxiang Chemshun Ceramics Co. Ltd., Sentro Tech Corporation, SCHOTT AG, Mantec Technical Ceramics Ltd., Alumina Products Inc., Teceram Ltd., Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing, Precision Ferrites & Ceramics Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the porous ceramics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the porous ceramics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the porous ceramics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

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.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered: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
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Oxides Ceramics: Alumina Ceramics; Zirconia Ceramics; Silica Ceramics; Titania Ceramics
• 2) By Non-Oxides Ceramics: Silicon Carbide Ceramics; Boron Carbide Ceramics; Nitrides Ceramics; Carbides Ceramics
• Companies Mentioned: Rauschert GmbH; Noritake Co. Limited; Selee Corporation; CoorsTek Inc.; Innovacera Advanced Material Co. Ltd.; Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co. Ltd.; Morgan Advanced Materials plc; Superior Technical Ceramics Corp.; NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.; Refractron Technologies Corp.; Lianyungang Henka Ceramics Technology Co. Ltd.; Kyocera Corporation; Saint-Gobain Company; Corning Incorporated; CeramTec Ltd.; Ibiden Co. Ltd.; Pingxiang Chemshun Ceramics Co. Ltd.; Sentro Tech Corporation; SCHOTT AG; Mantec Technical Ceramics Ltd.; Alumina Products Inc.; Teceram Ltd.; Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing; Precision Ferrites & Ceramics Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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