Ceramics Global Market Report 2026

Ceramics, inorganic materials formed by high-temperature sintering of natural or synthetic compounds such as clay, possess properties such as high melting points, chemical inertness, and low thermal and electrical conductivity.

Ceramics primarily come in two types such as traditional and advanced. Traditional ceramics stem from readily available raw materials such as clay minerals, feldspar, and quartz sand. They're extensively utilized in structural clay products such as bricks, tiles, and pipes. End-users span across building and construction, industrial, and medical sectors, employing ceramics for various applications including tiles, sanitary wares, abrasives, pottery, bricks, pipes, and more.

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 on imported raw materials and ceramic products have affected the market by increasing production costs and influencing product pricing, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Traditional ceramics segments, including tiles and sanitary wares, are significantly impacted, while advanced ceramics face supply chain challenges. Positive impacts include promoting local production, encouraging innovation in high-performance ceramics, and fostering development of domestic supply chains.

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The ceramics market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $248.82 billion in 2025 to $261.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional ceramic applications like tableware and pottery, rising demand in building and construction, increasing use in sanitary wares and tiles, expansion of structural clay products, adoption of ceramics in industrial applications.

The ceramics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $322.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for advanced and technical ceramics, growth in bioceramics for healthcare, rising applications in aerospace and defense, expansion in electronics and energy sectors, adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable ceramic solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for advanced ceramics in aerospace and defense, increasing use of bioceramics in medical applications, growth in technical ceramics for electronics and energy, expansion of eco-friendly and recycled ceramic products, rising adoption of high-performance refractory ceramics.

The growth of the ceramics market is expected to be driven by an upsurge in the construction industry. Rapid urbanization is leading to increased construction activities in both developed and developing countries, resulting in higher demand for ceramics and related products. For example, a report from the Office for National Statistics in the United Kingdom, published in November 2023, revealed that the value of construction work rose by 15.8% to $161,129 million USD (£32,989 million) in 2022, with new orders increasing by 11.4% to $97,813 million USD (£80,837 million) in 2023. This surge in construction activity is boosting the demand for ceramics and ceramics-related products, which are vital for various building applications such as tiles and sanitary ware. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is propelling the growth of the ceramics market.

Technological advancements are becoming a significant trend in the ceramics market. Innovations like 3D printing represent breakthroughs that enhance technology in this field. For instance, in September 2024, Lithoz, an Austria-based company specializing in the development and production of high-performance and bioresorbable ceramics, launched the CeraMax Vario V900, a ceramic 3D printer with the largest build volume in its class, measuring 250 x 250 x 290 mm. This printer utilizes Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS) technology, compatible with water-based ceramic slurries, and can apply up to 1,000 µm of slurry per layer, significantly improving printing speed and efficiency. Additionally, the CeraMax Vario V900 simplifies the debinding process, enabling thicker walls and optimal density in the final products. This innovative technology is well-suited for producing high-quality, large-scale ceramic components for industries such as aerospace, medical, and research.

In September 2025, SINTX Technologies Inc., a US-based healthcare technology company, completed the acquisition of SiNAPTIC Surgical, LLC for an undisclosed sum. Through this transaction, SINTX intends to enhance its ceramic additive manufacturing capabilities and speed up the commercialisation of silicon nitride-based orthopaedic and spinal implant technologies, thereby broadening its medical device portfolio and expanding its market presence. SiNAPTIC Surgical, LLC is a US-based medical technology firm focused on medical ceramic additive manufacturing solutions and the development of silicon nitride implants for spinal and orthopaedic applications.

Major companies operating in the ceramics market report are Saint Gobain, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Kyocera Corporation, Corning Inc., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mohawk Industries Inc., Caesar, McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies, Sisecam Group, Imerys Ceramics, Materion Corporation, Morgan Advanced Materials, China Glass Holding, SCHOTT AG, CoorsTek, American Standard, CeremTec, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc., RAK Ceramics, Du-Co Ceramics Company, Unifrax, Applied Ceramics Inc., AGC Ceramics Co. Ltd., Rauschert GmbH, Ceramiche Caesar, Thermal Ceramics UK

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

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

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.

Ceramics Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses ceramics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• 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.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered: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
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Traditional: Tableware; Pottery; Sanitary Ware; Tiles; Structural Clay Products
• 2) By Advanced: Bioceramics; Electronics Ceramics; Refractories; Ceramics For Aerospace And Defense; Technical Ceramics
• Companies Mentioned: Saint Gobain; Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company; Kyocera Corporation; Corning Inc.; Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.; Mohawk Industries Inc.; Caesar; McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies; Sisecam Group; Imerys Ceramics; Materion Corporation; Morgan Advanced Materials; China Glass Holding; SCHOTT AG; CoorsTek; American Standard; CeremTec; Kajaria Ceramics Limited; Momentive Performance Materials Inc.; Blasch Precision Ceramics Inc.; RAK Ceramics; Du-Co Ceramics Company; Unifrax; Applied Ceramics Inc.; AGC Ceramics Co. Ltd.; Rauschert GmbH; Ceramiche Caesar; Thermal Ceramics UK
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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