Corundum Global Market Report 2026

Corundum is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide and is one of the hardest natural minerals, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. It is widely used both as an abrasive in industrial applications and as a gemstone, with notable varieties including sapphire and ruby. Its exceptional hardness makes it valuable for both industrial and decorative purposes.

The primary types of corundum are brown fused alumina, white fused alumina, and others. Brown fused alumina is a high-density abrasive material produced by melting bauxite ore in an electric arc furnace. It is widely used for grinding, sandblasting, and as a refractory material due to its durability and hardness. Additionally, it includes varieties such as emery, ruby, and sapphire, and is applied in fields such as jewelry, abrasives, refractory materials, minerals, and electronics.

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 aluminum oxide, fused alumina, and corundum derivatives have impacted the corundum market by increasing production costs and disrupting supply chains, especially in regions such as north america, europe, and asia-pacific. Segments like high-grade brown and white fused alumina are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials. Positive impacts include incentivizing domestic production, promoting local sourcing, and driving innovation in specialty and high-performance corundum products.

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The corundum market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.75 billion in 2025 to $2.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing use of corundum in abrasives, rising demand for industrial and commercial jewelry, adoption of fused alumina in refractory applications, increasing use in electrical and electronics components, demand for high-purity corundum in precision applications.

The corundum market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of corundum applications in advanced abrasives, growing adoption in high-end jewelry and luxury items, rising demand for microfine and specialty corundum blends, growth in refractory and high-temperature industrial uses, increasing use in electrical, electronics, and specialty manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of brown fused alumina in industrial abrasives, increasing adoption of white fused alumina for precision applications, growth in corundum-based jewelry and gemstones, expansion of high-grade and microfine corundum applications, increasing demand for specialty corundum blends.

The growing demand for gemstones is expected to drive the expansion of the corundum market. Gemstones are crystals that are cut, polished, and used in jewelry and ornaments due to their rarity and beauty. This rising demand is fueled by factors such as increasing consumer interest in luxury and personalized jewelry, higher disposable incomes, and the growing influence of fashion trends. Corundum, which is commonly found in gemstones like ruby and sapphire, is highly valued for its exceptional hardness and vibrant colors. These gemstones are prized in the jewelry industry for their aesthetic appeal and durability. For example, in July 2024, Rapaport USA Inc., a US-based organization focused on the diamond and jewelry industry, reported that Russia's diamond production in 2022 reached 41.9 million carats, valued at $3.55 billion, with an average price of $85 per carat, compared to 37.3 million carats of rough diamonds produced the previous year. As a result, the increasing demand for gemstones is driving the growth of the corundum market.

Major players in the corundum market are investing in advanced solutions such as high-tech gem testing laboratories, which make gem analysis more accessible and cost-effective. For example, in February 2023, GGTL Laboratories, a gemological lab based in Switzerland, opened the GGTL Gemlab in Antwerp, Belgium. This facility boasts cutting-edge technology for the analysis of melee-sized gemstones and offers comprehensive testing services including authenticity and origin verification for sapphires and rubies.

In August 2024, Okamoto Industries, a Japan-based company specializing in rubber and polymer products, acquired Riken Corundum for $15 million. This acquisition is expected to enhance Okamoto's operational capabilities and expand its product offerings, particularly in the abrasives market. Riken Corundum is a Japan-based company that produces and supplies abrasive materials.

Major companies operating in the corundum market report are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., IMERYS S.A., Washington Mills, Almatis, RIKEN Corundum, Norton Abrasives, Fujimi Corporation, Mirka Abrasives, Asahi Diamond Industrial, H.C. Starck, Zhengzhou Sunrise Technology, RuiShi Group, LD International Abrasives, Kuhmichel Abrasiv GmbH, Orient Abrasives Limited, Carborundum Universal Limited, Showa Denko Materials, Treibacher Industrie AG, Sanhui Refractories, Elfusa, Star Abrasives

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the corundum market in 2025. The regions covered in the corundum market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The corundum market consists of sales of synthetic corundum, industrial corundum powders, and pink and blue sapphire. 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.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Brown Fused Alumina; White Fused Alumina; Other Types
• 2) By Variety: Emery; Ruby; Sapphire
• 3) By Application: Jewelry; Abrasive; Refractory; Electrical And Electronics; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Brown Fused Alumina: Standard Brown Fused Alumina; High-Grade Brown Fused Alumina; Super Fine Brown Fused Alumina
• 2) By White Fused Alumina: Standard White Fused Alumina; High-Grade White Fused Alumina; Microfine White Fused Alumina
• 3) By Other Types: Tabular Alumina; High-Alumina Content Corundum; Black Fused Alumina; Pink Fused Alumina; Specialty Corundum Blends
• Companies Mentioned: Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.; IMERYS S.A.; Washington Mills; Almatis; RIKEN Corundum; Norton Abrasives; Fujimi Corporation; Mirka Abrasives; Asahi Diamond Industrial; H.C. Starck; Zhengzhou Sunrise Technology; RuiShi Group; LD International Abrasives; Kuhmichel Abrasiv GmbH; Orient Abrasives Limited; Carborundum Universal Limited; Showa Denko Materials; Treibacher Industrie AG; Sanhui Refractories; Elfusa; Star Abrasives
• 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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