Ceramic Machinery Global Market Report 2026

Ceramic machinery encompasses the equipment and machinery employed in the manufacturing and processing of ceramic materials, including pottery, tiles, and porcelain. This category includes a range of machines and tools utilized for various stages of ceramic product production, such as shaping, molding, drying, firing, glazing, and finishing.

Key types of ceramic machinery include shaping machines, decoration and glazing machines, and equipment for raw materials preparation, storage, and handling. Decoration machines are designed to apply high-design color decoration to ceramic products, while glazing machines utilize polished rollers to impart a glossy surface to the ceramics. These machinery types find applications in diverse sectors, including tile manufacturing, heavy clay manufacturing, and the production of ceramic sanitary ware. End-users of ceramic machinery include participants in both commercial and residential construction projects.

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 impacting the ceramic machinery market by increasing costs of imported kilns, motors, control systems, digital printing units, and heavy mechanical components. Ceramic manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported advanced machinery, while emerging markets face higher capital investment requirements. These tariffs are increasing production setup costs and slowing equipment upgrades. However, they are also encouraging local machinery manufacturing, regional supplier development, and innovation in cost-efficient ceramic production technologies.

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The ceramic machinery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.89 billion in 2025 to $5.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction and infrastructure activities, growth in ceramic tile and sanitary ware demand, increasing mechanization of ceramic manufacturing, availability of advanced shaping equipment, rising investments in production capacity expansion.

The ceramic machinery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart manufacturing solutions, rising demand for customized ceramic designs, expansion of green building construction, growing focus on energy optimization in production plants, increasing integration of automation and robotics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated ceramic production lines, rising integration of digital printing and glazing systems, growing demand for energy-efficient kilns and dryers, expansion of high-capacity shaping and molding equipment, enhanced focus on production precision and yield.

The increasing demand in the residential construction sector is expected to propel the growth of the ceramic machinery market going forward. The residential construction sector refers to the segment of the construction industry focused on the planning, design, and construction of residential structures. The use of ceramic machinery in this sector enhances efficiency, cost-effectiveness, customization, and environmental sustainability, ultimately supporting successful project outcomes and improving homeowner satisfaction. For instance, in September 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, total construction output in Great Britain increased by 0.1% in the three months to September 2025, compared to a 0.2% decline during the same period in 2024. Therefore, the rising demand in the residential construction sector is driving the growth of the ceramic machinery market.

Major companies operating in the ceramic machinery market are focusing on enhancing the performance of ceramic substrates to improve efficiency, durability, and overall product quality. Ceramic substrates, which are thin layers made from ceramic materials, serve as essential bases for electronic components and circuits. For example, in January 2024, CeramTec, a Germany-based company specializing in advanced ceramics and ceramic materials, launched its Sinalit Si3N4 ceramic substrates. This high-performance substrate is engineered to provide exceptional thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and stability at elevated temperatures. Such features make it particularly well-suited for demanding applications in the electronics, telecommunications, and automotive industries, where reliability and efficiency are paramount. This innovation reflects the ongoing commitment of companies in the ceramic machinery market to meet the evolving needs of various high-tech sectors.

In July 2023, KEDA Industrial Group, a China-based manufacturer of building material machinery, acquired SinoCera Create-Tide for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance KEDA's product portfolio by integrating advanced ceramic technologies, thereby expanding its operational capabilities and strengthening its competitive position within the building materials industry. SinoCera Create-Tide specializes in high-end ceramic materials and 3D printing materials, which will complement KEDA's existing offerings and support its growth strategy in the rapidly evolving market for building materials and advanced ceramics.

Major companies operating in the ceramic machinery market are Sacmi Imola S.C., Siti B&T Group SpA, Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd., KERAjet S.A., Ancora SpA, Air Power Group Spa., Bedeschi SpA, Cleveland Tool And Machine LLC, Foshan Sapfit Technology Co. Ltd., Feeco International Inc., Hammond Roto Finish Inc., OptiPro Systems LLC, Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc, System Ceramics SpA, Assogroup, EFI Cretaprint, Manfredini & Schianchi S.r.l., LB Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., Modena Machinery, Xaar plc, Ceramic Instruments Srl, Kilns & Furnaces Ltd., Suzhou Huajing Ceramic Machinery Co. Ltd., Foshan Nanhai Wangeshi Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd., Torrecid Group, Esmalglass-Itaca Grupo, Xiamen Yinhua Machinery Co. Ltd., Ceramic Tools Co. Ltd., Beralmar Technologic S.A., Imerys Ceramics, HEGAN S.COOP, Tecnema Technology S.r.l., Tecnograf S.r.l.

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

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

The ceramic machinery market consists of sales of ceramic cutting machines, glazing and decorating ceramic machines, and clay mixers. 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.

Ceramic Machinery 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 ceramic machinery 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: Shaping Machines; Decoration And Glazing Machines; Raw Materials Preparation; Storage And Handling
• 2) By Application: Tile Manufacturers; Heavy Clay Manufacturers; Ceramic Sanitary Ware Manufacturers
• 3) By End-Users: Commercial Construction; Residential Construction
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Shaping Machines: Pressing Machines; Extrusion Machines; Molding Machines; Casting Machines
• 2) By Decoration And Glazing Machines: Digital Printing Machines; Glazing Machines; Engraving Machines; Screen Printing Machines
• 3) By Raw Materials Preparation: Milling Machines; Mixing Machines; Granulation Machines; Crushing Machines
• 4) By Storage And Handling: Storage Silos; Conveyors; Forklifts; Palletizing Systems
• Companies Mentioned: Sacmi Imola S.C.; Siti B&T Group SpA; Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd.; KERAjet S.A.; Ancora SpA; Air Power Group Spa.; Bedeschi SpA; Cleveland Tool And Machine LLC; Foshan Sapfit Technology Co. Ltd.; Feeco International Inc.; Hammond Roto Finish Inc.; OptiPro Systems LLC; Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc; System Ceramics SpA; Assogroup; EFI Cretaprint; Manfredini & Schianchi S.r.l.; LB Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.; Modena Machinery; Xaar plc; Ceramic Instruments Srl; Kilns & Furnaces Ltd.; Suzhou Huajing Ceramic Machinery Co. Ltd.; Foshan Nanhai Wangeshi Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd.; Torrecid Group; Esmalglass-Itaca Grupo; Xiamen Yinhua Machinery Co. Ltd.; Ceramic Tools Co. Ltd.; Beralmar Technologic S.A.; Imerys Ceramics; HEGAN S.COOP; Tecnema Technology S.r.l.; Tecnograf S.r.l.
• 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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