Global Refractories 2016-2018 & 2024: Key Factors Determining Growth in the Refractories Market

DUBLIN, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Refractories - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Refractories in Thousand Tons and US$ Million by the following Form:

Bricks & Shapes

• Monolithics
• Others

Materials

• Clay Refractories
• Non-Clay Refractories

The End-Use Segments also analyzed in terms of Volume include:

• Iron & Steel
• Cement
• Ceramics & Glass
• Others

The report profiles 105 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Acera Technology (USA)
• Chosun Refractories Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• HarbisonWalker International (USA)
• Imerys (France)
• Krosaki Harima Corporation (Japan)
• Magnezit Group (Russia)
• MINTEQ International, Inc. (USA)
• Refratechnik Group (Germany)
• RHI Magnesita N.V. (Austria)
• Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)
• SEEIF Ceramic, a.s. (Czech Republic)
• Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd. (Japan)
• Vesuvius plc (UK)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Prelude
Key Factors Determining Growth in Refractories Market
Select Key Trends in the Global Refractory Market
Outlook
Regional Outlook
Historic Market Volumes Remain History in Developed Markets
Current and Future Analysis
Volume Demand
By Form
By Material
By End-Use Segment
Value Sales
By Form
By Material
Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism

3. MARKET DYNAMICS OF MAJOR END-USE SECTORS
Prelude
Key Drivers of Refractories by End-Use Sector
Iron & Steel
World Steel Production
Outlook for Steel Demand
Cement
Competition
Glass Manufacturing
Refractories for Glass Production - An Overview
Improving Demand for Flat Glass to Drive Refractory Materials Market
Other Sectors
Growing Demand for Ceramic Tiles to Drive Demand for Refractory Materials
Rising Aluminum Demand to Drive Refractories Market

4. MAJOR GLOBAL TRENDS & ISSUES
Large Scale Renewable Energy Developments to Affect Refractories
Cement Industry to Provide Stable Market
Iron and Steel - the Major Demand Generator for Refractories
Refractory Usage Levels to Drop
Monolithics Expected to Outshine Bricks and Shapes
Non-Ferrous Applications to Spearhead Growth in Refractories Market
India Takes Over the Growth Mantle from China
Customization of Refractories Catches On
A Highly Fragmented Marketplace Benefits Raw Material Suppliers
Demand for Efficient and Durable Refractories Rises

5. REFRACTORY RAW MATERIALS - AN OVERVIEW
Brief Overview of Raw Material Supply Scenario
Key Raw Materials for Refractories - A Review
Alumina
Bauxite
Chinese Clout in Global Refractory Bauxite Supply - A Cause of Concern
Alternative Minerals to Witness Increased Adoption as Bauxite Supply Diminishes
Graphite
Refractories: A Major End-Use Market for Natural Graphite
Demand Rises for Higher Quality Graphite
Leading Producers
India, Brazil and Canada to See Role Expansion
Refractory Manufacturers to Invest in Graphite Mines to Tackle Rising Graphite Prices
Magnesia
Major Applications in Refractories
China Leads Global Supply
Kyanite and Other Related Minerals

6. TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Prelude
Advancements in Material Technology
Stellar Materials' Single Formulation for Any Installation Method
Anti-Hydration MgO-CaO
Advancements in Engineering
Researchers Explore Usage of Nanomaterials in Refractory Industry

7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Features and Benefits
Glass-Furnace Silica Refractories
Insulating Firebricks
Ceramic Fiber Modules
Non-Ceramic Fiber Blankets and Modules
Microporous Insulation
Refractory Products by Form
Bricks and Shapes
Crucibles
Carbon-Bonded Crucibles
Clay Graphite Crucibles
Oxide Refractory Crucibles
Specialties/Monolithics
Preformed Refractory Shapes
Refractory Products by Material
Clay Refractories
High-Alumina
Insulating
Fireclay
Ladle
Non-Clay Refractories
Basic
Extra-High Alumina
Others
End-Use Markets

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

8.1 Focus on Select Players
8.2 Recent Industry Activity
Upstate Refractory Services Takes Over Hanyan-Higgins
Allied Mineral Acquires IP Rights for Select Products from GrafTech
RHI Magnesita Divests Select Assets to Intocast Aktiengesellschaft
RHI and Magnesita Complete Merger to Form RHI Magnesita
LIVA Group Acquires REFEL, and JSC Podolsk Refractories
Allied Minerals Takes Over Riverside Refractories
AkhangaranCement Increases Refractory Brick Capacity in Uzbekistan
Avkem Expands Acquires E-Jay Thermo Products
Imerys Acquires Kerneos
HarbisonWalker to Construct New Monolithic Refractories Manufacturing Facility

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
A. Volume Analytics
Refractories Market by Form
Refractories Market by Material
Refractories Market by End-Use Segment
B. Dollar Analytics
Refractories Market by Form
Refractories Market by Material

10. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 105 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 120)

• The United States (46)
• Japan (7)
• Europe (36)
• France (6)
• Germany (4)
• The United Kingdom (8)
• Spain (2)
• Rest of Europe (16)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (29)
• Middle East (1)
• Latin America (1)
  

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