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耐火材料:市場佔有率分析、行業趨勢和統計數據、成長預測(2026-2031 年)

Refractories - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)

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簡介目錄

根據 Mordor Intelligence 預測,耐火材料市場將從 2025 年的 5,736 萬噸成長到 2026 年的 5,961 萬噸,到 2031 年將達到 7,231 萬噸,2026 年至 2031 年的複合年成長率為 3.93%。

耐火材料市場-IMG1

本報告按產品類型(非黏土耐火材料和黏土耐火材料)、終端用戶產業(鋼鐵、水泥、能源和化學、非鐵金屬、玻璃、陶瓷及其他)以及地區(亞太地區、北美、歐洲、南美以及中東和非洲)進行細分。市場預測以噸為單位。

全球耐火材料市場趨勢及洞察

亞洲鋼鐵廠產能迅速擴張

亞洲鋼鐵產能的擴張正推動耐火材料需求空前高漲。 2024年上半年,中國將有12座新高爐運作,總合1,897萬噸。以高效高爐取代老舊設備有望延長其運作,但不斷增加的熱負荷也推動了耐火材料市場對更高品質鎂碳整體式耐火材料解決方案的創新。印度經濟的快速成長也扮演著同樣重要的角色。 RHI Magnesita India在九個地點為700多家客戶提供服務,2023-24會計年度的銷售額達378.1億印度盧比(約合4.53億美元),凸顯了國內需求的強勁。區域化透過縮短前置作業時間使本地製造商受益,但同時也為歐美供應商維持市場佔有率帶來了挑戰。同時,韓國耐火材料產量預計將在 2024 年下降 5.7%,凸顯了耐火材料市場整體成長的不平衡。

向氫基直接鐵還原(DRI)反應器過渡

氫氣直接還原鐵(DRI)製程需要耐火材料具備優異的抗熱震性和抗氫脆性,以應對不斷變化的溫度曲線和爐內氣氛。 Magnesita公司的研究證實,用於「綠鋼」的電熔爐需要採用新型化學成分的耐火材料,以承受富氫氣體的侵蝕。此製程可將煉鋼過程中的二氧化碳排放量降低至每噸鋼0.1噸,但資本投資和能源價格的挑戰仍存在。安賽樂米塔爾公司於2025年退出德國的一個計畫並退還13億歐元的補貼,凸顯了該領域的經濟不確定性。儘管如此,能源經濟研究所預測,到2050年,直接還原鐵對鐵礦石的需求將成長十倍,這意味著專門用於直接還原鐵的耐火材料擁有長期的商業機會。

鎂碳磚的碳排放罰款

歐盟的碳邊境調節關稅和北美的脫碳政策正在抑制對傳統氧化鎂碳磚的需求。生命週期評估表明,無碳氧化鎂替代品的環境影響較小,但仍需更廣泛的工業驗證。美國對部分中國和墨西哥產氧化鎂碳磚徵收反傾銷稅(部分生產商的稅率高達236%),加劇了成本壓力,並推動耐火材料市場向低碳解決方案轉型。 RHI Magnesita公司的高可再生氧化鎂碳系列產品目前仍將是一個可行的選擇,但從長遠來看,無碳接合材料和陶瓷基質複合材料預計將佔據主導地位。

細分市場分析

在調查期間,非黏土耐火材料的複合年成長率為4.57%,預計到2031年將繼續超過黏土耐火材料。由於其優異的耐腐蝕性和抗熱衝擊性,這些耐火材料在氫基煉鋼、先進電池和廢棄物焚化發電廠中至關重要。菱鎂礦磚因其對爐渣化學性質的耐受性,在基礎煉鋼領域佔據主導地位;氧化鋯磚則在嚴苛的循環和極高溫度環境下表現出色。矽磚仍然是焦爐方格牆的重要組成部分,但由於對結晶質二氧化矽暴露的監管更加嚴格(粉塵濃度限制在50微克/立方公尺以內),其使用受到限制。鉻鐵礦磚憑藉其強大的抗金屬滲透性,在非鐵金屬冶煉領域保持著一定的地位。儘管黏土耐火材料的價值成長仍在推動耐火材料市場的發展。

以高鋁產品為代表的黏土基耐火材料預計在2025年將佔據耐火材料市場54.88%的佔有率,這反映了其在各種爐襯應用中的成本效益。耐火磚用於中溫鋼包和鍋爐,而熱耐火材料則在各個行業中實現了節能。研究人員在1100 度C高溫下處理飛灰無機聚合物磚後,獲得了84 MPa的抗壓強度,這表明粘土基耐火材料有望實現循環經濟。聖戈班的超高溫陶瓷,特別是碳化矽和氧化鋯,正在將性能極限推至1400 度C以上,這表明混合配方正在模糊傳統的「黏土基/非黏土基」界限。

區域分析

亞太地區將在2025年佔據耐火材料市場73.20%的佔有率,預計到2031年將以4.12%的複合年成長率成長。中國正在持續推動高爐現代化改造,同時關閉老舊設施,這推動了對高品質耐火磚和澆注料的持續需求成長。印度的成長速度超過其他所有國家,RHI Magnesita執行長預測,印度國內耐火材料市場將以6%至13%的年成長率成長,這反映了其大規模鋼鐵和水泥產業的擴張。在日本,在JFE控股公司22.6億美元投資的支持下,向電弧爐(EAF)技術的轉型正在穩步推進,爐襯規格也正在轉向針對電弧爐最佳化的基礎配方。在韓國,該公司2024年的產量下降了5.7%,但其目標仍是轉型生產需要高品質耐火材料的高附加價值鋼鐵產品。中國和東南亞鋰離子電池超級工廠的加速建設,正在鞏固該地區作為耐火材料市場成長中心的地位。

北美市場雖已成熟,但其戰略地位至關重要。哈比森沃克國際公司(Harbison Walker International)在密蘇裡州富爾頓投資1,390萬美元的擴建計畫預計將使輕質整體式耐火材料的產量提高60%,顯示該地區專注於高價值應用。美國職業安全與健康管理局(OSHA)提高二氧化矽粉塵基準值,推動了對封閉式處理設備和低粉塵材料的投資,進而導致產品系列的重組。加拿大力爭在生鐵出口方面佔據主導,這可能會刺激對特種直接還原鐵(DRI)耐火材料的需求。然而,由於美國反傾銷稅推高了鎂碳磚的成本,墨西哥的競爭力受到限制。

歐洲在環境政策方面處於領先地位。歐盟的碳邊境調節機制(CBAM)推高了高碳耐火材料的成本,並推動了無碳接合材料和再生解決方案的應用。安賽樂米塔爾決定償還其德國氫鋼計畫13億歐元的補貼,這清楚地顯示了綠色轉型帶來的經濟負擔。儘管如此,研發項目依然強勁。聖戈班計劃在紐約州惠特菲爾德投資4000萬美元建設的NorPro工廠將向美國和歐洲供應催化劑,凸顯了跨大西洋供應鏈的整合。在中東和非洲地區,沙烏地阿拉伯的產業多元化和南非的採礦業務正在帶來新的機遇,但政治不確定性和基礎設施差距正在影響計畫的進展。

其他好處:

  • Excel格式的市場預測(ME)表
  • 3個月的分析師支持

目錄

第1章:引言

  • 研究假設和市場定義
  • 調查範圍

第2章:調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章 市場狀況

  • 市場概覽
  • 市場促進因素
    • 亞洲鋼鐵廠產能迅速擴張
    • 過渡到使用氫氣作為燃料的直接還原煉鐵爐
    • 水泥窯正逐步改用替代燃料。
    • 利用高溫陶瓷的大規模儲能電池的發展
    • 用於垃圾焚化發電發電廠的新型超低孔隙率磚
  • 市場限制因素
    • 鎂碳磚的碳排放罰款
    • 冶金用礬土和菱鎂礦供應的波動
    • 加強經合組織國家的職業性二氧化矽粉塵法規
  • 價值鏈分析
  • 波特五力模型

第5章 市場規模與成長預測

  • 依產品類型
    • 非黏土耐火材料
      • 菱鎂礦磚
      • 氧化鋯磚
      • 矽磚
      • 鉻鐵磚
      • 其他(碳化物、矽酸鹽)
    • 黏土耐火材料
      • 高鋁
      • 耐火粘土
      • 隔熱和耐火材料
  • 按最終用戶行業分類
    • 水泥
    • 能源與化學
    • 非鐵金屬
    • 玻璃
    • 陶瓷
    • 其他(紙漿和造紙、垃圾焚化發電)
  • 按地區
    • 亞太地區
      • 中國
      • 印度
      • 日本
      • 韓國
      • 其他亞太國家
    • 北美洲
      • 美國
      • 加拿大
      • 墨西哥
    • 歐洲
      • 德國
      • 英國
      • 法國
      • 義大利
      • 俄羅斯
      • 其他歐洲國家
    • 南美洲
      • 巴西
      • 阿根廷
      • 其他南美國家
    • 中東和非洲
      • 沙烏地阿拉伯
      • 南非
      • 其他中東和非洲國家

第6章 競爭情勢

  • 市場集中度
  • 策略趨勢
  • 市佔率分析
  • 公司簡介
    • Chosun Refractories
    • Gouda Refractories Group
    • HarbisonWalker International
    • IFGL
    • Imerys
    • Krosaki Harima Corporation
    • Liaoning Qinghua Refractory Material Co., Ltd.
    • Monolithisch India Limited
    • Morgan Advanced Materials
    • Puyang Refractories Group Co.,Ltd.
    • Rath-Group
    • Refratechnik
    • RHI Magnesita
    • Saint-Gobain
    • SHINAGAWA REFRACTORIES CO., LTD.
    • Vesuvius

第7章 市場機會與未來展望

簡介目錄
Product Code: 51529

According to Mordor Intelligence, the refractories market size is expected to grow from 57.36 Million tons in 2025 to 59.61 Million tons in 2026 and is forecast to reach 72.31 Million tons by 2031 at 3.93% CAGR over 2026-2031.

Refractories - Market - IMG1

This report is Segmented by Product Type (Non-Clay Refractories and Clay Refractories), End-User Industry (Iron and Steel, Cement, Energy and Chemicals, Non-Ferrous Metals, Glass, Ceramic, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Tons).

Global Refractories Market Trends and Insights

Rapid Capacity Expansions in Asian Iron and Steel Plants

Steel capacity additions across Asia are driving unprecedented refractory demand, with China commissioning 12 new blast furnaces totaling 18.97 million tons in H1 2024. Replacing aging units with high-efficiency furnaces lengthens campaign life expectations and raises thermal loads, prompting the refractories market to innovate higher-grade magnesia-carbon and monolithic solutions. India's surge is equally pivotal; RHI Magnesita India posted INR 3,781 crore (USD 453 million) FY 2023-24 revenue while serving more than 700 customers across nine sites, highlighting the depth of domestic pull. Regional concentration benefits local producers through shorter lead times yet challenges Western suppliers to sustain share. Meanwhile, Korean production fell 5.7% in 2024, underscoring uneven growth within the broader refractories market.

Shift Toward Hydrogen-Based Direct-Reduced-Iron Furnaces

Hydrogen-based DRI alters temperature profiles and atmospheres, demanding refractories with superior thermal-shock resistance and hydrogen embrittlement resilienceMagnesita research confirms that electric melting furnaces intended for "green steel" require novel refractory chemistries capable of withstanding hydrogen-rich gases. Although the process can slash steelmaking CO2 emissions to 0.1 tons per ton of steel, capex and energy-price hurdles persist; ArcelorMittal's 2025 withdrawal from a German project and return of EUR 1.3 billion in subsidies highlights the economic uncertainties. Nevertheless, the Institute for Energy Economics forecasts a ten-fold rise in DR-grade iron ore demand by 2050, signaling long-run opportunities for specialized DRI refractories,

Carbon-Emission Penalties on Mag-Carbon Bricks

EU carbon-border tariffs and North American decarbonization policies are curbing demand for traditional magnesia-carbon bricks. Life-cycle assessments show that carbonless magnesia alternatives deliver lower environmental impacts but still need broader industrial validation. US antidumping duties on certain Chinese and Mexican mag-carbon bricks-reaching 236% for some producers-add cost pressure and push the refractories market toward lower-carbon solutions. RHI Magnesita's high-recycling mag-carbon series offers an interim path, yet long-term trajectories favor carbon-free bonds and ceramic-matrix composites.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

  1. Cement Kilns Switching to Alternative Fuels
  2. Growth of Large Utility-Scale Energy-Storage Batteries Using High-Temperature Ceramics
  3. Volatility in Metallurgical-Grade Bauxite and Magnesite Supply

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Non-clay refractories grew at a 4.57% CAGR during the review period and continue to outpace clay grades through 2031. They thrive on superior corrosion and thermal-shock resistance critical in hydrogen-based steelmaking, advanced batteries, and waste-to-energy incinerators. Magnesite bricks dominate basic steelmaking for their resistance to slag chemistry, while zirconia bricks excel in severe cycling and extremely high temperature zones. Silica bricks remain indispensable for coke-oven checker walls, yet usage is moderated by rising crystalline-silica exposure rules capping dust at 50 µg/m3. Chromite bricks maintain a foothold in non-ferrous smelting thanks to strong metal-penetration resistance. Together, these non-clay categories underpin value growth even as clay refractories retain volume leadership.

Clay refractories, topped by high-alumina variants, captured 54.88% of refractories market share in 2025, reflecting their cost-effectiveness across multiple furnace linings. Fireclay bricks serve moderate-temperature ladles and boilers, while insulating refractories unlock energy savings across industries. Researchers have achieved 84 MPa compressive strength in fly-ash geopolymer bricks after 1,100 °C exposure, hinting at circular-economy pathways for clay refractories. Saint-Gobain's ultra-high-temperature ceramics, particularly SiC and zirconia, stretch performance ceilings above 1,400 °C and illustrate how hybrid formulations blur the traditional clay/non-clay divide.

Complete Report Scope:

  • By Product Type
    • Non-clay Refractories
      • Magnesite Brick
      • Zirconia Brick
      • Silica Brick
      • Chromite Brick
      • Other (Carbides, Silicates)
    • Clay Refractories
      • High-Alumina
      • Fireclay
      • Insulating
  • By End-User Industry
    • Iron and Steel
    • Cement
    • Energy and Chemicals
    • Non-Ferrous Metals
    • Glass
    • Ceramic
    • Other End-user Industries (Pulp and Paper, Waste-to-Energy)
  • By Geography
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Italy
      • Russia
      • Rest of Europe
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Rest of South America
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Rest of Middle East and Africa

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific owned 73.20% of the refractories market in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 4.12% CAGR through 2031. China continues modernizing blast furnaces while shutting obsolete capacity, driving sustained uptake of higher-grade bricks and castables. India outpaces all peers; RHI Magnesita's CEO forecasts 6-13% annual domestic refractory growth, reflecting large-scale steel and cement expansions. Japan's shift toward EAF technology, supported by JFE Holdings' USD 2.26 billion investment, redirects lining specifications toward EAF-optimized basic mixes. South Korea encountered a 5.7% production dip in 2024 but aims to pivot toward higher-value steel products that still require premium refractories. Accelerating lithium-ion battery gigafactory construction across China and Southeast Asia cements the region's role as the growth nucleus of the refractories market.

North America remains a mature yet strategically vital arena. HarbisonWalker International's USD 13.9 million expansion in Fulton, Missouri, will lift lightweight monolithic output by 60% and embodies the region's commitment to high-value applications. Heightened OSHA silica-dust limits incentivize investment in sealed handling and low-dust materials, reshaping product portfolios. Canada eyes leadership in green-iron exports, which could stimulate specialized DRI refractory demand. Mexico's competitiveness, however, is tempered by US antidumping duties that inflate costs for mag-carbon bricks.

Europe sets the pace on environmental policy. The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism raises the cost of high-carbon refractories, propelling adoption of carbon-free bonds and recycling solutions. ArcelorMittal's decision to return EUR 1.3 billion in subsidies for a German hydrogen-steel project illustrates the economic strain in the green transition. Yet R&D pipelines stay robust; Saint-Gobain's planned USD 40 million NorPro plant in Wheatfield, New York, although US-based, will serve European catalysts and emphasizes trans-Atlantic supply-chain integration. The Middle East and Africa offer emergent promise through Saudi industrial diversification and South African mining ventures, although political certainty and infrastructure gaps influence project pacing.

  1. Chosun Refractories
  2. Gouda Refractories Group
  3. HarbisonWalker International
  4. IFGL
  5. Imerys
  6. Krosaki Harima Corporation
  7. Liaoning Qinghua Refractory Material Co., Ltd.
  8. Monolithisch India Limited
  9. Morgan Advanced Materials
  10. Puyang Refractories Group Co.,Ltd.
  11. Rath-Group
  12. Refratechnik
  13. RHI Magnesita
  14. Saint-Gobain
  15. SHINAGAWA REFRACTORIES CO., LTD.
  16. Vesuvius

Additional Benefits:

  • The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
  • 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rapid Capacity Expansions in Asian Iron and Steel Plants
    • 4.2.2 Shift Toward Hydrogen-Based Direct-Reduced-Iron Furnaces
    • 4.2.3 Cement Kilns Switching to Alternative Fuels
    • 4.2.4 Growth of Large Utility-Scale Energy-Storage Batteries Using High-Temperature Ceramics
    • 4.2.5 Novel Ultra-Low-Porosity Bricks for Waste-To-Energy Incinerators
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Carbon-Emission Penalties on Mag-Carbon Bricks
    • 4.3.2 Volatility in Metallurgical-Grade Bauxite and Magnesite Supply
    • 4.3.3 Occupational Silica-Dust Regulations Tightening in OECD Nations
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Porter's Five Forces
    • 4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.5.5 Degree of Competition

5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Volume)

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Non-clay Refractories
      • 5.1.1.1 Magnesite Brick
      • 5.1.1.2 Zirconia Brick
      • 5.1.1.3 Silica Brick
      • 5.1.1.4 Chromite Brick
      • 5.1.1.5 Other (Carbides, Silicates)
    • 5.1.2 Clay Refractories
      • 5.1.2.1 High-Alumina
      • 5.1.2.2 Fireclay
      • 5.1.2.3 Insulating
  • 5.2 By End-User Industry
    • 5.2.1 Iron and Steel
    • 5.2.2 Cement
    • 5.2.3 Energy and Chemicals
    • 5.2.4 Non-Ferrous Metals
    • 5.2.5 Glass
    • 5.2.6 Ceramic
    • 5.2.7 Other End-user Industries (Pulp and Paper, Waste-to-Energy)
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
      • 5.3.1.1 China
      • 5.3.1.2 India
      • 5.3.1.3 Japan
      • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
      • 5.3.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
      • 5.3.2.1 United States
      • 5.3.2.2 Canada
      • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
      • 5.3.3.1 Germany
      • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
      • 5.3.3.3 France
      • 5.3.3.4 Italy
      • 5.3.3.5 Russia
      • 5.3.3.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
      • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
      • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
      • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
      • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
      • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
      • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6 Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Chosun Refractories
    • 6.4.2 Gouda Refractories Group
    • 6.4.3 HarbisonWalker International
    • 6.4.4 IFGL
    • 6.4.5 Imerys
    • 6.4.6 Krosaki Harima Corporation
    • 6.4.7 Liaoning Qinghua Refractory Material Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.8 Monolithisch India Limited
    • 6.4.9 Morgan Advanced Materials
    • 6.4.10 Puyang Refractories Group Co.,Ltd.
    • 6.4.11 Rath-Group
    • 6.4.12 Refratechnik
    • 6.4.13 RHI Magnesita
    • 6.4.14 Saint-Gobain
    • 6.4.15 SHINAGAWA REFRACTORIES CO., LTD.
    • 6.4.16 Vesuvius

7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment
  • 7.2 Demand spike from EAF share rising in steel