The global thermal ceramic market was valued at USD 4.45 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 7.20 billion by 2031 expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the major advancements in the construction industry and rising demand for thermal ceramics in heaters, furnaces, and various end user industries.
Thermal Ceramics are materials which are used for maintaining high temperature levels without combusting or producing any toxic exhumes. These materials offer thermal shock resistance, high tolerance to withstand extreme temperatures, and thermal insulation & expansion.

Thermal ceramics are useful in construction of houses, commercial and Industrial spaces, and enclosures that typically require insulation to dissipate heat and maintain the comfort levels. Thermal ceramics are manufactured by blending multiple insulation products such as kaowool, cerablanket, and low persistent materials.
Covid 19 has negatively impacted the growth of thermal ceramics market due to hampering of activities in mining & metal processing and Chemical & petrochemical industries, two of the major consumers for the product. Covid-19 pandemic also caused supply chain restrictions which adversely affected the thermal ceramics market.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Increasing demand for thermal ceramics as high-temperature insulation materials for linings in industrial heaters and furnaces is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
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Rapid growth of the infrastructural and construction industries in developing regions is major factor boosting the market expansion in the coming years.
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Rising demand for thermal ceramics in industrial heaters, furnaces, power generation, mining, and metal processing industries have propelled the growth of thermal ceramics market.
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Rising concerns attributed to carcinogenic nature of ceramic fibers related to refractories is major factor acting as restraint hampering the growth of thermal ceramics market.
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Lack of awareness and high cost attributed to its procurement and application act as key challenge that can hinder the market expansion during the forecast period.
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Technological advancements in construction industry and rising implementation of thermal ceramics in building spaces is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global thermal ceramics market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Thermal Ceramics Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Type (Ceramic Fibers, Insulation Bricks), Application (Mining & Metal Processing, Chemical & Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Power Generation, Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Morgan Thermal Ceramics, Unifrax, Luyang Energy-Saving Materials, Isolite Insulating Products, RHI Magnesita, 3M, Ibiden, Mitsubishi Chemical, Rath, Yeso Insulating Products, Bnz Materials, Pyrotek, Promat
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Market Segment Insights
Ceramic segment is projected to account a large market share
Based on type, the thermal ceramics market is segmented into ceramic fibers and insulation bricks. The ceramic fibers segment is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period due to increased use in filtration and sealing applications in chemical, steel, oil & gas, aluminum, glass, transportation, and other industries.

Manufacturing segment is expected to expand at a rapid pace
Based on its application, the thermal ceramics market is bifurcated into mining & metal processing, chemical & petrochemical, manufacturing, power generation, and others. The mining & metal processing segment held a key share of the market during the recent years owing to excellent thermal insulation properties of thermal ceramics.
However, the manufacturing segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to rising demand and increasing applications in industries such as refractory, glass, cement, construction, electronics & electrical, and ceramic.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market
On the basis of regions, the thermal ceramics market is categorized as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America account for key market share in of thermal ceramics market due to the presence of large corporations involved in automotive and chemical sectors.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit a rapid growth rate in the coming years owing to increasing demand in construction industry and growing steel production. Asia Pacific hosts many developing countries where infrastructural development is booming rapidly which has spurned the thermal ceramics market to grow at a substantial rate during the forecast period.
Segments
Types
- Ceramic Fibers
- Insulation Bricks
Application
- Mining & Metal Processing
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Manufacturing
- Power Generation
- Others
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Morgan Thermal Ceramics
- Unifrax
- Luyang Energy-Saving Materials
- Isolite Insulating Products
- RHI Magnesita
- 3M
- Ibiden
- Mitsubishi Chemical
- Rath
- Yeso Insulating Products
- Bnz Materials
- Pyrotek
- Promat
Competitive Landscape
Key players operating in the thermal ceramics market covered in this are Morgan Thermal Ceramics, Unifrax, Luyang Energy-Saving Materials, Isolite Insulating Products, RHI Magnesita, 3M, Ibiden, Mitsubishi Chemical, Rath, Yeso Insulating Products, Bnz Materials, Pyrotek, and Promat.
The global players are engaged in enhancing their business strategies in a bid to capture key market share. For instance, 3M has announced it will be expanding its production capacity in the coming years to meet the increasing requirements of thermal ceramic products.
