Global Refractories Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The global refractories market size was estimated at USD 47,882.2 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 95,958.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$47,882.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$95,958.3
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
9.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global refractories market highlights

  • The global refractories market generated a revenue of USD 47,882.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 95,958.3 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 9.5% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, iron & steel accounted for a revenue of USD 34,104.8 million in 2025.
  • Glass & Ceramics is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 47,882.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 95,958.3 million
Growth rate9.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentIron & steel
Fastest growing segmentGlass & Ceramics
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCement & Lime, Iron & Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Glass & Ceramics

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 5.8% of the global refractories market in 2025.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 6,242.3 million by 2033.

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Refractories Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Vesuvius Media View profile 1-10 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America https://www.vesuviusmedia.com/
Shinagawa Refractories View profile 1001-5000 Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.shinagawa.co.jp/
Krosaki Harima View profile 1001-5000 Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, Asia https://www.krosaki.co.jp/
HarbisonWalker International View profile 1001-5000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.thinkHWI.com
Chosun Refractories View profile 501-1000 Kwangyang, Cholla-namdo, South Korea, Asia http://www.chosunref.co.kr
Saint-Gobain - Gyproc View profile 51-100 Beveren, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Europe https://www.gyproc.be
RHI Magnesita NV ADR View profile 14777 Kranichberggasse 6, Vienna, Austria, 1120 https://www.rhimagnesita.com
Imerys View profile 13909 43 quai de Grenelle, Paris, France, 75015 https://www.imerys.com
Morgan Advanced Materials PLC View profile 8783 Sheet Street, York House, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 1DD https://www.morganadvancedmaterials.com
CoorsTek View profile 10001+ Golden, Colorado, United States, North America https://www.coorstek.com

Global refractories market outlook

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Iron & steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.23% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global refractories market based on cement & lime, iron & steel, non-ferrous metals, glass & ceramics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Refractories End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Cement & Lime
    • Iron & Steel
    • Non-Ferrous Metals
    • Others
    • Glass & Ceramics

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