Japan Refractories Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The refractories market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,403.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 8.2% is expected of Japan refractories market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$1,293.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$2,403.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
8.2%
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Japan refractories market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Japan refractories market highlights

  • The Japan refractories market generated a revenue of USD 1,293.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,403.7 million by 2033.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, iron & steel was the largest revenue generating end use in 2025.
  • Glass & Ceramics is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Refractories market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 1,293.7 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 2,403.7 million
Growth rate8.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentIron & steel
Fastest growing segmentGlass & Ceramics
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCement & Lime, Iron & Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Glass & Ceramics
Key market players worldwideChosun Refractories, CoorsTek, HarbisonWalker International, Imerys, Krosaki Harima, Morgan Advanced Materials PLC, RHI Magnesita NV ADR, Saint-Gobain - Gyproc, Shinagawa Refractories, Vesuvius Media


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 2.7% of the global refractories market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China refractories market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific 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

Japan refractories market outlook

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Iron & steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.13% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan 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.


Japan is known for the technological advancements it has made over the years. It is one of the most developed countries in the world. 

The automotive sector in the country is the most prominent across the world owing to the presence of several global market players, including Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, Toyota, and Mitsubishi. 

According to the OICA, the country witnessed an increase in the production of new vehicles, from approximately .



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