UK Refractories Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK refractories market highlights
- The UK refractories market generated a revenue of USD 121.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 200.5 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% 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 2025 | USD 121.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 200.5 million |
| Growth rate | 6.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Iron & steel |
| Fastest growing segment | Glass & Ceramics |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Cement & Lime, Iron & Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Glass & Ceramics |
| Key market players worldwide | Chosun 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, UK accounted for 0.3% of the global refractories market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, Russia refractories market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 1,536.8 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 |
UK refractories market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to refractories market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Iron & steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.52% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK 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.
As per the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the GDP of the UK increased by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, following a contraction in two consecutive quarters of 2023.
In 2023, the economy of the UK grew by 0.1% in 2023, as reported by European Commission. The outlook for 2024 looks positive, as inflation is expected to decline, and momentum is expected to pick up in 2025.
In March 2024, the UK government announced plans to build new gas-fired power plants and extend existing ones.
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