| Product Code: ETC033641 | Publication Date: Oct 2020 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
China import shipments of refractory materials in 2024 saw a shift in concentration from low to moderate, with key exporting countries including Germany, Metropolitan France, USA, Austria, and Japan. Despite a challenging CAGR of -9.56% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate in 2024 further declined by -21.43%. This trend suggests a complex landscape for refractory materials imports in China, reflecting the ongoing dynamics in the global market for these essential materials.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Refractory Materials Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Refractory Materials Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Refractory Materials Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Refractory Materials Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for refractory materials in industries such as steel, cement, and glass due to infrastructural development and urbanization in China |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector, including residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of advanced refractory materials with superior properties |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of refractory materials |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations leading to the adoption of eco-friendly refractory materials and production processes |
4.3.3 Competition from substitute materials like ceramics, plastics, and composites affecting the market demand for traditional refractory materials |
5 China Refractory Materials Market Trends |
6 China Refractory Materials Market, By Types |
6.1 China Refractory Materials Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Brick, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Monolithic, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Refractory Materials Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Clay Refractories, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Refractory Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-clay Refractories, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Refractory Materials Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Refractory Materials Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Refractory Materials Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Refractory Materials Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price (ASP) of refractory materials in the Chinese market |
8.2 Adoption rate of advanced refractory materials in key industries |
8.3 Percentage of revenue allocated to research and development for innovative refractory solutions |
8.4 Industry-specific growth indicators such as steel production volume, cement consumption, and glass manufacturing output |
9 China Refractory Materials Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Refractory Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Refractory Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Refractory Materials Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Refractory Materials Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Refractory Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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