The global cristobalite market was valued at $36.3 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $56.6 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2031.
Cristobalite is a mineral polymorph of silica that is obtained at 1,500°C through calcination and iron-free grinding process. Cristobalite is found in sufficient quantities in nature mainly in volcanic rocks. It is synthetically produced from sand by heating a kiln at 1500 degree centigrade for commercial purposes. It is mainly offered in the form of powered/ sand and grain form. Cristobalite has a wide range of applications in various end-use industries including architecture, paints and coatings, metal casting, industrial, ceramic, and fiberglass industries, and others.
Increase in global population, improvement in standard of living, rise in purchasing power of consumer have led them to seek for unique construction material for designing their homes. Ceramics are one of the distinctive materials used in both residential and commercial construction including tiles, washbasins, kitchen countertops, and others where grounded cristobalite is used extensively as glassifying and melting agent. In addition, it helps in maintaining the melting point in respectable ranges and gives hardness to ceramics and helps in decrease their thermal expansion capacity. Therefore, the demand for cristobalite has increased in the growing ceramic industry.
However, workers and manufacturers get habitual exposure to powder form of cristobalite in industrial sector that may lead to risk of developing acute and chronic disease such as silicosis, lungs disease, cancer, and others. For instance, according to an article published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in April 2022, it has set some standards and regulation on use of cristobalite due to which manufacturers have switched their production capacities to lower extent. This is predicted to hamper the growth of the cristobalite market.
On the contrary, production of cristobalite consumes high energy hence, the company named as Grenzebach Group follows tailor-made technology, and state-of-the-art technology for energy efficiency processes where energy costs can be cut and resource consumption can be sustainably reduced. The adoption of sustainable technology will boost the potential sales of the cristobalite market; thus, offering lucrative opportunities for the market.
The cristobalite market is segmented on the basis of form, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into granular and powder. On the basis of applications, it is divided into glass and ceramic, building and construction activities, paints and coatings, foundry, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The major companies profiled in this report include C. E. D. Process Minerals, Inc., Dinglong Quartz Limited, Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd, Goyal Group Of Minerals, GRENZEBACH GROUP, Hoben International Limited, Momentive Technologies, Quartz work GmbH, Sibelco, and SILMER.
The granular form of segment is projected to grow faster and account for 40% of the major share in cristobalite market during 2031.
The paints and coatings application segment is the second fastest growing application segment in the cristobalite market and growing at CAGR of 4.3%.
North America accounts for 25% of the total market share in 2021 and it is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.
Countries such as China, U. S., India, Germany, and Brazil hold a significant share in the global cristobalite market.
Cristobalite is a mineral polymorph of silica that is obtained at 1,500°C through calcination and iron-free grinding process. Cristobalite is found in sufficient quantities in nature mainly in volcanic rocks. It is synthetically produced from sand by heating a kiln at 1500 degree centigrade for commercial purposes. It is mainly offered in the form of powered/ sand and grain form. Cristobalite has a wide range of applications in various end-use industries including architecture, paints and coatings, metal casting, industrial, ceramic, and fiberglass industries, and others.
Increase in global population, improvement in standard of living, rise in purchasing power of consumer have led them to seek for unique construction material for designing their homes. Ceramics are one of the distinctive materials used in both residential and commercial construction including tiles, washbasins, kitchen countertops, and others where grounded cristobalite is used extensively as glassifying and melting agent. In addition, it helps in maintaining the melting point in respectable ranges and gives hardness to ceramics and helps in decrease their thermal expansion capacity. Therefore, the demand for cristobalite has increased in the growing ceramic industry.
However, workers and manufacturers get habitual exposure to powder form of cristobalite in industrial sector that may lead to risk of developing acute and chronic disease such as silicosis, lungs disease, cancer, and others. For instance, according to an article published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in April 2022, it has set some standards and regulation on use of cristobalite due to which manufacturers have switched their production capacities to lower extent. This is predicted to hamper the growth of the cristobalite market.
On the contrary, production of cristobalite consumes high energy hence, the company named as Grenzebach Group follows tailor-made technology, and state-of-the-art technology for energy efficiency processes where energy costs can be cut and resource consumption can be sustainably reduced. The adoption of sustainable technology will boost the potential sales of the cristobalite market; thus, offering lucrative opportunities for the market.
The cristobalite market is segmented on the basis of form, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into granular and powder. On the basis of applications, it is divided into glass and ceramic, building and construction activities, paints and coatings, foundry, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The major companies profiled in this report include C. E. D. Process Minerals, Inc., Dinglong Quartz Limited, Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd, Goyal Group Of Minerals, GRENZEBACH GROUP, Hoben International Limited, Momentive Technologies, Quartz work GmbH, Sibelco, and SILMER.
Report key highlights
The granular form of segment is projected to grow faster and account for 40% of the major share in cristobalite market during 2031.
The paints and coatings application segment is the second fastest growing application segment in the cristobalite market and growing at CAGR of 4.3%.
North America accounts for 25% of the total market share in 2021 and it is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.
Countries such as China, U. S., India, Germany, and Brazil hold a significant share in the global cristobalite market.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the cristobalite market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing cristobalite market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the cristobalite market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global cristobalite market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By Form
- Granular
- Powder
By Application
- Glass and Cermaic
- Building and Construction activities
- Paints and Coatings
- Foundry
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U. S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- C. E. D. Process Minerals, Inc
- Momentive Technologies
- Goyal Group Of Minerals
- GRENZEBACH GROUP
- Hoben International Limited
- Quartz Works GmbH
- Sibelco,
- Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd
- Dinglong Quartz Limited
- SILMER
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1.1. Report description
1.2. Key market segments
1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
1.4. Research Methodology
1.4.1. Secondary research
1.4.2. Primary research
1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Key findings of the study
2.2. CXO Perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1. Market definition and scope
3.2. Key findings
3.2.1. Top investment pockets
3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
3.4. Market dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
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3.4.2. Restraints
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3.4.3. Opportunities
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3.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis on the market
3.6. Pricing Analysis
3.7. Value Chain Analysis
3.8. Patent Landscape
CHAPTER 4: CRISTOBALITE MARKET, BY FORM
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Market size and forecast
4.2 Granular
4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
4.2.3 Market share analysis by country
4.3 Powder
4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
4.3.3 Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: CRISTOBALITE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Market size and forecast
5.2 Glass and Cermaic
5.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
5.2.3 Market share analysis by country
5.3 Building and Construction activities
5.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.3 Market share analysis by country
5.4 Paints and Coatings
5.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.4.2 Market size and forecast, by region
5.4.3 Market share analysis by country
5.5 Foundry
5.5.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.5.2 Market size and forecast, by region
5.5.3 Market share analysis by country
5.6 Others
5.6.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.6.2 Market size and forecast, by region
5.6.3 Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: CRISTOBALITE MARKET, BY REGION
6.1 Overview
6.1.1 Market size and forecast
6.2 North America
6.2.1 Key trends and opportunities
6.2.2 North America Market size and forecast, by Form
6.2.3 North America Market size and forecast, by Application
6.2.4 North America Market size and forecast, by country
6.2.4.1 U. S.
6.2.4.1.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.2.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.2.4.2 Canada
6.2.4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.2.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.2.4.3 Mexico
6.2.4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.2.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Key trends and opportunities
6.3.2 Europe Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.3 Europe Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4 Europe Market size and forecast, by country
6.3.4.1 Germany
6.3.4.1.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4.2 UK
6.3.4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4.3 France
6.3.4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4.4 Spain
6.3.4.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4.5 Italy
6.3.4.5.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.3.4.6 Rest of Europe
6.3.4.6.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.4.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.3.4.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4 Asia-Pacific
6.4.1 Key trends and opportunities
6.4.2 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.3 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4 Asia-Pacific Market size and forecast, by country
6.4.4.1 China
6.4.4.1.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4.2 India
6.4.4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4.3 Japan
6.4.4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4.4 South Korea
6.4.4.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4.5 Australia
6.4.4.5.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.4.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4.4.6.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.4.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.4.4.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.5 LAMEA
6.5.1 Key trends and opportunities
6.5.2 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by Form
6.5.3 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by Application
6.5.4 LAMEA Market size and forecast, by country
6.5.4.1 Brazil
6.5.4.1.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.5.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.5.4.2 Saudi Arabia
6.5.4.2.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.5.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.5.4.3 South Africa
6.5.4.3.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.5.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
6.5.4.4 Rest of LAMEA
6.5.4.4.1 Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.5.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Form
6.5.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
CHAPTER 7: COMPANY LANDSCAPE
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Top winning strategies
7.3. Product Mapping of Top 10 Players
7.4. Competitive Dashboard
7.5. Competitive Heatmap
7.5. Top player positioning, 2021
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
8.1 C. E. D. Process Minerals, Inc
8.1.1 Company overview
8.1.2 Key Executives
8.1.3 Company snapshot
8.1.4 Operating business segments
8.1.5 Product portfolio
8.1.6 Business performance
8.1.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.2 Goyal Group Of Minerals
8.2.1 Company overview
8.2.2 Key Executives
8.2.3 Company snapshot
8.2.4 Operating business segments
8.2.5 Product portfolio
8.2.6 Business performance
8.2.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.3 GRENZEBACH GROUP
8.3.1 Company overview
8.3.2 Key Executives
8.3.3 Company snapshot
8.3.4 Operating business segments
8.3.5 Product portfolio
8.3.6 Business performance
8.3.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.4 Momentive Technologies
8.4.1 Company overview
8.4.2 Key Executives
8.4.3 Company snapshot
8.4.4 Operating business segments
8.4.5 Product portfolio
8.4.6 Business performance
8.4.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.5 Hoben International Limited
8.5.1 Company overview
8.5.2 Key Executives
8.5.3 Company snapshot
8.5.4 Operating business segments
8.5.5 Product portfolio
8.5.6 Business performance
8.5.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.6 Quartz Works GmbH
8.6.1 Company overview
8.6.2 Key Executives
8.6.3 Company snapshot
8.6.4 Operating business segments
8.6.5 Product portfolio
8.6.6 Business performance
8.6.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.7 Sibelco,
8.7.1 Company overview
8.7.2 Key Executives
8.7.3 Company snapshot
8.7.4 Operating business segments
8.7.5 Product portfolio
8.7.6 Business performance
8.7.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.8 Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd
8.8.1 Company overview
8.8.2 Key Executives
8.8.3 Company snapshot
8.8.4 Operating business segments
8.8.5 Product portfolio
8.8.6 Business performance
8.8.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.9 Dinglong Quartz Limited
8.9.1 Company overview
8.9.2 Key Executives
8.9.3 Company snapshot
8.9.4 Operating business segments
8.9.5 Product portfolio
8.9.6 Business performance
8.9.7 Key strategic moves and developments
8.10 SILMER
8.10.1 Company overview
8.10.2 Key Executives
8.10.3 Company snapshot
8.10.4 Operating business segments
8.10.5 Product portfolio
8.10.6 Business performance
8.10.7 Key strategic moves and developments
Executive Summary
According to this report, titled, 'Cristobalite Market,' The cristobalite market was valued at $36.3 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $56.6 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2031.Cristobalite is a mineral polymorph of silica that is obtained at 1,500°C through calcination and iron-free grinding process. Cristobalite is found in sufficient quantities in nature mainly in volcanic rocks. It is synthetically produced from sand for commercial purposes. It is mainly offered in the form of powered/ sand and grain form. In addition, cristobalite is white, amorphous powder that is insoluble in water. It has high melting point, good permeability, and high mechanical strength. It has a wide range of applications in the fiberglass, glass & ceramic, refractory, and other end use sectors.
Key Market Insights
By form the powder segment is accounted for 60% of the share in the global cristobalite market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.By application, the glass and ceramics segment are the fastest-growing application segment in the global cristobalite market and is expected to grow end use segment is estimated to display the highest growth rate, in terms of revenue, registering a CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2031.
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate, registering a CAGR of 5.1%, during the forecast period.
Growing population key element has led to rapid urbanization in both developed and developing countries, such as the U.S., China, India, and others. This has increased government spending on the building & construction sector to develop various upcoming infrastructure projects. For instance, according to a report published by National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, infrastructure activities accounted for 13% share of the total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2021. Furthermore, rapid development of water supply, sanitation, urban transport, schools, and healthcare boosts the growth of the building & construction sector.Cristobalites are resistant to abrasion due to which it is used in cement production, sanding of roads in winter, road building, and others. In addition, cristobalite has high stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios as compared to conventional materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. Therefore, the demand for cristobalite has increased in the existing building and construction sector.
Several NGOs and governments of both developed and developing countries have set up some standards and regulations on the production of cristobalite owing to its, environmental and adverse effect on human health. Furthermore, OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH, has been set some norms and regulations on the use of cristobalite in various end sue industries. For instance, NOISH has set revised IDLHs for crystalline silica are 25 mg/m3 for cristobalite. This factor is projected to act as a one of the challenging factors for the cristobalite market.
The surge in infrastructural and building & construction activities and increase in the production capacities for VOC free paints and coatings have enhanced the performance of global cristobalite market. For instance, according to an article published IBIS World in October 2022, the paints and coatings market held US$160.15 billion (about $490 per person in the US) in 2021 and is expected to reach US$241.38 billion by 2030. Cristobalite is resistant to abrasion, UV, and harsh external environment due to which the demand for cristobalite includes paints and coatings are preferred in the building and construction sector. In addition, coatings are expected to drive the paints including cristobalite, which enhances tint retention capacities as compared to other minerals. Cristobalite containing paints are used in dispersion outdoor paints and plasters of wall. This factor is anticipated to create new opportunities for the market.
The cristobalite market analysis is done on the basis of form, application, and region. Depending on the form, the market is divided into granular and powder. On the basis of application, it is fragmented into glass and ceramic, building and construction activities, paints and coatings, foundry, and others. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Portugal and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and rest of LAMEA).
The key players profiled in the cristobalite market include C.E.D. Process Minerals, Inc., Dinglong Quartz Limited, Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd, Goyal Group of Minerals, GRENZEBACH GROUP, Hoben International Limited, Momentive Technologies, Quartz work GmbH, Sibelco, and SILMER. The players in the market have been actively engaged in the adoption of various strategies such as product launch and expansion to remain competitive and gain an advantage over the competitors in the market. For instance, in June 2019, Grenzebach developed and installed production plant for 80,000 tons of cristobalite per year. Its specialists from Grenzebach in Bad Hersfeld installed the production facility within 22 months at the customer's location in Vietnam. This expansion helps increase in the revenue of company for cristobalite.
Companies Mentioned
- C.E.D. Process Minerals, Inc.
- Momentive Technologies
- Goyal Group of Minerals
- Grenzebach Group
- Hoben International Limited
- Quartz Works GmbH
- Sibelco
- Goldstar Powders Pvt. Ltd.
- Dinglong Quartz Limited
- Silmer
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 236 |
| Published | November 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2021 - 2031 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 36.3 million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 56.6 million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
