Clay Products and Refractories Market Report 2026

The clay products and refractories market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $157.43 billion in 2025 to $163.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased construction activities, growth in steel and cement industries, rising demand for traditional ceramics and pottery, development of brick and tile manufacturing technologies, early adoption of clay-based refractories in industrial processes.

The clay products and refractories market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $198.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in smart and automated manufacturing facilities, increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly clay products, growth in industrial refractory applications, expansion of high-performance construction materials, adoption of digital quality control and monitoring systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of automated manufacturing and robotics in clay production, growing use of eco-friendly and recyclable clay materials, implementation of digital monitoring and process optimization, integration of ai-based quality control in refractories manufacturing, rising demand for customized clay products and high-performance refractories.

The anticipated growth in the construction industry is expected to further propel the growth of the clay products and refractories market. The construction industry encompasses the sector engaged in the planning, design, building, and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This sector is associated with significant economic growth, job creation, and the development of critical infrastructure, which supports various sectors such as transportation, housing, and commercial enterprises. Clay products and refractories play a vital role in construction by providing durable materials like bricks, tiles, and fire-resistant linings that enhance structural integrity, thermal insulation, and aesthetic appeal in buildings and infrastructure projects. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian government agency, reported that in the March quarter of 2023, the number of dwellings under construction rose by 1.3%, totaling 240,813 units, surpassing the previous record of 240,065 units set in the March 2022 quarter. Thus, the growth of the construction industry is driving the expansion of the clay products and refractories market.

Major companies in the clay products and refractories market are introducing innovative products such as 3D modeling applications to broaden their customer base, increase sales, and boost revenue. These applications enable users to create, manipulate, and visualize three-dimensional objects or scenes. For example, in August 2023, Italy-based WASP launched Clay 3D printers, a parametric 3D modeling application for printing clay. This unique product offers free access to the program through the web, enhancing user experience and experimentation in the field of 3D modeling.

In January 2025, RHI Magnesita N.V., an Austria-based provider of refractory products, systems, and solutions, acquired Resco Products, Inc. for $410 million. With this acquisition, RHI Magnesita seeks to reinforce its presence in North America, expand its range of shaped and unshaped refractory offerings, and strengthen local-for-local manufacturing to enhance supply chain agility and better serve end-use sectors including steel, cement, aluminum, and petrochemicals. Resco Products, Inc. is a U.S.-based refractory manufacturer specializing in alumina monolithics along with a broad portfolio of basic and non-basic refractory materials.

Major companies operating in the clay products and refractories market report are Shinagawa Refractories Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., LIXIL Group, Kyocera Corporation, The Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited, Corning Incorporated., Internacional De Cerámica S.A.B. De C.V., Mohawk Industries Inc., Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials, Imerys S.A., RHI Magnesita N.V., Vesuvius plc, Krosaki Harima Corporation, Orient Refractories Limited, CoorsTek Inc., Puyang Refractories Group Co. Ltd., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, Chosun Refractories Co. Ltd., IFGL Refractories Ltd., Ceradyne Inc., HarbisonWalker International, Refratechnik Holding GmbH, P-D Refractories GmbH, Rath Group, Resco Products Inc., Magnesia Refractories Group, Calderys India Refractories Limited, Allied Mineral Products Inc., Refractarios Especiales S.A., Dalmia Refractories Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clay products and refractories market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the clay products and refractories market. The regions covered in the clay products and refractories market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the clay products and refractories market are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The clay products and refractories market consists of sales of building brick, paving brick, terra-cotta facing tile, roofing tile, and drainage pipe. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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