Medical Ceramics Market Report 2026

The medical ceramics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.51 billion in 2025 to $20.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in dental ceramics, rising demand for orthopedic implants, use of hydroxyapatite in bone repair, adoption of alumina and zirconia ceramics, growth of bioceramic-based prosthetics.

The medical ceramics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of cardiovascular applications, increased adoption in plastic surgery, development of magnesium-based bioresorbable ceramics, rising investments in customized implants, growth in hospitals and specialty centers demand. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of bioactive ceramics for tissue regeneration, increased use of bioinert ceramics in orthopedic implants, expansion of bioresorbable ceramics in dental applications, growth of piezo ceramics for medical devices, development of customized ceramic implants for patients.

The growing aging population is expected to drive the expansion of the medical ceramics market in the future. The term aging population refers to a demographic trend characterized by a rising proportion of elderly individuals, typically those aged 65 and older. The use of medical ceramics is crucial in addressing the healthcare needs of this demographic. As the global population shifts toward an older age group, medical ceramics play an essential role in orthopedic applications, especially in joint replacements. The demand for improved quality of life and mobility among the aging population fuels the ongoing development and application of medical ceramics, underscoring their importance in enhancing the well-being and functional capabilities of an aging society. For instance, in May 2024, the Administration for Community Living, a US-based government agency, reported that in 2022, 17.3% of the population was 65 or older, a figure projected to rise to 22% by 2040. Thus, the increase in the aging population is set to drive the medical ceramics market.

Major companies operating in the medical ceramics market are forming partnerships to reinforce their market presence. A business strategic partnership is a structured alliance between two or more commercial organizations, typically established through one or more business agreements or contracts. For example, in August 2023, 3DCeram Sinto, Inc., a US-based turnkey provider for additive manufacturing ceramics, partnered with SINTX Technologies. The collaboration aims to develop various novel resins and processes for the additive manufacturing of ceramic products targeting the biomedical and investment casting sectors. SINTX Technologies is a US-based ceramics company that provides ceramics for both medical and non-medical applications.

In October 2023, IDEX Corporation, a US-based provider of engineered solutions, acquired STC Material Solutions for $206 million USD. With this acquisition, IDEX seeks to strengthen its capabilities in medical ceramics and advanced material science by incorporating STC’s technical ceramics and hermetic sealing products, supporting essential applications across semiconductor, aerospace and defense, industrial technology, medical technology, and energy sectors. STC Material Solutions is a US-based company focused on the design and manufacturing of technical ceramics and hermetic sealing products for mission-critical applications.

Major companies operating in the medical ceramics market report are CeramTec GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., Morgan Technical Ceramics, Kyocera Corporation, Tosoh Corporation, Saint-Gobain Ceramics, 3M Company, Stryker Corporation, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Institut Straumann AG, Wright Medical Technology, Rauschert GmbH & Co KG, Elan Technology Inc., H.C. Starck GmbH, APC International Ltd., Ceramaret SA, Admatec BV, Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing, Insaco Inc., Stanford Advanced Materials.

North America was the largest region in the medical ceramics market share in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical ceramics market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the medical ceramics market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The medical ceramics market consists of sales of bioceramics that are designed to repair or reconstruct the damaged parts of human bodies. 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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