Worldwide ceramics markets are
increasingly diversified, poised to represent significant size as every segment
continues to grow. Ceramics covers a
broad range of sectors within the building industry. Ceramics sub-sectors are being impacted by
the need for the availability of raw materials and the high costs of
energy. As solar energy becomes
available, competitive, and affordable by 2016, this is set to create vast
market shifts in the ceramics markets.
The cost structures of energy-intensive
ceramics producers are impacted by increasing fuel prices. The ceramics manufacturing process needs
efficient energy. High energy costs for
manufacturing is changing markets, hindering the competitiveness of ceramics
producers without access to cheap fuels.
The price of energy has risen.
Ceramics sectors substantially mirror the change in the price of crude
oil. Energy costs account for a
measurable share of operating costs.
Ceramic segments include roof tiles,
floor tiles, bricks, sanitary pottery, ceramic insulation, glass, cement, and
refactory clay bricks. There are many
different types of ceramic tiles including refractory tiles, technical tiles,
ornamental tiles, roofing tiles, and tiles made into stands.
The ceramics sector is faced with a
number of competitiveness challenges, many of which have been fuelled by
globalization. Increased environmental
regulation continues to be an issue. The
increase in the number of comparative low-cost ceramics products being imported
from emerging economies is a sign that in some sectors, particularly in the
ceramic tableware sub-sector, the local competitive advantage on the basis of
cost is diminishing.
Major global players are emerging in
many ceramics subsectors, especially in wall and floor tile manufacturing.
A key competitiveness factor for the
ceramics sector is increased environmental regulation and control. The relatively high energy-intensity of
ceramics production, brought about by the need to heat kilns up to 2000°C,
makes the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions challenging.
The technologies and techniques used in
ceramics production to minimize energy use by kilns are already advanced. Major short-term future increases in
efficiency are unlikely.
According to lead author of the
Publisher team that prepared the study, “The effects of globalization on the
ceramics industry include potential economic benefit for market participants
who are able to expand globally.
Globalization of the ceramics sector has encouraged specialization in
many markets. Within the EU, vendors
have become world leaders in producing value added ceramics products, many of
which are manufactured by flexible and innovative SMEs.
Globalization opportunities have
encouraged firms to extend their activities to an international arena. A systematic review through the framework
profile of the ceramics sector was undertaken, covering the regulatory
conditions, the framework conditions, and the conditions. The review was based on a literature survey
and interviews with market participants and users.”
Consideration of ceramics market
forecasts indicates that markets at $296.2 billion will reach $502.8 billion by
2020. Growth comes as every industry
achieves efficiency in manufacturing process and renewable energy
efficiency. The vendors in the ceramics
industry have to invest in high-quality production processes, logistics systems
that guarantee fast delivery and the development of innovative products in
order to keep market share.
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Spanning over 575 pages, “Ceramics:
Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020” report
covering the Ceramics Market Description and Market Dynamics, Ceramics Market,
Ceramics Product Description, Ceramic Technology, Ceramics Company Description.
The report covered few companies are - Market Leaders, ABK Group, Anchor Glass,
Asahi Glass, Battelle, 3M / Ceradyne, China Glass, Concorde Group, Corning,
Guangfeng Solar Glass (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., FLABEG Holding GmbH Guardian
Industries, Kronos Worldwide, Libbey, Lixil / American Standard, Mohawk
Industries, Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd, Owens-Illinois, CARBO Ceramics,
Casalgrande Padana, Ceramiche Caesar, Ceramiche Sant’agostino, Ceradyne, Coem
