Europe Refractories Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
- Materials
- Advanced Materials
- Refractories Market Outlook
- Advanced Materials
Global Market
Related Markets
Ask Prism AI anything about the refractories market
Get a cited answer from GVR research in seconds: segment shares, growth drivers, regulation and forecast assumptions.
Europe refractories market highlights
- The Europe refractories market generated a revenue of USD 6,707.8 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, iron & steel was the largest revenue generating end use in 2025.
- Glass & Ceramics is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 6,707.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 13,757.1 million |
| Growth rate | 10% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Iron & steel |
| Fastest growing segment | Glass & Ceramics |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Cement & Lime, Iron & Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Glass & Ceramics |
| Key market players worldwide | Chosun Refractories, CoorsTek, HarbisonWalker International, Imerys, Krosaki Harima, Morgan Advanced Materials PLC, RHI Magnesita NV ADR, Saint-Gobain - Gyproc, Shinagawa Refractories, Vesuvius Media |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 14.0% of the global refractories market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 13,757.1 million by 2033.
The demand for refractories in Europe is expected to surge due to substantial government investments in infrastructure development across key sectors like rail, water management, and industrial facilities.
The European Union’s plan to double its freight rail capacity by 2030 and cut CO2 emissions will drive the demand for iron and steel, essential for constructing new rail systems.
Refractories play a critical role in iron and steel production, as they are used to line furnaces, ensuring durability and heat resistance during steelmaking processes.
No credit card required*
Publish Date: Aug 21, 2025
Customize the Report
20% free customization
- Include
- Countries, segments, points
- Tailor
- To your product definition
- Extend
- Deeper competitor detail
- Or
- A fully bespoke study
- Turnaround
- 5–10 working days
Horizon in a snapshot
- 30K+ Global Market Reports
- 120K+ Country Reports
- 1.2M+ Market Statistics
- 200K+ Company Profiles
- Industry insights and more
Refractories Market Scope
Refractories Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoorsTek | View profile | 10001+ | Golden, Colorado, United States, North America | www.coorstek.com |
| Morgan Advanced Materials PLC | View profile | 8,783 | Sheet Street, York House, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 1DD | www.morganadvancedmaterials.com |
| Imerys | View profile | 13,909 | 43 quai de Grenelle, Paris, France, 75015 | www.imerys.com |
| RHI Magnesita NV ADR | View profile | 14,777 | Kranichberggasse 6, Vienna, Austria, 1120 | www.rhimagnesita.com |
| Saint-Gobain - Gyproc | View profile | 51-100 | Beveren, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, Europe | www.gyproc.be |
| Chosun Refractories | View profile | 501-1000 | Kwangyang, Cholla-namdo, South Korea, Asia | www.chosunref.co.kr |
| HarbisonWalker International | View profile | 1001-5000 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.thinkHWI.com |
| Krosaki Harima | View profile | 1001-5000 | Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, Asia | www.krosaki.co.jp/ |
| Shinagawa Refractories | View profile | 1001-5000 | Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan, Asia | www.shinagawa.co.jp/ |
| Vesuvius Media | View profile | 1-10 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America | www.vesuviusmedia.com/ |
Europe Refractories Market Outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to Refractories Market Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Iron & Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.42% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe refractories market based on cement & lime, iron & steel, non-ferrous metals, glass & ceramics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The demand for refractories in Europe is expected to surge due to substantial government investments in infrastructure development across key sectors like rail, water management, and industrial facilities.
The European Union’s plan to double its freight rail capacity by 2030 and cut CO2 emissions will drive the demand for iron and steel, essential for constructing new rail systems.
Refractories play a critical role in iron and steel production, as they are used to line furnaces, ensuring durability and heat resistance during steelmaking processes.
- Europe Refractories Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Iron & Steel
- Cement & Lime
- Glass & Ceramics
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Others
Reasons to subscribe to Refractories Market Outlook databook
- Access to comprehensive data: Horizon Databook provides over 1 million market statistics and 20,000+ reports, offering extensive coverage across various industries and regions.
- Informed decision making: Subscribers gain insights into market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, empowering informed business decisions.
- Cost-Effective solution: It's recognized as the world's most cost-effective market research database, offering high ROI through its vast repository of data and reports.
- Customizable reports: Tailored reports and analytics allow companies to drill down into specific markets, demographics, or product segments, adapting to unique business needs.
- Strategic advantage: By staying updated with the latest market intelligence, companies can stay ahead of competitors, anticipate industry shifts, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Target buyers of Refractories Market Outlook databook
- Our clientele includes a mix of Refractories Market Outlook companies, investment firms, advisory firms & academic institutions.
- 30% of our revenue is generated working with investment firms and helping them identify viable opportunity areas.
- Approximately 65% of our revenue is generated working with competitive intelligence & market intelligence teams of market participants (manufacturers, service providers, etc.).
- The rest of the revenue is generated working with academic and research not-for-profit institutes. We do our bit of pro-bono by working with these institutions at subsidized rates.
Horizon Databook provides a detailed overview of continent-level data and insights on the Europe Refractories Market Outlook, including forecasts for subscribers. This continent databook contains high-level insights into Europe Refractories Market Outlook from 2021 to 2033, including revenue numbers, major trends, and company profiles.
Europe Refractories Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Europe refractories market statistics, by end use, 2021-2033 (US$M)
