South Africa Refractories Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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South Africa refractories market highlights
- The South Africa refractories market generated a revenue of USD 103.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 205.3 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% 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.
Refractories market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 103.1 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 205.3 million |
| Growth rate | 9.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Iron & steel |
| Fastest growing segment | Glass & Ceramics |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 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, South Africa accounted for 0.2% of the global refractories market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa refractories market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 205.3 million by 2033.
South Africa's refractories market is expected to experience growth, despite the country facing economic challenges, including low projected economic growth below 2% in 2024 and a risk of recession.
The shift toward renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is anticipated to increase the demand for solar glass, which relies on high-quality refractories in its production.
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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/ |
South Africa Refractories Market Outlook
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Iron & Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.44% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa 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.
South Africa's refractories market is expected to experience growth, despite the country facing economic challenges, including low projected economic growth below 2% in 2024 and a risk of recession.
The shift toward renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is anticipated to increase the demand for solar glass, which relies on high-quality refractories in its production.
- South Africa Refractories Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Iron & Steel
- Cement & Lime
- Glass & Ceramics
- Non-Ferrous Metals
- Others
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South Africa Refractories Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Africa refractories market statistics, by end use, 2021-2033 (US$M)
