Product Code: ETC008682 | Publication Date: Jun 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The Japan Refractories Market is poised for steady growth rate improvements from 2025 to 2029. From 0.52% in 2025, the growth rate steadily ascends to 2.30% in 2029.
The Japan refractories market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period 2020-2026. The major factors driving the growth of this market are increasing industrial production, growing construction activities, and rising demand for steel from end-use industries such as automotive and energy & power. However, high cost associated with refractory materials might hamper the growth of this market throughout the forecast period.
Japan has been witnessing an increase in its gross domestic product (GDP). This economic development is expected to drive investments in various sectors including infrastructure projects which will act as a notable factor fueling the demand for refractories in Japan over the coming years. Moreover, increased investments towards modernizing existing infrastructures through advanced technologies are also likely to boost the consumption of refractory products across this region during upcoming years. Additionally, stringent regulatory policies implemented by government organizations regarding environmental conservation have supported manufacturers towards efficient use of available resources thereby boosting their productivity which is further anticipated to create potential opportunities within this regional market throughout 2020-2026 time frame.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Refractories Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 Japan Refractories Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Refractories Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.7 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
4 Japan Refractories Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand from the iron and steel industry in Japan |
4.2.2 Growing infrastructure development and construction activities in the country |
4.2.3 Rising focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, leading to the adoption of advanced refractory materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs associated with refractories manufacturing |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations impacting the production processes |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting the overall cost structure |
5 Japan Refractories Market Trends |
6 Japan Refractories Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Refractories Market, By Form Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Form Types, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Shaped Refractories, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Unshaped Refractories, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 Japan Refractories Market, By Product Types |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-clay Refractory, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Clay Refractory, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3 Japan Refractories Market, By End-users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron & Steel, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.3 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.4 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Ferrous Metals, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.5 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.6 Japan Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
7 Japan Refractories Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Refractories Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Refractories Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Refractories Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average energy consumption per unit of refractory produced |
8.2 Percentage of revenue invested in research and development for new refractory products |
8.3 Number of strategic partnerships or collaborations with key players in the iron and steel industry |
8.4 Percentage of revenue generated from sales of high-temperature refractories |
8.5 Rate of adoption of advanced refractory materials compared to traditional ones |
9 Japan Refractories Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 Japan Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.3 Japan Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
10 Japan Refractories Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Refractories Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 Japan Refractories Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |