Product Code: ETC008683 | 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 South Korea Refractories Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate starts at 4.05% in 2025 and reaches 4.97% by 2029.
The South Korea refractory market is expected to reach USD 2.16 billion by 2026 with an estimated CAGR of 4.9%. The increasing demand from the steel industry for high-quality refractories has been one of the primary drivers for this growth. This can be attributed to the steady increase in production capacity among existing as well as new entrants into the steel sector. Other industries that use refractories include chemicals & petrochemicals, glass & ceramics, cement and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper smelting plants which have also contributed towards increased consumption levels over recent years.
South Korean suppliers are looking to expand their presence across other markets within Asia Pacific through strategic partnerships and investments while continuously innovating product offerings according to changing requirements from end users. Moreover, government initiatives regarding energy efficiency regulations may enable local manufacturers to develop products which comply with stricter environmental standards set forth by various international bodies such as ISO 9001:2015 certification scheme or ENERGY STAR program, helping them gain access into more lucrative global markets outside of Asia Pacific region.
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 South Korea Refractories Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, 2019 & 2026F |
3.3 South Korea Refractories Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Refractories Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.6 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
3.7 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
4 South Korea Refractories Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand from the steel industry in South Korea |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector leading to higher demand for refractories |
4.2.3 Technological advancements and innovations in refractories production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the cost of production |
4.3.2 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns affecting refractories manufacturing |
4.3.3 Intense competition in the market leading to pricing pressures |
5 South Korea Refractories Market Trends |
6 South Korea Refractories Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Refractories Market, By Form Types |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Form Types, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.3 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Shaped Refractories, 2016 - 2026F |
6.1.4 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Unshaped Refractories, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2 South Korea Refractories Market, By Product Types |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-clay Refractory, 2016 - 2026F |
6.2.3 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Clay Refractory, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3 South Korea Refractories Market, By End-users |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron & Steel, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.3 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Cement, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.4 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Ferrous Metals, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.5 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass, 2016 - 2026F |
6.3.6 South Korea Refractories Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2016 - 2026F |
7 South Korea Refractories Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Refractories Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Refractories Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Refractories Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of refractories used in the steel industry in South Korea |
8.2 Adoption rate of advanced refractories technologies in the market |
8.3 Compliance rate with environmental regulations in refractories production |
8.4 Research and development expenditure in the refractories sector |
8.5 Rate of new product introductions in the South Korea refractories market |
9 South Korea Refractories Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.2 South Korea Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2019 & 2026F |
9.3 South Korea Refractories Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2019 & 2026F |
10 South Korea Refractories Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Refractories Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2019 |
10.2 South Korea Refractories Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |