From 2021 to 2028, the global Refractory Bricks Market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.9%, with a market value of US$ 20,571 Million in 2020.

Refractory bricks are unusual bricks that are used to build structures that are subjected to extremely high temperatures, such as kilns, furnaces, and other constructions. Ceramic and fire bricks are other names for refractory bricks. The stiff-mud, dry-press, soft-mud casting, and hot-pressing techniques used in the construction of building bricks are inured to make refractory bricks. Fire bricks can withstand high temperatures without melting or fusing. Silicon dioxide and aluminium oxide are commonly used in fire bricks. To get the desired effect, the technique for making fire brick involves baking at a high temperature. Normal refractory brick made of natural fire clay is usually as excellent as acid brick, but if more acid resistance is needed, an additional amount of silica is added to the fire clay, which can make up to 97 percent of the total composition. Refractory material is made up of nonmetallic minerals shaped into a variety of shapes for use at high temperatures, especially in metallurgical and glass manufacturing buildings.

Market Dynamics

The refractory bricks market is likely to rise in the future because of the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings. Increased urbanization and industrialization are predicted to increase demand for building materials such as refractory bricks, which will lead to an increase in the usage of refractory bricks in construction. Manufacturers of refractory bricks are substantially investing in research and development, which will result in new products with superior qualities that can be utilized in a variety of applications such as insulation, fire protection, and soundproofing.

The significant rise of iron and steel production in emerging nations, as well as an increase in the production of non-ferrous materials, are the main factors driving the market in the medium term. For internal lining reasons, refractories are utilized in the production of iron steel and non-ferrous metals. At high temperatures, a refractory or refractory substance resists heat, pressure, or chemical attack while maintaining strength and structure. Because of their safe, low-maintenance, and cost-effective operations, refractories are employed as the principal material for interior linings in big industrial equipment. The building industry's rise has resulted in an increase in demand for refractory bricks from brick makers aiming to cut costs by employing less expensive raw materials like fly ash or slag cement instead of Portland cement or lime mortar binders. Furnaces for heating steel before further processing, internal linings of iron and steel furnaces, vessels for holding and transporting metal and slag, stacks, or flues throughout which hot gases are conducted are some of the popular uses of refractories in the iron & steel industry.

In the next years, the rising need for refractory bricks, particularly for the construction of new structures, is expected to boost demand. Because refractory manufacture is heavily reliant on high-quality raw materials, many of these are becoming focal points for new construction. Furthermore, the great expansion in construction activity fuels demands of iron and steel production around the world, particularly in developing nations.

Market Insights

Type, material, application, and regions are the segmentations of the global refractory bricks market. Based on type, the segmentation includes unshaped and shaped. Because shaped refractories are virtually always machine-pressed, excellent property homogeneity is expected. Special shapes are frequently hand-molded, and some differences in attributes are to be expected. Unshaped refractory is a type of refractory material made up of refractory aggregates (grains and fines), binding agents, and additives that can be dry or wet (semi-wet). The material segment is categorized into alumino-silicates, silicon carbides, and ceramic bricks. Furthermore, furnaces, metallurgy, kilns, incinerators, and others are the categorization of applications.

Refractory Bricks Market Regional Overview

North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa are the segmentation of the global Refractory Bricks industry. Asia-Pacific is currently the largest consumer of refractories in the iron and steel sector, followed by Europe and North America. The United States is expected to have the highest growth rate in refractory consumption in North America throughout the projected period. In the European Union, a minor recovery in steel demand is ongoing as economic optimism and investment prospects improve. Political uncertainties, such as those surrounding the refugee crisis and Brexit, are, nonetheless, some of the economic concerns. Over the forecast period, steel demand in the region is predicted to grow at a moderate pace. However, Asia-Pacific region is likely to display the fastest growth rate during the forecast period owing to the rising construction activities in countries such as China, India, and numerous Southeast Asian countries.

Global Refractory Bricks Segment Analysis

Market By Type

·         Unshaped

·         Shaped

Market By Application

·         Furnaces

·         Metallurgy

·         Kilns

·         Incinerators

·         Others

Market By Material

·         Alumino-Silicates

·         Silicon Carbides

·         Ceramic Bricks

Refractory Bricks Market Competitive Landscape

This section of the report identifies the market's major players. ArcelorMittal Refractories, Blue Refractories Liaoning Co., Ltd., Dalmia OCL, Darley Firebrick, Industrial Minerals and Refractories, J. R. Refractory, Melbourne Fire Brick Company, TRL Krosaki, Rath Group, and Vitcasare the key companies mentioned in the research.

Refractory Bricks Market Regional Overview