Global Glass Ceramics Market 2016-2020

Overview of the global glass ceramics market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts that the glass ceramics market share will grow at a modest CAGR of just over 6% during the forecast period. Our glass ceramics trends indicate that market demand is driven the electronics industry in manufacturing antennas for mobile phones and Wi-Fi applications. Glass ceramics along with copper offer improved performance in antennas with a high response to frequencies. Since glass ceramics have excellent insulating and conducting properties, they are the materials of choice not just for electronics but in the semiconductor sector as well. Glass ceramics has helped the electronics industry build much smaller and highly efficient transistors, leading to advances in all types of devices.

According to our glass ceramic industry analysis, ceramic devices and implants are also very much in demand by the medical industry. A number of surgeons prefer to use ceramic implants as they are very strong, resistant to corrosion and also bio-compatible. The FDA has approved the use of ceramics in procedures such as knee and hip replacements.  Ceramic parts are also used in spinal implants and phalangeal joints. Glass ceramics are also used to make implantable sensors. With an increase in osteoporosis cases worldwide, the demand for glass ceramics in medical applications will grow steadily during the forecast period.

End-user segmentation and analysis of the glass ceramics market

• Housing and construction
• Aerospace
• Electrical
• Medical
• Optical

The housing and construction segment is the largest user of glass ceramics and is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 7% during the forecast period. Raw materials are manufactured from a variety of waste sources and easily available. The most common products are ceramic tiles and ceramic abrasives, both of which are widely used by the construction industry for interior and exterior applications. For instance, Neoparium, a crystallized version of glass ceramic, is impermeable to liquids and can withstand harsh environments easily.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the glass ceramics market

• APAC
• Europe
• North America
• ROW

The APAC region dominates the glass ceramics market and will generate revenues of over USD 5 billion by the end of 2020. India and China are the biggest markets, and most of the demand is expected in the construction sector. New opportunities are expected from the healthcare and education sectors as well. Given the rise in the geriatric population, the healthcare industry will be a big consumer of implants and other implantable devices.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global glass ceramics landscape is very competitive and also highly fragmented due to the presence of many large and small suppliers.  The market is dominated by the larger vendors as they have huge production plants and facilities around the world. 

Key vendors in the market are -

• Corning
• ILVA Glass
• NEG
• OHARA
• Schott

Other vendors in the market include Dongguan Hongtai Glass Products, Far East Cable Co., Hehe Science and Technology Group, Jingniu Glass Ceramic Group, KEDI Glass-ceramic Industrial, and Tahsiang.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global glass ceramics market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global glass ceramics market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global glass ceramics market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global glass ceramics market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global glass ceramics market?

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Glass-ceramics are polycrystalline materials manufactured through controlled crystallization of base glass. This material is used extensively in the commercial and industrial sectors as it helps reduce sound and is less expensive than other materials. Nippon Electric Glass and Saint-Gobain are some of the leading vendors in this market.

The report, global glass ceramics market, is part of Technavio’s chemicals and materials research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as additives, adhesives and sealants, agrochemicals and fertilizers, biochemicals and biomaterials, chemical engineering equipment, glass and ceramics, industrial gases, metals and minerals, olefins, paints, coatings, and pigments, personal protective equipment, plastics, polymers, and elastomers, and specialty chemicals. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.