DUBLIN, December 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tk37qv/global_ceramics) has announced the addition of the "Global Ceramics Market 2015-2019" report to their offering.
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Ceramics can be defined as inorganic and non-metallic materials; ceramics is used in our everyday lifestyle formed by the act of heating and subsequently cooling. Ceramic materials are hard and stiff compared to steel due to its composition. The following are the different types of ceramics: bricks, roof tiles and pipes, refractories, technical ceramics, table and ornamental ware, ceramic tiles, abrasives, and sanitary ware.
The analysts forecast the Global Ceramics market to grow at a CAGR of 6.85 percent over the period 2014-2019.
In terms of type, the Global Ceramics market can be segmented into two: Traditional Ceramics and Advanced Ceramics. Traditional ceramics is made from clay and other cements, which are formed by the heat treatment at high temperatures. Advanced ceramics is composed of nitrates, oxides, carbides, and other materials formed with the help of modern processing technologies.
The report, the Global Ceramics Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC region, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, North America, and South and Central America; it also covers the Global Ceramics market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
One key trend emerging in the market is the development of advanced ceramics. Advanced ceramics offer a cost-effective and high-performance substitute to traditional materials such as glass, metals, and plastic and this is increasing the demand for products in the Global Ceramics market.
According to the report, the most important driver of this market is the increase in demand owing to the growth in the construction sector. This material is used extensively in the commercial and industrial sectors as it helps reduce sound and costs less than other materials.
Further, the report states that one of the major challenges confronting the market is the high cost of energy used in manufacturing. Price fluctuations in vital energy resources such as crude oil are affecting the manufacture of these materials.
The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.
Key Topics Covered:
01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Scope of the Report
04. Market Research Methodology
05. Introduction
06. Market Landscape
07. Global Ceramics Market
08. Market Segmentation by Type
09. Market Segmentation by Application
10. Market Segmentation by End-use
11. Geographical Segmentation
12. Key Leading Countries
13. Buying Criteria
14. Market Growth Drivers
15. Drivers and their Impact
16. Market Challenges
17. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
18. Market Trends
19. Trends and their Impact
20. Vendor Landscape
21. Key Vendor Analysis
22. Other Reports in this Series
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