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


Companies Mentioned:

• ABK Group
• AGC Glass
• American Standard
• Anchor Glass
• Asahi Glass
• Atlas Concorde
• Battelle
• CSG Holding
• Carbo Ceramics
• Casalgrande Padana
• Cemex
• Ceradyne
• Ceramica Imola Group
• Ceramiche Caesar
• China Glass Holding
• Coem
• Corning
• Del Conca
• Directed Vapor Technology
• Dong Xu
• Dora Ceramic Tiles
• Eljer Holding
• Emilceramica Group
• Emser
• Extra-Clear Glass
• Ferro
• Fincibec Group
• Finfloor Group
• Fu Yao Group
• Gardenia-Orchidea Group
• Gold Art CeramicaGroup
• Grespania
• Guangdong Golden Glass Technologies
• Guangfeng Solar Glass
• HUPC Chemical
• Hoya Candeo Optronics
• Huntsman
• IKEA
• Imerys
• Imola
• Industrial Nanotech
• Industrie Ceramiche Piemme
• Iris Ceramic
• Iris Ceramica
• KronosWorldwide
• Marazzi Group
• Minsen Ceramics Industr
• Mohawk Industries
• NSG Group
• Naugatuck Glass
• Nippon Sheet Glass
• Owens-Illinois
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Pamesa Ceramica
• Panariagroup
• Pilkington North America
• RicchettiGroup
• Roca Sanitario
• Saint-Gobain
• Schott
• Serenissima Cir Industrie Ceramiche
• Shandong Glass Group Jinjing Group
• Sisecam
• Suzhou Juxing Glass Industrial
• WWRD United Kingdom

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