Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Size
The Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market was valued at USD 970.6 million in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 1 billion in 2026 to USD 1.9 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 6.7% according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.
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- Ceramic fiber’s demand in Asia-Pacific has been increasing since 2021 as there has been more high-temperature application in steel, cement, petrochemicals, and power. To reduce heat loss and fuel usage, producers are moving towards using ceramic fiber instead of dense refractories. This is in accordance with lower fuel usage and decarbonization from the industry.
- According to the IEA, in 2021 and 2022, there was an increase in the industrial energy consumption of China, India, and Southeast Asia. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent increase in manufacturing demand. This was also to support the industrial energy demand for light-weight refractories for use in such items as furnaces and boilers along with multi-layer ceramic fiber modules and blankets to reduce fuel demand.
- In 2023, the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market revenue is 852.6 million dollars. This is from the continued industrial and infrastructure investment. The demand for energy-efficient linings for steel reheating furnaces and cement pre-calciners, as well as for petrochemical heaters, highly increased due to the rising prices of natural gas and coal. This is true of the region, especially China, India, Japan, and South Korean.
- In 2024-2025, there are fiscal and regional policy changes in emissions reduction and energy efficiency. This also adds to the usage of ceramic fibers. In India and China, national frameworks for cleaner and more efficient industrial systems are being developed and encouraging an increasing use of high-purity castable, high-plex fibers and ceramic fiber blankets alongside safety and performance requirements.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Report Attributes
| Key Takeaway | Details |
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| Market Size & Growth | |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 970.6 Million |
| Market Size in 2026 | USD 1 Billion |
| Forecast Period 2026 – 2035 CAGR | 6.7% |
| Market Size in 2035 | USD 1.9 Billion |
| Key Market Trends | |
| Drivers | Impact |
| Rapid industrialization in metals and cement | Boosts demand for efficient high-temperature insulation |
| Rising energy costs and efficiency regulations | Encourages shift from dense refractories to fibers |
| Growth in petrochemical and power generation base | Expands furnace, boiler and heater lining requirements |
| Pitfalls & Challenges | Impact |
| Health, safety and environmental compliance risks | Tightens standards, raising costs for RCF products |
| Volatile alumina and silica raw material prices | Squeezes margins, complicating long-term supply planning |
| Opportunities: | Impact |
| Industrial decarbonization and waste-heat recovery projects | Drives retrofits with lightweight, low-conductivity fibers |
| Expansion of high-spec AES and PCW products | Opens premium niches in critical thermal applications |
| Market Leaders (2025) | |
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| Regional Insights | |
| Largest Market | China |
| Fastest growing market | Malaysia, Japan, Singapore |
| Emerging countries | Malaysia, Japan, Singapore |
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Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Trends
- The Adaptation of the Asia-Pacific Region from certain Types of Refractory Ceramic Fibers to AES and PCW. Asia-Pacific is moving away from the use of Traditional Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCF) to the use of Low-Bio-Persistent (LBP) AES and PCW. This is a result of the strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations in Japan, South Korea, and China. This change is also made to fulfill the potential or anticipated Worker Safety provisions in New Furnace and Kiln Linings by LBP.
- Focus on Energy Efficiency and the Need to Decarbonize: Given the national fuel increases, Decarbonization Strategies in China, India, and ASEAN result in their Steel, Cement, and Petrochemical Industries being encouraged to upgrade and use Lightweight Ceramic Fiber Linings. i.e. a retrofit for reheating and annealing furnaces with the use of blankets and modules reduces heat loss and achieves faster thermal cycling.
- The Recent and ongoing capacity additions in the Iron and Steel Industry, the Non-Ferrous Metals Industry, the Glass Industry, and the Chemical Industry within China, India, and Southeast Asia exacerbates the expansion of the High-Temperature Equipment. The use of Ceramic Fiber in ladles, tundishes, proclaimers and reformers is gaining preference in the market because having less weight and high thermal shock resistance reduces the maintenance downtime.
- To reduce lead times and tailor solutions to their client’s needs, principal suppliers and local competitors are expanding their production, module manufacturing, and engineering support to the Asia Pacific region. More of them are involved in fully integrated offerings for complete furnace lining projects consisting of blankets, modules, boards, and anchoring systems especially in China, India, and the rapidly industrializing ASEAN countries.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Analysis
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Based on product, the market is segmented into Refractory ceramic fiber (RCF), alkaline earth silicate (AES), and others (PCW). Refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) dominated the market with an approximate market share of 61% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.1% by 2035.
- In Asia Pacific, ceramic fiber product offerings are moving away from traditional refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) to alkaline earth silicate (AES) and polycrystalline wool (PCW). While RCF is still standard and high-purity and continues to dominate legacy furnace and kiln linings, RCF with zirconia is particularly high temperature and serves the most aggressive chemically hostile environments for the industries of steel, glass and petrochemicals.
- Low bio-persistent AES fibers are gaining market share in Japan, Korea and China because of the increasing regulatory focus on exposure and customer requests for ‘safer’ materials. High temperature AES and high alumina PCW products are broadening their market offerings in premium petrochemical reformers, specialty glass and high-end heat treatment to capture markets where thermal stability, cyclic durability and regulatory compliance warrant premium product pricing.
Based on form, the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market is segmented into blanket, module, board, paper, and others. Blanket held the largest market share of 47% in 2025 and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during 2026-2035.
- Demand in Asia Pacific for ceramic fiber forms is led by blankets, which remain the industry standard for furnace, kiln, and duct linings because of their ease of handling, speed of installation, and adaptability for retrofitting. For larger continuous process furnaces, modules are being specified in increasing numbers for their prefabricated, anchored systems which enhance alignment and lining integrity, reduce hot spots and offer predictable maintenance cycles.
- Panels and papers address more specialized needs areas such as backup insulation, auxiliary equipment housing, and high-temperature gasketing where voids, and thin walled, high rigidity and machinability are required. The category ‘others’ such as felts, textiles and shaped products address niche applications in seals, wrapping and spatial protection. This area is growing with the demand for more intricate equipment configurations and elevated performance requirements.
Based on temperature, the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market is segmented into Up to 1000, 1001 to 1200, 1201 to 1400, over 1400. 1001 to 1200 held the largest market share of 35.1% in 2025 and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during 2026-2035.
- Ceramic fiber consumption in the Asia Pacific region is mostly in the 1001 to 1400 °C range and includes most steel, cement, glass and petrochemical furnaces, kilns and heaters. The products for 1000 °C and below are intended for lower duty process piping, exhaust ducts, and equipment housing where the priority is weight saving and ease of installation, high temperature capability is not required.
- The 1201 to 1400 °C and 1400 °C and above bands are growing in the more premium markets, such as specialty glass, non-ferrous metallurgy, and high temperature advanced heat-treatment furnaces. An increasing number of users are upgrading from the traditional refractories to high specification grades of AES and PCW in order to achieve superior thermal shock resistance and longer lining life, as well as meet the increasing requirements for safety and compliance.
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Based on application, the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market is segmented into expansion joint fiber barriers, high temp pipe, duct & tube insulation, industry furnace base seal, fire dampers/celling diffusers, high temperature gasketing & packing, and others. High temp pipe, duct & tube insulation segment dominated the market with an approximate market share of 31.3% in 2025 and is expected to grow with the CAGR of 7.2% by 2035.
- Ceramic fibers manufacturing in Asia Pacific is highly influenced by high-temperature furnace insulation, insulated pipe, duct, and tube sealing, and insulating expansion joints, as well as seals and joints in furnace bases. Operators in steel, cement, and petrochemicals continuously prefer fiber’ systems due to heat retention, maintenance, and installation as opposed to traditional, brick, or castable linings in demanding continuous-process environments.
- There is an increase in the use of fire dampers, ceiling diffusers, and high-temperature gasketing and packing as compliance and safety requirements become more stringent. While conduit and exhaust/flue gas insulation extend fiber use beyond core furnaces, “others” encompasses a wide range of specific applications in equipment enclosures, kiln car insulation, and hot-spot thermal protection in various industries.
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China remains the largest Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market, increasing from USD 340.9 million in 2025 to USD 618.4 million in 2035, driven by extensive steel, cement, glass and petrochemical capacity and continuous efficiency upgrades. China market was valued at USD 340.9 million in 2025.
- China leads regional demand with large, energy-intensive industrial bases. Ongoing furnace and kiln additions, combined with policies promoting energy efficiency and emissions reduction, support high adoption of blankets, modules and higher-spec AES and PCW products across heavy industry.
Japan holds a significant share of the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market, rising from USD 83.7 million in 2025 to USD 177.8 million in 2035, supported by 7.8% CAGR and high-value industrial applications. Japan market was valued at USD 83.7 million in 2025.
- Japan focuses on premium, high-performance ceramic fiber solutions. Mature steel, automotive, electronics and specialty glass sectors emphasize reliability, thermal efficiency and strict worker-safety compliance, accelerating the shift toward low-bio-persistence AES and polycrystalline wool products in sophisticated furnace and kiln environments.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Share
Asia Pacific ceramic fiber supply is led by a mix of global multinationals and strong regional players. Morgan Advanced Materials, Unifrax (including Nutec), Luyang Energy-Saving Materials, IBIDEN and Isolite together account for a 41% of APAC sales, leveraging established brands, broad product lines (RCF, AES, PCW) and engineering services tailored to steel, cement, glass and petrochemical customers.
- Morgan Advanced Materials: Morgan is one of the leading ceramic fiber suppliers in Asia Pacific, with around 12% share. The company benefits from a wide blanket, module, board and paper portfolio and multiple regional manufacturing sites. Recent efforts emphasize low-bio-persistence fibres and turnkey furnace-lining packages for steel, cement and petrochemical plants.
- Unifrax (including Nutec): Unifrax, including Nutec operations, holds roughly 10% share in the Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market. It focuses on high-performance fiber blankets, modules and vacuum-formed shapes, increasingly targeting energy-efficiency and emissions-reduction projects. The company has expanded capacity and localized technical support in China and India to serve high-temperature process industries more effectively.
- IBIDEN Co., Ltd.: IBIDEN commands about 7% market share, leveraging its strong Japanese manufacturing base and high-spec thermal insulation expertise. The company is well positioned in automotive, industrial furnace and electronics-related applications, emphasizing advanced AES and PCW products. Recent developments include tailored insulation systems for high-efficiency kilns and precision thermal components.
- Isolite Insulating Products: Isolite has approximately 4% share, with a focus on Japan and selected Asian markets. It offers ceramic fiber blankets, boards, modules and related refractory systems, targeting steel, cement and chemical customers. The company continues to develop low-bio-persistence and high-temperature solutions that meet Japan’s stringent safety, performance and durability requirements.
- Luyang Energy-Saving Materials: Luyang holds around 8% share and is one of China’s most prominent ceramic fiber producers, increasingly exporting across Asia Pacific. Its portfolio spans RCF, AES and PCW, with strong cost competitiveness. Recent investments centre on higher-value AES, environmental compliance, and integrated insulation packages for domestic steel, cement and petrochemical projects.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Market Companies
Major players operating in the Asia pacific ceramic fiber industry include:
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Unifrax LLC
- Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Co., Ltd.
- IBIDEN Co., Ltd.
- Isolite Insulating Products Co., Ltd.
- RATH Group
- Nutec Group
- Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.
- Thermo Ceramic Fibres
- Yeso Insulating Products Co., Ltd.
- HarbisonWalker International
- Hiltex Semi Products B.V.
Asia Pacific Ceramic Fiber Industry News
- In May 2025, Luyang Energy-Saving Materials announced a new AES and polycrystalline wool production line in China aimed at higher-end steel and petrochemical applications, reinforcing its move toward low-bio-persistence and ultra-high-temperature ceramic fiber products across Asia Pacific.
- In November 2024, Unifrax expanded its ceramic fiber capacity in India, adding lines for modules and vacuum-formed shapes to support regional steel, cement and refinery projects, and to address growing demand for energy-efficient furnace and kiln retrofits.
- In July 2023, Morgan Advanced Materials upgraded its Asian manufacturing footprint by modernizing a ceramic fiber plant in China, focusing on low-bio-persistence AES fibers and modular systems tailored to local steel and glass customers seeking improved thermal efficiency and compliance.
- In March 2022, IBIDEN Co., Ltd. launched new high-temperature PCW-based insulation products in Japan for advanced furnace, kiln and specialty glass applications, targeting customers needing superior thermal shock resistance and stricter worker-safety compliance within Asia Pacific’s premium industrial segments.
This Asia Pacific ceramic fiber market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2026 to 2035, for the following segments:
Market, By Product
- Refractory ceramic fiber (RCF)
- Standard RCF
- High-purity RCF
- Zirconia-containing RCF
- Alkaline earth silicate (AES)
- Low-bio-persistence AES fiber
- High-temperature AES fiber
- Others (PCW)
- Standard polycrystalline wool
- High-alumina polycrystalline wool
Market, By Form
- Blanket
- Module
- Board
- Paper
- Others
Market, By Temperature
- Up to 1000
- 1001 to 1200
- 1201 to 1400
- Over 1400
Market, By Application
- Expansion joint fiber barriers
- Furnace and kiln expansion joints
- Duct and flue expansion seals
- High temperature pipe, duct & tube insulation
- Process piping insulation
- Exhaust and flue gas duct insulation
- Industry furnace base seal
- Reheating furnace base seals
- Heat-treatment furnace base seals
- Fire dampers/ceiling diffusers
- High temperature gasketing & packing
- Others
The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Philippines
- China
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Rest of APAC
