Ceramic Foundry Sand Market Size and Share
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 233.33 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 312.24 Million |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 6.00% |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Ceramic Foundry Sand Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size is estimated at USD 233.33 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 312.24 million by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The COVID-19 outbreak dealt a blow to the ceramic foundry sand market, as demand for automobiles, electrical components, and other industrial parts plummeted due to lockdown measures and strict social distancing guidelines. Consequently, the demand for ceramic foundry sand, a crucial component in the manufacturing of metallic casting parts, also declined. However, despite this temporary setback, the market is poised for steady growth, driven by the resurgent demand from the automotive industry.
The expansion of the automotive and casting industries and the benefits of ceramic foundry sand are fueling the global ceramic foundry sand market.
On the flip side, higher prices of raw materials are likely to hinder the market's growth.
The increasing demand for parts and components manufactured using ceramic sand casting from the electric vehicle manufacturing industry will likely create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market.
Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the world, with the most significant consumption from countries such as China and India.
Global Ceramic Foundry Sand Market Trends and Insights
Resin Coated Sand to Dominate the Market
- Ceramic foundry sand is significantly used in forming metal casts for different end-user industries. Furthermore, this sand is used mainly in casting industrial components in the automotive and industrial segments.
- Resin-coated sand is used with each other and with other sand molds (cores) for metal mold gravity casting or low-pressure casting.
- It can also be used in sand-lined iron mold casting and thermocentrifugal casting, not only in the production of cast iron and non-ferrous alloy castings but also in the production of steel castings.
- The expansion of the automotive sector worldwide will likely boost the demand for ceramic foundry sand to offer better molding techniques and improve the performance and efficiency of automotive component processes.
- As per OICA, the automotive industry was growing at a substantial rate of 6% in 2022 over 2021. In 2022, various developed and developing countries across the world, including China, Germany, South Korea, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Italy, experienced an increase in automotive production. In 2022, over 85 million units of motor vehicles were manufactured.
- The introduction of electric vehicles and their increasing demand due to their environmental benefits will promote the need for metal-casted automotive components.
- According to Argonne National Laboratory, electric vehicle sales they reached nearly 918,500 units in the United States in 2022. Sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles peaked in 2022 since 2018 in the United States.
- A growing number of global companies are moving production to other Asia-Pacific countries, such as Taiwan, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. These countries have gained a reputation for manufacturing, with FDI in various sectors. In addition, the government policies in the countries attract foreign players and facilitate the setup of plants. The Chinese government plans to have a minimum of 5,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles by 2025 and 1 million by 2030. The government is promoting electric, hybrid, and fuel-cell electric vehicles.
- Therefore, owing to the abovementioned factors, industrial coatings are likely to affect the market demand.
The Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific dominated the market. The consumption levels of ceramic foundry sand in Asia-Pacific countries, such as China, India, and Japan, are expected to rise at a significant rate, owing to the increasing demand from the transportation, architectural, and other building and construction industries.
- In the Asia-Pacific region, the rising consumption of automotive parts and vehicles is fueling the market majorly and is expected to grow even further during the forecast period. Ceramic foundry sand plays a crucial role in the automotive sector by enabling the production of high-performance, lightweight, and durable engine components.
- As per Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the automotive industry in India manufactured a combined total of 25,931,867 vehicles, encompassing passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, three wheelers, two wheelers, and quadricycles, from April 2022 to March 2023, in comparison to 23,040,066 units produced from April 2021 to March 2022.
- The rising household income levels, combined with the population migrating from rural to urban areas, are expected to continue to drive the demand for the residential construction sector in the country. The increased focus on affordable housing by both the public and private sectors is driving the product demand in the residential construction sector.
- China has the largest construction market in the world, encompassing 20% of all construction investments globally. China is expected to spend nearly USD 13 trillion on buildings by 2030, creating a positive market outlook for metallic castings and impacting the market.
- Non-residential infrastructure is expected to grow considerably. The country's aging population is creating a demand for the construction of healthcare facilities and new hospitals. The structural changes in the Chinese economy over the past few years, with the service sector taking a larger share of the total GDP, gave rise to substantial commercial and office spaces.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the value of construction output accounted for CNY 31.2 trillion (USD 4.5 trillion) in 2022, up from CNY 29.31 trillion (USD 4.2 trillion) in 2021. Moreover, as per the forecast given by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, China’s construction sector is expected to maintain a 6% share of the country’s GDP going into 2025.
- India is likely to witness an investment of around USD 1.3 trillion in housing over the next seven years, during which it is likely to witness the construction of 60 million new homes. The rate of availability of affordable housing is expected to rise by around 70% in 2024. The Government of India's 'Housing for All by 2022' is also a major game-changer for the industry. This initiative aims to build more than 20 million affordable homes for the urban poor by 2022. This provides a significant boost to residential construction.
- Ceramic foundry sand is used in the production of rail lines as metal casting its components. The government in Korea is investing in implementing high-speed rail lines. The projects GTX-A, B, and C aim to develop high-speed rail infrastructure with an expenditure of USD 13.47 billion between Gyeonggi-do and Seoul. It is expected to be completed significantly by 2026.
- Thus, the above factors are expected to propel the demand for ceramic foundry sand in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years.
Competitive Landscape
The ceramic foundry sand market is consolidated in nature. The major players (not in any particular order) include Chesapeake Specialty Products Inc., Kailin Foundry, CARBO Ceramics Inc., Hebei Shenghuo New Material Technology Co. Ltd (SHXK), and Qingdao Duoyuan New Materials Co. Ltd.
Ceramic Foundry Sand Industry Leaders
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Chesapeake Specialty Products Inc.
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Kailin Foundry
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CARBO Ceramics Inc.
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Hebei Shenghuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (SHXK)
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Qingdao Duoyuan New Materials Co., Ltd
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
The recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are being covered in the complete study.
Global Ceramic Foundry Sand Market Report Scope
Ceramic foundry sand, also known as ceramsite sand or SuperSand, is an artificial sand made from bauxite, a type of aluminum ore. It is manufactured by melting bauxite in an electric arc furnace and then spraying the molten material into water or air to form spherical beads. These beads are then dried, cooled, and classified to the desired size and density.
The Ceramic Foundry Sand Market is Segmented by Application (Resin Coated Sand, Cold Box Casting, Lost Foam Casting, Facing Sand, and Other Applications) and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.
| Resin Coated Sand |
| Cold Box Casting |
| Low Foam Casting |
| Facing Sand |
| Other Applications |
| Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| South Korea | |
| Indonesia | |
| Malaysia | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| Italy | |
| France | |
| Spain | |
| Russia | |
| NORDIC Countries | |
| Turkey | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Colombia | |
| Rest of South America | |
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | |
| Qatar | |
| UAE | |
| Egypt | |
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
| Application | Resin Coated Sand | |
| Cold Box Casting | ||
| Low Foam Casting | ||
| Facing Sand | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Vietnam | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| North America | United States | |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Europe | Germany | |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Spain | ||
| Russia | ||
| NORDIC Countries | ||
| Turkey | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| South America | Brazil | |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | |
| South Africa | ||
| Qatar | ||
| UAE | ||
| Egypt | ||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | ||
Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market?
The Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size is expected to reach USD 233.33 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 6% to reach USD 312.24 million by 2030.
What is the current Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size?
In 2025, the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size is expected to reach USD 233.33 million.
Who are the key players in Ceramic Foundry Sand Market?
Chesapeake Specialty Products Inc., Kailin Foundry, CARBO Ceramics Inc., Hebei Shenghuo New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (SHXK) and Qingdao Duoyuan New Materials Co., Ltd are the major companies operating in the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Ceramic Foundry Sand Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Ceramic Foundry Sand Market?
In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Ceramic Foundry Sand Market.
What years does this Ceramic Foundry Sand Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size was estimated at USD 219.33 million. The report covers the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Ceramic Foundry Sand Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Ceramic Foundry Sand Market Report
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