Cristobalite Market Research, Industry Trends, Supply, Sales, Demands, Analysis And Insights

Cristobalite Market: Introduction

The global cristobalite market was valued at US$ 29 Mn in 2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of ~5% during the forecast period. The global cristobalite market is driven by the increase in demand for cristobalite in the artificial marble industry across the globe. Asia Pacific accounts for major share of the global cristobalite market, led by high demand for cristobalite among manufacturers of paints and coatings.

Key Drivers of Cristobalite Market

Cristobalite is primarily used in construction-related activities. Other uses include manufacture of glass and ceramics. Cristobalite is employed in the manufacture of water glass (sodium silicate), which is used in the formulation of cement, passive fire protection, textile and lumber processing, manufacture of refractory ceramics, adhesive, and production of silica gel. In ceramics, cristobalite is used in the manufacture of sanitary ware, and as raw material for ceramic body for tiles. The ceramic industry primarily consists of tiles, sanitary ware, tableware, and technical ceramics. Tiles hold the prominent share of the global ceramics market. According to the Ceramic World Web, the global production of ceramic tiles reached 13,099 million square meters in 2018, while global consumption of ceramic tiles reached 12,818 million square meters in the same year.

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Cristobalite is primarily used in the artificial marble industry. Artificial marble offers consumers an affordable alternative to natural marble, while maintaining a high level of color consistency and strength. Artificial marble is mostly a mixture of polymer binders and mineral fillers such as cristobalite. Cristobalite flour is used as an inert and white filler in the manufacture of artificial marble. Excellent chemical inertness and mechanical strength of cristobalite make it a usable filler for artificial marble. Artificial marble is widely used for flooring, walls, countertops, staircases, window sills, door sills, door jams, and sink tops. Thus, increase in demand glass & ceramics, and artificial marble is likely to boost the demand for cristobalite during the forecast period.