China’s specialty ceramics market has enormous demand.
Dec 07,2018
Ceramic products are becoming increasingly diverse, and porcelain flutes have gained popularity among young people. Over the past two decades, research and production of advanced ceramics in China have made significant strides; however, in terms of practical applications, manufacturing capabilities, and industrialization, the country still lags far behind developed nations. At the Jingdezhen International Exhibition on Advanced Ceramics, experts forecast that by 2010 and 2015, the output value of China’s advanced ceramics will reach RMB 30 billion and RMB 45 billion, respectively, reflecting enormous market demand. China boasts abundant resources for advanced ceramics and a strong scientific research base. As of 2002, universities, research institutes, and manufacturing enterprises engaged in the development and production of advanced ceramics had already…
Ceramic products are becoming increasingly diverse, and the porcelain flute has won the favor of young people.
Over the past two decades, research and production of advanced ceramics in China have made significant strides; however, in terms of practical applications, manufacturing capabilities, and industrialization, the country still lags far behind developed nations. At the Jingdezhen International Exhibition on Advanced Ceramics, experts forecast that by 2010 and 2015, the output value of China’s advanced ceramics will reach RMB 30 billion and RMB 45 billion, respectively, reflecting robust market demand.
China boasts abundant specialized ceramic resources and a strong research capacity. As of 2002, the number of universities, research institutes, and manufacturing enterprises engaged in the development and production of advanced ceramics had exceeded 300, with 63.6% focusing on functional ceramics and 36.4% on structural ceramics. Institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, and Tsinghua University have played a pivotal role in advancing China’s research on advanced materials.
Specialty ceramics are widely used in industrial machinery and equipment, the gas appliance industry, the automotive (and motorcycle) sector, the textile industry, the electromechanical sector, medical devices, and other fields. With economic development, the scope of applications for high‑tech ceramics continues to expand. Li Yunfei, deputy secretary-general of the Crystal Materials Committee of the Chinese Society of Silicates, stated: “The demand across various industries in China for new materials has driven the growth of the specialty ceramics sector, while rising market demand has, in turn, further accelerated its development.” It is understood that specialty ceramics can be deployed “to the skies and underground”: “to the skies” refers to their use in aerospace technology, while “underground” denotes their application in sectors such as the automotive industry. Today, specialty ceramics encompass nanoceramics for the electronics industry, ablation materials for spacecraft, gas‑sensing ceramics for leak detection, biocompatible bio‑ceramics, and transparent ceramics for optical applications, among others. Li Yunfei noted that the automotive components industry has become a key application area for specialty ceramics; catalytic converters used to control exhaust emissions are made from these materials. The annual market for catalytic converter replacements alone reaches 11 million units, generating profits of approximately RMB 5.5 billion per year.
Experts believe that, despite the numerous advantages in the development of China’s specialty ceramics, many challenges still remain.
First, special ceramic materials—particularly structural ceramics—face significant technical challenges, high costs, and low reliability, with limited reproducibility, which restricts their range of applications. The industrialization of technological achievements remains inadequate; large-scale production technologies and process equipment are relatively backward and urgently require modernization; and funding for research and development continues to be insufficient.
Secondly, competition from developed countries and international trade frictions also constrain the development of China’s advanced ceramics industry. At present, the primary challenges facing China’s advanced ceramics sector stem from market competition with firms in developed nations. The United States and Japan have both made rapid strides in the production of advanced ceramics. Japan is the world’s largest producer of advanced ceramics and holds a dominant position in the global market, particularly in the electronic ceramics segment. In 1995, Japan accounted for 60% of the global advanced ceramics market; by 2000, this share had declined slightly but remained at 50%. The United States ranks second worldwide in advanced ceramics production, with annual R&D spending on high‑tech ceramics reaching US$1.2 billion, placing it at the forefront of fundamental research and process technologies. Meanwhile, high‑tech ceramics in Western Europe are also advancing rapidly; new ceramic brake discs developed in Europe are already being used in supercars and in the bodywork of the Audi A8.
International trade tensions are also escalating. China’s ceramic industry is poised to become the latest target of anti-dumping investigations, following lighters and leather shoes. At present, domestic ceramic firms are actively preparing to weather the impending wave of anti-dumping measures.
Dong Xianlin, Director of the Functional Ceramics Engineering Research Center at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has proposed that, in advancing the research and development of advanced ceramics, we should leverage our strengths and prioritize key areas. Advanced ceramic materials—whether in terms of material types or application domains—cover a broad spectrum; it is impractical to pursue every possible avenue. Therefore, we must adhere to the principle of “doing some things while refraining from others.” Building on our existing strengths, we should concentrate our efforts, effectively align cutting-edge international research with major national needs, and strive for long-term sustainable development. At the same time, we should establish a robust research and development system that harnesses the power of collaborative teams. Given that advanced ceramics typically have well-defined application prospects and target products, it is essential to put in place a comprehensive R&D framework to ensure seamless continuity across research, development, and practical application.
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China’s specialty ceramics market has enormous demand.
Ceramic products are becoming increasingly diverse, and porcelain flutes have gained popularity among young people. Over the past two decades, research and production of advanced ceramics in China have made significant strides; however, in terms of practical applications, manufacturing capabilities, and industrialization, the country still lags far behind developed nations. At the Jingdezhen International Exhibition on Advanced Ceramics, experts forecast that by 2010 and 2015, the output value of China’s advanced ceramics will reach RMB 30 billion and RMB 45 billion, respectively, reflecting enormous market demand. China boasts abundant resources for advanced ceramics and a strong scientific research base. As of 2002, universities, research institutes, and manufacturing enterprises engaged in the development and production of advanced ceramics had already…
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