Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: June 2024
NAICS 32711CARevenue
$131.0m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
460
Businesses
209
Wages
$XX.Xm
Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada industry analysis
While economic and population growth in Canada has led the country's manufacturing sector to flourish in recent years, rising import penetration has explicitly been challenging to ceramic manufacturers. Buyers have been importing more ceramic materials than they've bought domestically in recent years, straining the industry's ability to compete. The pandemic exacerbated a challenging operating environment, as disruptions to nearly every downstream market introduced unprecedented volatility. As manufacturing and industrial capacity recovered in 2021, supply chain disruptions and labour shortages limited growth. Manufacturers struggled to source raw materials inputs – a situation only worsened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a leading supplier of high-quality ceramic clay. Growth remains subdued as inflation, high interest rates, and recession concerns influence consumer spending and industrial output. Revenue is estimated to decline at a CAGR of 3.4% to $131.0 million through the end of 2024, with a forecast decline of 2.5% during the current year.
Trends and Insights
- Ceramics manufacturers face challenges in their recovery efforts. While initial pandemic disruptions have eased, ongoing supply chain issues and workforce shortages persist. These factors continue to pressure the industry significantly.
- Ceramics manufacturers produce materials for diverse applications. These ceramics are utilized by downstream buyers across household, industrial, and commercial settings. This widespread use highlights the material's versatility and importance in various sectors.
- Ontario leads Canada in manufacturing facilities. The province benefits from a skilled workforce, easy access to the US, and proximity to downstream buyers. This strategic positioning enhances its manufacturing sector’s efficiency and reach.
- Canadian ceramic manufacturers face significant competition from lower-cost imports. Downstream markets tend to import more ceramic materials than they purchase domestically. This trend poses challenges for local manufacturers in maintaining market share and profitability.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $131.0m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Persistent supply chain disruptions challenge manufacturers
- Ceramic manufacturers continue to navigate supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks that impact lead times, profit and production cycles.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Interest rates and recession concerns could hinder growth
- Recovering conditions following the pandemic will expand demand for ceramics from various downstream buyers.
Biggest companies in the Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CoorsTek | 23.1 | 3.2 | 13.9 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Pottery and ornamental ceramics, Kitchenware and tableware and Advanced ceramic and other components. Pottery and ornamental ceramics is the largest segment of the Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Pottery and ornamental ceramics are Canadian manufacturers' largest product line
- Ceramic pottery and ornamental ceramics vary in scope but include ceramic objects used for practical or decorative use. Examples include vases, planters, sculptures, decorative tiles and figurines.
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Competitors
- Plastic Film, Sheet & Bag Manufacturing in Canada
- Other Plastic Product Manufacturing in Canada
- Rubber Product Manufacturing in Canada
Complementors
- Concrete Pipe & Block Manufacturing in Canada
International industries
- Ceramics Manufacturing in the US
- Ceramic Product Manufacturing in Australia
- Ceramic Household & Ornamental Article Manufacturing in the UK
- Ceramic Sanitary Fixtures Manufacturing in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada comprises operators primarily engaged in shaping, moulding, glazing and firing plumbing fixtures, pottery and electrical supplies, which are made entirely or partly of clay or other ceramic materials. The most common products are porcelain, also called vitreous china.
What's included in this industry?
Porcelain and ceramic bathroom and plumbing-fixture manufacturingPorcelain and ceramic tableware and kitchenware manufacturingPottery product manufacturingAdvanced ceramic components manufacturingCompanies
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Related Terms
VITREOUS CHINABONE CHINAKAOLINADVANCED CERAMICCERAMICINSULATORSEMICONDUCTORIndustry Code
NAICS 327110 - Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Ceramics manufacturers face challenges in their recovery efforts. While initial pandemic disruptions have eased, ongoing supply chain issues and workforce shortages persist. ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Ceramics manufacturers produce materials for diverse applications. These ceramics are utilized by downstream buyers across household, industrial, and commercial settings. Thi...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario leads Canada in manufacturing facilities. The province benefits from a skilled workforce, easy access to the US, and proximity to downstream buyers. This strategic po...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Canadian ceramic manufacturers face significant competition from lower-cost imports. Downstream markets tend to import more ceramic materials than they purchase domestically....
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
CoorsTek is a leading ceramics manufacturer in Canada. Diversification in the company’s product lines that serve various downstream industries supports its top position.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of CoorsTek's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for CoorsTek, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Ceramic manufacturers must adhere to strict environmental and consumer safety regulations. They closely monitor hazardous chemicals used in production to mitigate risks. This...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Automation is slowing wage growth in ceramic manufacturing. As robotic process automation takes over certain production tasks, these manufacturers are allocating less of thei...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Assets (2017-2022)
- Liabilities (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada is $131.0m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada industry in 2024?
There are 209 businesses in the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Ceramics Manufacturing market in Canada?
The biggest company operating in the Ceramics Manufacturing market in Canada is CoorsTek
What does the Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada include?
Porcelain and ceramic bathroom and plumbing-fixture manufacturing and Porcelain and ceramic tableware and kitchenware manufacturing are part of the Ceramics Manufacturing industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Ceramics Manufacturing in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in Canada is CoorsTek.
How competitive is the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Ceramics Manufacturing industry in Canada.
