Global Info Research‘s report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Ceria market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the Ceria market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Ceria market size was valued at US$ 242 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2032 with a CAGR of % during review period.
Ceria (CeO₂, “cerium dioxide”) is a pale yellow, cubic-fluorite oxide of cerium that readily forms oxygen vacancies and cycles between Ce⁴⁺/Ce³⁺, giving it high oxygen-storage/ release capacity. Those redox/defect properties — together with hard yet chemically active surfaces — make CeO₂ a workhorse for glass & optics polishing, catalysis (e.g., TWC oxygen storage, soot oxidation), CMP in semiconductors (especially STI/ILD), UV-blocking pigments/coatings, and as electrolyte/ion-conductor when doped. Structurally, stoichiometric CeO₂ crystallizes in the fluorite space group Fm3̅m with eightfold Ce–O coordination; real ceria is often slightly oxygen-deficient (CeO₂–x), which underpins its catalytic function. Typical commercial routes calcine cerium hydroxide/oxalate from REE separations to oxide and then finish to controlled particle size/SBET (micro to nanoscale).
In 2024, global production of CeO₂ exceeded 74,000 tons, with an average ex-factory price of around ,000 per ton. The industry’s average gross margin was approximately 15%.
Upstream starts with REE ores (bastnäsite/monazite), where China still dominates refining; separated REO output is skewed toward La/Ce, historically ~70% of separated oxides by volume. Cerium is oxidized/precipitated and calcined to CeO₂ (commodity 99–99.5%+; high-purity/nano via tighter precursors and finish). Midstream producers tailor particle size (µm to nm), surface area and dopants, and formulate into polishing powders or supply nano-ceria for catalysts, coatings and energy uses. Downstream demand clusters in glass & optics polishing, automotive emission control, and semiconductor CMP. Policy/market context matters: China accounted for ~91% of refined REE output in 2024 and has periodically adjusted export controls; 2024 trade data showed higher RE exports by volume but lower value amid falling prices, underscoring margin pressure.
China is the anchor of ceria supply and a major consumption base (glass/optics, catalysts). Export statistics in 2024 show volumes up ~6% YoY but values down ~36% as prices fell, illustrating the commoditized nature of bulk CeO₂; newer export-control headlines in 2025 add uncertainty to non-Chinese buyers’ risk calculus.
Asia-Pacific ex-China (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, SE Asia, India) is the fastest-growing demand center for CMP slurries and high-spec polishing owing to semiconductor and display investment; sector trackers show APAC leading overall CMP slurry share, which flows down to ceria demand in certain nodes/steps.
Europe is smaller in bulk volume but high in value-added (precision optics, coatings, research) and is re-building RE supply chains, which could gradually localize some niche CeO₂ finishing.
North America sees steady pull from automotive catalysts, optics/tools, and a recovering electronics ecosystem; margin dynamics track broader REO cycles — with 2024–2025 corporate reports highlighting both pressure at low prices and the benefit of specialty mixes.
Rest of World (LatAm/MEA) grows from a small base in architectural glass, optics service and industrial MRO, typically sourcing commodity ceria powders from Asia while importing niche nano grades as needed. (Market sizes here are embedded in the global figures above.)
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Ceria market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Market segment by Type: Purity ≤2N、 Purity 3N-4N、 Purity ≥5N
Market segment by Application:Polishing、 Catalysis、 Glass Additives、 Others
Major players covered: China Northern Rare Earth、 Chinalco Rare Earth & Metal、 Golden Dragon Rare-Earth、 China Minmetals Rare Earth、 Shenghe Resources、 China Southern Rare Earth、 Grirem Advanced Materials、 Ganzhou Wanfeng Tech、 Yongzhou Xiangjiang Rare Earth、 Yiyang Hongyuan Rare Earth、 Lynas Rare Earths、 Neo Performance Materials
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The Primary Objectives in This Report determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries,assess the growth potential for Ceria and competitive factors affecting the marketplace,forecast future growth in each product and end-use market. Also,this report profiles key players in the global Ceria market based on the following parameters – company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments.
Ceria market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico),Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe),Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia),South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America),Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa).
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