Development Trend of China's Refractory Industry in the New Era

The development status of the downstream industries of refractory industry, such as iron & steel, cement, glass, and nonferrous metals was analyzed, and it was pointed out that the market demand of refractory industry entered a platform period. Effect of supply-side reform on the development of refractory industry was deeply discussed, the viewpoints of multi-dimensional innovation of refractory industry were put forward, and the development trend of automation and intelligence in refractory industry was emphasized. It was clarified that the "Belt and Road Initiative" brought new opportunities and pointed out the development direction of China’s refractory industry.