Insulation: Europe

Insulation: Europe

This report forecasts to 2026 insulation demand and production in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level in Europe. Total demand is segmented by material in terms of: foamed plastic; mineral wool; fiberglass; and small volume materials such as aerogels, cellulose, and reflective insulation. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: nonresidential buildings; residential buildings; industrial and plant equipment; HVAC and air distribution; appliances; transportation equipment; and other markets such as nonbuilding construction, furniture, and packaging.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021; production and the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2011, 2016, and 2021.

Demand in value terms is shown at the manufacturer level and excludes distributor and retailer markups. Both thermal and acoustic insulation are included in the scope of this report. Granulated mineral wool used in ceiling tiles is excluded.

For any given historical year, US dollar amounts are obtained from values expressed in applicable local currency. These local currency values are converted to US dollars at the average annual exchange rate for that year. For forecast years, the US dollar amounts assume the same annual exchange rate as that prevailing in 2021.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.