Global Insulation


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Global Insulation

Global demand for insulation is projected to increase 4.3% per year to $54.2 billion in 2022. Increasingly stringent building codes and energy efficiency policies throughout the world, coupled with rising construction expenditures will boost demand for all insulation products.

This report covers the global insulation market by material, region, and market, along with a discussion of market share and major suppliers. Data are given in US dollars, square meters of R-1 value, and metric tons.

Insulation materials covered in the study include:
Foamed plastic
Fiberglass
Mineral wool
Other (e.g., cellulose, reflective insulation, radiant barriers, perlite, vermiculite, calcium silicates, expanded clays, foamed glass, aerogels)

Markets for insulation include:
Residential buildings
Nonresidential buildings
Industrial and plant equipment
HVAC/Air Distribution
Appliances
Transportation equipment
Other (e.g., packaging, bedding, furniture)

Regions broken out in the study include:
North America
Central & South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the global insulation market including key trends in market and material segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2007, 2012, and 2017 with forecasts for 2022 and 2027, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are presented in US dollars, square meters of R-1 value, and metric tons. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their market shares.


  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • Table Figure 1-1 | Global Insulation Market
  • OVERVIEW
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the Global Insulation Market
    • Global Insulation Demand by Region
      • Metric Tons & R-1 Value
        • Table Global Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Market Value
        • Table Global Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
    • Production
      • Table Global Insulation Production by Region, 2007 - 2027
    • Global Trade
      • Table Global Insulation Net Exports, 2007 - 2027
    • Pricing
      • Table Average Insulation Prices by Region & Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Materials
      • Demand by Material
        • Table Global Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
        • Table Advantages & Disadvantages of Major Insulation Materials
      • Foamed Plastic
        • Table Foamed Plastic Insulation Demand by Region & Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Fiberglass
        • Table Fiberglass Insulation Demand by Region & Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Mineral Wool
        • Table Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region & Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Other Materials
        • Table Other Insulation Demand by Region & Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Markets
      • Demand by Market
        • Table Global Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Residential Buildings
        • Table Residential Building Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Nonresidential Buildings
        • Table Nonresidential Building Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Industrial & Plant Equipment
        • Table Industrial & Plant Equipment Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • HVAC/Air Distribution
        • Table HVAC/Air Distribution Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Appliances
        • Table Appliance Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Transportation Equipment
        • Table Transportation Equipment Insulation Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
      • Other Markets
        • Table Other Insulation Markets Demand by Region, 2007 - 2027
    • Regulatory, Health, & Environmental Concerns
      • Energy Efficiency Building Codes & Green Buildings
      • Fire Safety
      • Indoor Air Quality & Health & Safety Issues
      • Environmental Concerns
      • Recycling
  • NORTH AMERICA
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 3-1 | North America Insulation Market
    • North America: Demand by Market
      • Table North America: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • North America: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table North America: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • United States
      • Table Figure 3-2 | United States: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 3-3 | United States: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table United States: Insulation Demand by Market
      • Table United States: Insulation Demand by Material
    • Canada
      • Table Figure 3-4 | Canada: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 3-5 | Canada: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Canada: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Canada: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Mexico
      • Table Figure 3-6 | Mexico: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 3-7 | Mexico: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Mexico: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Mexico: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
  • CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Central & South America Insulation Market
    • Central & South America: Demand by Market
      • Table Central & South America: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Central & South America: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table Central & South America: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Brazil
      • Table Figure 4-2 | Brazil: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 4-3 | Brazil: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Brazil: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Brazil: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Other Central & South America
      • Table Figure 4-4 | Other Central & South America: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 4-5 | Other Central & South America: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Other Central & South America: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Central & South America: Insulation Demand by Material
      • Table Other Central & South America: Insulation Demand by Country, 2007 - 2027
  • WESTERN EUROPE
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Western Europe Insulation Market
    • Western Europe: Demand by Market
      • Table Western Europe: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Western Europe: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table Western Europe: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Germany
      • Table Figure 5-2 | Germany: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-3 | Germany: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Germany: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Germany: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • United Kingdom
      • Table Figure 5-4 | United Kingdom: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-5 | United Kingdom: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table United Kingdom: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table United Kingdom: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • France
      • Table Figure 5-6 | France: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-7 | France: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table France: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table France: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Italy
      • Table Figure 5-8 | Italy: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-9 | Italy: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Italy: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Italy: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Spain
      • Table Figure 5-10 | Spain: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-11 | Spain: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Spain: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Spain: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Other Western Europe
      • Table Figure 5-12 | Other Western Europe: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 5-13 | Other Western Europe: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Other Western Europe: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Western Europe: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Western Europe: Insulation Demand by Country, 2007 - 2027
  • EASTERN EUROPE
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Eastern Europe Insulation Market
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Market
      • Table Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Eastern Europe: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Russia
      • Table Figure 6-2 | Russia: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 6-3 | Russia: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Russia: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Russia: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Other Eastern Europe
      • Table Figure 6-4 | Other Eastern Europe: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 6-5 | Other Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Other Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Eastern Europe: Insulation Demand by Country, 2007 - 2027
  • ASIA/PACIFIC
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Asia/Pacific Insulation Market
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market
      • Table Asia/Pacific: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Asia/Pacific: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table Asia/Pacific: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • China
      • Table Figure 7-2 | China: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-3 | China: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table China: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table China: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Japan
      • Table Figure 7-4 | Japan: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-5 | Japan: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Japan: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Japan: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • South Korea
      • Table Figure 7-6 | South Korea: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-7 | South Korea: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table South Korea: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table South Korea: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • India
      • Table Figure 7-8 | India: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-9 | India: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table India: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table India: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Australia
      • Table Figure 7-10 | Australia: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-11 | Australia: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Australia: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Australia: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Taiwan
      • Table Figure 7-12 | Taiwan: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-13 | Taiwan: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Taiwan: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Taiwan: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Indonesia
      • Table Figure 7-14 | Indonesia: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-15 | Indonesia: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Indonesia: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Indonesia: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Thailand
      • Table Figure 7-16 | Thailand: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-17 | Thailand: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Thailand: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Thailand: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Other Asia/Pacific
      • Table Figure 7-18 | Other Asia/Pacific: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 7-19 | Other Asia/Pacific: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Other Asia/Pacific: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Asia/Pacific: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
  • AFRICA/MIDEAST
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 8-1 | Africa/Mideast Insulation Market
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market
      • Table Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
    • Africa/Mideast: Supply & Demand by Material
      • Table Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Turkey
      • Table Figure 8-2 | Turkey: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 8-3 | Turkey: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Turkey: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Turkey: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
    • Other Africa/Mideast
      • Table Figure 8-4 | Other Africa/Mideast: Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2017
      • Table Figure 8-5 | Other Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand, 2000 - 2017
      • Table Other Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand by Market, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand by Material, 2007 - 2027
      • Table Other Africa/Mideast: Insulation Demand by Country, 2007 - 2027
  • INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table Global Insulation Sales by Company, 2017
    • Market Share
      • Overall Leading Global Suppliers of Insulation
        • Table Figure 9-1 | Global Insulation Market Share, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-2 | Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-3 | Second Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-4 | Third Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-5 | Fourth Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-6 | Fifth Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
        • Table Figure 9-7 | Sixth Leading Insulation Manufacturer, 2017
      • Foamed Plastic
        • Table Figure 9-8 | Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Share, 2017
      • Fiberglass
        • Table Figure 9-9 | Fiberglass Insulation Market Share, 2017
      • Mineral Wool
        • Table Figure 9-10 | Mineral Wool Insulation Market Share, 2017
    • Product Development & Manufacturing
    • Marketing
    • Distribution
    • Cooperative Agreements
      • Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
    • Acquisitions & Divestitures
      • Table Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
    • List of Industry Participants
    • List of Industry Participants by Geographic Region
  • APPENDIX
    • Scope
      • Table Relevant NAICS & SIC Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant Harmonized System Product Codes
    • Definitions
      • Table Insulation R-Values by Material
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
      • Table Exchange Rates for Major Insulation Markets; 2007, 2012, 2017
    • Sources
    • Associations & Government Agencies
    • Related Freedonia Group Studies
    • Country Lists by Region
      • Table Countries in North America
      • Table Countries in Central & South America
      • Table Countries in Western Europe
      • Table Countries in Eastern Europe
      • Table Countries in the Asia/Pacific Region
      • Table Countries in the Africa/Mideast Region
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
      • Purchasing Power Parity
      • Global Economic Outlook
        • Table Global Gross Domestic Product by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Residential Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Residential Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Nonresidential Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Nonresidential Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Nonbuilding Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Per Capita GDP Outlook
        • Table Global Per Capita Gross Domestic Product by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022
      • Global Manufacturing Outlook
        • Table Global Manufacturing Value Added by Region & Country, 2007 - 2022

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