Global Mineral Wool: Insulation & Other Applications

Global Mineral Wool: Insulation & Other Applications

Global demand for mineral wool insulation is forecast to grow 3.8% per year to 10,000 metric tons in 2025, valued at $11 billion. Mineral demand in other applications, such as ceiling tiles and water filtration, is expected to register somewhat faster growth through the same period.

 
This report covers the global mineral wool by application, market, and region. Data are given in metric tons and dollar value.

Insulation markets covered in the study include:
Residential buildings
Nonresidential buildings
Industrial and plant equipment
HVAC and air distribution
Other markets, such as appliances, transportation equipment, and nonbuilding construction
Non-insulation applications include:
Ceiling tiles and panels
Small volume applications, such as hydroponics, filtration, exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), and green roofing

Scope of the Report

This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the global mineral wool market including key trends in products, markets, applications, and regions. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020 with forecasts for 2025 and 2030, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in metric tons and dollar value.
at the manufacturers’ level. Also included in this study are a discussion of industry key players and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Global demand for mineral wool insulation is forecast to increase 3.8% per year to 10.0 million metric tons valued at $11.0 billion in 2025. Demand for mineral wool used in other applications – including ceiling tiles and such small volume applications as water filtration – is forecast to increase 4.9% per year to $2.4 billion. Going forward, growth in the global mineral wool market will be driven by:
  • advances in nonresidential building construction, particularly in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions, and a global rebound in new residential building construction
  • increasingly stringent energy efficiency and fire safety policies throughout the world, which often call for greater use of heat-resistant insulation
  • the growing use of mineral wool for acoustic insulation to reduce noise pollution and improve worker safety as well as to meet consumer demand for quieter household appliances
  • increasing access to air conditioning in developing countries, leading to rising levels of HVAC production and associated mineral wool insulation demand
  • growth in high-end industrial equipment production in the US, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea
China & India Drive Global Mineral Wool Insulation Gains

China and India will account for 40% of mineral wool insulation gains globally through 2025, driven by robust expansions of their nonresidential building stocks. In addition, India will see rapid growth in residential building construction from a low base, as the pandemic suppressed construction in 2020. Demand in both countries will also be bolstered by an increasing desire for acoustic insulation to reduce noise transmission in buildings.

The rest of the Asia/Pacific region will account for an additional 15% of global gains, supported by:
  • continued production of industrial equipment and high-end motor vehicles, heavy machinery, and appliances in Japan and South Korea
  • strong growth in HVAC equipment production, as the Asia/Pacific region will remain the leading regional manufacturer of these products
Ceiling Tiles, Water Filtration, & Hydroponics Are Key Non-Insulation Uses for Mineral Wool

While insulation accounts for the vast majority of mineral wool use, ceiling tiles, water filtration, and hydroponics offer opportunities for mineral wool suppliers:
  • Ceiling tiles are often used for soundproofing and fireproofing in nonresidential buildings such as offices and hospitals. Already popular in North America, they are increasingly being used as an alternative to drywall ceilings in China.
  • Water filtration is an important application for mineral wool, as demand for potable water is increasing in areas with limited access to sanitation systems and water infrastructure.
  • Mineral wool can be used as a medium for hydroponic plants, which allow for crop production in areas with less arable land and limited water sources.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | Mineral Wool Global Market Overview
  • About This Report
    • Report Details
    • Study Scope & Product Description
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Mineral Wool Applications: Examples
    • Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mineral Wool Insulation
      • Table Annual Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2019 – 2022
      • Table Annual Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2019 – 2022
      • Table Figure 2-2 | Global Mineral Wool Volume Demand, 2018 – 2023
  • Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2010 – 2021
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2021
    • Regional Mineral Wool Insulation Trends
      • Demand by Region
        • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
        • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
        • Table Figure 3-2 | Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Leading Country Markets
        • Table Figure 3-3 | Mineral Wool Insulation: Leading Country Markets, 2020
      • Fastest Growing Country Markets
        • Table Figure 3-4 | Mineral Wool Insulation: Fastest Growing Country Markets, 2020
      • Production by Region
        • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Production by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • International Trade
        • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Net Exports by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Competitive Insulation Products
      • Table Figure 3-5 | Mineral Wool Insulation & Competitive Products, 2015 – 2030
      • Table Advantages & Disadvantages of Mineral Wool Insulation & Competitive Products
    • Demand by Type (Rock Wool vs. Slag Wool)
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Type, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Figure 3-6 | Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Type, 2010 – 2030
    • Insulation Pricing Trends
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Pricing by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Figure 3-7 | Global Mineral Wool Insulation Pricing, 2010 – 2030
    • Mineral Wool Insulation Market Share & Leading Producers
      • Table Figure 3-8 | Global Mineral Wool Insulation Market Share by Company, 2020
  • Mineral Wool
    • Mineral Wool Demand by Application
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Demand by Application, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Global Mineral Wool Demand by Application, 2010 – 2030
    • Thermal Insulation & Fireproofing
      • Table Global Thermal Insulation & Fireproofing Demand for Mineral Wool by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Acoustic Insulation & Soundproofing
      • Table Global Acoustic Insulation & Soundproofing Demand for Mineral Wool by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Ceiling Tiles & Panels
      • Table Global Ceiling Tile & Panel Demand for Mineral Wool by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Small Volume Applications (Hydroponics, Filtration, EIFS, &Green Roofing)
      • Table Global Demand for Mineral Wool in Small Volume Applications by Region, 2010 – 2030
  • Mineral Wool Insulation Markets
    • Demand by Market
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Residential Buildings
      • Table Global Residential Buildings Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global Residential Buildings Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Nonresidential Buildings
      • Table Global Nonresidential Buildings Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global Nonresidential Buildings Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Industrial Plant & Equipment
      • Table Global Industrial Plant & Equipment Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global Industrial Plant & Equipment Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • HVAC/Air Distribution
      • Table Global HVAC Air/Distribution Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global HVAC Air/Distribution Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Region, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Markets
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand in Other Markets by Region, 2010 – 2030
      • Table Global Mineral Wool Insulation Demand in Other Markets by Region, 2010 – 2030
  • North America
    • North America: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 6-1 | North America: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 6-2 | North America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • North America: Demand by Market
      • Table North America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • United States
      • United States: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 6-3 | United States: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 6-4 | United States: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • United States: Demand by Market
        • Table United States: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Canada
      • Canada: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 6-5 | Canada: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 6-6 | Canada: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Canada: Demand by Market
        • Table Canada: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Mexico
      • Mexico: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 6-7 | Mexico: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 6-8 | Mexico: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Mexico: Demand by Market
        • Table Mexico: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Central & South America
    • Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 7-2 | Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • Central & South America: Demand by Market
      • Table Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Brazil
      • Brazil: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 7-3 | Brazil: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 7-4 | Brazil: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Brazil: Demand by Market
        • Table Brazil: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Central & South America
      • Other Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 7-5 | Other Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 7-6 | Other Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Other Central & South America: Demand by Market
        • Table Other Central & South America: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Western Europe
    • Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 8-1 | Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 8-2 | Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • Western Europe: Demand by Market
      • Table Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Germany
      • Germany: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-3 | Germany: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-4 | Germany: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Germany: Demand by Market
        • Table Germany: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • France
      • France: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-5 | France: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-6 | France: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • France: Demand by Market
        • Table France: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • United Kingdom
      • United Kingdom: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-7 | United Kingdom: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-8 | United Kingdom: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • United Kingdom: Demand by Market
        • Table United Kingdom: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Italy
      • Italy: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-9 | Italy: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-10 | Italy: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Italy: Demand by Market
        • Table Italy: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Spain
      • Spain: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-11 | Spain: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-12 | Spain: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Spain: Demand by Market
        • Table Spain: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Western Europe
      • Other Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 8-13 | Other Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 8-14 | Other Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Other Western Europe: Demand by Market
        • Table Other Western Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Eastern Europe
    • Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 9-1 | Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 9-2 | Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Market
      • Table Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Russia
      • Russia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 9-3 | Russia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 9-4 | Russia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Russia: Demand by Market
        • Table Russia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Eastern Europe
      • Other Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 9-5 | Other Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 9-6 | Other Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Other Eastern Europe: Demand by Market
        • Table Other Eastern Europe: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Asia/Pacific
    • Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 10-1 | Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 10-2 | Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market
      • Table Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • China
      • China: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-3 | China: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-4 | China: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • China: Demand by Market
        • Table China: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Japan
      • Japan: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-5 | Japan: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-6 | Japan: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Japan: Demand by Market
        • Table Japan: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • India
      • India: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-7 | India: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-8 | India: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • India: Demand by Market
        • Table India: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • South Korea
      • South Korea: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-9 | South Korea: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-10 | South Korea: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • South Korea: Demand by Market
        • Table South Korea: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Indonesia
      • Indonesia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-11 | Indonesia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-12 | Indonesia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Indonesia: Demand by Market
        • Table Indonesia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Taiwan
      • Taiwan: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-13 | Taiwan: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-14 | Taiwan: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Taiwan: Demand by Market
        • Table Taiwan: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Australia
      • Australia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-15 | Australia: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-16 | Australia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Australia: Demand by Market
        • Table Australia: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Thailand
      • Thailand: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-17 | Thailand: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-18 | Thailand: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Thailand: Demand by Market
        • Table Thailand: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Asia/Pacific
      • Other Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 10-19 | Other Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 10-20 | Other Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Other Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market
        • Table Other Asia/Pacific: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Africa/Mideast
    • Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
      • Table Figure 11-1 | Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Key Market Indicators, 2020
      • Table Figure 11-2 | Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market
      • Table Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Turkey
      • Turkey: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 11-3 | Turkey: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 11-4 | Turkey: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Turkey: Demand by Market
        • Table Turkey: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
    • Other Africa/Mideast
      • Other Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
        • Table Figure 11-5 | Other Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Market Key Indicators, 2020
        • Table Figure 11-6 | Other Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand, 2000 – 2020
      • Other Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market
        • Table Other Africa/Mideast: Mineral Wool Insulation Demand by Market, 2010 – 2030
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Relevant NAICS & SIC Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
      • Table Relevant NACE Codes
    • Definitions
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • 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
      • Global Economic Outlook
        • Table Global Gross Domestic Product by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Population
        • Table Global Population by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Residential Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Residential Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Nonresidential Building Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Nonresidential Building Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Nonbuilding Construction Outlook
        • Table Global Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030
      • Global Manufacturing Outlook
        • Table Global Manufacturing Value Added by Region & Country, 2010 – 2030

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