Global Insulation

Global Insulation

This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global insulation market, detailing the supply and demand dynamics. It presents historical trends and future projections for insulation materials, including demand in dollars and square meters R-1, as well as production and net exports in dollars, with a focus on individual countries. The report offers long term trends for the years 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 and 2033, with annual figures from 2020 through 2027. It focuses on the manufacturer's perspective of market demand, excluding additional costs added by distributors and retailers. The insulation materials examined include foamed plastic, fiberglass, mineral wool, and other (ex: aerogels and cellulose). Granulated mineral wool in ceiling tiles is not included. Key market segments addressed are residential and nonresidential buildings, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, appliances, transportation, and other markets. The study includes both thermal and acoustic insulation. It's important to note that the thermal value measurements used here, based on the metric system, are not directly translatable to the English system used in the Freedonia Group's U.S. studies due to differences in heat transfer units and material thickness. For reference, 16.4 square meters of R-1 value in the metric system equates to 1,000 square feet of R-1 value in the English system, considering these measurement discrepancies. The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors.