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Global Foamed Plastic Insulation

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published May 30, 2023
Length 382 Pages
SKU # FG17969783

Description

Global Foamed Plastic Insulation


Through 2026, global demand for foamed plastic insulation is forecast to increase 3.3% per year to 9.7 million metric tons, valued at $29.1 billion. Gains will primarily be driven by:
  • increasing nonresidential building construction, notably in the Asia/Pacific region, where countries with fast-growing economies are constructing a variety of retail and industrial buildings.
  • rising global incomes, which allow for the purchase of refrigerators, freezers, motor vehicles, and other products that utilize foamed plastic insulation for its thermal and acoustic properties
  • growing efforts in areas such as the European Union and the UK to improve the energy efficiency of buildings through the use of foamed plastic insulation
While gains in volume terms will be healthy, growth in market value will slow significantly as a result of the severe moderation in foamed plastic insulation prices from their highs in 2021 and 2022, which were elevated due to supply chain issues and high raw material costs.

Developing Countries – Particularly India – Will Offer the Best Growth Opportunities


The sizable stock of substandard housing units in the Asia/Pacific and Africa/Mideast regions – which together account for over 75% of the world’s population – presents a significant growth opportunity for greater use of foamed plastic insulation. Governments of many of the developing countries in these areas are working to improve housing quality, including through the adoption of minimum insulation requirements. Additionally, foamed plastic insulation sales in these countries will be driven by:
  • improving income levels and standards of living in developing countries
  • rural-to-urban migration, which leads to increased construction in urban areas (where buildings generally use more insulation)
  • rapidly expanding nonresidential building construction markets
EPS will remain the most used type of foamed plastic insulation, accounting for 49% of demand in 2027. Significant use of EPS will continue to be supported by:
  • the ongoing use of concrete building construction methods throughout the world, as EPS used in insulated concrete forms can enhance the insulation of concrete building products without affecting their structural strength
  • gains in industrial and HVAC equipment production, where EPS is favored due to its low cost, light weight, and ability to be wrapped around pipes
  • its lower price compared to other foamed plastic products, which can be an important consideration in lower income markets
Study Description

This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $27.4 billion global foamed plastic insulation industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by product (EPS, XPS, PUR/PIR insulation board, SPF, other foamed plastics) and market (residential, nonresidential, industrial and plant equipment, HVAC equipment, appliances, transportation equipment, other markets). The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including BASF, Covestro, Huntsman, Kingspan, and Carlisle.

Table of Contents

382 Pages
    • Figure 1-1. Global Foamed Plastic Insulation Market
    • Report Details
    • Study Scope & Product Description
    • Impact on the Global Foamed Plastic Insulation Industry
    • Historical Trends
    • Demand by Region
    • Leading Country Markets
    • Demand by Product
    • Pricing Trends
    • Competitive Materials
    • Market Share & Leading Producers
    • Construction Industry Outlook
    • Building Codes & Energy Efficiency
    • Fire Safety Requirements
    • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Region
    • Demand by Market
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Region
    • Demand by Market
    • Product Formats
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Demand by Region
    • Demand by Market
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Demand by Product
    • Demand by Region
    • Demand by Market
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Demand by Market
    • Residential Buildings
    • Nonresidential Buildings
    • Appliances
    • Industrial Plant & Equipment
    • HVAC & Air Distribution Systems
    • Transportation Equipment
    • Other Markets
    • North America: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • North America: Demand by Product
    • North America: Demand by Market
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • Central & South America: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Central & South America: Demand by Product
    • Central & South America: Demand by Market
    • Brazil
    • Other Central & South America
    • Western Europe: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Western Europe: Demand by Product
    • Western Europe: Demand by Market
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Spain
    • Other Western Europe
    • Eastern Europe: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Product
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Market
    • Russia
    • Other Eastern Europe
    • Asia/Pacific: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Product
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Australia
    • Other Asia/Pacific
    • Africa/Mideast: Foamed Plastic Insulation Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Product
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market
    • Turkey
    • Other Africa/Mideast
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Country Lists by Region
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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