Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Industry Analysis and Forecast (2024-2030)

  • Europe Building Insulation Materials Market size was valued at US$ 11.85 Bn. in 2023 and the total revenue is expected to grow at CAGR of 2.99% through 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly US$ 14.56 Bn. by 2030

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Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Definition

Building Insulation materials are used in the construction industry to prevent heat, electricity, or sound from passing through electrical appliances and building materials. The insulation materials market is essentially classified in three broad categories, including thermal insulation, electrical insulation, and heat insulation. The proper installation of high-quality insulation materials is the key to a successful insulation system. Insulation is an important technology for reducing energy usage and preventing heat gain/loss in buildings. It acts as a heat barrier and is necessary for keeping homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The appropriate level and type of insulation are influenced by the weather. The thermal conductivity of insulating materials is typically less than 0.1 W/mK. Insulation materials include polyurethane foam, mineral wool, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, expanded polystyrene, and extruded polystyrene. These materials exist solely to save energy while also protecting and providing comfort to occupants.

 

A structure serves as an environmental divider. It divides the inside from the outside. Residential insulation is a critical technique for lowering energy consumption in homes by limiting heat absorption and loss via the building envelope. Insulation materials used in residential construction include polyurethane foam and extruded polystyrene. Increased demand for thermal insulators in residential, non-residential, and industrial buildings has resulted from rising global temperatures and significant climatic changes over the last few decades, in order to save energy and provide comfort for inhabitants.

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market

 

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Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

  • Strong Economies and housing market in the region – The residential sector in the United Kingdom is expected to increase significantly in the future years. The government's announcement of a further housing stimulus programme in 2019, totalling over $20 billion over the next four years, is largely responsible for the growth. This would bring the country's total housing assistance to roughly $57.87 billion, boosting the building insulation sector in the UK. Construction is one of the most important drivers of growth in Germany's building insulation business, as it is the financial powerhouse of Europe. Federal investments and low interest rates are also important from a broader perspective. Furthermore, Germany has taken a bold stance in terms of building financing and joint ventures.
  • Contribution by Key Players – Europe is the region with many key players in the market and the contribution by them has been massive for the market in the region. For example - Saint-Gobain SA is a French company that develops, manufactures, and sells materials and solutions for the mobility, construction, healthcare, and industrial markets. It specialises in a variety of areas, including thermal insulation, flat glass, light transmission, solar control, and interior décor. In addition, the company provides ceramic raw materials that are used in a variety of applications. BASF is a German chemical company that produces a variety of chemicals, polymers, and petrochemicals. Slentite, a high-performance insulation material that can be utilised in every climate, is one of the company's products. Aside from that, the company sells coating materials, building chemicals, and performance materials, among other things and it has a strong R&D division.

 

Market Restraints

  • Health and Environmental Concerns – In Europe, health concerns about the usage of a few insulating materials are a major stumbling block to the market's progress. Glass wool, for example, can irritate the eyes and lungs when used during the laying process. Throughout the manufacturing process of hazardous expanded and extruded polystyrenes, styrene emissions have been restricted. The health risks connected with these insulating solutions, as well as the stringent regulations that govern their use, may limit their adoption, making market expansion difficult.
  • Covid-19 Impact on Construction Industry in Europe - The construction industry in Europe, on the other hand, is already established and has had sluggish growth in recent years. Furthermore, beginning in February 2020, the region began to display early signs of a fall in construction activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, yearly construction output in the region fell by 10 to 15% in 2021 compared to 2021, negatively impacting demand for building insulation products. While new construction will continue to be the most affected in Europe, refurbishment projects are projected to gain traction in the near term, driving demand for building insulation products.

 

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Segment Analysis

By Product, the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market is segmented as Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Mineral Wool, Others. Expanded Polystyrene dominates the Building Insulation Materials Market with the market share of 41% in 2023 because it is one of the most extensively utilised foamed polymers for constructing thermal insulation It's a type of insulation with impressive properties such as sound absorption, light weight, and earthquake resistance. One of the most prevalent applications is pipe insulation to minimise heat gain, condensation, or frost formation on water and air conditioning lines but is less than global and other regions due to low temperature in the European countries. Extruded Polystyrene has the market share of 38.5% in 2023 because of its water resistance, ability to reduce moisture-related damages, and ability to conserve energy Its ability to suppress microbial or fungal growth in the insulated region is also expected to help with growth. Mineral wool has the market the market share of 14% in 2021 due to the product's remarkable features, such as fire resistance, effective heat barrier, environmental compatibility, and dimensional stability. Over the forecast period, mineral wool's rise is expected to be driven by its increasing use in thermal barrier applications. Other materials such as PU foam and PIR foam has the market share of 6.5% in 2021.

 

By Application, the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market is segmented as Roof, Wall, Floor. Wall segment dominates the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market with the market share of 37% in It used top-class architecture and maintained high energy efficiency standards in residential and commercial constructions in 2023. Walls play an important role in meeting a building's energy consumption targets. Roof Segment has the market share of 34% in 2023 due to the availability of business locations throughout Europe, particularly in rising economies Because insulation materials are so vital in the market, demand for them is expected to rise as the importance of meeting thermal construction criteria grows. Floor segment has the market share of 29% in 2021 due to many bungalows, office spaces that will trap the heat in the roof and keep the temperature of the building very accurate and comfortable according to the weather.

 

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market

 

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market to the stakeholders in the industry. The report provides trends that are most dominant in the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market and how these trends will influence new business investments and market development throughout the forecast period. The report also aids in the comprehension of the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market dynamics and competitive structure of the market by analyzing market leaders, market followers, and regional players.

 

The qualitative and quantitative data provided in the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market report is to help understand which market segments, regions are expected to grow at higher rates, factors affecting the market, and key opportunity areas, which will drive the industry and market growth through the forecast period. The report also includes the competitive landscape of key players in the industry along with their recent developments in the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market. The report studies factors such as company size, market share, market growth, revenue, production volume, and profits of the key players in the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market.

 

The report provides Porter's Five Force Model, which helps in designing the business strategies in the market. The report helps in identifying how many rivals are existing, who they are, and how their product quality is in the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market. The report also analyses if the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market is easy for a new player to gain a foothold in the market, do they enter or exit the market regularly if the market is dominated by a few players, etc.

 

The report also includes a PESTEL Analysis, which aids in the development of company strategies. Political variables help in figuring out how much a government can influence the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market. Economic variables aid in the analysis of economic performance drivers that have an impact on the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market. Understanding the impact of the surrounding environment and the influence of environmental concerns on the Europe Building Insulation Materials Market is aided by legal factors.

 

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Scope

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market 

Market Size in 2023

USD 11.85 Bn.

Market Size in 2030

USD 14.56 Bn.

CAGR (2024-2030)

2.99%

Historic Data

2018-2022

Base Year

2023

Forecast Period

2024-2030

Segment Scope

By Product

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
  • Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
  • Mineral Wool
  • Others

By Application

  • Floor
  • Roof
  • Wall

 

By Countries

  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

 

Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Key Players

  • Johns Manville Corporation (US)
  • Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Kingspan Group plc (Ireland)
  • Knauf Insulation, Inc. (US)
  • Owens Corning (US)
  • Huntsman Corporation (US)
  • Rockwool International A/S (Denmark)
  • Firestone Building Products Company (US)
  • Cabot Corporation (US)
  • Dow Corning Corporation (US)
  • Covestro AG (Germany)
  • URSA Insulation
  • S.A. (Spain)
  • Paroc Group Oy (Finland)
  • Atlas Roofing Corporation (US)


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The Europe Building Insulation Materials Market was valued at US$ 11.85 Bn. in 2023

1.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Research Methodology
1.1    Research Data 
1.1.1.    Primary Data
1.1.2.    Secondary Data

1.2.    Market Size Estimation
1.2.1.    Bottom-Up Approach
1.2.2.    Top-Down Approach

1.3.    Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.4.    Research Assumption
2.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Executive Summary
2.1.    Market Overview
2.2.    Market Size (2023) and Forecast (2024 – 2030) and Y-O-Y%
2.3.    Market Size (USD) and Market Share (%) – By Segments 
3.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Competitive Landscape
3.1.    SMR Competition Matrix
3.2.    Key Players Benchmarking
3.2.1.    Company Name
3.2.2.    Headquarter
3.2.3.    Product Segment
3.2.4.    End-user Segment
3.2.5.    Y-O-Y%
3.2.6.    Revenue (2023)
3.2.7.    Profit Margin
3.2.8.    Market Share
3.2.9.    Company Locations

3.3.    Market Structure
3.3.1.    Market Leaders 
3.3.2.    Market Followers
3.3.3.    Emerging Players

3.4.    Consolidation of the Market
4.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Dynamics
4.1.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Trends 
4.2.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Drivers
4.3.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Restraints
4.4.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Opportunities
4.5.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Challenges
4.6.    PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7.    PESTLE Analysis
4.8.    Value Chain Analysis
4.9.    Technological Roadmap
4.10.    Regulatory Landscape 
5.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market: Market Size and Forecast by Segmentation (by Value in USD Million) (2023-2030)
5.1.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Size and Forecast, by Product (2023-2030)
5.1.1.    Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
5.1.2.    Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
5.1.3.    Mineral Wool
5.1.4.    Others

5.2.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Size and Forecast, by Application (2023-2030)
5.2.1.    Floor
5.2.2.    Roof
5.2.3.    Wall

5.3.    Europe Building Insulation Materials Market Size and Forecast, by Country (2023-2030)
5.3.1.    United Kingdom
5.3.2.    Germany
5.3.3.    Italy
5.3.4.    Rest of Europe

6.    Company Profile: Key Players
6.1.    Johns Manville Corporation (US)
6.1.1.    Company Overview
6.1.2.    Business Portfolio
6.1.3.    Financial Overview
6.1.4.    SWOT Analysis
6.1.5.    Strategic Analysis
6.1.6.    Recent Developments

6.2.    Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)
6.3.    BASF SE (Germany)
6.4.    Kingspan Group plc (Ireland)
6.5.    Knauf Insulation, Inc. (US)
6.6.    Owens Corning (US)
6.7.    Huntsman Corporation (US)
6.8.    Rockwool International A/S (Denmark)
6.9.    Firestone Building Products Company (US)
6.10.    Cabot Corporation (US)
6.11.    Dow Corning Corporation (US)
6.12.    Covestro AG (Germany)
6.13.    URSA Insulation
6.14.    S.A. (Spain)
6.15.    Paroc Group Oy (Finland)
6.16.    Atlas Roofing Corporation (US)
7.    Key Findings 
8.    Analyst Recommendations

8.1.    Strategic Recommendations 
8.2.    Future Outlook

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