What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Breathable Membranes Market?
The breathable membranes market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the recent past, there has been a swift expansion in the size of the breathable membranes market. The market, which was worth $1.93 billion in 2024, is predicted to escalate to $2.18 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual rate of growth (CAGR) of 13.1%. The significant development during the historic period is due to the expansion of the construction industry, increasing recognition of sustainable construction methods, growing emphasis on energy-efficient structures, a rise in timber frame constructions, the need for waterproofing resolutions, and the commonality of cold and damp weather conditions.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Breathable Membranes Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The Breathable Membranes market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the market size of breathable membranes is projected to experience swift expansion. The market is forecasted to grow to $3.53 billion in 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the anticipated period encompass a worldwide focus on eco-friendly building standards, an increase in the requirement for premanufactured construction, innovative developments in fire-resistant membranes, an emphasis on managing moisture in buildings, and the growth of commercial construction. Material technological advancements, digitalization and building information modeling, multifunctional membranes innovation, adoption in farming, and integration with intelligent building technologies are major trends anticipated during this forecast period.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Breathable Membranes Market?
The expansion of the building and construction sector is projected to drive the growth of the breathable membranes market. These membranes, used in building and construction, enhance a structure’s outer envelope's thermal efficiency and offer temporary weather protection during construction or repair work. Moreover, breathable membranes allow buildings to expel moisture, preventing it from settling within the walls and leading to dampness and mold complications. For example, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK reported an annual boost in new construction orders by 11.4% in 2022, relative to 2021, reaching a record high of £80.837 billion ($102.16 billion). Hence, the expanding building and construction sector is fueling the market for breathable membranes.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Breathable Membranes Market?
The breathable membranes market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Other Type
2) By Application: Pitched Roofs, Walls
3) By End Use: Residential, Non-Residential
Subsegments:
1) By Polyethylene (PE): High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
2) By Polypropylene (PP): Homopolymer Polypropylene, Copolymer Polypropylene
3) By Other Types: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Polyurethane (PU), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Others
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Which Key Trends Are Driving Changes In The Breathable Membranes Market?
The breathable membranes market is seeing technological progression as a crucial trend. Major industry players are pursuing the development of protection technology to solidify their market presence. For instance, Polartec, a company from the US known for its innovative and sustainable textile solutions, in October 2022, introduced a bio-based Power Shield fabric technology. This technology provides protection utilizing plant-based chemicals. It boasts a waterproof technology, which is completely sustainable and free of PFAS. The Power Shield from Polartec has a unique membrane structure created from PFAS-free, plant-based elements, offering stretch comfort, enduring breathability, robust durability, as well as waterproofing and windproofing features for superior protection. Additionally, it effectively provides a sturdy barrier against external elements like rain and snow.
Who Are the Key Players In The Breathable Membranes Market?
Major companies operating in the breathable membranes market include:
• DuPont de Nemours Inc
• Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co
• Soprema Group
• General Aniline & FilmMaterials Corporation
• Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A
• Kingspan Group plc
• Riwega S.r.l
• Klober ltd.
• Knauf Insulation
• PIL Membranes Ltd
• Dow Chemical Company
• Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik
• Carlisle Companies Incorporated
• Johns Manville
• Sika Group
• Firestone Building Products
• Covestro AG
• Arkema S.A.
• Toray Industries
• Berry Global Group
• Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc.
• Saint-Gobain S.A.
• Cosella-Dörken Products Inc.
• IKO Industries Ltd.
• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Clopay Plastic Products Company Inc.
• Fiberweb (India) Ltd.
• Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
• Trioplast Industrier AB
• W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
• Zhejiang Jifa Enterprise Co. Ltd.
• Daedong
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Breathable Membranes Market?
Europe was the largest region in the breathable membranes market in 2024. The regions covered in the breathable membranes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
