The industrial insulation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for industrial insulation has witnessed significant expansion in the past few years. There's a predicted growth from $5.05 billion in 2024 to about $5.45 billion by 2025, with a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Factors such as energy efficiency regulations, increased environmental consciousness, industrial expansion, a rise in construction activities, and an aging infrastructure have contributed to this performance during the historical period.
The industrial insulation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, the industrial insulation market is projected to witness robust expansion. The market size is anticipated to escalate to $7.5 billion by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
Factors contributing to this predicted growth in the outlook period include concerns over climate change, infrastructure advancement, globalization, the growth of the power generation sector, and increasing urbanization. Key trends during the forecast period are expected to be eco-friendly materials, heat recovery systems, remote monitoring and maintenance, and resilience to extreme conditions.
The demand growth in the industrial insulation market is anticipated to be fueled by the rise in power and energy demands. This energy implies the power stretched over a time period. Industrial insulation contributes power and energy efficiency by serving as a block to curtail the flow of any category of energy via the insulated surfaces. For example, as per the US government agency, the Energy Information Administration, the consumption of renewable energy has shown an upward trend, jumping to 13.2 quads in 2022 from a previous 12.1 quads in 2021 in the US. As a result, this rising need for power and energy is a major impetus for the expansion of the industrial insulation market.
The industrial insulation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Form: Pipe, Blanket, Board, Other Forms
2) By Material: Mineral Wool, Calcium Silicate, Plastic foams, Other Materials
3) By End-Use Industry: Power, Oil and Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Cement, Food and Beverage, Other End-Use Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Pipe Insulation: Pre-formed Pipe Insulation, Flexible Pipe Insulation, Rigid Pipe Insulation, Blanket Insulation
2) By Blanket Insulation: Fiberglass Blankets, Mineral Wool Blankets, Foam Blankets
3) By Board Insulation: Rigid Foam Boards, Mineral Wool Boards, Gypsum Boards
4) By Other Forms: Spray Foam Insulation, Insulation Coatings, Duct Insulation
The emergence of product innovation is becoming a significant trend within the industrial insulation industry. Notable businesses within the industrial insulation market are introducing innovative products designed to tackle the issues of water ingress, improve fire safety standards at industrial sites, and lower energy consumption for a less detrimental impact on the environment. For example, in September 2023, Denmark's ROCKWOOL, a leading producer of mineral wool products, launched ProRox insulation to improve industrial safety and efficiency. This product effectively addresses water ingress issues, subsequently reducing the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI). On top of this, it provides exemplary fire resistance capabilities, especially in environments rich in hydrocarbons. The stone wool material used in ProRox offers both thermal and acoustic advantages. Moreover, this insulation enhances sustainability through its straightforward installation process and reusability features.
Major companies operating in the industrial insulation market include:
• Owens Corning
• Johns Manville
• Rockwool International
• Knauf Insulation
• Saint-Gobain
• Armacell
• CertainTeed
• Flexitallic
• Morgan Advanced Materials
• 3M Company
• Insulcon
• Thermal Ceramics
• Hempel
• Sika
• Aspen Aerogels
• A. F. M. Insulation
• K-flex
• Unifrax
• Isolatek International
• Crown Insulation
• PPG Industries
• GAF
• C. E. Wood
• EcoBatt
• Superglass Insulation
• Trelleborg
• Dow Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial insulation market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial insulation market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.