Insulation: Market Research Report

March 2018 | 610 pages | ID: IAB67686A87EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Insulation in US$ by the following Product Segments and End-Use Applications: Product Segments - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Others; End-Use Applications - Non-Residential, Residential, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 123 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• 3M Company
• Armacell International S.A.
• Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
• BASF SE
• BNZ Materials, Inc.
• Cabot Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Insulation: Starting Point for Preventing Energy Loss, Raising Energy Efficiency and Solving Climate Challenges
Growth Drivers for the Insulation Market: On a Scale 1 -10 (10 - High Impact; 1 - Low Impact)
Growth Dampeners for the Insulation Market: On a Scale 1 -10 (10 - High Impact; 1 - Low Impact)
Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Key Opportunities and Challenges Summarized
Myriad Benefits of Insulation Drives Widespread Adoption
Increased Energy Efficiency
Preventing Moisture Condensation
Reduction in Size and Capacity of New Machineries
Improvement in Process Performance
Protecting the Environment through Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Protection and Safety of Personnel
Protection against Outbreak of Fire
Reduction in Noise Levels
Optimization of ROI
Enhanced Appearance
Spiraling Electricity Appetite from Ballooning Global Population and the Resulting Need for Energy Efficiency: The Fundamental Growth Driver

Table 1. World Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2000, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Projected Global Demand for Primary Energy (Mtoe) and Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Percentage Breakdown of Global Primary Energy Consumption for Major OECD and Non-OECD Countries for the Years 2010, 2020, 2030 & 2040

Table 4. Global Delivered Energy Consumption (quadrillion Btu) by End-use Sector (2012, 2020, 2025, 2030, and 2035) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Market Outlook
The US & Europe: Steady Growth Projected for the Matured Markets
Developing Countries Spearhead Current and Future Market Growth

Table 5. Global Insulation Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR for 2016-2024: Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, USA, Europe, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Insulation for Improving Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries

2. COMPETITION

Owens Corning: Leading Glass Fiber Insulation Company Worldwide
BASF: Leading Spray Foam Insulation Company Worldwide
Insulation Marketplace Witness Surge in M&A Activity
Select Mergers & Acquisitions in the Global Insulation Market (2014-2017): Brief Details of Year, Acquiring Company, Acquired Company, and Other Particulars
End-Users to Benefit from Changing Market Dynamics in Industrial Thermal Insulation
Insulation Manufacturers Face Shortage of Talent
Manufacturers Benefit from Expanding Scope of Applications in Non-Core Sectors
Manufacturers in Developed Countries Move Production Base to Developing Markets

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS

Focus on Making Homes Highly Energy Efficient Drives Demand in the Largest Application Area of Residential Buildings
Passive House Standards: The Future of Building Insulation
Energy Conservation Regulations and Green House Gas Emission Reduction Targets: Opportunities Galore in the Building Sector
Demand for Roof Insulation Driven by Climate Change and Increase in Global Temperatures
Positive Outlook for the Global Construction Offers Growth Opportunities

Table 6. Global Construction Output by Country (2016): Breakdown of Construction Output (US$ Billion) and Percentage Change by 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Percentage Contribution to Growth in Global Construction Output by Major Countries over the Period 2010-2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Growth in the Global Construction Market by Sector: 2015-2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Global Construction Market by Region (2015 & 2020P): Percentage Breakdown of Construction Spending for Asia, Western Europe, North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Building Renovations & Remodeling: A Key Revenue Contributor

Table 10. Global Infrastructure Spending (in US$ Trillion) by Region/Country Over the Period 2010-2030

Table 11. Global Infrastructure Spending Estimates (in US$ Trillion) by Sector Over the Period 2013-2030

The Critical Nature of Insulation in Safeguarding System Performance Drives Demand in Industrial Applications
Insulating Hot Pipes for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety
Maintain Desirable Temperature
Handling Temperature-Sensitive Tanks
Blankets for Equipment Insulation
Prevent Noise Pollution
Protecting Cooling Ducts from Radiant Heat
Protecting Sensitive Electronics
Safeguarding Metal Structures
Superior Attributes of High Temperature Insulation Materials Drive Adoption in Various Temperature Intensive Applications

Table 12. Global High Temperature Insulation (HTI) Materials Market (Annual Sales Figures in Tons): 2014, 2016, and 2018P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Global High Temperature Insulation (HTI) Materials Market by End-Use Sector (2017E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Aluminum, Cement, Ceramics, Glass, Petrochemicals, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Energy Efficiency Attribute of HTI Drives Market Gains
End-users Switch from Synthetic RCF to Bio-based Insulation Materials
Temperature Resistant Properties of High-Temperature Insulation Wools Spur Demand
Growing Demand for High Temperature Insulation in Oil and Gas Production
Other Important Application Sectors for High Temperature Insulation
Stringent Environmental Regulations Foster Growth Opportunities
Natural Insulation Products: A Market Niche in the Making
Demand from Basic as well as High-tech Industries Drive Faster Market Growth for Fiberglass
LNG Conversion Plants and HVAC Applications Spur Strong Demand
Key Dampeners for Widespread Adoption of Fiberglass Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation (SPF): One of the Fastest Growing Foamed Plastic Segments
The United States: Largest SPF Producing Country Worldwide
European Spray Foam Market Offer Significant Potential
Spray Foam Building Insulation Market in China: In a State of Despair
Spray Foam Market in South America: Low Energy Prices Play Spoilsport
One-Component Spray Polyurethane Foams Experience Demand Growth
Growing Popularity of Advanced Insulation Materials Benefit Market Expansion
Aerogels for Multifunctional Insulation Materials
Aerogels Usage in Industrial Thermal Insulation Hindered by High Production Costs

Table 14. World Market for Aerogels (2006-2016): End-Use Markets Ranked by Growth in Terms of Revenue - Thermal & Acoustic Insulation, Consumer Products, Sensors & Instrumentation, Medical Energy, Aerospace, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Aircraft Deliveries and Prominence of Lightweight Insulation Materials Drive Demand in the Aerospace Sector

Table 15. Global Aircraft Deliveries Estimates and Forecasts (2014 - 2020) (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Demand for New Airplanes by Region (2015-2035) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Robust Power Generation Activity Fuels Demand for Insulation
Insulation Coatings for Solar Power Plants
Planned Insulation during Construction Phase Crucial for Oil and Gas Plants
Rising Prominence of Low Temperature/Cold Insulation in the Food Cold Chain
Growing Prominence of Worker Safety, Healthy Indoor Environment, and Sustainability Augurs Well for Mechanical Insulation
Mechanical Insulation: Challenges and Opportunities
Efficiency in Addressing Thermal Issues, Filtration Challenges, and Noise Reduction Drive Demand in Automobiles Manufacturing
Growing Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles Production: Important Opportunity Indicators

Table 17. World Production of Passenger Cars: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2017 & 2020 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Production of Commercial Vehicles: Breakdown of Annual Production Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2017 & 2020 by Geographic Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Non-Wovens Rapidly Gain Traction in Automotive Insulation Applications
Spray-on Thermal Insulation Coatings Suitable for Heavy Duty Vehicles
Cellulose Offers Huge Untapped Market Potential
Usage of Recycled Raw Materials in Insulation Products Surges
Recycled Consumer Glass in Production of Glass Wool
Vacuum Thermal Insulation Gains Ground in Industrial Applications, Bodes Well for the Market
Superior Thermal Performance Spurs Demand for Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)
VIPs for Enhanced Thermal Insulation
Key Challenges
Exponential Increase in Global Urban Population: A Major Growth Driver Boosting Market Demand

Table 19. World Urban Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Degree of Urbanization Worldwide: Urban Population as a % of Total Population by Geographic Region for the Years 1990, 2014 & 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Focus on Machine Condition Monitoring Fuels Replacement Demand

4. INNOVATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS

Innovative Bio-based Insulation Materials for the Construction Industry
Select Innovative Industrial Insulation Solutions
Reflective Insulation in Cooling Ducts Application
Acoustic Insulation Inhibits Noise Pollution at Industrial Sites
Fiberglass and Reflective Insulation for Metal Buildings
proEnergyTec Thermal Insulation Technology
The OSIRYS and VIP4ALL Projects
eShield: A Revolutionary Home Insulation Product
LiquidArmor
HP Wall Systems from BASF
SL80/80 from NanaWall Systems
Innovative Materials Transform the Insulation Landscape
Calostat Thermal Insulation Board
ContiTech Develops Conti Thermo-Protect, a New Insulation Material for Complex Piping Systems
Gas-Filled Panels
Advanced Polyurethane Insulation for Appliances from Dow

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

Icynene Launches Closed-cell Spray Foam Insulation Product
Johns Manville to Launch Water-Resistant Insulation Product
BASF Unveils Eco-Friendly Spray Foam Insulation Product
Polartec Introduces Synthetic Insulation Product
Demilec Introduces New Air Barrier & Spray Foam Insulation
Dow Introduces Low-Pressure Premium Foam Insulation
Owens Corning Launches Mineral Wool Insulation Solutions
Recticel Introduces Higher-Insulation Foam Solutions
URSA Introduces Blow-in Mineral Wool Insulation Products
Autins Group Introduces Insulation Materials for Aerospace Applications
PrimaLoft Launches High-Performance Insulation Systems
LafargeHolcim Introduces Mineral Insulation
Kingspan Unveils Range of Rigid Thermoset Insulation
Primaloft Introduces Primaloft Gold Insulation Eco
Dow Building Solutions Introduces Extruded Polystyrene Roofing Insulation

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Owens Corning Takes Over Pittsburgh Corning
Saint-Gobain to Take Over Glava A/S
Recticel to Invest in Greenfield Manufacturing Plant in Finland
TopBuild Takes Over Canyon Insulation
ROCKWOOL to Construct Production Plant in West Virginia
PPG to Divest Fiberglass Business to Nippon Electric Glass
Huntsman to Merge with Clariant
Hitachi Chemical to Take Over Share of ISOLITE
TopBuild Takes Over Superior Insulation Products
Armacell to Construct New Manufacturing Plant in Bahrain
Foundation Building Materials Takes Over Trident Distribution
TopBuild Takes Over Capital Insulation
Jackon Group Takes over ThermiSol
Recticel to Invest in Production Capacity Expansion in the UK
ROCKWOOL Adopts New Brand Identity
Firestone to Take Over Gaco
DMB Takes Over DBW Group
Beacon Roofing Supply Takes Over Eco Insulation Supply
Armacell Takes Over Nomaco’s Insulation Business
Johns Manville Receives Pollution Prevention Award
Xella International to Acquire URSA
Luyang Energy-Saving Materials to Expand Mineral Wool Insulation Facility
Sika to Take Over Rmax Business
Recticel Inks Production Joint Venture with TURNA
PPG Divests Shares to Nan Ya Plastics
Dow Produces STYROFOAM Brand XPS Insulation
Installed Building Products to Take Over Trilok Industries
Armacell Takes Over PoliPex
TechnoNICOL Acquires Superglass
Hunton Fiber Takes Over Dansk Tr?fiberisolering
ROCKWOOL Introduces New Manufacturing Portfolio
FBM to Take over Winroc/SPI
ContiTech Inks Partnership with L'ISOLANTE K-FLEX
Cabot Partners with Johns Manville
Ohio Group Takes over Alpine Insulation
BRACE Industrial Firm Takes Over Advanced Industrial Services
PPG Sells Fiber Glass Operations to Nippon Electric Glass
Installed Building Products Takes Over Marshall Insulation
Armacell Establishes Manufacturing Plant in Russia

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

3M COMPANY (USA)
Armacell International S. A. (Luxembourg)
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (USA)
BASF SE (Germany)
BASF Polyurethanes GmbH (Germany)
BNZ Materials, Inc. (USA)
Cabot Corporation (USA)
Cellofoam North America, Inc. (USA)
CNBM International Corporation (China)
ContiTech AG (Germany)
DBW Advanced Fiber Technologies GmbH (Germany)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
Flachshaus GmbH (Germany)
Fletcher Insulation (Australia)
Flumroc AG (Switzerland)
G+H Isolierung GmbH (Germany)
GAF (USA)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
Icynene Inc. (Canada)
Insulcon Group (Belgium)
Johns Manville (USA)
Industrial Insulation Group LLC (USA)
Kingspan Group Plc (Ireland)
Knauf Insulation Holding GmbH (Germany)
Knauf Insulation Ltd. (UK)
LG Hausys, Ltd. (South Korea)
L'Isolante K-Flex S. p. A. (Italy)
Masterplast Group International (Hungary)
Promat International (Belgium)
Microtherm N. V. (Belgium)
Morgan Advanced Materials (UK)
Porextherm Dammstoffe GmbH (Germany)
Owens Corning (USA)
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation (USA)
Paroc Oy AB (Finland)
PPG Industries (USA)
Recticel S. A (Belgium)
Rockwool International A/S (Denmark)
Rockwool Ltd. (UK)
Rockwool Manufacturing Company (USA)
Roxul, Inc. (Canada)
Saint-Gobain (France)
CertainTeed Corporation (USA)
Glava A/S (Norway)
Saint-Gobain ISOVER SA (France)
Sealed Air Corporation (USA)
Skamol A/S (Denmark)
StyroChem International (USA)
Superglass Insulation Ltd. (UK)
The Lindner Group (Germany)
Dow Building Solutions (USA)
Thermafiber, Inc. (USA)
Unifrax LLC (USA)
URSA Insulation, S. A (Spain)
USG Boral (Malaysia)
Xtratherm Limited (Ireland)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 21. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Insulation Market by Product Segment

Table 24. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World Historic Review for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World 14-Year Perspective for Foamed Plastics Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World Historic Review for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. World 14-Year Perspective for Fiberglass Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World Historic Review for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. World 14-Year Perspective for Mineral Wool Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. World Historic Review for Other Insulation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. World 14-Year Perspective for Other Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Insulation Market by Application

Table 36. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation in Non-Residential Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. World Historic Review for Insulation in Non-Residential Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. World 14-Year Perspective for Insulation in Non-Residential Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation in Residential Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. World Historic Review for Insulation in Residential Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. World 14-Year Perspective for Insulation in Residential Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation in Other Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. World Historic Review for Insulation in Other Application by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. World 14-Year Perspective for Insulation in Other Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Insulation Products to Witness Healthy Market Growth in the United States

Table 45. Energy Usage in the US by Sector (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Energy Consumption for Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Transportation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Opportunities and Challenges for the Insulation Industry in a Nutshell
Residential Sector Dominates the US Insulation Market
Recovery in Construction Activity to Drive Market Adoption

Table 46. Residential Construction in the US (2007-2016): Number of Housing Starts by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Projected Growth (%) of the US Construction Market over the Period 2012-2020 by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Massive Costs of Under Insulation and Damaged Insulation Benefit Replacement Demand
Mechanical Insulation Poised for Sustained Growth and Development
Education and Training Essential at Every Level
Evolution of Mechanical Insulation Technology
Uses of Mechanical Insulation
Recent Developments in Mechanical Insulation (MI) Technology
Goals & Objectives of Mechanical Insulation (MI)
Recent Practices, Standards and Guides of MI Systems
Challenges and Opportunities
Demand for Spray Applied Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Upbeat
The US Market for Industrial Insulation: Noteworthy Trends
Energy Savings: Industrial Thermal Insulation Comes Up with the Answers
Expected Resurgence in Power and Industrial Markets
Focus on Eco-friendly Products: An Impetus for Cellulose Materials
Offshore Manufacturing Post Lucrative Results for Domestic Manufacturers
Industrial Thermal Insulation: Regulatory Environment in the US
Codes and Standards for Industrial Pipe Insulation
Labeling of the Insulation Products Becomes Mandatory
Key Challenges Confronting the US Insulation Market
Shortage of Skilled Personnel
Outdated Specifications
Need for Training on Insulation in Engineering Curriculum
Proper Planning and Maintenance Must for Optimal Performance of Insulation
Competitive Landscape

Table 48. Leading Insulation Manufacturers in the US (2017E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for CertainTeed Corporation, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Leading Residential Insulation Distributors and Installers in the US (2017E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Home Centers, Installed Building Products (IBP), TopBuild Corp. (BLD), USI, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 50. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. The US Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. The US 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 53. The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. The US Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. The US 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Recovery in Residential and Non-Residential Construction Drive Market Demand

Table 56. Housing Starts in Canada (2008-2016): Breakdown of Number of Housing Starts in Thousands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Canadian Non-Residential Construction Sector’s Capital Expenditure in US$ Billion: 2010-2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches
Strategic Corporate development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 58. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Canadian Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 61. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Canadian Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Fiscal & Stimulus Policy Measures Promote Market Growth
Disaster Recovery Efforts Drive Housing, and Insulation Market Growth
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 64. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Japanese Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 67. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Japanese Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Diverse Industrial Base and Cold Climate Conditions Drive Market Demand
Efficient Insulation to Cut Down Gas Imports in the EU
Bright Prospects for Industrial Insulation in the Region
Stringent Energy Efficiency Regulations Drives Market Adoption

Table 70. Energy Consumption for Space Heating in Select European Countries: Ranked by Energy Consumed for Space Heating as a Percentage of Overall Energy Consumption (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Energy Performance in Buildings (EPBD) Directive
Europe’s 2020 Program
Recovery in Construction Activity to Benefit Market Prospects

Table 71. Construction Industry in Europe (2014-2018): Percentage Change in Construction Output for Major Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 72. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. European Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. European 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Product Segment

Table 75. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. European Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. European 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 78. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. European Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. European 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 81. France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. France Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83. France 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 84. France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. France Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86. France 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 87. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. German Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. German 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 90. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. German Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92. German 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
L'Isolante K-Flex S. p. A. – A Major Italy-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 93. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Italian Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 96. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Italian Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Italian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Steady Recovery in the UK Housing Sector to Sustain Market Growth

Table 99. New Homes Registrations (in Thousands) in the UK by Country: 2007-2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 100. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. UK Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. UK 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 103. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104. UK Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. UK 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Corporate Development
URSA Insulation, S. A – A Major Spain-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 106. Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Spain Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Spain 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 109. Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110. Spain Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Spain 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
A Combination of Favorable Factors Drives Healthy Market Growth
Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 112. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113. Russian Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 115. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Russian Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 117. Russian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 118. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 120. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 121. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 123. Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Asian Countries Spearhead Global Market Growth

Table 124. Global Insulation Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by Value CAGR for 2015-2024: Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Thermal Insulation to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Rapidly Expanding Manufacturing Sector
Upward Movement in Construction Activity to Drive Strong Market Growth

Table 125. Projected Growth in the Asian Construction Market by Region and Sector (2014-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Surge in Infrastructure Development Powers Demand Growth
China and India: Potential Laden Insulation Markets
B. Market Analytics

Table 126. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 127. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Product Segment

Table 129. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 130. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 132. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 133. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 134. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Rapidly Growing Construction and Industrial Sectors Drive Strong Market Growth
Key Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Enforcement of Stringent Energy Saving Regulations Benefit Market Adoption

Table 135. Chinese Industrial Thermal Insulation Market by Application Sector (2017E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Demand for Domestic Appliances, Pipe Lagging, Process Plants, and Transportation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Booming Market for Green Buildings to Drive Market Demand
The Chinese Insulation Market: Influenced by Economic Trends
Key Challenges Facing the Chinese Thermal Insulation Market
Chinese Polyurethane Industry: The Largest in the World
Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 136. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 137. Chinese Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 138. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 139. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 140. Chinese Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 141. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
New Projects and Upgrading of Existing Infrastructure Offers Significant Growth Opportunities
Green Building Codes to Drive Building Insulation Demand in India
Lloyd Insulations (India) Limited - A Major India-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 142. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 143. Indian Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 144. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 145. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 146. Indian Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 147. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. SOUTH KOREA

A. Market Analysis
LG Hausys, Ltd. – A Major South Korea-Based Company
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 148. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis For Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 149. South Korean Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 150. South Korean 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 151. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 152. South Korean Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 153. South Korean 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5D. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 154. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 155. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 156. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 157. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 158. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 159. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Favorable Trends in the Construction Sector Bodes Well for Insulation Demand
Building Efficiency Codes Drive Demand for Insulation in the UAE
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 160. The Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 161. The Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 162. The Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 163. The Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 164. The Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 165. The Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Growing Construction Industry in Latin America to Benefit Market Demand
B. Market Analytics

Table 166. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 167. Latin American Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 168. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Product Segment

Table 169. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 170. Latin American Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 171. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 172. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 173. Latin American Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 174. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics
By Product Segment

Table 175. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 176. Brazilian Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 177. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 178. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 179. Brazilian Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 180. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis
By Product Segment

Table 181. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 182. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Insulation by Product Segment - Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 183. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool and Other Insulation Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Application Type

Table 184. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 185. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Insulation by Application Type - Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 186. Rest of Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Insulation by Application Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Non-Residential, Residential and Others Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 123 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 162)
The United States (54)
Canada (3)
Japan (5)
Europe (87)
  France (5)
  Germany (21)
  The United Kingdom (14)
  Italy (3)
  Spain (1)
  Rest of Europe (43)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
Middle East (2)