Rigid foam insulation is one kind of foam insulation, which has closed cell foam structure. It reduces the weight of the structure and provides cost benefits to the overall construction. It has major usage in the building and construction sector. Thermal insulation followed by hybrid insulation is key application areas, which utilize the benefits of better properties offered by rigid foam panels. Rigid foam insulation is used as part of advanced infrastructure solutions in buildings owing to their superior properties to insulate from noise and heat. Moreover, with increasing awareness of environmental issues, there is a growing demand for sustainable building materials. Rigid foam insulation, especially products with low global warming potential (GWP) and environmentally friendly blowing agents, aligns with sustainability goals which propels the present market growth. In contrary, the rigid foam insulation material can be more expensive compared to some traditional insulation option which is one of the restraining factors in the market. The Rigid Foam Insulation Market is projected to grow at a rate of 5.4% CAGR by 2028.
Rigid Foam Insulation Market by Materials:
- Polyurethane
- Polystyrene
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
Rigid Foam Insulation Market by Applications:
- Thermal insulation
- Hybrid insulation
- Acoustic insulation
Rigid Foam Insulation Market by End-user:
- Building & Construction
- Transportation
- Consumer Appliances
- Industrial Insulation
- Others
Rigid Foam Insulation Market by Geography:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Rest of the World
The polystyrene foam segment revenue accounted for highest revenue share in the market based on materials. Moreover, it is projected that the polyethylene sector would expand the value of the global market over the estimated period. This is majorly due to its usage & cost-friendliness in commercial are well as household against cold weather.
The thermal insulation segment of the market, being the oldest insulation usage area, has a higher market share than hybrid and acoustic insulation with most of the demand volume coming from buildings and automotive. The increased demand for acoustic insulation and dual utilization of same foam has led to the rapid growth or segmental growth of hybrid insulation. Dedicated acoustic insulation has relatively smaller market portion, although the adoption is expected to increase exponentially over the years, generating much higher revenues for rigid foam insulation in the future.
The rigid foam insulation has the major usage in the building and construction sector since this segment has highest growth. Since, it can be found on the inside or outside of a structure based on its function. For instance, it may offer an insulated barrier between two rooms to minimize heat loss from one side to another (an interior partition). Or it may act as a vapor barrier which avoids moisture damage by restricting moisture penetration into the house envelope. Building insulation is also deployed for noise control.
The Asia Pacific dominates the market in rigid foam insulation owing to the growing economy and the increasing infrastructure demand. The region is followed by North America and Europe, which have the advantage of developed economy and social awareness among the people. Key parameters for the dominance of Asia Pacific in the market are the large population base and the increasing manufacturing basis in relatively extreme climatic conditions.
In addition, the global trend toward energy-efficient and sustainable building practices is driving the market for global rigid foam insulation. Governments and organizations across the world were increasingly promoting green building initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption.
This report offers the various leading profiles of market players – PolyOne Corporation, DowDuPont, K-Flex, BASF, Covestro AG and Huntsman International LLC.
Henceforth, the market continues to grow as energy efficiency and sustainability become crucial aspects of modern building design and construction. The versatility, thermal performance, and fire resistance of rigid foam insulation make it an essential material in addressing energy-related challenges and improving overall building performance.
- This report includes the complete analysis of the market growth factors, impeding factors and also opportunities and challenges in the market.
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- This report also elucidates the market competitive outlook in terms of key market player’s profiles.
- The report also entails the information of market players about their productive strategies, products portfolio and new developments in the products.
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List of Tables
TABLE 1. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 2. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR POLYURETHANE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 3. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR POLYSTYRENE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 4. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR POLYETHYLENE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 5. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR POLYPROPYLENE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 6. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR POLYVINYL CHLORIDE, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 7. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 8. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR THERMAL INSULATION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 9. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR HYBRID INSULATION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 10. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR ACOUSTIC INSULATION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 11. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 12. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 13. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR TRANSPORTATION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 14. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR CONSUMER APPLIANCES, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 15. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR INDUSTRIAL INSULATION, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 16. GLOBAL RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE FOR OTHERS, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 17. NORTH AMERICA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY COUNTRY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 18. NORTH AMERICA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 19. NORTH AMERICA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 20. NORTH AMERICA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 21. U.S RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 22. U.S RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 23. U.S RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 24. CANADA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 25. CANADA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 26. CANADA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 27. EUROPE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY COUNTRY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 28. EUROPE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 29. EUROPE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 30. EUROPE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 31. GERMANY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 32. GERMANY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 33. GERMANY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 34. U.K RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 35. U.K RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 36. U.K RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 37. FRANCE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 38. FRANCE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 39. FRANCE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 40. ITALY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 41. ITALY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 42. ITALY RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 43. SPAIN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 44. SPAIN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 45. SPAIN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 46. ROE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 47. ROE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 48. ROE RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 49. ASIA PACIFC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY COUNTRY, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 50. ASIA PACIFC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 51. ASIA PACIFC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 52. ASIA PACIFC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 53. CHINA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 54. CHINA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 55. CHINA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 56. INDIA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 57. INDIA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 58. INDIA RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 59. JAPAN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 60. JAPAN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 61. JAPAN RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 62. REST OF APAC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 63. REST OF APAC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 64. REST OF APAC RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 65. REST OF WORLD RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY MATERIALS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 66. REST OF WORLD RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY APPLICATIONS, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 67. REST OF WORLD RIGID FOAM INSULATION MARKET VALUE, BY END-USER, 2022-2028 (USD BILLION)
TABLE 68. POLYONE CORPORATION: FINANCIALS
TABLE 69. POLYONE CORPORATION: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 70. POLYONE CORPORATION: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 71. DOWDUPONT: FINANCIALS
TABLE 72. DOWDUPONT: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 73. DOWDUPONT: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 74. K-FLEX: FINANCIALS
TABLE 75. K-FLEX: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 76. K-FLEX: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 77. BASF: FINANCIALS
TABLE 78. BASF: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 79. BASF: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 80. COVESTRO AG: FINANCIALS
TABLE 81. COVESTRO AG: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 82. COVESTRO AG: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 83. HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC: FINANCIALS
TABLE 84. HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC: PRODUCTS & SERVICES
TABLE 85. HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS