Fireproof Insulation Market Trends

Global Fireproof Insulation Market Overview

Fireproof Insulation Market Size was valued at USD 16.56 Billion in 2023. The Fireproof Insulation industry is projected to grow from USD 17.26 Billion in 2024 to USD 23.04 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.68% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The increasing need for chemicals used in coatings and paints, surfactants, lubricants, and sealants are the key market drivers contributing to market growth and expansion.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Fireproof Insulation Market Trends

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  Growing need for chemicals used in coatings and paints is driving the market growth.

  
  

Market CAGR for fireproof insulation is driven by the rising need for chemicals used in coatings and paints. Polyurethane foam, fiberglass, cellulose, polypropylene, and mineral fiber are processed in fireproof insulations. Such insulating materials are used in businesses, factories, and residential structures. When compared with standard insulating materials, fiberglass is a more cost-effective option. The demand for fireproof insulation, particularly utilized in the construction industry, is expanding and might be further categorized as commercial, residential, and industrial. It is utilized as well to improve naval ship security and safety. The market report gives a complete review of the variables driving the market and its positive expansion over the projected period. This material provides strong resistance to critical accidents caused by fire. This component safeguards both human life and valuables. A forest fire is another key element driving the expansion of the industry. It is a critical issue rapidly increasing the demand for fireproof insulation.

Additionally, stringent construction security rules, especially in developed nations, provide profitable prospects to market participants over the projection period. Furthermore, increased production capacity to meet rising demand, together with rising knowledge about the advantages of fireproof insulation, will propel the market forward. The rapidly rising industrialization that has pushed the energy industry forward will boost the expansion rate of the fireproof insulation industry even higher. Furthermore, the rising emphasis on fire safety and the increasing number of fire incidents resulting in property and life loss will fuel market value development. The increased efforts of governments and various commercial organizations worldwide to minimize greenhouse gas emissions are expected to boost market growth.

Furthermore, the health repercussions of the COVID-19 epidemic are expected to be a detriment to the fireproof insulation business. As a result, the growth pace of the fireproof insulation industry will be challenged. For instance, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), fiberglass insulation can save up to 40% on heating and cooling energy. Fiberglass insulation materials are naturally fire-resistant, making them excellent in slowing the propagation of fires while decreasing fire dangers. Thus, it is anticipated that demand for Fireproof Insulation will increase throughout the projected timeframe due to the rising need for chemicals used in coatings and paints. Thus, driving the Fireproof Insulation market revenue.

Fireproof Insulation Market Segment Insights

Fireproof Insulation Material Insights

The Fireproof Insulation market segmentation, based on material, includes Mineral Wool, Plastic Foam, Glass Wool, and Others. The glass wool segment dominated the market, accounting for 48% of market revenue (USD 7.63 billion) in 2022. This category expansion is being driven by rising construction demand throughout the globe. These substances are adaptable, acoustic, non-flammable, portable, and non-degradable,  in contrast to other insulating substances, making them a popular insulant for fireproof insulation.

Fireproof Insulation Application Insights

The Fireproof Insulation market segmentation, based on Applications, includes Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Others. The commercial category Informatics category generated the highest market revenue of about 42% (USD 6.7 billion) in 2022. This is mostly owing to the increased implementation of fire safety regulations in the commercial construction sector in emerging nations, which has increased consumer interest in fireproof insulation.

Figure 1: Fireproof Insulation Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Fireproof Insulation Regional Insights

By region, the research provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Fireproof Insulation market area will dominate this market during the projected timeframe; because of the growth in the number of food production companies, the manufacturing sector is flourishing, which is boosting the demand for fireproof insulating substances for commercial equipment and machinery, which will boost the market growth in the North American area.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Fireproof Insulation Market Share by Region 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Europe region’s Fireproof Insulation market accounts for the second-highest market share due to the increased use of fire-protective insulating material in buildings, infrastructures, and power plants. Further, the German Fireproof Insulation market holds the largest market share, and the UK Fireproof Insulation market is expected to grow and expand significantly in the European region during the projected timeframe.

The Asia-Pacific Fireproof Insulation Market is expected to grow quickly during the projected timeframe. This is due to expanding governmental and private sector involvement in commercial and residential development projects. Moreover, China’s Fireproof Insulation market dominates the market share, and the Indian Fireproof Insulation market is expected to expand and grow steadily in the Asia-Pacific region during the projected timeframe.

Fireproof Insulation Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players invested heavily in research and Development (R&D) to scale up their manufacturing units and develop technologically advanced solutions, which will help the Fireproof Insulation market grow worldwide. Market participants are also undertaking various organic or inorganic strategic approaches to strengthen and expand their footprint, with significant market developments including new product portfolios, contractual deals, mergers and acquisitions, capital expenditure, higher investments, and strategic alliances with other organizations. Businesses are also coming up with marketing strategies such as digital marketing, social media influencing, and content marketing to increase their scope of profit earnings. The Fireproof Insulation industry must offer cost-effective and sustainable options to survive in a highly fragmented and dynamic market climate.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational expenses and offer aftermarket services to customers is one of the critical business strategies organizations use in the Fireproof Insulation industry to benefit customers and capture untapped market share and revenue. The Fireproof Insulation industry has recently offered the Advanced Materials industry significant advantages. Moreover, more industry participants are utilizing and adopting cutting-edge Technology has grown substantially. Major players in the Fireproof Insulation market, including BASF SE (Germany), Rockwool International A/S (Denmark), Owens Corning Corporation (US), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), Paroc Group (Finland), Knauf Insulation (US), GAF (US), Knauf Insulation (Serbia), and Beijing New Building Material Co., Ltd. (China) are attempting to expand market share and demand by investing in R&D operations to produce sustainable and affordable solutions.

With over 10,000 personnel serving over 220 sites nationally, Installed Building Products is the foremost insulation installation contractor for homes and businesses. They are entitled to the greatest goods and training because they are a national organization. IBP is a prominent installer of complementary goods and one of the biggest insulation installers in the domestic building industry in the United States. They specialize in insulation and install doors for garages, roofing, downspouts, bathroom doors, reflections, accessories, and closets. Installed Building Products, a market-leading insulation program and an additional helpful building product announced its purchase of a United States-based seller of spray-on foam and service providers of fiberglass insulation and the Gulf Coast Insulation in 2019. The presumption is consistent with the firm's primary growth strategies.

Rockwell International firm, originally North American Rockwell Company (1967-73), was a multinational American firm previously one of the country's main aerospace contractors, producing rockets and spacecraft for the nation's space program. North American Aviation was formed in 1928 as the principal firm.   By the moment it sold its defense technology and aviation assets to The Boeing Company in 1996, Rockwell was already a significant maker of modem chips, consumer avionics, and industrial automation systems. Rockwell Automation is committed to making its clients more efficient and the globe more environmentally friendly via industrial automation and data. Rockwell International A/S, a maker of mineral-based wool products, extended its production plant in South Wales & Bridgend in February 2019. The main supply of fireproof insulating material is wool made from minerals.

Key Companies in the Fireproof Insulation market include

• BASF SE (Germany)


• Rockwool International A/S (Denmark)


• Owens Corning Corporation (US)


• Saint-Gobain S.A. (France)


• Paroc Group (Finland)


• Knauf Insulation (US)


• GAF (US)


• Knauf Insulation (Serbia)


• Beijing New Building Material (China) 

Fireproof Insulation Industry Developments

November 2023 The European Commission has announced that they are planning to propose new regulations to protect the environment and decrease the risk of fire in buildings, by use of nonflammable insulating materials.

March 2023 Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company focused specifically on digital transformation and industrial automation has acquired Knowledge Lens. For example, Knowledge Lens is a Bengaluru-based solutions and services company that combines digital technologies with strong data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and engineering skills to solve business problems through analytics. Moreover, it will collaborate with Kalypso who is a leading digital service provider for Rockwell, in order to assist many more global manufacturers achieve exceptional results at a fraction of the time invested.

In January 2023, DuPont Personal Protection revealed plans to build an expanded partnership with Team Rubicon which is a veteran-led humanitarian organization. Apart from this collaboration entailing donation of Tyvek® protective clothing, safety training programs, as well as technical support, it involves the provision of volunteer hours, among other support initiatives. As such, this will be instrumental in improving disaster response capabilities for Team Rubicon's volunteers (known as Greyshirts) thus enabling them to better serve communities experiencing disasters. Consequently, this enhanced partnership guarantees steady supply of PPE, ensuring continuity without disruptions, thereby protecting volunteers while performing their vital duties

In December 2022, Carlsberg launched its latest brewery, which was designed using Dupont's Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) technology, which is the most water-efficient in the world. In fact, the CCRO system allows recycling of up to 90% process water, thereby reducing water consumption significantly and setting new benchmarking goals for sustainability within brewing industry across the globe- mostly achieved by Carlsberg itself. Thus, employing CCRO technology helps Carlsberg achieve its sustainability targets by minimizing water losses while increasing overall productivity.

Fireproof Insulation Market Segmentation

Fireproof Insulation Material Outlook

• Mineral Wool


• Plastic Foam


• Glass Wool


• Others

Fireproof Insulation Application Outlook

• Residential


• Commercial


• Industrial


• Others

Fireproof Insulation Regional Outlook

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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
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  • Latin America