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Thermal Insulation Materials in the Brazilian Construction Market
Frost & Sullivan, July 2011, Pages: 100
This research service provides an analysis of the market for thermal insulation materials in the Brazilian construction sector. The focus of the study is to analyse the key trends impacting on the market for thermal insulation materials and the major drivers and restraints that determine the market’s development.
Key trends observed in the market for thermal insulation materials include product differentiation, increasing performance and sustainable production. Increasing environmental awareness along with high growth rates of the Brazilian construction sector have been key drivers for growth of this market.
This market is segmented by material into the following categories: Polyurethane, Polystyrene and Mineral Wool.
Market Overview:
- This research service provides an analysis of the market for thermal insulation materials in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
- The focus of the study is to understand the key market metrics for thermal insulation materials in
Brazil and forecast the growth of this market.
- There are a number of trends impacting the thermal insulation industry and the market growth. Globally, thermal insulation materials have taken the spotlight as a key measure for increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, which account for approximately 40 percent of the total energy consumption.
- The Brazilian market for insulation materials is in the growth stage and is experiencing relatively high growth as the use of insulation starts to increase.
- Thus, many trends seen globally are at an early stage in the Brazilian market.
- The most significant trend in the global insulation materials market is innovation focused on increasing the performance of the material. Thus, manufacturers are constantly innovating to achieve higher levels of insulation, whilst reducing the thickness of materials required.
- This is particularly important with respect to the renovations market.
- Increasing performance of the material is directly linked to the trend of efficiency, which is driving the global use of insulation to reduce energy consumption.
- Other key global trends in this market include increasing the functionality of the materials to incorporate acoustic insulation, decorative and structural functions as well as fire retardancy.
- The tropical climate of the country enables buildings to maintain comfortable ambient temperatures with the use of a lot less energy than that is required in most European countries. In Brazil, building thermal insulation materials are usually used to keep low temperatures.
- However, increasing environmental concerns and strong growth in the construction sector will drive the demand for thermal insulation materials in the future.
- Mineral wool has historically held a large share of the market due to its relatively lower costs. However, there is an increasing movement towards more efficient materials. This is expected to increase the demand for foams and reduce the market share of mineral wool.
Raw Materials Manufacturers
- Raw materials manufacturers supply polymers and fibers to many different applications including building insulation.
- This is a highly commoditized section of the supply chain.
- There are few local raw materials manufacturers in Brazil.
Insulation Materials Manufacturers
- Companies in this segment manufacture foams, fibers for insulation.
- Specific additives and formulations are used to increase the efficiency and improve the performance of the material.
- This segment of the supply chain focuses on technology development and can partner with companies further downstream to provide better insulation solutions for end users.
- Many companies in this segment are vertically integrated and also manufacture their own raw materials.
Converters and insulation products suppliers
- Companies at this stage of the value chain purchase insulation materials and convert them into insulation products, which are sold to contractors for installation.
- Some of the companies in their market segments will also supply installation services for insulation to the end users.
- Termotecnica is the major EPS transformer in South America and is totally vertically integrated manufacturing its own raw materials.
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