Thermal Insulation Material Market Report 2026

The thermal insulation material market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $65.11 billion in 2025 to $67.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing construction of energy-efficient buildings, expansion of industrial manufacturing sectors, rise in appliance and automotive production, increased adoption of standard insulation codes, historical demand for low-cost insulation products.

The thermal insulation material market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $79.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable insulation systems, stronger regulatory push for energy efficiency, rising use of smart monitoring in insulation performance, expansion of high-performance foam technologies, growth in urban infrastructure development. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of high-performance insulation materials, expansion of smart energy-efficient buildings, increased adoption of automated installation equipment, rising use of recyclable and green insulation solutions, growth in precision manufacturing and quality monitoring.

The rising building and construction industry is expected to fuel the growth of the thermal insulation material market going forward. The building and construction industry encompasses a wide range of activities related to the design, development, and erection of structures such as residential buildings, commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and industrial facilities. The building and construction industries use thermal insulation materials to enhance the energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability of buildings. For instance, in January 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, an estimated 1,452,500 housing units were completed, representing a 4.5% increase in 2023 compared to the preceding year's number of 1,390,500. Therefore, the rising building and construction industry is driving the thermal insulation material market.

Major companies operating in the thermal insulation material market are focused on developing innovative products with advanced technologies, such as light mineral wool, to increase their profitability in the market. Light mineral wool is a versatile and effective thermal insulation material that contributes to energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in buildings. For instance, in May 2023, Isover, part of the Saint-Gobain Group, a France-based manufacturer of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, launched QTech. QTech is a light mineral wool insulation solution for medium-temperature applications. It offers excellent thermal insulation, shot-free construction for superior heat resistance, and easy handling during installation. Non-combustible and chemically inert, QTech ensures safety and environmental sustainability in industrial, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) settings.

In June 2023, Etex Group, a Belgium-based gypsum product manufacturing company, acquired Superglass Insulation Limited for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was made to expand Etex's sustainable insulation footprint in Europe beyond its current holdings in glass mineral wool and extruded polystyrene producer URSA. With this agreement, Etex strengthens its already robust operations in the UK and adds to its Insulation division's wide-ranging European sales and production network. Superglass Insulation Limited is a UK-based company that manufactures glass mineral wool insulation products.

Major companies operating in the thermal insulation material market are BASF SE, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Dow Chemicals Company, Bayer AG, Asahi Kasei Corporation, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Owens Corning, Kingspan Group PLC, Huntsman International LLC, Rockwool International A/S, Fletcher Building Products Ltd., Guardian Building Products Inc., GAF Materials Corporation, Armacell International, Paroc Group, Johns Manville Corporation, Byucksan Corporation, Jushi Group Corporation, Aspen Aerogels Inc., Atlas Roofing Corporation, Cellofoam North America Inc., Isocell GmbH, CertainTeed Corporation, Roxul Inc., ARK Thermal Insulation.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the thermal insulation material market by raising costs for imported polymers, mineral wool, chemical foams, and manufacturing machinery used in insulation production. These impacts are most prominent in regions reliant on foreign raw materials, such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. Still, tariffs are encouraging domestic material innovation, increased regional production of foam and wool-based insulation, and reduced reliance on imported components.

The main products of thermal insulation material market covered are roof insulation, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Thermal insulation materials are used in roof insulation to minimize heat transfer through the roof structure. There are two types of buildings such as residential buildings and non-residential buildings. The applications involved are stone wool, glass wool, plastic foam, and other applications that are used by various end-user industries, including furniture, automotive, electronics, medical, retail, appliances, consumer goods, and other end users.

Thermal insulation material refers to substances or products designed to reduce the transmission of heat between objects or areas with different temperatures. Insulation is installed in walls, roofs, floors, and other structural elements to reduce heat transfer, minimize heat loss in winter, and prevent heat gain in summer.

The main products of thermal insulation material market covered are roof insulation, wall insulation, and floor insulation. Thermal insulation materials are used in roof insulation to minimize heat transfer through the roof structure. There are two types of buildings such as residential buildings and non-residential buildings. The applications involved are stone wool, glass wool, plastic foam, and other applications that are used by various end-user industries, including furniture, automotive, electronics, medical, retail, appliances, consumer goods, and other end users.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the thermal insulation material market in 2025. The regions covered in the thermal insulation material market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the thermal insulation material market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The thermal insulation material market consists of sales of smart lighting systems, daylight harvesting control systems, and energy-efficient outdoor lighting solutions. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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