The global Foam Glass Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1.22 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Foam glass consists of microscopic gas bubbles of air or nitrogen encapsulated in glass material. It has extremely low density and very high insulation properties. Foam glass helps in saving energy and provides protection against heat, sound, fire, and weather.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends spurring the growth of the foam glass market is its increasing usage in construction industry for insulation purposes. Foam glass offers excellent thermal insulation, weather resistance, durability and load bearing capacity. It is widely used as lightweight insulation material in walls, roofs, and underneath floors to provide insulation against heat, cold, moisture, mold and fire. Its ability to prevent fire, water and microbial growth is driving its demand from construction industry.
SWOT Analysis
Strength: Foam glass has high strength, durability and does not degrade over time. It has low thermal conductivity and is an excellent insulating material.
Weakness: Foam glass has high production costs compared to other insulating materials. It also requires specialized production techniques.
Opportunity: Rising construction activities especially in emerging economies are driving the demand for highly efficient insulating materials like foam glass. It can also find more applications in industrial and transportation sectors.
Threats: Availability of cheaper substitutes like polystyrene and fiberglass poses threat to the foam glass market. Stringent environmental regulations can increase production costs.
Key Takeaways
The Global Foam Glass Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period, due to increasing construction activities worldwide. Foam glass has excellent thermal insulation properties and high strength making it suitable for various construction applications.
Regional analysis
The Asia Pacific region dominates the global foam glass market and is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. This can be attributed to rapid industrialization and infrastructure development projects in countries like China and India. Government initiatives to promote green buildings also support the demand for energy efficient materials like foam glass in the region.
North America and Europe are also major markets for foam glass. Presence of leading construction industries and stringent energy efficiency norms drive the adoption of foam glass insulation in these regions.
Key players
Key players operating in the foam glass market include Pittsburgh Corning, Glapor, Owens Corning, Polydros S.A., Misapor AG, Earthstone International, Refaglass, Zhejiang Zhenshen Insulation Technology Corp. Leading players are focusing on expanding their production capacities and offering innovative foam glass products to meet the growing demand from various end use industries.
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