Market Insights
The pipe insulation market was estimated at USD 2.31 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a significant CAGR of 3.78% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 2.89 billion in 2028.

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What is pipe insulation?
Pipe insulation is a material or combination that adds a protective covering to pipes and reduces the heat loss or heat gain from surfaces operating above or below the surrounding temperature.
Pipe Insulation materials are of different types, such as Rockwool, polyurethane & polyisocyanurate foam, fiberglass, elastomeric foam, and others, used in various applications, such as industrial, oil, district energy systems, building & construction, and others.
COVID-19 IMPACT
The spread of covid-19 negatively impacted the pipe insulation market. The major factors leading to a decline in sales were supply-chain disruption and lockdowns and restrictions across the globe.
Pipe Insulation Market Highlights
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Market Size in 2022
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USD 2.31 billion
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 2.89 billion
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Market Growth (2023-2028)
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3.78% CAGR
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Base Year of Study
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2022
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Trend Period
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2017-2021
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Forecast Period
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2023-2028
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Segments Covered
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By Application Type (Industrial, Oil, District Energy Systems, Building & Construction, and Other Applications),
By Material Type (Rockwool, Polyurethane & Polyisocyanurate Foam, Fiberglass, Elastomeric Foam, and Others),
By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World).
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Key Players
Some of the major players in the market are-
- Rockwool International A/S
- Armacell International Holding GmbH
- Kingspan Group plc
- Owens Corning
- Saint-Gobain S.A.
- Huntsman Corporation
- Johns Manville
- Knauf Insulation
- BASF S.E.
- Covestro AG
Market Dynamics
The prime factor that is contributing to the demand for pipe insulation market is-
- The growing production of oil in countries such as the US, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia,
- The presence of stringent regulations to insulate pipelines.
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Segments Analysis
By Application Type
The market is segmented as industrial, oil, district energy systems, building & construction, and other applications based on the application type. The industrial segment holds the largest market share, followed by the oil segment, in terms of value. Rapid industrialization in developing economies such as APAC and South America; and the necessity to insulate pipelines used in various process industries are the major growth drivers of the industrial segment during the forecast period.
By Material Type
The market is segmented as rockwool, polyurethane & polyisocyanurate foam, fiberglass, elastomeric foam, and others based on the material type. The rockwool material type is expected to rule the market during the forecast period, in terms of value, owing to its non-flammable nature and high compressive strength, which drive its demand in various applications. Adding to its properties is its sustainability, as it does not cause any harm to the environment.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest market during the forecast period, owing to the growing industries in the region’s emerging economies, such as China and India. They are driven by the rising per capita disposable income, rapid urbanization, and growing demand for district energy systems, creating high growth for the market. Adding to the growth drivers is the high growth in various pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical industries.

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Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The market is segmented into the following categories.
By Application Type
- Industrial
- Oil
- District Energy Systems
- Building & Construction
- Other Applications
By Material Type
- Rockwool
- Polyurethane & Polyisocyanurate Foam
- Fiberglass
- Elastomeric Foam
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain qualitative and quantitative insights.
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In-depth Analysis of the Pipe Insulation Market
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Market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market segment analysis and Forecast
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Which are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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