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April 2025

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Green competition for plastic foam and mineral wool is growing: Wood fiber insulation, insulation made from sheep’s wool, and other insulation materials made from renewable raw materials currently account for a total market share of 6.5% in Europe. In some countries, this figure even exceeds 12%. Ceresana has analyzed the European market for eco-friendly insulation materials, which are used in the construction industry primarily for thermal insulation, but also as cold insulation, soundproofing, or humidity buffers. The new, second edition of the market study on biobased insulation materials predicts that sales of these renewable building materials in Europe will rise to more than EUR 2.33 billion by 2034.

Market Study: Biobased Insulation Materials - Europe

Traditional Materials, Innovative Insulation Products

Whether as blow-in flakes, panels, mats, or pellets: Today, cellulose is by far the most widely used biobased insulation material and has a market share of almost 46% in this segment. Cellulose usually comes from the recycling of paper, but cellulose fibers can also be obtained from meadow grass, for example. The trend towards energy saving, environmentally friendly buildings and homes with a healthy indoor climate means that traditional insulation materials such as straw bales, reed, cork, flax, hemp, and other natural fibers are being given a new lease on life. The vision of a circular economy is spurring the search for biobased innovations. How about denim wool made from old jeans? Researchers are also working on aerogel made from lignin, a by-product of paper production, which is bonded with biodegradable plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA). Space-saving, wafer-thin panels or insulating plaster made of aerogel could prevent thermal insulation from turning the windows and doors of a house into a kind of embrasure in meter-thick castle walls.

Exciting Times for the Construction Industry

The construction industry is currently experiencing a challenging phase in many countries. In Italy and France, major subsidy programs for the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings are coming to an end. On the other hand, billions in public spending on infrastructure and climate protection promise new contracts in Germany. In the European Union, better thermal insulation is one of the priorities of the recovery and resilience plans for the “green transition” by 2026. Ceresana forecasts rising demand for biobased insulation materials marketed with eco-labels such as the German “Blue Angel” or the “Austrian Ecolabel”. Natural materials are often even more expensive and lesser-known than mineral or synthetic products. Ideally, however, biobased insulation materials are superior in terms of building physics, non-toxic, easy to combine with biobased paints, biobased wallpapers, biobased adhesives and other sustainable building materials – and last but not least, they are also biodegradable. Ceresana expects the highest growth in residential construction at an average rate of 3.7% per year, and slightly less in non-residential construction. In Europe, the development of new construction is, overall, relatively weak, with the exception of warehouses, logistics facilities, data centers, and the defense sector. In the renovation sector, on the other hand, growth rates could reach up to 4% per year.

Current Market Report “Biobased Insulation Materials – Europe” (2nd Edition):

Chapter 1 of the new study provides a comprehensive analysis of the European market for biobased insulation materials – including forecasts up to 2033. The development of demand (in 1,000 cubic meters) and revenues (in euros and US dollars) is explained.

The demand for biobased insulation materials is also broken down into the construction segments:

  • New construction
  • Renovation
  • Residential construction
  • Commercial construction

Furthermore, the demand for the following product types is presented:

  • Cellulose insulation
  • Wood fiber insulation
  • Other insulating materials

In Chapter 2, the market for insulation materials is analyzed individually for 14 countries. Belgium, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Czechia, Russia, and Türkiye. Demand and revenues for biobased insulation materials are shown in each case. In addition, the demand is broken down into the construction segments and product types.

Chapter 3 provides useful company profiles of the largest manufacturers of biobased insulation materials, clearly arranged according to contact details, revenues, net income, product range, production sites, and profile summary. In-depth profiles of the 41 most important producers are given, for example of Kingspan, Steico, Gebr. Knauf, DAW, GUTEX, Saint-Gobain, Soprema, and Isocell.

 

=> Ceresana regularly analyzes the European and global markets for insulation materials. A separate market study deals with expandable polystyrene (EPS). Current Ceresana market analyses on plastics and individual plastic products (pipes, films, windows and doors), on adhesives, and on paints and coatings are also relevant for the construction industry. Ceresana has a particular focus on biobased materials.

 

Scope of the Report:

Attributes

Details

Base Year
2024
Trend Period
2022 – 2034
Forecast Period
2025 – 2034
Pages
190
Product Types
Wood, cellulose, and other insulation materials
Application Areas
New construction and renovation as well as residential construction and commercial construction
Company Profiles
Kingspan, Steico, Knauf, DAW, GUTEX, Saint-Gobain, Soprema, and Isocell (selection)
Edition
2nd Edition
Publication
April 2025

FAQs

Why are bio-based insulation materials attractive?

Insulation made from natural materials can further improve the energy and environmental balance of buildings. “Green” materials are offered with eco-labels and often receive state subsidies.

 

Which bio-based insulation materials are sold the most?

In Europe, around three quarters of sales of insulation materials made from renewable raw materials currently come from wood fibers and cellulose.

 

How will sales of bio-insulation materials develop by 2034?

Ceresana analysts expect sales of eco-friendly building materials in Europe to grow to more than EUR 2.33 billion by 2034.

 

Which application areas for bio-based insulation materials are growing the most?

Ceresana forecasts an average growth of 3.7% per year for residential construction. For the renovation sector, Ceresana expects growth rates of up to 4% by 2034.

1 Market Data

1.1 Basics

1.1.1 Overview of the Most Important Biobased Insulation Materials

1.1.1.1 Plant-Based Insulation Materials

1.1.1.2 Animal-Based Insulation Materials

1.1.1.3 Biobased Plastics

1.1.2 Eco-Labels and Environmental Information

1.2 Demand

1.3 Revenues

1.4 Demand – New Construction / Renovation

1.4.1 New Construction

1.4.2 Renovation

1.5 Demand Split by Material

1.5.1 Wood

1.5.2 Cellulose

1.5.3 Other Insulation Materials

1.6 Demand – Residential Construction / Commercial Construction

1.6.1 Residential Construction

1.6.2 Commercial Construction

1.7 Excursus: Regulations and Directives in the European Union (EU)

1.7.1 Construction Industry

2 Market Data: Country Profiles

(For each country: Revenues, demand broken down by materials, and demand broken down by „new construction“ and „renovation“ as well as „residential“ and „commercial construction“.)

2.1 Austria

2.2 Belgium

2.3 Czechia

2.4 France

2.5 Germany

2.6 Italy

2.7 Norway

2.8 Poland

2.9 Russia

2.10 Spain

2.11 Switzerland

2.12 The Netherlands

2.13 Türkiye

2.14 United Kingdom

2.15 Rest of Europe

3 Company Profiles*

Austria (5 Producers)

Belarus (1)

Belgium (2)

Czechia (1)

Estonia (1)

Finland (3)

France (5)

Germany (9)

Ireland (1)

Italy (2)

Latvia (1)

Norway (1)

Poland (1)

Portugal (2)

Slovenia (1)

Spain (2)

Sweden (1)

The Netherlands (1)

Ukraine (1)

 

*Note: The profiles are assigned to the country in which the company or holding is headquartered. Profiles also include JVs and subsidiaries.

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