Air barriers, fundamentally material-based systems that prevent air from entering or leaving a building envelope, have become indispensable in contemporary construction. They serve a dual purpose: conserving energy by reducing the need for heating or cooling and improving indoor air quality by preventing external pollutants from infiltrating the indoor space. Given the Middle East's climatic extremes, from scorching summers to cooler winters, the relevance of such barriers becomes self-evident.
With burgeoning urbanisation and a series of mega-construction projects under way, especially leading up to global events like the World Expo in Dubai, the region has seen a significant uptick in construction activities. Each of these modern infrastructures demands state-of-the-art energy-efficient solutions, thus bolstering the Middle East air barrier market growth.
Additionally, Middle Eastern nations have been championing sustainability and energy efficiency, with countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia rolling out vision plans that focus on sustainable development and green construction practices. Such initiatives further amplify the demand for products like air barriers that play a pivotal role in enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings.
Another driving force behind the surge in the Middle East air barrier market demand is the growing cognisance about indoor air quality and its impact on health and well-being. As people spend a considerable amount of time indoors, especially considering the harsh climatic conditions of the region, the quality of indoor air has been under the microscope. Effective air barriers ensure that external pollutants, dust, and contaminants are kept at bay, promoting a healthier indoor environment.
The Middle East air barrier market stands at a critical juncture, backed by the region's construction boom and a collective shift towards sustainable and energy-efficient living. While the path may have its set of obstacles, the rising awareness about energy conservation, coupled with technological evolution, promises a buoyant future for the Middle East air barrier market outlook in the forthcoming years.
Market Segmentation
The market can be divided based on membrane type, application, end use, and country.
Market Breakup by Membrane Type
- Sheet Applied
- Fluid Applied
Market Breakup by Application
- Masonry
- Gypsum Board
- Glass
- Plywood
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use
- Residential
- Commercial
- Public Infrastructure
- Others
Market Breakup by Country
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Qatar
- Others
Competitive Landscape
The report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the Middle East air barrier market. Some of the major players explored in the report are as follows:- Dow Inc.
- GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
- WR Meadows, Inc.
- SOPREMA, Inc.
- 3M Company
- Others
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Companies Mentioned
- Dow Inc.
- GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
- WR Meadows Inc.
- SOPREMA Inc.
- 3M Company
Methodology
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