Refrigeration Insulation Materials Market Report 2025

The refrigeration insulation materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.4 billion in 2024 to $4.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to energy efficiency regulations, refrigeration industry growth, environmental regulations, consumer awareness, commercial and industrial construction, cold chain logistics.

The refrigeration insulation materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to globalization of food supply chains, focus on sustainable insulation, rising demand for frozen and chilled foods, government incentives, e-commerce growth. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in aerogel insulation, customization and prefabrication, integration of nanotechnology, smart building technologies, technological innovations.

The rising demand for frozen food is expected to drive the growth of the refrigeration insulation materials market. Frozen food refers to food products that have been preserved by freezing, a method that lowers the food's temperature below its freezing point, typically around -18 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit). The demand for frozen food is attributed to its convenience, extended shelf life, and ability to retain nutritional value, making it a favored option for busy consumers looking for quick and easy meal solutions. Refrigeration insulation is a crucial component that supports the expansion of the frozen food industry by improving energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and maintaining product quality. It plays an essential role in meeting consumer demand for convenience-driven food choices. For example, in January 2023, the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), a U.S.-based non-profit organization, reported that frozen food sales in the United States experienced a significant 8.6% increase in 2022, totaling $72.2 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for frozen food is expected to drive the refrigeration insulation materials market in the future.

The expansion of e-commerce is expected to be a driving force for the refrigeration insulation materials market. E-commerce, involving the online buying and selling of goods and services, relies on refrigeration insulation materials to maintain the desired temperature conditions for transporting perishable goods efficiently. Notably, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2023 at $277.6 billion, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023. This growth underscores the need for effective refrigeration insulation materials in the e-commerce sector, ensuring the proper handling and delivery of temperature-sensitive products. Hence, the surge in e-commerce activities is contributing to the growth of the refrigeration insulation materials market.

A prominent trend in the refrigeration insulation materials market is the emphasis on product innovations by major companies. These companies are actively developing innovative products to maintain a competitive edge in the market. For instance, Honeywell International Inc., a U.S.-based engineering and technology company, introduced Solstice 456A, a hydro fluoro olefin (HFO)-based refrigerant, in May 2022. This new technology, designed for the European automotive aftermarket, has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 50% in existing vehicle air conditioning systems. The Solstice 456A product line contributes to meeting EU climate-related legislation and addresses the needs of vehicle owners and auto repair shops, offering a simple, cost-effective drop-in service solution for vehicles manufactured before 2017. This innovation spans various applications, including refrigerants for supermarkets, air conditioning for vehicles, blowing agents for insulation, propellants for personal and household care, and solvents for cleaning solutions, aligning with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency.

Major companies in the refrigeration insulation materials market are advancing in technologies such as Vacuum Isolated Structure (VIS) to address industry challenges. VIS technology involves creating a vacuum-sealed space within structures such as refrigerators to enhance insulation. Whirlpool Corporation, a U.S.-based home appliances manufacturer, introduced SlimTech insulation in November 2023, incorporating VIS technology for refrigerators. This innovation reduces wall thickness by up to 66%, providing up to 25% more capacity, while also improving energy efficiency, preserving food freshness, and contributing to quieter refrigeration.

In October 2022, Armacell, a Luxembourg-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial foams and flexible insulation materials, acquired Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH. This strategic acquisition enhances Armacell's geographic and market exposure in Europe, strengthening its product portfolio, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities, particularly in serving the energy-efficient and rapidly growing pre-insulated pipe market. Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH, based in Austria, is engaged in technical insulation solutions, thermal solar pipe systems, and flexible pre-insulated pipe systems.

Major companies operating in the refrigeration insulation materials market include Armacell International GmbH, BASF SE, Johns Manville Corp., Kingspan Group plc, L'Isolante K-Flex S.p.A., Lydall Inc., Morgan Advanced Materials plc, NMC SA, Owens Corning Fiberglass Company, Rinac India Ltd., Zhejiang Zhenshen Thermal Insulation Technology Co. Ltd., Zotefoams plc, Cabot Corporation, Saint-Gobain S.A., Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, Thermaflex International Holding B.V., Knauf Fiber Glass, Etex Building Performance International S.A.S., Isover AB, Kflex India Pvt. Ltd., Aspen Aerogel Inc., Insulated Products Corp., Thermal Products Company Inc., LiteForm Technologies LLC, PPG Industries Inc.

Europe was the largest region in the refrigeration insulation materials market in 2024. The regions covered in the refrigeration insulation materials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the refrigeration insulation materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Refrigeration insulation materials play a crucial role in managing heat gains within industrial refrigeration systems. These materials are typically applied to the compressor and evaporator pipes to save energy, prevent condensation and ice formation, and mitigate corrosion.

The primary types of refrigeration insulation materials include elastomeric foam, PU (polyurethane) and PIR (polyisocyanurate), polystyrene foam, fiberglass, phenolic foam, and others. Elastomeric foam, for instance, is a closed-cell synthetic rubber available in pre-manufactured tubes, sheets, or rolls. These materials find various applications in commercial, industrial, cryogenic, and refrigerated transportation settings, serving industries such as food and beverage, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas petrochemicals, among others.

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The refrigeration insulation materials market consists of sales of refrigeration insulation materials of various temperature ranges including low-temperature thermal insulation (-267.8 oC - 156oC), intermediate temperature thermal insulation (16.1 oC - 315.6 oC), and high-temperature thermal insulation (316.1 oC - 815 oC). 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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