Market Forecast By Regions (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa), By Product (Fiberglass/Glass Wool, Mineral Wool, Plastic Foam), By Application (Building & Construction, Industrial, Transportation, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC150172 | Publication Date: Dec 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
Report Name | Global Acoustic Insulation Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 20.4 billion by 2029 |
CAGR | 4.8% |
Growing Sector | Building & Construction |
The Global Acoustic Insulation Market report comprehensively covers the market by material types, end-use industries, and regions. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, high-growth areas, and market drivers to help stakeholders align their strategies with current and future market dynamics.
The global acoustic insulation market in 2025 was estimated at USD 16.2 billion and forecasted to reach USD 20.4 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of around 4.8% over the period. This advancement is brought about by the growth of the developed and developing regions, in this the case of infrastructures and urbanization, leading increased noise control technologies required for both the residential and commercial constructions settings.
The market is thriving due to cumulative government regulations for noise pollution reduction and a significant shift in the use of acoustic insulation in residential buildings. Moreover, newer markets such as those of Asia-Pacific and the Latin America areas are also having substantial contributions to the industry due to urbanization and industrialization.
According to 6Wresearch, the Global Acoustic Insulation Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The acoustic insulation market is one of those where the improvement of noise pollution awareness concerning health and well-being is the main factor. Adherence to this awareness has prompted the legislatures to undertake the task of establishing noise control in the transportation and construction sectors. The regulations adopted by governments around the world are also insisting on the use of acoustic insulation materials to meet the noise pollution standards.
Yet another, large development is the rapidly growing urbanization together with heavy industrialization in developing countries. The more drastic the development of urban areas and industrial operations, the heavier the demand for effective noise control that it becomes. This has accelerated the drive to the rock-bottom of acoustic insulation materials in the areas like residential, commercial, and industrial applications where they are used. This trend is reflected in the Acoustic Insulation Market Growth.
Conversely, the sector faces the challenge of the price discrepancies between raw materials, which not only affect the quality and functionality of these materials but also drive up the costs. Further, in addition to that, the problem is the declining demand in one segment, which can more or less be generalized to all developed countries where construction has to some extent already reached a plateau and this implies less growth in the market.
Furthermore, the lack of knowledge about the benefits of acoustic insulation in some of the regional areas causes another difficulty. In most of the lesser developed countries, the effort indeed is on setting up the most basic infrastructure and the control of noise in these areas gets the least attention. This is a major problem when it comes to the implementation of such materials as people in those areas are not aware of the added benefits. The recent challenge and opportunity presented by material science are the technological advancement in the market. The production of toxic-free and of high-quality acoustic insulation materials could bring the market forward, thus assisting in sustainable building practices for the environment.
An important development in the market of soundproofing is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials. Manufacturers are presenting evolving insulation solutions that are environmentally friendly and are made from recycled materials, thus, they are targeting the constantly growing number of consumers who are now environmentally conscious and responsible.
The other trend is addon of what used to be only thermal insulation further soundproofing. The fact is that such a joint effort will provide effective energy utilization in buildings, cutting both noise penetration and temperature control, both of which are very sought after in the current construction practices.
The Asia Pacific region is home to some of the most significant investment opportunities in the acoustic insulation market. The fast-changing urban landscape along with the increasing number of infrastructure projects in such countries as China and India is the major driver behind the growth of the market for acoustic insulation materials. Investors can get higher returns by investing in these growth markets.
Moreover, the transportation sector is a very attractive field for investments. Due to the increasing focus on passenger comfort and noise reduction in the automotive and aerospace industries, the manufacture of advanced acoustic insulation materials is the area that attracts a lot of investors' attention.
The global acoustic insulation market witnesses several game players, including ROCKWOOL International, Knauf Insulation, Saint-Gobain, Armacell International S.A., and Johns Manville. These companies are pioneers in designing new materials to insulate different industries' products, which helps in meeting the new requirements of many different industries.
Acoustic insulation, which is widely used in the construction industry, provides a means of reducing the effects of environmental noise and is one of the most affected sectors in this case. The European Union is one of the councils where the Environmental Noise Directive has been passed to mandate member states to assess and manage environmental noise. Thus, the use of acoustic insulation building materials in construction projects has risen significantly.On the other hand, in the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued on exposure limits to noise in the work environment, which requires the companies to install efficient noise control techniques such as sound insulation among other things to shield workers from ill effects.
As a consequence, the legislation of the Asia Pacific region countries has been passed to resolve this issue. India's National Building Code, for example, provides for the sound insulation of buildings as the greatest potential source of noise (both airborne and impact noise) for the inhabitants.Health care establishments not only are expected to guard public health but also induce novelty in the sound-proofing market by manufacturers developing materials and technologies to keep pace with enhanced regulations.
The acoustic insulation market is promising, with certain factors contributing to its development. The increasing trend toward green building and energy-efficient materials is the top driver that is expected to lead to the demand for eco-friendly acoustic insulation materials. The manufacturers who pay attention to the development of recyclable and non-toxic insulation solutions may get a competitive edge.The new technologies that will come out in the future will be able to change the whole market situation. Technologies such as the development of smart acoustic materials that can adapt to varying noise levels are predicted to be the pillars on which the market will revolutionize.
These inventions can lead to more efficient and cost-effective noise control solutions through various applications. A significant shift in the future of the market will be the association of soundproofing solutions with energy conservation. Sustainability-targeted houses necessitate materials that offer both thermal and acoustic insulation; demand for these materials will thus be the driving force behind the development of new products with sound insulation properties. The shift is indeed in line with the global lowering of the carbon footprint in these two sectors of the economy.
Additionally, the rapid expansion of urbanization and the constant increasing noise pollution levels will further raise the necessity for the development of noise control systems that are left unimpacted. To match this, noise-reducing technologies will be installed in smart cities and green infrastructure projects, as part of the reinforcement of the need for acoustic insulation. With the population explosion in urban areas, a fine trade-off between infrastructure development and noise control is of vital importance for the improvement of life qualities.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Ashutosh, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Asia Pacific is set to take over the international Guinness Book of Records in terms of noise pollution. Millions of people who live in cities with high levels of noise pollution cannot have a good night's sleep. Hong Kong has a population of seven million people, 5,000 of them live in a hectare.
The Fiberglass industry is likely to dominate the market on account of its sound absorption capabilities and low price. Moreover, fiberglass, which is largely preferred in the construction, industry and transportation sectors, offers great insulation without the unwanted weight and installation time. As the insulation of the house it gets increasing, so the fiberglass insulation, the demand for the insulation is going to be raised significantly.
The Building & Construction section has been the main part of the application of the acoustic diversion since the trends occurred. To address the issue of noise pollution in residential and commercial buildings, soundproofing solutions have become sought after. Furthermore, the increase in urban infrastructure projects and smart city developments will drive up the demand for these innovative product applications.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the following market segments
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Acoustic Insulation Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Acoustic Insulation Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Trends |
6 Global Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
6.1 Global Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
6.2 Global Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
7 North America Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
7.1 North America Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
7.2 North America Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
8 Latin America Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
8.1 Latin America Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
8.2 Latin America Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
9 Europe Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
9.1 Europe Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
9.2 Europe Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
10 Asia Pacific Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
10.1 Asia Pacific Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
10.2 Asia Pacific Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
11 Middle East Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
11.1 Middle East Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
11.2 Middle East Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
12 Africa Acoustic Insulation Market, 2021-2031 |
12.1 Africa Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021-2031 |
12.2 Africa Acoustic Insulation Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021-2031 |
13 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Acoustic Insulation Market - Opportunity Assessment |
14.1 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
14.2 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
14.3 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
15 Global Acoustic Insulation Market - Competitive Landscape |
15.1 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
15.2 Global Acoustic Insulation Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
16 Company Profiles |
17 Recommendations |
18 Disclaimer |