Product Code: ETC355070 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
The Kenya Glass Mat Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. The growth rate begins at 0.08% in 2025, climbs to a high of 0.10% in 2028, and moderates to 0.09% by 2029.
By 2027, the Glass Mat market in Kenya is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 0.10%, as part of an increasingly competitive Africa region, where Egypt remains at the forefront, supported by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.
In Kenya, the glass mat market is experiencing growth as industries such as construction, transportation, and marine engineering adopt glass fiber mats for reinforcement, insulation, and composite manufacturing applications. Glass mats, also known as fiberglass mats or chopped strand mats, consist of randomly oriented glass fibers bonded together with a binder, offering strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance for various industrial processes. With the increasing demand for lightweight materials, structural composites, and corrosion-resistant reinforcements, there is a rising adoption of glass mats in Kenya. Key players in the market are offering glass mat products in different thicknesses, densities, and resin compatibility options to meet the specific requirements of manufacturers and end-users in Kenya industrial sectors.
Expansion of the composites industry, increasing demand for lightweight and high-strength materials, and advantages such as reinforcement and moldability drive the glass mat market in Kenya. Glass mats serve as reinforcement materials in composite manufacturing processes, driving their adoption in applications such as automotive parts, marine components, and wind turbine blades, and fostering market growth in the materials and manufacturing sectors.
In the Glass Mat market, challenges include material consistency, production efficiency, and market competition. Glass mat, used in applications such as roofing, flooring, and automotive components, faces challenges such as ensuring consistent material properties, optimizing manufacturing processes for cost-effectiveness, and competing with alternative materials. Investing in quality control measures, improving production efficiency, and differentiating product offerings are essential for meeting customer requirements and maintaining competitiveness in the glass mat market.
Government regulations in the glass mat market may address product quality, manufacturing standards, and applications in industries such as construction, automotive, and marine. Regulatory bodies may enforce specifications for glass mat composition, thickness, and reinforcement properties to ensure structural integrity, durability, and safety in diverse engineering applications.
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 Kenya Glass Mat Market Overview |
3.1 Kenya Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mat Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Binder Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.7 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2028F |
3.8 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2028F |
4 Kenya Glass Mat Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the construction industry in Kenya leading to increased demand for glass mat for insulation and reinforcement purposes. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting infrastructure development, including the use of sustainable and energy-efficient materials like glass mat. |
4.2.3 Rising awareness among consumers about the benefits of using glass mat in various applications such as automotive, marine, and aerospace industries. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the overall production cost of glass mat. |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled labor for the installation and application of glass mat products. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as fiberglass and mineral wool affecting market penetration for glass mat. |
5 Kenya Glass Mat Market Trends |
6 Kenya Glass Mat Market, By Types |
6.1 Kenya Glass Mat Market, By Mat Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Mat Type, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Chopped Strand Mat, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Continuous Filament Mat, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market, By Binder Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion Bonded Glass Mat, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder Bonded Glass Mat, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Drywall Tape & Accessories, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Flooring Enforcement, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Wall Reinforcement, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.5 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Roofing And Waterproofing, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.6 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market, By End-use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Marine, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.5 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2018 - 2028F |
6.4.6 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
7 Kenya Glass Mat Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Kenya Glass Mat Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Kenya Glass Mat Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency ratings of buildings using glass mat insulation. |
8.2 Number of government projects incorporating glass mat in their construction plans. |
8.3 Percentage increase in the adoption of glass mat in non-traditional sectors like automotive and aerospace industries. |
9 Kenya Glass Mat Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Kenya Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mat Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Binder Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.3 Kenya Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2028F |
9.4 Kenya Glass Mat Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2028F |
10 Kenya Glass Mat Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Kenya Glass Mat Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 Kenya Glass Mat Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |