Building Acoustic Insulation Market

The building acoustic insulation market is primarily driven by rapid urbanization, which is leading to high-density residential and mixed-use developments that require effective noise transmission control to ensure occupant comfort. Tighter building codes and regulations throughout North America and Europe, which set minimum sound insulation standards for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, are further boosting adoption. Increasing awareness of the adverse effects of noise pollution on health and productivity, particularly in cities, is another factor driving demand. In addition, growing renovation and retrofitting activities in the aging building stock, along with a rising preference for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that incorporate acoustic performance, considerably support the growth of building acoustic insulation solutions.

Knauf Insulation (US)

Knauf Insulation is a producer and marketer of building acoustic insulation products. The organization works to deliver energy efficiency and sustainability in homes, non-residential buildings, and industrial applications. The company is a subsidiary of Knauf Group. Knauf has organized its building acoustic insulation range into glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool, blowing wool, and wood. The company’s manufacturing output has grown over the last decade while significantly reducing its environmental impact per cubic meter of product. The company aims to generate 25% of scrap from recycling glass mineral wool and rock mineral wool from its customers’ work sites by 2025. It has a presence in 40 countries and operates 27 manufacturing sites in 15 countries to serve its customers.

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Saint Gobain (France)

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes innovative solutions to enhance the quality of living spaces and minimize environmental impacts. The company has a global presence, operating in the Americas, Northern Europe, Southern Europe & MEA, and Asia Pacific. It provides products and building acoustic insulation solutions for applications in buildings, transportation, and industry. The company also has a joint venture with Izocam, a Turkish manufacturer of glass wool and rock wool. Izocam's glass wool and rock wool materials are manufactured under a Saint-Gobain license. Similarly, Saint-Gobain partnered with Alghanim Industries (Kuwait) and acquired Kuwait-based KIMMCO, a manufacturer of glass wool and rock wool. Kimmico-Isover has markets in Middle East & Africa countries, Africa, and Levant countries. Saint-Gobain also provides building acoustic insulation through Saint-Gobain Gyproc and Saint-Gobain Ecophon. Ecophon serves its clients with approximately 800 employees and has business units in 14 countries.

BUILDING ACOUSTIC INSULATION MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX

Saint-Gobain (Leader) holds a leading position in the building acoustic insulation market due to its extensive product portfolio, strong manufacturing scale, and proven acoustic solutions widely used across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Its technical expertise and focus on sustainable, high-performance materials support consistent adoption in complex building environments. Owens Corning (Emerging Leader) is strengthening its market presence through advanced glass wool insulation solutions that deliver effective sound control, easy installation, and sustainability benefits, making them well-suited for fast-growing residential and commercial construction and renovation projects.

MARKET RANKING

The building acoustic insulation market is primarily driven by rapid urbanization and the growth of high-density residential and mixed-use buildings, where noise transmission control is vital for occupant comfort. Adoption is further accelerated by building codes and regulations in North America and Europe that require residential, commercial, and institutional buildings to meet minimum standards for sound insulation. In particular, demand is rising due to increased awareness of the health and productivity implications of noise pollution, especially in urban settings. Additionally, growing renovation and retrofitting activities in the existing building stock, along with a rising preference for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that incorporate acoustic performance, have been major drivers of growth in building acoustic insulation solutions. Major participants in the market include Saint Gobain (France), Knauf Insulation (US), Armacell International (Germany), Soprema (France), Rockwool International (Denmark), Huntsman (US), Owens Corning (US), Kingspan Group (Ireland), BASF SE (Germany), and Johns Manville (US).

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