Surge in Renovation and Retrofitting Projects for Insulation Drives Italy Mineral Wool Market

According to our new research study on "Italy Mineral Wool Market Forecast to 2031 – by Type, Product Type, and End-Use Industry," Italy mineral wool market size was valued at US$ 779.24 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 1089.47 million by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 5.1% during 2025–2031. The Italy mineral wool market report highlights key factors propelling the market growth and prominent players along with their developments in the market.

The construction industry is experiencing growth owing to factors such as population increase, urbanization trends, and favorable economic conditions, which fuel the demand for mineral wool. The Central Public Administration Energy Requalification Program (PREPAC) in Italy aims to improve public buildings' energy efficiency by 3% annually. The program covers up to 100% of the planned expenses within the limits of the resources available for the relevant year. The planned retrofitting and renovation projects use mineral wool for insulation of walls, roofs, and floors to provide heating, ventilation, cooling, fire resistance, and soundproofing to the building. Such favorable government initiatives propelling renovations and retrofitting projects for the incorporation of insulation drive the demand for mineral wool products such as boards and blankets across Italy.

Under the Legislative Decree 192/2005, mentioned in the Energy Performance Certificates and Minimum Energy Standards, the Italian government states that all new buildings owned by private or public entities must gain nearly zero-energy status starting from 2021. Mineral wool insulation creates a barrier to heat's natural tendency to flow to cooler surfaces. When properly installed, the material reduces the cooling and heating demand of buildings cost-effectively. The subsequent increase in overall energy efficiency results in a substantial reduction in carbon emissions and energy savings throughout the lifecycle of buildings. Thus, the increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings and favorable government policies drive the Italy mineral wool market growth.

Italy Mineral Wool Market Trends

Growing awareness regarding the environmental impact of synthetic materials drives the demand for sustainable and recycled materials. Italy has set a target for climate neutrality by 2050, promoting a circular economy by using recycled and sustainable materials. Several mineral wool manufacturers have launched sustainable glass and rock mineral wool in the country to align with such goals. For instance, Knauf Insulation has set a 2025 target to use over 25% of external recycled materials, such as slag derived from waste collected from the steel and construction industries, to manufacture its rock mineral wool.

In addition, the company plans to use more than 65% recycled glass and bottles to manufacture glass mineral wool. Mineral wool derived from recycled materials is easy to install and offers exceptional thermal performance. It also helps reduce up to 80% of the energy, provides cost-efficiency, maintains consistent temperatures, and acts as a noise barrier. Thus, the focus on recycled and sustainable materials such as slag, recycled glass, and bottles for producing rock and glass mineral wool is an emerging trend in the Italy mineral wool market.

Italy Mineral Wool Market

The Italy mineral wool market growth is attributed to its wide usage in building and construction, automotive, internal wall insulation, electronics and electricals, oil and gas, power generation, and others. The building and construction sector is further segregated into external wall insulation, roof insulation, internal wall insulation, and others. Mineral wool is installed outside the building envelope as a continuous thermal barrier. Its water resistance and durability help reduce mold growth and water damage risks on the exterior part of walls. The density of mineral wool and its thermal resistance limits heat transfer in buildings, making it an ideal choice for new construction and renovation works. Further, Mineral wool is installed as a continuous layer on the roof or between rafters. Durable and effective roof insulation prevents heat loss, increases energy efficiency, and reduces the property's carbon footprint. It can be used in pitched or flat roofs and loft insulation to maintain consistent temperatures. Thus, the increasing focus on green building projects and the government's efforts to reduce energy consumption drive the demand for mineral wool in roof insulation applications across Italy. Mineral wool is installed within the wall cavity to provide the property with an acoustic and thermal barrier. It can be used in residential and commercial properties to improve indoor air quality and boost energy efficiency. Several methods of adding mineral wool insulation to internal walls have been designed to increase acoustic performance, reduce heat loss, or raise fire safety.

The Italy mineral wool market analysis has been performed considering the following segments: type, product type, and end-use industry. On the basis of type, the Italy mineral wool market is segmented into glass wool, rock wool, and others. The glass wool segment held the largest Italy mineral wool market share in 2024. By product type, the Italy mineral wool market is segmented into blanket, board, loose fill, spray, and others. The board segment held the largest Italy mineral wool market share in 2024. On the basis of end-use industry, the Italy mineral wool market is segmented into building and construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics and electricals, oil and gas, power generation, and others. The building and construction segment held the largest share of the Italy mineral wool market in 2024.

Saint-Gobain; Owens Corning; Knauf Insulation; Eurofibre S.r.l; FIBRAN S.A.; Rockwool Group; Luyang Energy-Saving Materials Co., Ltd; PETRALANA S.A.; URSA Insulation; and NICHIAS Corporation are a few of the key players operating in the Italy mineral wool market report.

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