Microporous Insulation Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Rigid boards & panels, Flexible panels, Moldable products, Machined parts, Pourable products, Others), By End-Use Industries (Industrial, Energy & Power, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Others)Others and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Microporous insulation refers to a composite material contained in the form of fibers or compacted powder distinguished by an interconnecting pore size equivalent to the normal free path of atmospheric pressure air molecules. Microporous insulation generally contains opacifiers for reducing the amount of radiant heat transmission. Microporous content is fully shielded, and content is entirely inorganic, making it non-combustible and ideal for passive fire protection applications. Microporous insulation materials are less dense, and thus makes them suitable for use in high-temperature applications such as aerospace, low-temperature cooling, and cryogenic applications, and other industrial applications. Microporous insulation products and materials are a combination of fibres, silica, and specially formulated infrared opacifiers, which is capable of reducing the cycle of heat transfer by absorbing and reflecting the radiant heat.

Key Market Driver -

Strong demand in aerospace & defense and automotive industry drives the microporous insulation market.

Key Market Restraint -

Implementation of stringent environmental standards imposed by law-makers around the globe, in response to the toxic nature of certain insulation materials has restrained the market growth.

The global microporous insulation market is witnessing considerable expansion globally, with a significant CAGR anticipated throughout the forecast period extending to 2032. In the aerospace application, the market for microporous insulation is growing due to the increasing demand for lightweight materials, which in turn saves the fuel consumed during aircraft operation. Additionally, the use of microporous insulation delivers high performance and helps to meet the aerospace industry space and weight requirements. It is the sector which is most demanding in terms of performance & reliability due to operational and safety reasons. In the automotive industry, in cars, microporous insulation materials are used to minimize surface temperature, friction, and resistance to vibration, which helps improve acoustic performance and decreases design costs. These are used in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and filters for diesel particulate matter. Besides, the demand for microporous insulation is increasing as it improves fuel efficiency.

However, the presence of stringent regulations regarding the use of insulation materials that comply with Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) can hinder the microporous insulation market growth.

Microporous Insulation Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the market of microporous insulation is segmented into rigid boards & panels, flexible panels, moldable products, machined parts, pourable products and others. On the basis of the end-use industry, the market for microporous insulation is segmented into industrial, energy & power, oil & gas, aerospace & defense, automotive, and others.

From a geographical standpoint, the microporous insulation market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global microporous insulation market is somewhat relatively fragmented, with a number of global & regional players operating. 

• Morgan Advanced Materials plc.


• Elmelin Ltd.


• Johns Manville


• ThermoDyne


• Unifrax 


• Promat International N.V.


• Isoleika S. Coop.


• Unicorn Insulations Limited


• NICHIAS Corporation


• Others

Key Insights

The microporous insulation report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Regions


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Others


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Regulatory Landscape


• Porters Five Forces Analysis


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Regional Analysis:

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In terms of geography, the microporous insulation market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. The asia pacific is experiencing high growth in the microporous insulation industry as a result of increased awareness of the benefits of microporous insulation materials and increased industrialization and development of infrastructure in the region. Increasing demand for energy, electricity, metal, and automobiles in this region is also expected to drive the market. The demand for microporous insulation in North America is increasing due to increased energy and energy efficiency needs and regional emphasis on improved technology in the automotive, aerospace, and other transport sectors. Europe also holds a prominent share because of the increasing demand for microporous insulation materials for various high-temperature applications in the oil & gas, energy & power, and metal & glass sectors. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa is expected to have a sluggish growth rate due to preference for substitutes.

Segmentation Analysis

Microporous Insulation Industry Developments

• In March 2014, Promat International N.V., a manufacturer of fire protection and high-performance insulation opened a new factory named Nippon Microtherm Factory in Tsu City, in Japan. The extension helped the organization to reinforce its superior protection insulation product business.


• In May 2014, Industrial Insulation Group, LLC., a subsidiary of Johns Manville, a manufacturer of thermal insulation based in U.S. launched InsulThin, which is a high temperature, adaptable, hydrophobic, microporous, and fumed silica blanket insulation. The new item dispatch helped the organization to widen its mechanical protection item portfolio.


• In July 2014, Morgan Advanced Materials, a designer and manufacturer of speciality products acquired Porextherm Dämmstoffe GmbH, one of the main producers of microporous protection boards. This acquisition helped the organization to fortify its item arrangement of microporous protection and vacuum insulation panels.


• In December 2013, Promat International N.V., a manufacturer of fire protection and high-performance insulation launched another plant for assembling microporous protection items in Maryville, Tennessee in U.S. This helped the organization in improving its situation in the microporous protection market and fortifying the business in North America.