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THE UK INSULATION PRODUCTS MARKET
Definitions XYZ’s specific definition of ‘insulation’ for its current market is ‘that which can be used as a thermal barrier for the prevention of heat loss.’ The wider industry definition also encompasses an understanding of it as a barrier against smoke/fire, and as an acoustic barrier. Our products / market statement focuses on the structural sector of the insulation market, (e.g. applications in buildings) and attempts to demonstrate our understanding of the following sectors, viz: • • • • • Roofing insulation products. Wall insulation products. Insulation systems for floors. External insulation products. Pipe-work, boilers, ventilation ducts and cylinder insulation.

Thermal and acoustic insulation products have, however, also been included in the analysis, but windows and doors, tapes, seals, general coverings, construction products (e.g. bricks and blocks) and wood panelling have been specifically excluded from the analysis of this report.

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Insulation - Market Size
900 800 700 Value (£m MSP) 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Years 1998 2004 1999 2005 2000 2006 2001 2007 estimate 2002 2008 forecast 2003

Market Size MSP)

The UK Market For Insulation Products By Value 1998-2008 - (£m at

Source data: AMA Research Ltd – (MSP = Manufacturers’ Selling Prices)

The above graph estimates the performance of the insulation products market since 1998, and provides forecasts through to 2008

Market Background

XYZ believes that the UK insulation market is generally regarded as a mature one. Prior to the changes in building regulations in 2002, the main driver of the insulation market was undoubtedly house building, construction and RMI (Repair, Maintenance and Improvement) activity, as average insulation prices were flat for a long period.

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