The European construction industry is a very important part of the European economy, and this industry generates billions of income every year. At the same time, Europe is also one of the most mature real estate markets in the world, with a huge real estate market and continuously growing demand for real estate. However, due to the cold climate in Europe, building insulation became a very important issue. As a high-quality thermal insulation material, polyurethane has become the mainstream choice in the European construction industry.
Application of polyurethane in building insulation
In Europe, thermal insulation has become a necessary building requirement. Polyurethane foam is widely used in the European construction industry due to its excellent insulating properties, light weight, durability and ease of installation. Polyurethane foam can be used as insulation material in various building types and uses, such as residential buildings, office buildings, industrial plants and commercial buildings. The installation method of polyurethane foam is very flexible and can be applied to various types of walls, roofs and floors, etc.
Advantages of polyurethane as building insulation material
Polyurethane has the following main advantages as a building insulation material:
- Excellent thermal insulation performance: Polyurethane foam has a very low thermal conductivity and has extremely strong thermal insulation performance, which can effectively reduce the conduction of indoor temperature to the external environment, thereby reducing the use of indoor air conditioners.
- Lightweight and easy to install: polyurethane foam is very light,It is easy to carry and install, and can be customized according to actual needs, which is more in line with the requirements of architectural design.
- High durability: Polyurethane foam has very high durability and can be used for many years without being affected, effectively protecting building walls, roofs and floors.
upstream analysis
The demand for polyurethane in Europe has been on the rise in recent years, especially in the construction industryMDI The demand has increased significantly, mainly due to its environmental protection and sustainable recycling characteristics, which make it widely favored in the European market. AggregationMDIexported from China to the Netherlands is18418tons, a year-on-year increase66.5%, aggregation from China to the NetherlandsMDIExports accounted for 22.6% of total exports. In addition, aggregatedMDIexports from China to Belgium, Turkey and the Russian Federation grew even stronger year-on-year during the same period, all showing span>3digital growth rate. Aggregation from China to BelgiumMDIExport volume increased year-on-year610.1%, exports to Turkey increased by 146.4% year-on-year146.4%, exports to the Russian FederationYear-on-year growth317.1%.
Figure1:2022-2023Year3Month China exports to Netherlands, Belgium, Russian Federation and Turkey Volume and year-on-year growth rate
Data source: customs data collation
downstream analysis
According to the preliminary estimates of EurostatEurostat2023Year2Month after seasonal adjustment of construction industry in the euro zone production ratio2023year1Month increased2.3%. 2023year1Construction production in the Eurozone rose by 3.8% in January. With2022year2Compared to the month,2023year2Construction production in the Eurozone rose by 2.3% in February. At the same time, according to the Eurostat report, the order volume of the construction industry has returned to the level before the epidemic, and the problems of labor shortage and high prices of construction materials have gradually improved.
Figure 2: Euro 2022-2023 District construction output value and month-on-month growth rate (%)
Data source: Eurostat
Summary
With the continuous development of the European construction industry and real estate market, building insulation has become a very important issue. As a high-quality thermal insulation material, polyurethane foam has been widely used in the European construction industry. Polyurethane foam has the characteristics of excellent thermal insulation performance, light weight, durability and easy installation, and it is also suitable for various types of buildings. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the increase of people’s demand for environmental protection and energy saving, the application prospect of polyurethane foam in European building insulation will be broader.
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