Global Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview
The global Phenolic Foam Board market is a critical segment of the advanced building insulation materials industry, driven by increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, fire safety, and sustainable construction practices. Phenolic foam boards are high-performance rigid insulation materials known for their low thermal conductivity, excellent fire resistance, low smoke emission, and dimensional stability.
These properties make phenolic foam boards highly suitable for a wide range of applications in both commercial and residential construction, including roofing systems, cavity wall insulation, external wall boards, plasterboard dry lining systems, floor insulation, and sarking boards. Compared with conventional insulation materials such as polyurethane, polystyrene, and mineral wool, phenolic foam offers superior fire and thermal performance, particularly in high-rise and safety-critical buildings.
The market is characterized by relatively high technical barriers, requiring advanced formulation chemistry, controlled foaming processes, and compliance with stringent building and fire regulations. As a result, the industry is moderately concentrated, with a limited number of established global and regional manufacturers.
The global Phenolic Foam Board market was valued at USD 1,610 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2,010 million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of 2.8% during 2026–2036. The market is expected to experience stable, long-term growth, supported by ongoing urbanization, infrastructure development, and tightening energy-efficiency standards worldwide.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type (Insulation Thickness)
By Application
Key Market Players
The global Phenolic Foam Board market is led by a mix of multinational and regional manufacturers, including:
These companies compete primarily on product performance, fire safety compliance, cost efficiency, and regional distribution strength.
Regional Market Analysis
China
Europe
Japan
North America
India and Southeast Asia
Central & South America and Middle East & Africa
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low to Moderate
High capital investment, technical expertise, and regulatory compliance requirements limit new entrants.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Dependence on phenolic resins and specialty chemicals gives suppliers moderate influence.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate
Large construction firms can negotiate pricing, but performance and certification limit substitution.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate to High
Alternative insulation materials such as PIR, PUR, EPS, XPS, and mineral wool compete directly.
Industry Rivalry – High
Intense competition, particularly in China and Europe, driven by pricing pressure and capacity expansion.
SWOT Analysis (Industry-Level)
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Market Drivers and Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Market Trends and Outlook
Conclusion
The global Phenolic Foam Board market is positioned for steady and sustainable growth over the forecast period, supported by structural demand from energy-efficient and fire-safe construction. While competitive pressures and cost challenges persist, continuous innovation, regulatory support, and expanding applications will ensure the market maintains a stable growth trajectory through 2036.
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Table of Contents Global Phenolic Foam Board Market Professional Survey Report 1 Industry Overview of Phenolic Foam Board 1.1 Definition and Specifications of Phenolic Foam Board 1.1.1 Definition of Phenolic Foam Board 1.1.2 Specifications of Phenolic Foam Board 1.2 Classification of Phenolic Foam Board 1.2.1 Insulation Thickness (mm)?40 1.2.2 4080 1.3 Applications of Phenolic Foam Board 1.3.1 Industry Use 1.3.2 Building Use 1.4 Market Segment by Regions 1.4.1 North America 1.4.2 Europe 1.4.3 China 1.4.4 Japan 1.4.5 Southeast Asia 1.4.6 India 2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers 2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Phenolic Foam Board 3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers 3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers 3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers 3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers 4 Global Phenolic Foam Board Overall Market Overview 4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis 4.2 Capacity Analysis 4.2.1 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis 4.2.2 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Capacity Analysis (Company Segment) 4.3 Sales Analysis 4.3.1 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales and Growth Rate Analysis 4.3.2 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Analysis (Company Segment) 4.4 Sales Price Analysis 4.4.1 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price 4.4.2 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment) 5 Phenolic Foam Board Regional Market Analysis 5.1 North America Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.1.1 North America Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.1.2 North America 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.1.3 North America 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.1.4 North America 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 5.2 Europe Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.2.1 Europe Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.2.4 Europe 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 5.3 China Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.3.1 China Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.3.2 China 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.3.3 China 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.3.4 China 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 5.4 Japan Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.4.1 Japan Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.4.4 Japan 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 5.5 Southeast Asia Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.5.1 Southeast Asia Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 5.6 India Phenolic Foam Board Market Analysis 5.6.1 India Phenolic Foam Board Market Overview 5.6.2 India 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis 5.6.3 India 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Analysis 5.6.4 India 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Market Share Analysis 6 Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Segment Market Analysis (by Type) 6.1 Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales by Type 6.2 Different Types of Phenolic Foam Board Product Interview Price Analysis 6.3 Different Types of Phenolic Foam Board Product Driving Factors Analysis 6.3.1 Insulation Thickness (mm)?40 Growth Driving Factor Analysis 6.3.2 4080 Growth Driving Factor Analysis 7 Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Segment Market Analysis (by Application) 7.1 Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Consumption by Application 7.2 Different Application of Phenolic Foam Board Product Interview Price Analysis 7.3 Different Application of Phenolic Foam Board Product Driving Factors Analysis 7.3.1 Industry Use of Phenolic Foam Board Growth Driving Factor Analysis 7.3.2 Building Use of Phenolic Foam Board Growth Driving Factor Analysis 8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 8.1 Kingspan Insulation 8.1.1 Company Profile 8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.1.2.1 Product A 8.1.2.2 Product B 8.1.3 Kingspan Insulation 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.1.4 Kingspan Insulation 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.2 Asahi Kasei 8.2.1 Company Profile 8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.2.2.1 Product A 8.2.2.2 Product B 8.2.3 Asahi Kasei 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.2.4 Asahi Kasei 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.3 Unilin(Xtratherm) 8.3.1 Company Profile 8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.3.2.1 Product A 8.3.2.2 Product B 8.3.3 Unilin(Xtratherm) 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.3.4 Unilin(Xtratherm) 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.4 LG Hausys 8.4.1 Company Profile 8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.4.2.1 Product A 8.4.2.2 Product B 8.4.3 LG Hausys 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.4.4 LG Hausys 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.5 Sekisui Chemical 8.5.1 Company Profile 8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.5.2.1 Product A 8.5.2.2 Product B 8.5.3 Sekisui Chemical 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.5.4 Sekisui Chemical 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.6 Jinan Shengquan Group 8.6.1 Company Profile 8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.6.2.1 Product A 8.6.2.2 Product B 8.6.3 Jinan Shengquan Group 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.6.4 Jinan Shengquan Group 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.7 Tenlead 8.7.1 Company Profile 8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.7.2.1 Product A 8.7.2.2 Product B 8.7.3 Tenlead 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.7.4 Tenlead 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.8 Guibao 8.8.1 Company Profile 8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.8.2.1 Product A 8.8.2.2 Product B 8.8.3 Guibao 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.8.4 Guibao 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.9 Langfang Sanxing Chemical 8.9.1 Company Profile 8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.9.2.1 Product A 8.9.2.2 Product B 8.9.3 Langfang Sanxing Chemical 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.9.4 Langfang Sanxing Chemical 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 8.10 Lions 8.10.1 Company Profile 8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications 8.10.2.1 Product A 8.10.2.2 Product B 8.10.3 Lions 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis 8.10.4 Lions 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Analysis 9 Development Trend of Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board Market 9.1 Global Phenolic Foam Board Market Trend Analysis 9.1.1 Global -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast 9.1.2 Global -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price Forecast 9.2 Phenolic Foam Board Regional Market Trend 9.2.1 North America -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.2.2 Europe -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.2.3 China -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.2.4 Japan -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.2.6 India -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Forecast 9.3 Phenolic Foam Board Market Trend (Product Type) 9.4 Phenolic Foam Board Market Trend (Application) 10 Phenolic Foam Board Marketing Type Analysis 10.1 Phenolic Foam Board Regional Marketing Type Analysis 10.2 Phenolic Foam Board International Trade Type Analysis 10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Phenolic Foam Board by Region 10.4 Phenolic Foam Board Supply Chain Analysis 11 Consumers Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board 11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis 11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis 11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis 11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis 12 Conclusion of the Global Phenolic Foam Board Market Professional Survey Report 2017 Methodology Analyst Introduction Data Source List of Tables and Figures Figure Picture of Phenolic Foam Board Table Product Specifications of Phenolic Foam Board Table Classification of Phenolic Foam Board Figure Global Production Market Share of Phenolic Foam Board by Type Figure Insulation Thickness (mm)?40 Picture Table Major Manufacturers of Insulation Thickness (mm)?40 Figure 4080 Picture Table Major Manufacturers of Insulation Thickness (mm)>80 Table Applications of Phenolic Foam Board Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Phenolic Foam Board by Application Figure Industry Use Examples Table Major Consumers in Industry Use Figure Building Use Examples Table Major Consumers in Building Use Figure Market Share of Phenolic Foam Board by Regions Figure North America Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Figure Europe Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Figure China Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Figure Japan Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Figure Southeast Asia Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Figure India Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025) Table Phenolic Foam Board Raw Material and Suppliers Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Phenolic Foam Board Figure Industry Chain Structure of Phenolic Foam Board Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Phenolic Foam Board Major Manufacturers Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate Figure Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate Table 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Capacity and Growth Rate Table 2017 Global Phenolic Foam Board Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment) Table 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate Table 2017 Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment) Table 2013-E Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Table 2017 Global Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment) Figure North America Capacity Overview Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure North America 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure North America 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Figure Europe Capacity Overview Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure Europe 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure Europe 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Figure China Capacity Overview Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure China 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure China 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Figure Japan Capacity Overview Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure Japan 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure Japan 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Figure India Capacity Overview Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board 2013-E Figure India 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Figure India 2017 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Market Share Table Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales (K Units) by Type Table Different Types Phenolic Foam Board Product Interview Price Table Global 2013-E Phenolic Foam Board Sales (K Units) by Application Table Different Application Phenolic Foam Board Product Interview Price Table Kingspan Insulation Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Kingspan Insulation Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Kingspan Insulation Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Asahi Kasei Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Asahi Kasei Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Asahi Kasei Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Unilin(Xtratherm) Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Unilin(Xtratherm) Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Unilin(Xtratherm) Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table LG Hausys Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 LG Hausys Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 LG Hausys Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Sekisui Chemical Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Sekisui Chemical Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Sekisui Chemical Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Jinan Shengquan Group Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Jinan Shengquan Group Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Jinan Shengquan Group Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Tenlead Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Tenlead Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Tenlead Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Guibao Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Guibao Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Guibao Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Langfang Sanxing Chemical Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Langfang Sanxing Chemical Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Langfang Sanxing Chemical Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Table Lions Information List Table Product Overview Table 2017 Lions Phenolic Foam Board Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit) Figure 2017 Lions Phenolic Foam Board Business Region Distribution Figure Global -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure Global -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure Global -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast Figure North America -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure China -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure Europe -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure Japan -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Figure India -2025 Phenolic Foam Board Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board by Type -2025 Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Phenolic Foam Board by Application -2025 Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Phenolic Foam Board by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type (Insulation Thickness)
By Application
Key Market Players
The global Phenolic Foam Board market is led by a mix of multinational and regional manufacturers, including:
These companies compete primarily on product performance, fire safety compliance, cost efficiency, and regional distribution strength.
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