East Africa Sandwich Panel Market is expected to reach US$ 306.69 Million by 2031

Kenya Dominated East Africa Sandwich Panel Market During 2023–2031

According to our new research study on “East Africa Sandwich Panel Market Forecast to 2031 – by Material, Application, and End Use,” the market was valued at US$ 223.74 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 306.69 million by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2031. The report highlights key factors propelling the market growth and prominent players along with their developments in the market. Apart from growth drivers, the report covers the East Africa sandwich panel market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.

The scope of the East Africa sandwich panel market report focuses on Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, and the Rest of East Africa. Kenya dominated the market in 2023. The cold storage facilities in Kenya are poised to undergo significant transformation in the coming years, owing to innovative improvements, expanding markets of perishable goods and pharmaceuticals, and the development of cutting-edge and temperature-controlled facilities. Numerous industries, including construction, food processing & cold chain, retail, commercial spaces, and residential housing, are highly demanding sandwich panels to create interior walls and partitions. Moreover, the development and advancement of cold storage facilities increases the adoption of sandwich panels. For instance, in October 2023, ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited announced the official opening of the Tatu City Facility in Nairobi, Kenya. The facility includes a cutting-edge, temperature-controlled facility as well as a fleet of vehicles for storing and distributing perishable food and pharmaceuticals. Cold storage facilities use sandwich panels to control the heating and cooling processes. Furthermore, sandwich panels provide protection and preservation to food and related raw materials against high temperatures. Thus, significant benefits provided by sandwich panels to cold storage facilities have led to increased consumption of sandwich panels, contributing to the growing East Africa sandwich panel market size. 

East Africa Sandwich Panel Market

The sandwich panel market in Tanzania is anticipated to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period, owing to the growth of the real estate industry and the growing number of housing projects. For instance, in May 2024, the Ministry of Land, Housing, and Human Settlements Development made a strong petition to the Parliament for the adoption of a significant budget of US$ 171.37 billion. This proposal consists of extensive updates on numerous housing projects, most notably the Kawe 711 development, which is set to be completed by 2026. The increasing development of residential buildings surges the adoption of sandwich panels among construction companies. Sandwich panels play a major role in the development of energy-efficient buildings by allowing for minimal energy loss. Therefore, the growing adoption of sandwich panels in numerous applications, including external cladding, roofing, and interior partitions, is propelling the market.

East Africa Sandwich Panel Market: Trends

The development of fire-resistant sandwich panels is expected to emerge as a significant trend in the East Africa sandwich panel market in the coming years. As urbanization continues to expand across the region, there is an increasing emphasis on building safety and sustainability. Fire-resistant sandwich panels, which are engineered with core materials such as mineral wool, polyisocyanurate (PIR), and other noncombustible substances, are gaining traction as a crucial solution to enhance building safety. These panels are designed to withstand high temperatures and prevent the spread of fire, addressing the critical need for improved fire safety in both residential and commercial buildings. This trend is further amplified by the enforcement of stricter building codes and regulations across East African countries, which increasingly require the use of fire-resistant materials in new construction projects. As developers and builders prioritize compliance with these regulations, the demand for fire-resistant sandwich panels is expected to grow significantly. Moreover, the dual benefits of these panels—providing superior thermal insulation and soundproofing while ensuring fire safety—make them an attractive choice for numerous applications. As awareness of fire safety continues to rise among stakeholders in the construction industry, the preference for these advanced materials is expected to grow in East Africa in the coming years. Thus, the rising focus on the development of fire-resistant sandwich panels is expected to boost the East Africa sandwich panel market growth during the forecast period.

East Africa Sandwich Panel Market: Segmental Overview

The East Africa sandwich panel market analysis has been performed by considering the following segments: material, application, and end use.

By material, the market is segmented into polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, mineral wool, and others. The mineral wool segment held the largest East Africa sandwich panel market share in 2023. Mineral wool is obtained by melting the inorganic rocks and other inorganic oxides at a high temperature. With its fibrous and open cell structure, mineral wool is widely used for building owing to its enhanced sound insulation and fire resistance. Mineral wool wall panel is extensively used for buildings that require high sound insulation, have a fire risk, or those in which flammable or explosive materials are stored. The mineral wool segment of the East Africa sandwich panel market is expected to record a notable growth rate in the coming years, owing to the rising construction of power plants and industrial buildings. The sandwich panels with a mineral wool core are nonflammable and extensively used at premises requiring above-standard fire protection ratings. Also, mineral wool sandwich panels are used for sound insulation and find applications in offices and food industry facilities. Thus, rising demand for thermal and sound-resistant sandwich panels across various industries is expected to propel the mineral wool segment growth during the forecast period.

In terms of application, the market is segmented into wall panels, roof panels, and others. The wall panels segment held the largest East Africa sandwich panel market share in 2023. The demand for sandwich wall panels is rising across East Africa owing to the growing popularity of soundproof walls in various offices and food manufacturing facilities. Sandwich wall panel provides sound insulation, which provides privacy to inhabitants and reduces the spread of sound from noisy areas. In addition, there is a growing demand for air-tight and waterproof sandwich wall panels to ensure the continuity of temperature insulation at cold storage and warehouses. Thus, the growing need for sound and thermal-proof premises in various industries boosts the demand for sandwich panels in wall panel applications, contributing to the East Africa sandwich panel market growth for the segment.

In terms of end use, the market is segmented into residential and non-residential. The non-residential segment held the largest share in the East Africa sandwich panel market in 2023. The growth of the nonresidential segment is attributed to the extensive application of sandwich panels in various end-use industries across East Africa. The government initiatives to boost industrialization in underdeveloped economies are anticipated to boost the demand for sandwich panels.

Insulation Materials Kenya Ltd, Gypsum Ceiling Supplies Ltd, DTH Prefab, ArcelorMittal SA, Knauf Group, Tata Steel Ltd, Assan Panel A.Ş., Harwal Group of Companies, Kaylite Zambia Ltd, and Ghosh Group are among the leading companies profiled in the East Africa sandwich panel market report.

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