2024 Chinese Rock Wool Industry Report Released: Challenges and Opportunities Coexist, Bosheng Group Forges Ahead with Quality and Innovation

Industry Report Reveals Market Pressure on Rock Wool, Highlights Quality and Differentiation as Key Solutions. Bosheng Commits to Reliable Innovation.

Written by BOSHENG ·Date Published 2025-06-25

The authoritative 2024 Chinese Thermal Insulation Materials Industry Report, issued by the China Industrial Association of Engineering & Eco-friendly Materials (CIEEMA), outlines the current landscape of China’s thermal insulation sector. While macroeconomic and policy support have spurred a modest industry recovery, the rock wool segment faces significant challenges alongside transformational opportunities.

Market Under Pressure: Dual Challenges of Property Downturn and Overcapacity​

Report data indicates 2024 rock wool output is projected at 3.9 million tons, underperforming previous years. A key driver is the sharp contraction in building insulation demand due to reduced real estate investment and construction completions. Sales have stagnated, and with industry capacity utilization below 50%, many production lines stand idle. Intense price competition has driven rock wool prices to historic lows, causing severe profit declines or losses for most manufacturers.

Emerging Opportunities: Infrastructure Revival and Niche Applications​

The report highlights positive shifts in Q2 2024, as large-scale national infrastructure investments spurred renewed activity in industrial and real estate construction. This boosted inventory clearance, with Q3 sales showing marked improvement. Notably, niche applications—such as shipbuilding, specialized roofing, agricultural rock wool, and metal-faced sandwich panels—demonstrate strong pricing resilience, underscoring rock wool’s unique value in specialized sectors. Declining upstream raw material (coke) prices further eased production cost pressures.

Path Forward: Quality, Innovation, and Differentiation​

Amid challenges, the report urges industry-wide self-regulation, emphasizing quality enhancement and technological innovation as imperatives for sustainable growth. It criticizes "internal-volume" competition tactics, where some manufacturers compromise quality (e.g., reducing product density) to cut costs—a practice that jeopardizes project safety and tarnishes the industry’s reputation.

Aligning with National "Quality Housing" Standards​

The report stresses alignment with China’s "Quality Housing" initiative (promoted by Premier Li Qiang), which demands higher fire resistance, durability, and environmental performance in building insulation. These standards align perfectly with the core strengths of premium rock wool products.

Bosheng Group: Upholding Quality, Leading Innovation​

At this critical juncture, Bosheng Group embraces the report’s insights with actionable strategies:

• ​Quality as Core Priority:​​ We rigorously comply with national standards, ensuring every rock wool board delivers exceptional fire safety (Class A non-combustible), thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and long-term stability—guaranteeing building safety and energy efficiency.
  
• ​Innovation Beyond Price Wars:​​ Committed to sustainable growth beyond low-cost competition, Bosheng has pioneered ​formaldehyde-free rock wool technology, becoming China’s first manufacturer to achieve the prestigious ​French A+ indoor air quality certification​ (highest environmental tier)—a revolutionary leap for healthier built environments.
  

Why "Formaldehyde-Free" Matters?​​

Residual formaldehyde release in traditional rock wool has long been a concern. Bosheng’s breakthrough resolves this through formula and process innovation:

• Eliminates harmful emissions at the source.
  
• ​French A+ certification​ validates compliance with stringent EU ISO 16000 standards: formaldehyde emissions consistently ≤10μg/m³ (below detection thresholds).
  
• Ultra-low TVOC (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions, safe for sensitive spaces (hospitals, schools, residences).
  
• ​Zero performance compromise:​​ Maintains core rock wool advantages—Class A fire rating, thermal efficiency, water resistance, and acoustic excellence.
  

Technology-Driven Differentiation for Green Building​

The French A+ certification is not just an eco-label—it’s a commitment to "Quality Housing" health standards. Our formaldehyde-free solutions empower diverse scenarios:

• ​High-end residential:​​ Healthy wall/roof insulation for apartments and homes.
  
• ​Healthcare & education:​​ Meets strict indoor air quality demands in hospitals/schools.
  
• ​Industrial hygiene:​​ Ideal for food processing plants, electronics cleanrooms.
  
• ​Sustainable retrofits:​​ Enables eco-friendly renovations with immediate occupancy.
  

Future Outlook: Collaborating for High-Quality Growth​

While the 2024 report acknowledges industry headwinds, it charts a clear path: high-quality development is non-negotiable for rock wool’s future. With sustained policy support (infrastructure investment, real estate stabilization, "Quality Housing" initiatives) and calls for industry self-discipline, market conditions are poised to improve.

Bosheng Group firmly believes that ​quality integrity, ​innovation-driven solutions, and ​ethical operations​ will define market leadership and contribute to the sector’s sustainable evolution. We invite partners and clients to join us in turning challenges into opportunities—building a safer, greener architectural future together.

Explore how Bosheng’s premium rock wool solutions tackle market challenges to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable insulation for your projects.​​

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