Europe Air Duct Market size surpassed USD 1 billion in 2020 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.8% between 2021 and 2027. The increasing popularity of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial spaces will boost the market growth. In addition, the rapid urbanization has created new growth opportunities for industry expansion.

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In 2020, the European region accounted for 25% share in the global air duct market. Skyscrapers and high-rise buildings have become common in the cities across Europe. Government initiatives in the region have formulated measures to fuel the market demand. For instance, in 2018, EU Commission adopted a Communication "A Europe that protects: Clean air for all” that aims at improving the air quality in Europe. This will increase the consumer awareness regarding indoor air quality.

Air ducts are facing strong competition from ductless HVAC systems over the past few years, which may restrict the market demand. Unlike the window air conditioning system, ductless system eliminates the need for drilling large number of holes, thus preventing security and air leakage issues. Furthermore, ductless systems consume much less energy compared to air ducts, increasing their popularity in the residential HVAC sector.

The emergence of COVID-19 has disrupted the entire industry ecosystem from manufacturers to suppliers. The pandemic has generated a serious economic crisis owing to lack of the availability of the labor and shortage of raw materials. However, continuous government support to combat against the highly contagious disease will positively influence the industry growth.

Europe Market, By Material

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The fiberglass material segment will witness growth rate of more than 2.5% through 2027. Fiberglass ducts are widely used in many commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The fiber optic duct lining provides sound insulation by reducing noise from HVAC equipment and noise from adjacent office spaces.

Europe Market, By Shape

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The rectangular duct segment size will reach USD 540 million by 2027. These ducts offer low maintenance cost, easy installation and are more viable and economical. Rectangular ducts can easily be fabricated with scissors and handbrake instead of spiral ducts, which drives the demand for rectangular duct in buildings.

Europe Market, By Application

The airports & metros application segment will register around 3% growth during the forecast timeline, due to the increasing passengers preference towards air travel. For instance, the number of European air passengers exceeded 1 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow steadily. With the development and expansion of airports to accommodate passengers will increase revenue generation from air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Competitive Industry Landscape

The prominent industry players include FabricAir, Kingspan Group, Aldes Group, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, and FläktGroup Holding GmbH, among others.

Market participants are expanding their service portfolio to gain competitive edge and enhance their revenue generation. For instance, the companies such as FabricAir are offering sanitization services for air ducts after COVID pandemic.