The global phenolic panel market size is expected to grow from USD 1.7 billion in 2020 to USD 2.4 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The market is growing due to the increase in the demand for phenolic panels in the construction, transportation, and aerospace & defense industries.

Interior is the largest application of phenolic panel

Phenolic panels are used extensively for aircraft interior, railway interior, decorative interior in construction, partitions, and cubicles in various end-use industries.  Superior fire-resistance and chemical resistance offered by the phenolic panel is responsible for the high consumption in an interior application. 

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The construction end-use industry accounted for the largest share in the market

Phenolic panels are used in various end-use industries, such as mining & quarrying, cement & aggregate, steel, and others. The construction industry dominated the global phenolic panel market. The phenolic panel has a large demand for interior applications in the construction industry owing to superior fire resistance characteristics of the phenolic panel, which helps in avoiding fire-related accidents. 

The phenolic panel market is segmented based on region into Europe, North America, APAC, MEA, and South America. Europe is the major consumer of phenolic panels owing to the high demand from the UK, Germany, and other European countries. The UK is the leading market in the region. Major applications of phenolic panels in the European market include building interior, aircraft interior, exterior cladding, furniture, and air conditioning duct panels, among others. The growth of the market is also attributed to the presence of established manufacturers and technological advancement related to the development of phenolic panel products.

The key players in the market include Kingspan Group (Ireland), Wilsonart LLC(US), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Fiberesin Industries Inc. (US), Broadview Holding B.V. (Netherlands), Fundermax GmbH (Austria), Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. (US), Werzalit of America, Inc. (US), ASI Group (US), and General Partitions Mfg. Corp. (US).These companies are adopting various inorganic and organic strategies to increase their foothold in the phenolic panel market.

Recent Developments
In April 2017, Kingspan Group added two new products to its Kooltherm K100 range; the K112 Framing Board and K107 Pitched Roof Board. These insulation boards deliver low U-values with minimal thickness.
In June 2019, Broadview Holding acquired Cincinnati-based Formica Group from Fletcher Building Ltd. This acquisition has helped Broadview Holding to increase its presence in Europe, North America, and Asia.