A quick overview of international trends in the color steel sandwich panel industry

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A quick overview of international trends in the color steel sandwich panel industry
The global color steel sandwich panel market is undergoing structural changes. The following is a summary of the core trends:
Market size and growth engine
Global trends: According to QYResearch data, global sales of color steel insulation sandwich panels are expected to reach 70.31 billion yuan in 2031, with a CAGR of 1.3% from 2025 to 2031.
China leads: China is the core of growth, accounting for an important share of the world in 2024, and the market size and global share will increase significantly in 2031.
Regional market differentiation and opportunities
Southeast Asia: Low-end demand has surged, growing by 17% in recent years, becoming an emerging dynamic market.
EU: Due to strict building standards, the import volume of flame-retardant B1 and above high-end panels increased by 42%. Domestic companies shortened the access cycle by acquiring certification laboratories. In the first half of 2025, the number of companies certified by EN13501 increased by 28%.
North America: Under trade barriers, Mexico has become a transit base for Chinese companies, and the scale of investment and factory construction in Mexico in 2025 will double that of 2023.
Structural breakthrough in application fields
Cold chain warehousing: Demand exceeds industrial plants for the first time, accounting for 34%, becoming the first growth pole.
Modular buildings: Driving the explosion of demand for ultra-thin panels below 12cm, an annual increase of 25%.

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Photovoltaic integration (BIPV): Weather-resistant sandwich panels are in strong demand, and the market size of the segment will be nearly 8.9 billion yuan in 2025.
Industry challenges and policy drivers
Cost fluctuations: Basalt fiber prices fell by 12% in Q1 2025, but PIR's profits were under pressure due to an 8% increase in crude oil prices.
Technological competition: Patent disputes such as honeycomb sandwich structures increased by 40%, and intellectual property protection intensified.
Policy support: China's "14th Five-Year Plan" building energy-saving subsidies increased by 20%, and first-tier cities forced public buildings to use Class A fireproof panels; Chinese companies in Southeast Asia put 11 production lines into production in Vietnam, and Kenya in Africa plans to formulate specifications based on Chinese standards.
International layout: The number of PCT applications filed by leading domestic enterprises will increase by 63% in 2024, accelerating the establishment of overseas technology discourse power.
Future outlook: The industry will focus on niche markets (such as cold chain and photovoltaics) and high-end development, relying on technological innovation and policy dividends to expand global space in the wave of green buildings