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Material price data for insulation

Insulation reduces the energy demand of buildings, meets strict construction requirements and is produced in large volumes – raw material prices are a central cost driver here.

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Why polymer prices matter for insulation:

Insulation materials are produced in very large volumes; price movements in EPS, XPS and PUR/PIR feed straight through to production costs.

  • High material share: for insulation boards and foams the raw material determines the bulk of total costs.

  • Several competing materials: EPS, XPS and PUR/PIR are used according to requirement – their prices develop in different directions.

  • A reliable basis for calculation: current price data makes tenders and budgets more robust.

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Material price data for insulation

Who benefits from reliable material price data?

From procurement to sales: pricenxt supports key decisions along the entire value chain.

  • Procurement & sourcing

    Tracks price trends for the insulation raw materials used, benchmarks the company’s own price level against the market and prepares supplier negotiations on a sound basis.

  • Product management

    Assesses insulation alternatives and specifications in terms of cost and calculates the effect of price movements on the product portfolio.

  • Management

    Keeps the material cost base in view, identifies margin risks at an early stage and bases strategic decisions on dependable market data.

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Which plastics are relevant for insulation?

For insulation, rigid polystyrene foams (EPS, XPS) and rigid polyurethane foams (PUR/PIR) are particularly relevant. EPS and XPS are converted into insulation boards, while PUR/PIR made from MDI and polyols goes into insulation boards and in-situ foam.

  • EPS

    EPS insulation white, EPS insulation grey
  • Polyurethane

    polymeric MDI, rigid foam polyol

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