Industrial Noise Control Market

Industrial Noise Control Market Research, 2031

The global industrial noise control market size was valued at $6.1 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $9.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2031. Industrial noise control system is used by all the industries that produce excessive noise through their processes, machinery, or both. Industrial noise control systems reduce the level of noise by absorbing sound waves or reflecting them away from certain area. These systems are used for containing the noise at the source only by completely enclosing it, or by preventing the sound waves propagation to a particular area by installing an acoustic barrier in between. 

The industrial noise control market was severely hampered during the lockdown period owing to the outbreak of COVID-19. The end-users of industrial noise control i.e., manufacturing and process industries were severely affected. However, the market recovered by the end of 2021. Additionally, the increased focus on worker safety and well-being during the pandemic may lead to an increase in demand for industrial noise control solutions in the future.

Market dynamics 

The industrial noise control market has been witnessing rapid growth for the past few decades, largely due to the increase in number of industries, especially in developing nations. In addition, the rise in construction & mining activities, and various statutory guidelines by governments for containing excessive noise to prevent noise pollution are creating implementation opportunities for industrial noise control systems. Sound is produced when an object vibrates, collides with another object, or produces friction with the other object. This is very common with all industrial machinery as well as the processes involved. When sound exceeds a reasonable decibel level, it becomes undesired sound or also termed as noise. Therefore, noise is an indistinguishable bi-product of any industrial machinery or process. Excessive or undesired sound or noise at a workplace is a major health hazard. Exposure of a worker to noise above 85dB for a period of about 8 hours is not recommended by many well-known occupational health and safety agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Labor Organization (ILO), and others. Excessive noise can cause hypertension, chronic ear diseases, and others. Thus, to safeguard the workers, industrial facilities install industrial noise control solutions. Apart from the negative impact of noise on workers, high noise or noise pollution is also harmful to general public, especially to geriatric population. Noise pollution can lead to serious health issues such as hearing loss, insomnia, cardiovascular disorders, and negative impacts on metabolic systems, and also on cognitive abilities. Governments from all over the world have begun to recognize the need of controlling the noise pollution from industries. Therefore, governments have brought stronger legislation to control noise pollution, and private entities have also began showing interest in this field. Several regulatory entities oversee and control the global auto industry. In India, the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 under The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, regulate the efforts towards controlling noise pollution. Similarly, the European Environmental Agency (EEA) highlighted the severity of the situation in a study on Environmental Noise in Europe published in March 2020. The key results of the paper include that 20% of Europeans live in areas where long-term noise exposure is harmful to their physical and mental health. Thus, such regulations drive the growth of the industrial noise control market. In addition, the number of industries has increased substantially, largely owing to various government-led programs that support industrial growth in their countries. For instance, the Indian government offers incentives for domestically manufactured products to the industries, along with other benefits. Similarly, the Vietnamese government has established industrial zones and is inviting Foreign Direct Investments. It aims to increase the number of enterprises by 50% by 2025. Moreover, increasing purchasing power of the masses is also playing a pivotal role in increasing the number of industries in a country. The increasing number of industries coupled with various statutory guidelines to control noise pollution is anticipated to increase the demand for industrial noise control systems; thereby, driving the industrial noise control market growth. However, the initial setup cost of industrial noise control solutions is fairly high, as most of the systems have to be customized as per the requirements. In addition, fluctuating cost of raw materials used for manufacturing industrial noise control systems is also negatively influencing the market growth. Contrarily, development of technologically advanced products is expected to provide growth opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period. 

The market growth for industrial noise control witnessed a stand-still in 2020, owing to low demand for industrial noise control from different industries due to lockdowns imposed by the government of many countries. The COVID-19 pandemic had reduced the production of various goods such as automobiles, industrial machineries, cement, and others; thus, hampered the growth of the industrial noise control market significantly during the pandemic. The major demand for industrial noise control was previously noticed from giant manufacturing countries including the U.S., Germany, Italy, the UK, India, and China, which were badly affected by the spread of coronavirus, thereby halting demand for industrial noise control. However, owing to the introduction of various vaccines, the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced. This has led to the full-fledged reopening of industrial noise control manufacturing companies, and their end user sectors as well at their full-scale capacities. Furthermore, it has been more than two years since the outbreak of this pandemic, and many companies have already shown notable signs of recovery. Contrarily, as of the beginning of 2023, the number of Covid-19 infection cases is surging again, especially in China, this has brought negative sentiments in the market, which may have a negative impact on the industrial noise control market for a short duration. 

Segmental Overview 

The industrial noise control market is segmented on the basis of product, material, end-user industry, and region. By product, it is categorized into silencers, acoustic louvers, noise control enclosures, curtains and barrier walls, and other.  By material the market is classified into polymers & composite, metal, fabric, and glass. By end-user industry, it is classified into industrial machinery, metal processing, automotive industry, construction & mining, and other. By region, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. 

By product: The market is categorized into silencers, acoustic louvers, noise control enclosures, curtains and barrier walls, and other. In 2021, the curtains & barrier walls segment dominated the industrial noise control market, in terms of revenue, and the silencers segment is expected to grow with a higher CAGR during the forecast period. Curtain and barrier walls are basically the sound absorbing blankets suspended on a frame to serve as a barrier wall between machine noise and employees. Curtains & barrier walls reduce decibel levels of noise by absorbing the noise with their insulation; thereby, rendering the space more user-friendly. Moreover, silencer is a metal component installed at the inlet or outlet of fans or exhaust to control the noise produced and emitted from fans, ventilation, and exhaust systems in an industrial facility.    

By material: The market is classified into polymers & composite, metal, fabric, and glass. The polymers & composite segment accounted for a higher revenue in 2021. The metal segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Polymer and composite are artificial materials specifically designed for sound absorption. In addition, development of more advanced materials such as melamine is also expected to drive growth of this segment. Moreover, metal segment is growing owing to easy workability, relative inexpensiveness, and easy availability of metal.  

By end-user industry: On the basis of end-user industry, the industrial noise control market is classified into industrial machinery, metal processing, automotive industry, construction & mining, and other. The industrial machinery segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market in 2021. And, the automotive industry segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The industrial segment includes the usage of industrial noise control systems for containing noise produced by industrial machinery such as diesel generator, electric motor, turbines, fans, and others. Rise in industries across the world and need of noise control systems together are driving demand for industrial noise control market for industrial machinery segment. Furthermore, demand for personal and commercial vehicles is growing with the increasing population, urbanization, and rise in disposable income, eventually driving automotive industry. 

By region: The industrial noise control market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Asia-Pacific accounted for the highest industrial noise control market share in 2021, and LAMEA is anticipated to secure the leading position during the forecast period, due to the high growth potential of the industrial sector including machinery manufacturing, building material manufacturing, automotive industry, and others in LAMEA. Fast-developing countries such as India, China, and Vietnam are a few of the major manufacturing hubs in Asia-Pacific, owing to the availability of cheap and skilled labor, and support from governments for domestic industrial growth. For instance, India’s output of eight core industries including coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity registered a 5.4% growth in November 2022 as compared to that of in November 2021. Therefore, major players are striving to develop manufacturing units in these markets to improve production quantities as well as serve the industries in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, in June 2022, China revised its ‘Noise Pollution Prevention and Control Law’ by expanding its scope; for instance, the term ‘industrial noise’ is now defined as “sound generated in industrial production activities,”. China is considered to be the world’s factory owing to the large manufacturing sector in the country, and its noise control laws are therefore considered to play an important role in driving demand for industrial noise control systems. 

Competition Analysis 

Competitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the industrial noise control market, such as Sound Seal, Ventac Co. Ltd., Technofirst, eNoiseControl, CSTI acoustics, Kinetics Noise Control, Inc., Merford Noise Control, SysTech Design Inc., R. Kohlhauer GmbH, and Cellofoam GmbH & Co. KG are analyzed and incorporated in the report. The key players in the market have been involved in launching new and innovative products to remain competitive in the market. 

Key Benefits For Stakeholders 

• The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging industrial noise control market trends and dynamics.   

• In-depth industrial noise control market analysis is conducted by constructing market estimations for key market segments between 2021 and 2031.  

• Extensive analysis of the industrial noise control market is conducted by following key product positioning and monitoring of top competitors within the market framework. 

• A comprehensive analysis of all the regions is provided to determine the prevailing industrial noise control market opportunities. 

• The industrial noise control market forecast analysis from 2022 to 2031 is included in the report. 

• The key players within the industrial noise control market are profiled in this report and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help understand the competitive outlook of the industrial noise control industry. 

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