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Scaffolding Nets
Scaffolding netting is a lightweight fabric used to cover a building under construction in order to
improve the safety of construction site. It acts as a bi-fold barrier on a building under construction.
The net prevents debris from falling out of building and also hides away unsightly work areas giving a
tidier look.
Product characteristics
Scaffolding nets are knitted from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) UV stabilized monofilament
yarn. The UV stabilizers added to HDPE develop resistance to UV rays thus, increasing the product
life. Scaffolding nets are available in different weights and shading factors ranging from 50% to 90%.
The ex-factory selling price of these nets ranges from Rs. 13 to 16 per square meter depending on the
quality.
Market dynamics and key growth drivers
The demand for scaffolding nets is driven by construction activity in the country. Indian Building
Laws do not stipulate the use of scaffolding nets near the construction site. As a result hessian cloth or
tarpaulin is widely used in place of these nets. However, industry survey reveals that because of
awareness about the benefits of this product as well as increase in price of hessian cloth, the use of
scaffolding nets has grown at a rate of 15-20% over the last two years.
Market size of scaffolding nets and future forecast
Based on discussions with the industry experts the market size of scaffolding nets is estimated at 4
lakh square meters valued at Rs. 0.6 crore. The demand for scaffolding nets is expected to grow on
account of increase in construction activity as well as better market penetration of the product. Hence,
the market size of scaffolding nets is expected to increase to 8 lakh square meters by 2012-13
(growing at a CAGR of around 15% over the next five years). The market potential in 2012-13 is
estimated at Rs. 1.2 crore. No inflationary increase has been assumed for the price of the product.
The current and future forecast of consumption of scaffolding nets is given below:-
Market size of scaffolding nets 2007-08 2012-13
Quantity 4 lakh sq m 8 lakh sq m
Value Rs. 0.6 crore Rs. 1.2 crore
Source: Industry survey, IMaCS Analysis