Definition and Scope: Line post composite insulators are essential components used in electrical power transmission and distribution systems to support and insulate overhead power lines. These insulators are typically made of a composite material such as fiberglass reinforced polymer, which offers advantages over traditional porcelain insulators, including lighter weight, higher mechanical strength, and better resistance to environmental factors such as pollution and UV radiation. Line post composite insulators consist of a series of insulating discs connected by a core rod and metal end fittings, providing electrical insulation and mechanical support for the power lines. The market for line post composite insulators is experiencing steady growth driven by several key factors. One of the primary market drivers is the increasing demand for reliable and efficient electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, particularly in developing regions where investments in upgrading power grids are on the rise. Additionally, the shift towards renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power is driving the need for new transmission lines and infrastructure, further boosting the demand for line post composite insulators. Moreover, the superior performance characteristics of composite insulators, such as their resistance to tracking and erosion, make them a preferred choice for utilities looking to enhance the reliability and longevity of their power systems. In addition to these drivers, technological advancements in composite materials and manufacturing processes are also contributing to the growth of the market for line post composite insulators. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to develop insulators with improved mechanical strength, higher pollution resistance, and better performance in harsh environmental conditions. Furthermore, stringent regulations regarding safety and reliability in the power sector are prompting utilities to adopt advanced insulator technologies, further fueling the demand for line post composite insulators. Overall, the market for these insulators is poised for continued expansion as the global energy landscape evolves towards a more sustainable and efficient future. The global Line Post Composite Insulators market size was estimated at USD 843.81 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.60% during the forecast period. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global Line Post Composite Insulators market, examining all key dimensions. It provides both a macro-level overview and micro-level market details, including market size, trends, competitive landscape, niche segments, growth drivers, and key challenges. Report Framework and Key Highlights: Market Dynamics: Identification of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. Trend Analysis: Examination of ongoing and emerging trends impacting the market. Competitive Landscape: Detailed profiles and market positioning of major players, including market share, operational status, product offerings, and strategic developments. Strategic Analysis Tools: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, PEST Analysis, Value Chain Analysis Market Segmentation: By type, application, region, and end-user industry. Forecasting and Growth Projections: In-depth revenue forecasts and CAGR analysis through 2033. This report equips readers with critical insights to navigate competitive dynamics and develop effective strategies. Whether assessing a new market entry or refining existing strategies, the report serves as a valuable tool for: Industry players Investors Researchers Consultants Business strategists And all stakeholders with an interest or investment in the Line Post Composite Insulators market. Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market: Segmentation Analysis and Strategic Insights This section of the report provides an in-depth segmentation analysis of the global Line Post Composite Insulators market. The market is segmented based on region (country), manufacturer, product type, and application. Segmentation enables a more precise understanding of market dynamics and facilitates targeted strategies across product development, marketing, and sales. By breaking the market into meaningful subsets, stakeholders can better tailor their offerings to the specific needs of each segment—enhancing competitiveness and improving return on investment. Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market: Market Segmentation Analysis The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments. Key Companies Profiled SEVES Lapp Insulators Pfisterer INAEL Elactrical Gruppo Bonomi ABB Saver Group MR FCI SIEMENS Exel Composites ZAPEL Goldstone Infratech YAMUNA Shenma Power PINGGAO Group Shandong Taiguang China XD Group CYG insulator Co LIWANG Dalian Insulator Group NANJING CATALOG HUACI JIANGDONG FITTINGS MPC ORIENT POWER WISH Pomanique CNCTCO Market Segmentation by Type Below 300kV 300kV-600kV Above 600kV Market Segmentation by Application Low Voltage Line High Voltage Line Power Plants, Substations Geographic Segmentation North America: United States, Canada, Mexico Europe: Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia. Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia. Middle East and Africa (MEA): Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA Report Framework and Chapter Summary Chapter 1: Report Scope and Market Definition This chapter outlines the statistical boundaries and scope of the report. It defines the segmentation standards used throughout the study, including criteria for dividing the market by region, product type, application, and other relevant dimensions. It establishes the foundational definitions and classifications that guide the rest of the analysis. Chapter 2: Executive Summary This chapter presents a concise summary of the market’s current status and future outlook across different segments—by geography, product type, and application. It includes key metrics such as market size, growth trends, and development potential for each segment. The chapter offers a high-level overview of the Line Post Composite Insulators Market, highlighting its evolution over the short, medium, and long term. Chapter 3: Market Dynamics and Policy Environment This chapter explores the latest developments in the market, identifying key growth drivers, restraints, challenges, and risks faced by industry participants. It also includes an analysis of the policy and regulatory landscape affecting the market, providing insight into how external factors may shape future performance. Chapter 4: Competitive Landscape This chapter provides a detailed assessment of the market's competitive environment. It covers market share, production capacity, output, pricing trends, and strategic developments such as mergers, acquisitions, and expansion plans of leading players. This analysis offers a comprehensive view of the positioning and performance of top competitors. Chapters 5–10: Regional Market Analysis These chapters offer in-depth, quantitative evaluations of market size and growth potential across major regions and countries. Each chapter assesses regional consumption patterns, market dynamics, development prospects, and available capacity. The analysis helps readers understand geographical differences and opportunities in global markets. Chapter 11: Market Segmentation by Product Type This chapter examines the market based on product type, analyzing the size, growth trends, and potential of each segment. It helps stakeholders identify underexplored or high-potential product categories—often referred to as “blue ocean” opportunities. Chapter 12: Market Segmentation by Application This chapter analyzes the market based on application fields, providing insights into the scale and future development of each application segment. It supports readers in identifying high-growth areas across downstream markets. Chapter 13: Company Profiles This chapter presents comprehensive profiles of leading companies operating in the market. For each company, it details sales revenue, volume, pricing, gross profit margin, market share, product offerings, and recent strategic developments. This section offers valuable insight into corporate performance and strategy. Chapter 14: Industry Chain and Value Chain Analysis This chapter explores the full industry chain, from upstream raw material suppliers to downstream application sectors. It includes a value chain analysis that highlights the interconnections and dependencies across various parts of the ecosystem. Chapter 15: Key Findings and Conclusions The final chapter summarizes the main takeaways from the report, presenting the core conclusions, strategic recommendations, and implications for stakeholders. It encapsulates the insights drawn from all previous chapters. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports 1.1 Line Post Composite Insulators Market Definition 1.2 Line Post Composite Insulators Market Segments 1.2.1 Segment by Type 1.2.2 Segment by Application 2 Executive Summary 2.1 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size 2.2 Market Segmentation – by Type 2.3 Market Segmentation – by Application 2.4 Market Segmentation – by Geography 3 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints 3.1 Key Takeway 3.2 Market Opportunities & Trends 3.3 Market Drivers 3.4 Market Restraints 3.5 Market Major Factor Assessment 4 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Competitive Landscape 4.1 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025) 4.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025) 4.3 Line Post Composite Insulators Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) 4.4 New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans 4.5 Mergers & Acquisitions 5 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market by Region 5.1 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Region 5.1.1 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Region 5.1.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size Market Share by Region 5.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales by Region 5.2.1 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales by Region 5.2.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales Market Share by Region 6 North America Market Overview 6.1 North America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Country 6.1.1 USA Market Overview 6.1.2 Canada Market Overview 6.1.3 Mexico Market Overview 6.2 North America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Type 6.3 North America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Application 6.4 Top Players in North America Line Post Composite Insulators Market 7 Europe Market Overview 7.1 Europe Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Country 7.1.1 Germany Market Overview 7.1.2 France Market Overview 7.1.3 U.K. Market Overview 7.1.4 Italy Market Overview 7.1.5 Spain Market Overview 7.1.6 Sweden Market Overview 7.1.7 Denmark Market Overview 7.1.8 Netherlands Market Overview 7.1.9 Switzerland Market Overview 7.1.10 Belgium Market Overview 7.1.11 Russia Market Overview 7.2 Europe Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Type 7.3 Europe Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Application 7.4 Top Players in Europe Line Post Composite Insulators Market 8 Asia-Pacific Market Overview 8.1 Asia-Pacific Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Country 8.1.1 China Market Overview 8.1.2 Japan Market Overview 8.1.3 South Korea Market Overview 8.1.4 India Market Overview 8.1.5 Australia Market Overview 8.1.6 Indonesia Market Overview 8.1.7 Malaysia Market Overview 8.1.8 Philippines Market Overview 8.1.9 Singapore Market Overview 8.1.10 Thailand Market Overview 8.1.11 Rest of APAC Market Overview 8.2 Asia-Pacific Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Type 8.3 Asia-Pacific Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Application 8.4 Top Players in Asia-Pacific Line Post Composite Insulators Market 9 South America Market Overview 9.1 South America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Country 9.1.1 Brazil Market Overview 9.1.2 Argentina Market Overview 9.1.3 Columbia Market Overview 9.2 South America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Type 9.3 South America Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Application 9.4 Top Players in South America Line Post Composite Insulators Market 10 Middle East and Africa Market Overview 10.1 Middle East and Africa Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Country 10.1.1 Saudi Arabia Market Overview 10.1.2 UAE Market Overview 10.1.3 Egypt Market Overview 10.1.4 Nigeria Market Overview 10.1.5 South Africa Market Overview 10.2 Middle East and Africa Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Type 10.3 Middle East and Africa Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size by Application 10.4 Top Players in Middle East and Africa Line Post Composite Insulators Market 11 Line Post Composite Insulators Market Segmentation by Type 11.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type) 11.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2033) 11.3 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2033) 11.4 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Price by Type (2020-2033) 12 Line Post Composite Insulators Market Segmentation by Application 12.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application) 12.2 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Sales by Application (2020-2033) 12.3 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2033) 12.4 Global Line Post Composite Insulators Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2033) 13 Company Profiles 13.1 SEVES 13.1.1 SEVES Company Overview 13.1.2 SEVES Business Overview 13.1.3 SEVES Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.1.4 SEVES Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.1.5 Key News 13.2 Lapp Insulators 13.2.1 Lapp Insulators Company Overview 13.2.2 Lapp Insulators Business Overview 13.2.3 Lapp Insulators Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.2.4 Lapp Insulators Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.2.5 Key News 13.3 Pfisterer 13.3.1 Pfisterer Company Overview 13.3.2 Pfisterer Business Overview 13.3.3 Pfisterer Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.3.4 Pfisterer Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.3.5 Key News 13.4 INAEL Elactrical 13.4.1 INAEL Elactrical Company Overview 13.4.2 INAEL Elactrical Business Overview 13.4.3 INAEL Elactrical Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.4.4 INAEL Elactrical Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.4.5 Key News 13.5 Gruppo Bonomi 13.5.1 Gruppo Bonomi Company Overview 13.5.2 Gruppo Bonomi Business Overview 13.5.3 Gruppo Bonomi Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.5.4 Gruppo Bonomi Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.5.5 Key News 13.6 ABB 13.6.1 ABB Company Overview 13.6.2 ABB Business Overview 13.6.3 ABB Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.6.4 ABB Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.6.5 Key News 13.7 Saver Group 13.7.1 Saver Group Company Overview 13.7.2 Saver Group Business Overview 13.7.3 Saver Group Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.7.4 Saver Group Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.7.5 Key News 13.8 MR 13.8.1 MR Company Overview 13.8.2 MR Business Overview 13.8.3 MR Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.8.4 MR Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.8.5 Key News 13.9 FCI 13.9.1 FCI Company Overview 13.9.2 FCI Business Overview 13.9.3 FCI Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.9.4 FCI Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.9.5 Key News 13.10 SIEMENS 13.10.1 SIEMENS Company Overview 13.10.2 SIEMENS Business Overview 13.10.3 SIEMENS Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.10.4 SIEMENS Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.10.5 Key News 13.11 Exel Composites 13.11.1 Exel Composites Company Overview 13.11.2 Exel Composites Business Overview 13.11.3 Exel Composites Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.11.4 Exel Composites Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.11.5 Key News 13.12 ZAPEL 13.12.1 ZAPEL Company Overview 13.12.2 ZAPEL Business Overview 13.12.3 ZAPEL Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.12.4 ZAPEL Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.12.5 Key News 13.13 Goldstone Infratech 13.13.1 Goldstone Infratech Company Overview 13.13.2 Goldstone Infratech Business Overview 13.13.3 Goldstone Infratech Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.13.4 Goldstone Infratech Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.13.5 Key News 13.14 YAMUNA 13.14.1 YAMUNA Company Overview 13.14.2 YAMUNA Business Overview 13.14.3 YAMUNA Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.14.4 YAMUNA Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.14.5 Key News 13.15 Shenma Power 13.15.1 Shenma Power Company Overview 13.15.2 Shenma Power Business Overview 13.15.3 Shenma Power Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.15.4 Shenma Power Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.15.5 Key News 13.16 PINGGAO Group 13.16.1 PINGGAO Group Company Overview 13.16.2 PINGGAO Group Business Overview 13.16.3 PINGGAO Group Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.16.4 PINGGAO Group Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.16.5 Key News 13.17 Shandong Taiguang 13.17.1 Shandong Taiguang Company Overview 13.17.2 Shandong Taiguang Business Overview 13.17.3 Shandong Taiguang Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.17.4 Shandong Taiguang Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.17.5 Key News 13.18 China XD Group 13.18.1 China XD Group Company Overview 13.18.2 China XD Group Business Overview 13.18.3 China XD Group Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.18.4 China XD Group Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.18.5 Key News 13.19 CYG insulator Co 13.19.1 CYG insulator Co Company Overview 13.19.2 CYG insulator Co Business Overview 13.19.3 CYG insulator Co Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.19.4 CYG insulator Co Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.19.5 Key News 13.20 LIWANG 13.20.1 LIWANG Company Overview 13.20.2 LIWANG Business Overview 13.20.3 LIWANG Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.20.4 LIWANG Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.20.5 Key News 13.21 Dalian Insulator Group 13.21.1 Dalian Insulator Group Company Overview 13.21.2 Dalian Insulator Group Business Overview 13.21.3 Dalian Insulator Group Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.21.4 Dalian Insulator Group Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.21.5 Key News 13.22 NANJING CATALOG 13.22.1 NANJING CATALOG Company Overview 13.22.2 NANJING CATALOG Business Overview 13.22.3 NANJING CATALOG Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.22.4 NANJING CATALOG Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.22.5 Key News 13.23 HUACI 13.23.1 HUACI Company Overview 13.23.2 HUACI Business Overview 13.23.3 HUACI Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.23.4 HUACI Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.23.5 Key News 13.24 JIANGDONG FITTINGS 13.24.1 JIANGDONG FITTINGS Company Overview 13.24.2 JIANGDONG FITTINGS Business Overview 13.24.3 JIANGDONG FITTINGS Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.24.4 JIANGDONG FITTINGS Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.24.5 Key News 13.25 MPC 13.25.1 MPC Company Overview 13.25.2 MPC Business Overview 13.25.3 MPC Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.25.4 MPC Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.25.5 Key News 13.26 ORIENT POWER 13.26.1 ORIENT POWER Company Overview 13.26.2 ORIENT POWER Business Overview 13.26.3 ORIENT POWER Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.26.4 ORIENT POWER Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.26.5 Key News 13.27 WISH 13.27.1 WISH Company Overview 13.27.2 WISH Business Overview 13.27.3 WISH Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.27.4 WISH Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.27.5 Key News 13.28 Pomanique 13.28.1 Pomanique Company Overview 13.28.2 Pomanique Business Overview 13.28.3 Pomanique Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.28.4 Pomanique Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.28.5 Key News 13.29 CNCTCO 13.29.1 CNCTCO Company Overview 13.29.2 CNCTCO Business Overview 13.29.3 CNCTCO Line Post Composite Insulators Major Product Offerings 13.29.4 CNCTCO Line Post Composite Insulators Sales and Revenue fromLine Post Composite Insulators (2020-2025) 13.29.5 Key News 14 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints 14.1 Key Takeway 14.2 Market Opportunities & Trends 14.3 Market Drivers 14.4 Market Restraints 14.5 Market Major Factor Assessment 14.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis of Line Post Composite Insulators Market 14.7 PEST Analysis of Line Post Composite Insulators Market 15 Analysis of the Line Post Composite Insulators Industry Chain 15.1 Overview of the Industry Chain 15.2 Upstream Segment Analysis 15.3 Midstream Segment Analysis 15.3.1 Manufacturing, Processing or Conversion Process Analysis 15.3.2 Key Technology Analysis 15.4 Downstream Segment Analysis 15.4.1 Downstream Customer List and Contact Details 15.4.2 Customer Concerns or Preference Analysis 16 Conclusion 17 Appendix 17.1 Methodology 17.2 Research Process and Data Source 17.3 Disclaimer 17.4 Note 17.5 Examples of Clients 17.6 DisclaimerResearch Methodology The research methodology employed in this study follows a structured, four-stage process designed to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and relevance of all data and insights presented. The process begins with Information Procurement, wherein data is collected from a wide range of primary and secondary sources. This is followed by Information Analysis, during which the collected data is systematically mapped, discrepancies across sources are examined, and consistency is established through cross-validation.
Subsequently, the Market Formulation phase involves placing verified data points into an appropriate market context to generate meaningful conclusions. This step integrates analyst interpretation and expert heuristics to refine findings and ensure applicability. Finally, all conclusions undergo a rigorous Validation and Publishing process, where each data point is re-evaluated before inclusion in the final deliverable. The methodology emphasizes bidirectional flow and reversibility between key stages to maintain flexibility and reinforce the integrity of the analysis.
Research Process The market research process follows a structured and iterative methodology designed to ensure accuracy, depth, and reliability. It begins with scope definition and research design, where the research objectives are clearly outlined based on client requirements, emerging market trends, and initial exploratory insights. This phase provides strategic direction for all subsequent stages of the research. Data collection is then conducted through both secondary and primary research. Secondary research involves analyzing publicly available and paid sources such as company filings, industry journals, and government databases to build foundational knowledge. This is followed by primary research, which includes direct interviews and surveys with key industry stakeholders—such as manufacturers, distributors, and end users—to gather firsthand insights and address data gaps identified earlier. Techniques included CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephonic Interviewing), CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing), CAVI (Computer-Assisted Video Interviewing via platforms like Zoom and WebEx), and CASI (Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing via email or LinkedIn).