The global market for flame retardant chemicals is projected to grow from $6.1 billion in 2025 to $8 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2025 through 2030.
The Asia-Pacific market for flame retardant chemicals is projected to grow from $3.4 billion in 2025 to $4.6 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2025 through 2030.
The North American market for flame retardant chemicals is projected to grow from $1.3 billion in 2025 to $1.6 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 through 2030.
Report Scope
The report will include details about types, applications and end-use industries for flame retardant chemicals. Estimated values are based on manufacturers' total revenues. Projected revenue values are in constant U.S. dollars, unadjusted for inflation. The report also contains comprehensive information regarding flame retardant chemicals and their users.
The global flame retardant chemicals market is segmented into the following categories:
Type (brominated compounds, aluminum trihydrate, phosphorus compounds, antimony oxide, chlorinated compounds, nitrogen compounds, and others).
Application (plastic, fabric, paints and coatings, paper and board, wood, and others).
End use (building and construction, electrical and electronics, transportation, textiles, and others).
Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa).
Report Includes
107 tables and 44 additional tables
Overview and analysis of the global market for flame retardant chemicals
Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2029, and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the current market size and revenue growth prospects, accompanied by a market share analysis by product (chemical) type, application, end-use industry and region
Facts and figures pertaining to the current market dynamics, technological advances, regulatory policies, investment trends and prospects, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces model, as well as industry value chain analyses
An analysis of the key patent grants and recently published patents
Overview of the sustainability trends and ESG developments in the industry, with emphasis on the ESG practices followed by leading companies, their ESG ratings and consumer attitudes
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Profiles of the leading companies, including BASF, ICL Group Ltd., Lanxess AG, Clariant and Albemarle Corp.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Emerging Technologies
Future Trends and Developments
Regional and Emerging Markets
Segmental Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Market Definition
Factors Affecting the Choice of Flame Retardant Chemicals
Importance of Flame Retardant Chemicals
Tariff War Impact on the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Key Takeaways
Market Dynamics Snapshot
Drivers
Rising Demand for Technical Textiles
Stringent Fire Safety Regulations
Restraints
Restrictions on Plastic Products
Regulatory Burden on Producers
Opportunities
Evolution of Bio-based Flame Retardants
Development of Halogen-free Flame Retardants
Challenge
Compatibility Issues
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Key Takeaways
Newest Technology
Melamine-free Flame Retardant
Development of Flame Retardant Chemicals for Terminal Block
Chapter 5 Supply Chain Analysis of the Global Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets
Supply Chain Analysis of Global Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets
Manufacturers
Sales
Chapter 6 Market Segment Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Type
Aluminum Trihydrate
Phosphorus Compounds
Brominated Compounds
Antimony Oxide
Chlorinated Compounds
Nitrogen Compounds
Others
Market Analysis by Application
Plastic
Fabric
Paints and Coatings
Paper and Board
Wood
Others
Market Analysis by End-Use Industry
Building and Construction
Transportation
Electrical and Electronics
Textiles
Others
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Asia-Pacific
Europe
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets: Company Share Analysis
BASF
ICL
LANXESS
Clariant
Albemarle Inc.
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 8 Sustainability in Flame Retardant Chemicals: ESG Perspective
Importance of ESG in Flame Retardant Chemicals Market
ESG Practices in the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market
Current Status of ESG in the Flame Retardant Chemicals Market