Flame Retardants Market by Type (Aluminum Trihydrate, Antimony Oxide, Brominated), Application (Epoxy, Polyolefin, Unsaturated Polyester), End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Electronics & Appliances), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The global flame retardants market size is projected to reach USD 10.52 billion by 2030 from USD 7.73 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.32 %. Their usage is widespread in building & construction, electronics, automotive & transportation, textiles, and wire & cable industries, where fire prevention is a critical requirement. The main function of flame retardants is to stop flammability and limit the fire spread in materials, making them essential for enhancing safety standards in diverse industries.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million) and Volume (Kiloton)
Segments
Type, Application, End-use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America
As international fire safety standards are getting more stringent and the issue of risk mitigation becomes more prominent, industries are becoming more inclined towards flame-retardant solutions to meet safety norms and save lives and assets. Increased use of fire-resistant materials is one of the key drivers of growing the market for flame retardants.
"Brominated segment accounted for the second-largest market share of the flame retardants market, in 2024"
Brominated flame retardants hold the second-largest share of the global flame retardants market, in terms of value, in 2024. This is fueled by their high flame suppression efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with a wide range of polymers such as polystyrene, polyurethane, and epoxy. They are extensively applied in electronics & appliances, building & construction materials, and textiles, where reliable performance is necessary to meet strict fire safety regulations. Their strong functional efficiency and established use in vital applications continue to support their substantial market position, despite increasing regulatory restrictions in some regions due to environmental concerns.
"Unsaturated polyesters segment was the third largest application of the global flame retardants market, in terms of value, in 2024."
In terms of value, the unsaturated polyesters segment was the third-largest application of the global flame retardants market in 2024. Its widespread use in automotive and construction components, where adherence to fire safety standards is crucial, drives this dominance. These resins are inherently flammable, necessitating the incorporation of flame retardants to meet stringent regulatory standards. The expansion of this segment is also driven by the growing use of fiber-reinforced composites and molded components in industrial and infrastructure applications, where flame retardant performance is critical to ensure safety and long life.
"Automotive & transportation industry was the third largest end-use industry of flame retardants market, in terms of value, in 2024."
The automotive & transportation industry was the third-largest end-use industry in the global flame retardants market, in terms of value, in 2024. This is heavily attributed to the growing safety mandates and expanding use of lightweight, flammable materials like plastics and composites in vehicle interiors and electrical systems. The rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), which need advanced thermal management and fire safety solutions for battery systems and wiring, further contributed to the dependence of the sector on flame retardants. Stringent fire safety mandates in commercial vehicles, aviation, and railway transport also encouraged steady usage of flame retardant material.
"Western Europe was the second largest region in the flame retardants market, in terms of value, in 2024."
Western Europe was the second-largest market in the global flame retardants market in terms of value, which was dominated by its advanced regulatory framework for fire protection in industries such as sectors like construction, electronics, automotive, and textiles. The region's strong manufacturing industry, especially in Germany, France, and Italy, and early adoption of non-halogenated and eco-friendly flame retardants also underpins demand. Moreover, the influence of major industry players and ongoing R&D in flame retardant technologies has bolstered the strength of Western Europe as a global player.
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, Rest of World - 5%
The key players profiled in the report include Albemarle Corporation (US), ICL Group Ltd. (Israel), LANXESS AG (Germany), J.M. Huber Corporation (US), Nabaltec AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), ADEKA Corporation (Japan), Avient Corporation (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), and Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A. (Italy).
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for flame retardants based on type, application, end-use industry, and region and provides estimations of value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for flame retardants.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis - industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the flame retardants market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on flame retardants offered by top players in the global market
Analysis of key drivers (Increasing number of fire accidents, stringent fire safety regulations, and growth of end-use industries), restraints (stringent regulations regarding use of conventional flame retardants, high loading levels of mineral-based flame retardants alter properties of final products, and the use of harmful chemicals in flame retardants), opportunities (development of more effective synergist compounds, rising demand for wires & cables, and rising demand for non-halogenated and sustainable flame retardants), and challenges (supply challenges from Asia Pacific and growing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability) influencing the growth of flame retardants market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the flame retardants market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets - the report analyzes the markets for flame retardants across regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global flame retardants market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the flame retardants market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.4.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET
4.2 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 ASIA PACIFIC FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY AND COUNTRY
4.4 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY TYPE
4.5 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing number of fire accidents
5.2.1.2 Strict fire safety guidelines
5.2.1.3 Growth of end-use industries
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Stringent regulations for conventional flame retardants
5.2.2.2 High loading levels of mineral-based flame retardants altering properties of final products
5.2.2.3 Use of harmful chemicals in flame retardants
5.2.2.4 High cost of raw materials
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Development of more effective synergist compounds
5.2.3.2 Rising demand for wires and cables
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Supply challenges from Asia Pacific
5.2.4.2 Growing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability
5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.1.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
6.1.2 MANUFACTURERS
6.1.3 DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
6.1.4 END USERS
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF FLAME RETARDANTS BY KEY PLAYERS, 2024
6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF FLAME RETARDANTS, BY REGION, 2022-2030
6.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.5 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.5.1 ENHANCING SAFETY AND DURABILITY IN FLUID LEVEL MONITORING WITH RTP COMPANY'S FLAME RETARDANT COMPOUND
6.5.2 SUSTAINABLE FLAME RETARDANCY IN POLYOLEFIN FILM AND SHEET PRODUCTION WITH CLARIANT AG'S ADDWORKS LXR 920
6.6 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.6.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.6.1.1 Halogenated Flame Retardants (HFRs)
6.6.1.2 Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardants
6.6.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.6.2.1 Synergists
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 382490)
6.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 382490)
6.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
6.8.2.1 ISO 16000-31:2010
6.8.2.2 EU Regulation (EU) No 2019/1021 - Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
6.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
6.10 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.11 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.11.1 APPROACH
6.11.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
6.11.3 TOP APPLICANTS
6.11.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.12 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF - OVERVIEW
6.12.1 INTRODUCTION
6.12.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
6.12.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.12.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
6.12.4.1 US
6.12.4.2 Europe
6.12.4.3 Asia Pacific
6.12.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET
7 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 ALUMINUM TRIHYDRATE (ATH)
7.2.1 RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 ANTIMONY OXIDES
7.3.1 NEED TO ACHIEVE FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.4 BROMINATED
7.4.1 HIGHER COST-EFFICIENCY TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.5 CHLORINATED
7.5.1 VERSATILE APPLICATION ACROSS POLYMERS TO FUEL DEMAND
7.6 PHOSPHORUS
7.6.1 LOW VOLATILITY OF PHOSPHORUS FLAME RETARDANTS TO FUEL DEMAND
7.7 NITROGEN
7.7.1 SHIFT TOWARD NON-HALOGENATED FLAME RETARDANTS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.8 OTHER TYPES
7.8.1 ZINC BORATE
7.8.2 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
7.8.3 BORON FLAME RETARDANTS
8 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 EPOXY
8.3 POLYOLEFINS
8.4 UNSATURATED POLYESTERS
8.5 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
8.6 POLYURETHANE
8.7 ABS & BLENDS
8.8 POLYSTYRENE
8.9 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
9.2.1 STRINGENT FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
9.3.1 GROWING USE OF PLASTIC PARTS TO DRIVE DEMAND FOR FLAME RETARDANTS
9.4 AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORTATION
9.4.1 STRICT MONITORING OF FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.5 WIRE & CABLES
9.5.1 RISING ENERGY AND TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE TO DRIVE DEMAND
9.6 TEXTILES
9.6.1 INCREASING AWARENESS OF FIRE SAFETY TO DRIVE MARKET
9.7 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
10 FLAME RETARDANTS MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Growing industrial activities to drive market
10.2.2 JAPAN
10.2.2.1 Advanced electronics sector to drive market
10.2.3 INDIA
10.2.3.1 Rapid industrialization to drive demand
10.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.2.4.1 Government initiatives in industrial sector to drive market
10.3 NORTH AMERICA
10.3.1 US
10.3.1.1 Strong industrial infrastructure to fuel growth
10.3.2 CANADA
10.3.2.1 Focus on advanced research & development to drive demand
10.3.3 MEXICO
10.3.3.1 Expanding manufacturing sector to support market growth
10.4 WESTERN EUROPE
10.4.1 GERMANY
10.4.1.1 Automotive industry leadership to boost market
10.4.2 FRANCE
10.4.2.1 Increasing fire safety norms in public infrastructure to fuel demand
10.4.3 UK
10.4.3.1 Stringent regulatory framework to propel market
10.4.4 SPAIN
10.4.4.1 Growth in residential and commercial renovation activities to drive market
10.4.5 ITALY
10.4.5.1 Adoption of flame retardants in furniture and upholstery:
10.5 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE
10.5.1 TURKEY
10.5.1.1 Rise in electrical and appliance production to boost demand
10.5.2 RUSSIA
10.5.2.1 Growing construction activities to drive demand
10.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6.1 SAUDI ARABIA
10.6.1.1 Growth in local manufacturing to fuel demand
10.6.2 ISRAEL
10.6.2.1 Growth in defense manufacturing to drive demand
10.7 SOUTH AMERICA
10.7.1 BRAZIL
10.7.1.1 Economic momentum to drive adoption across sectors
10.7.2 ARGENTINA
10.7.2.1 Rising vehicle sales likely to spur market growth
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021-2024
11.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.5.1 STARS
11.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.5.5.1 Company footprint
11.5.5.2 Region footprint
11.5.5.3 Type footprint
11.5.5.4 End-use industry footprint
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024