Flame Retardant Market Size Growth - By Product (Halogenated (Brominated, Chlorinated Phosphates, Antimony Trioxide, Others), Non-halogenated (Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Dihydroxide, Phosphorus Based)), By Application (Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Epoxy Resins, PVC, Rubber, Polyolefins, Others (Engineering Thermoplastics And PET)), By End-use (Construction, Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Others), and By Region: Statistics Reports, Supply & Demand Analysis, Global Opportunity 2025-2032

Global Market Synopsis, Forecast, Trend, and Growth Up To 2032

The Flame Retardant Market size was valued at US$ 10.54 Bn in 2025, it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.16% from 2025 to 2032 and reach US$ 17.06 Bn by the end of 2032. Flame retardants will be driven by increasing consumption of fire-resistant products in distinct end-use industries like electrical & electronics, transportation, construction, and others. The flame retardant-based materials are increasingly used by such industries during their manufacturing process so as to meet with the emerging fire safety and prevention norms.

Market Overview

Flame retardants refer to additives used in materials such as plastics, textiles, and surface coatings to prevent or suppress the spread of fire or slow it down. Flame retardants are now a part and parcel of electronic & electrical components, wires & cables, construction, appliances, among others. The consumption of flame retardant chemicals incorporated into a wide range of products such as electronics, furniture foam, and building insulation for attaining the highest standards of flammability increased the market for flame retardants. Inclusion of flame retardant Improves fire security on flammable materials and products.

Growth Drivers for Flame Retardant Market

• Urbanization and infrastructure development are expected to fuel growth at a rapid pace in terms of expansion over the forecast period, thereby strengthening revenue for the flame retardant market.
• Rising demand for eco-friendly flame retardants and high R&D of non-halogenated flame retardants are some of the giant opportunities that are expected to bring further growth in the flame retardant market.
• Under-construction residential, commercial, and industrial buildings continue to boost the need for more flame retardants to douse fire chances and provide better safety, thus enhancing market growth.
• Car manufacturers are now filling the interiors of automobiles and electrical systems with flame retardants in order to have a safe journey and fire-risk reduction.
• Consumer electronics: Taking momentum at breakneck speed: The adoption of flame retardants in consumer electronics like tablets, smartphone, laptop, headsets, and other equipment is expected to steer the market forward in the forecast period.
• Astral growth in consumer awareness about safety living in developed and developing economies has increased the scale of popularity of flame retardants amongst consumers in all end-use industries.
• The flame retardant market will boom in the future period due to the textile industry growing highly and constantly. The flame retardants are added in the textile industries' fabric such as nylon fabrics, polyester fabrics, and polypropylene fabrics, thus making it endure fire.  Curtains, sofas, firefighting clothes, carpets, car seats, etc. These are some examples of processed flame retardants.

Top Key Players

Some of the major players functioning in the flame retardant industry include:

• Albemarle Corporation
• BASF SE
• DOW
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Hangzhou Lingrui Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Hongbaoli Group Co. Ltd.
• Huntsman International Llc
• Lanxess
• Muby Chemicals
• Sasol
• ICL
• CLARIANT
• Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A
• THOR
• DSM
• FRX Innovations
• DuPont

Segment Analysis

Product Segment

Non-halogenated segment held the largest market share in the year 2024 of the flame retardant market and is expected to follow the same trend over the estimated time period due to several environmental initiatives that have been undertaken for the reduction of usage of the halogenated compounds. These are highly demanded for applications requiring extreme protection to flames, including aerospace, military, wire and cable, building and construction, automotive, and others.

Ammonium polyphosphate is one of the most growing non-halogenated phosphorus-based flame retardants. Phosphate esters are highly effective in urethane foams and engineered resin systems. Non-halogen flame retardants are considered nontoxic and do not emit gases that cause potential harm while on fire. These are considered green additives and can act as stand-alone additives without a synergist to deliver the desired performance. The above factors propel the growth of the segment.

Application Segment

The epoxy resins segment held the largest share of the flame retardant market in 2024 and is expected to sustain the position throughout the forecast period. The segment is expected to sustain the position throughout the forecast period owing to the increasing flame-resistant epoxy resins extensively used in building & construction, aerospace, rail, coatings, composites, adhesives, civil engineering, and marine applications. Epoxy resins are formulated; thus, it is adaptable to several industries and products. It works for a longer time and gives fire safety during its all-product life cycles.

The flame retardant market is expected to grow rapidly for the polyolefins segment over the forecast period. Polyolefins help in not spreading the fire and also prevent the polymer from dripping. Mattresses, carpets, roofing and siding, construction, components in trains and planes, transportation interiors, and others, which require flame retardants in polyolefin fabrics. Thus, fuelling the expansion of the segment.

End-use Segment

The electrical & electronics segment was the leading segment of the flame retardant market during the period covered by the forecast. This region has witnessed strong growth in the electrical and electronics industry, mainly driving the growth. Adding flame retardant to E&E products reduces the possibility of short circuits that may lead to fire. Flame retardants ensure consistent safety from switches to micro-assemblies, casings, printed circuits, and several more E&E components.

Market Scope

Flame Retardant Market Dynamics

Driver

Growing demand from various end-use industries

Increased demand for fire retardants across various end-use industries would contribute to rising market growth during the forecast period. The manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers have to strictly comply with the fire safety standards set in end-use segments. The market is experiencing high usage of fire-resistant products in various end-use industries like building & construction, electrical & electronics, transportation, textile, oil & gas, and others. The said industries are using flame retardant widely for more safety and to maintain the requirements according to fire-related regulations.

Flame retardants protect various equipment and materials, including circuit boards, wires, furniture foam, car seats, transportation interiors, infant mattresses, paint & coatings, television cases, building insulation, fabric blinds, and many more, from ignition and the spreading of fires. With such an increased number of diverse industries wanting to reduce and eliminate fire risks, the demand for flame retardants is growing and likely to lead to market growth within the next forecast period.

Restraint

Rising environmental and health issues

In the following years, the increasing environmental and health issues due to the use of conventional flame retardants will further result in lacklustre growth of the market for flame retardants in the given forecast period. Fame-retardant chemicals including brominated and chlorinated are harmful to the environment and humans. The manufacturing process of flame retardants employs several harmful chemicals that may cause different health disorders, which may include respiratory troubles, weakness, conjunctival irritation, dizziness, skin diseases, and many more.

Further, a number of regulatory bodies across the world such as U.S. EPA and European Union Legislation have established a large number of standards and regulations that restrict the use of harmful chemicals for the manufacture of flame retardants such as HBCD. Therefore, is restricting the growth of the market.

Opportunities

Rising importance on fire safety regulations

Some international authorities and regulatory agencies around the world are imposing strict fire safety standards that will offer a gigantic market opportunity for the flame retardant market during the forecasting period as it eliminates the chances of fire breakouts and losses. Such strict regulations will likely boost the demand for flame retardants in oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, construction, textiles, electric & electronics sectors, and even automotive industry.

Technical advancement coupled with R&D activities has heavily increased the demand for the various electrical & electronic devices. The popularity of electrical & electronic devices coupled with the customer inclination towards the compact gadget has improved the usage of flame retardants for fire protection solutions. Therefore, improving the growth of the market.

Regional Analysis

North America is expected to record a significant CAGR in the flame retardant market during the forecast period. North America dominates with the United States and then Canada. Fast-increasing infrastructure in this region as well as fast-paced investment in electric vehicles, increased demand for electrical components, from wiring, power cables, connectors, and other applications in construction & building, electronics, and automotive, propel growth in this region. In addition, the intensification of government initiatives for fire safety is expected to increase the demand for flame retardants in various applications.

Asia Pacific dominated the market for flame retardants in 2024. The growth of the region is attributed by rapid industrialization & urbanization, large population base of population, rising infrastructural development projects, easy availability of raw materials, including chemicals required for flame retardant production, and rising demand for consumer electronics and appliances.

The major growth drivers for the flame retardant market in Asia Pacific include developing economies such as China, Japan, and India, owing to rising construction of residential and commercial buildings, growing public awareness about safety standards, and surging demand for flame retardant chemicals in various sectors within construction, electrical & electronics, automotive, textiles, and aerospace to meet safety regulatory requirements. Besides, tight government rules associated with fire safety and the large number of fire accident cases in the Asia-Pacific region is driving flame retarding material demand in the forecast period. In such a scenario, this will support market growth in the region during the forecast period.

Recent Developments

• Launched Petrothene T3XL7420, a one-stop-shop for a new all-in-one flame retardant, early January 2024. The offering is set to provide substantial cost savings while streamlining the production process for LyondellBasell (LYB). The product improves quality for consumers who are wire producers in the automotive and appliance applications segments.
• Birla SaFR is developed by Birla Cellulose, a group subsidiary of Grasim Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group; unveiled with immense pride at ITMA 2023, Milan, Italy in June 2023. The product is of pivotal significance since Birla Cellulose continues to contribute to its longterm strategic vision of product offerings to the technical textile industry.
• In February 2024, Florida firefighters announced a fire-resistant apparel company that provides affordable and hassle-free uniforms to firefighters. FILO Apparel offers the fire-resistant firefighter uniform and clothing for both men and women based on Nomex, which is PFAS-free. FILO Apparel's uniform is about 56% less expensive than traditional firefighter uniform companies.

Segments covered in the report

By Product

• Halogenated
  • Brominated
  • Chlorinated Phosphates
  • Antimony Trioxide
  • Others
• Non-halogenated
  • Aluminum Hydroxide
  • Magnesium Dihydroxide
  • Phosphorus Based

By Application

• Unsaturated Polyester Resins
• Epoxy Resins
• PVC
• Rubber
• Polyolefins
• Others (Engineering Thermoplastics And PET)

By End-use

• Construction
• Transportation
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa