Flame Retardant Chemicals: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Code: CHM014R

Publish Date: Jun 2025

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Chemicals

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Report Highlights

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.

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.

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 Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2024
Forecast period considered 2025-2030
Base year market size $5.9 Billion
Market size forecast $8.0 Billion
Growth rate CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2030
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered By Type, Application, End-Use and Region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, U.K., France, Japan, China, India, the Middle East, Africa, Rest of Europe, Rest of Asia-Pacific, and Rest of South America
Key Market Drivers
  • Rising demand for technical textiles.
  • Stringent fire safety regulations.
  • Evolution of bio-based flame retardants.
  • Development of halogen-free flame retardants.
Companies studied
AKZO NOBEL N.V.ALBEMARLE CORP.
ARKEMABASF
CLARIANTDAIHACHI CHEMICAL
DOWETI MADEN
ICLJM HUBER CORP.
KEMIPEXLANXESS
MPI CHEMIE BVNYACOL NANO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SANWA CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In terms of value, the global flame retardant chemicals market is projected to grow from $5.9 billion in 2024 to $8.0 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% during the forecast period.
The key factors driving the growth of the flame retardant chemicals market include:
  • Rising demand for technical textiles.
  • Stringent fire safety regulations.
The flame retardant chemicals market is segmented on the basis of types, applications, and end-use industries. By types, it is segmented into seven major segments: aluminum trihydrate, phosphorus compounds, brominated compounds, antimony oxide, chlorinated compounds, nitrogen compounds, and others. By application, it is segmented into six major segments: plastic, fabric, paints and coatings, paper and board, wood, and others. Furthermore, plastic applications are sub-segmented into five segments: polyesters, polyurethane, epoxy, polyvinyl chloride, and others. End-use industries are segmented into five major segments: building and construction, transportation, electrical and electronics, textiles, and others.
The building and construction segment will dominate by the end of 2030.
Asia-Pacific holds the highest share of the market. Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region have lenient rules on the production and use of plastics and flame retardant chemicals, which is attracting many global flame retardant chemical producers to expand their presence in the region. The Asia-Pacific nations of India, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam may become the next major producers of flame retardant chemicals as a result of the U.S.-China tariff dispute. Moreover, the growing consumption of EVs in the Asia-Pacific region further creates new opportunities for flame retardant chemical manufacturers. The expansion of Southeast Asian nations opens up new markets for companies that make flame-retardant chemicals.

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Flame Retardant Chemicals: Technologies and Global Markets146Free
Chapter- 1: Executive Summary5Free
Chapter- 2: Market Overview3Free
Chapter- 3: Market Dynamics7Free
Chapter- 4: Emerging Technologies and Developments2Free
Chapter- 5: Supply Chain Analysis of the Global Flame Retardant Chemicals Markets3Free
Chapter- 6: Market Segment Analysis76Free
Chapter- 7: Competitive Intelligence3Free
Chapter- 8: Sustainability in Flame Retardant Chemicals: ESG Perspective5Free
Chapter- 9: Appendix42Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 151

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 1: Export of Insulated Wire, by Country, 2023
  • Table 2: Export of Textiles for Technical Uses, by Country, 2023
  • Table 3: Melting Point of Halogen-free Flame Retardant Exolit OP Series
  • Table 4: Global Market for Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Type, Through 2030
  • Table 5: Global Market for ATH Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 6: Types and Applications of Phosphorus Compounds
  • Table 7: Global Market for Phosphorus Compound Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 8: Global Market for Brominated Compound Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 9: Global Market for Antimony Oxide Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
  • Table 10: Global Market for Chlorinated Compound Flame Retardant Chemicals, by Region, Through 2030
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Report Highlights

The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals is estimated to grow from 6.0 billion pounds in 2022 to 7.5 billion pounds in 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% for the period of 2022-2027.

Report Includes

  • 42 data tables and 29 additional tables
  • An up-to-date overview of the global markets for flame retardant chemicals
  • Analyses of the global and regional market trends, with historic market revenue for 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Estimation of the actual market size and forecast the global flame retardant chemicals market in value and volumetric terms, and their corresponding market share analysis based on product (chemical) type, end-use application, and region
  • Identification of the key market drivers and constraints that will shape the industry for these materials as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years (2022-2027)
  • Emphasis on the environmental, social, and government regulations and standards, players offering these products and services, and market outlook of flame retardant chemicals within the industry
  • Updated information on patents and intellectual property landscape of flame retardant chemicals
  • Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
  • Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including Israel Chemicals Ltd., Arkema SA, Solvay Group and Apexical Inc.
Published - Jun-2018| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - CHM014P

Report Highlights

The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals reached 5.6 billion pounds in 2017. The market should reach 6.9 billion pounds by 2023 from 5.8 billion pounds in 2018, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% from 2018 to 2023.

Report Includes

  • 39 data tables and 25 additional tables
  • An overview and in-depth analysis of the global market for flame retardant chemicals
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
  • Characterization and quantification of market potential for flame retardant chemicals segmented by chemical type, application and industry
  • Reviews of government regulations and their impact on the market, as they obligate manufacturers to add flame retardant chemicals to a range of products used daily
  • Identification of key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for these materials as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years
  • A relevant patent analysis and new developments in the flame retardant chemicals industry
  • Profiles of major players in the market including Albemarle Corp., Lanxess AG, Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL), Akzo Nobel N.V., and Dover Chemical Corp.
Published - Mar-2017| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - CHM014N

Report Highlights

The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals reached nearly 5.4 billion pounds in 2016. The market should reach 5.6 billion pounds in 2017 and 7.3 billion pounds by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%, from 2017 to 2022.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for flame-retardant chemicals.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016 and estimates for 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022.
  • Reviews of government regulations and their impact on the market, as they obligate manufacturers to add flame-retardant chemicals to a wide range of products used every day.
  • Discussion of industry structure, including major suppliers.
  • Evaluations of chemicals by retardant mechanism, by chemical type, and by end-use application.
  • Analysis of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.
Published - Apr-2015| Analyst - Marcanne Green| Code - CHM014M

Report Highlights

The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals reached nearly 3.9 billion pounds and nearly 4.2 billion pounds in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Consumption is expected to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%, increasing to a total of 5.7 billion pounds in 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for flame-retardant chemicals, with coverage of plastics, textiles, wood/paper, coatings/paper, coatings/construction, and coatings/decorations market applications.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013 and 2014 and projections of CAGRs through 2019.
  • Reviews of government regulations and their impact on the market, as they obligate manufacturers to add flame-retardant chemicals to a wide range of products used every day.
  • Discussion of industry structure, including major suppliers.
  • Evaluations of chemicals by retardant mechanism, by chemical type, and by end-use application.
  • Analysis of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.
Published - Sep-2013| Analyst - Anna Welch Crull| Code - CHM014L

Report Highlights

Global consumption of flame retardant chemicals for 2012 was 3.9 billion lbs. In 2013 consumption is expected to increase to more than 4 billion lbs and to about 5.2 billion lbs by 2018. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% for the next five years.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for flame-retardant chemicals, with coverage of plastics, textiles, wood/paper, coatings/paper, coatings/construction, and coatings/decorations market applications.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2008 and 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
  • Reviews of government regulations and their impact on the market, as they obligate manufacturers to add flame-retardant chemicals to a wide range of products used every day.
  • Discussion of industry structure, including major suppliers.
  • Evaluations of chemicals by retardant mechanism, by chemical type, and by end-use application.
Published - Jun-2009| Analyst - Marianne Stamegna| Code - CHM014K

Report Highlights

  • The global market for flame-retardant chemicals was worth $4.1 billion in 2008 and a projected $4.3 billion in 2009. It should reach $6.1 billion by 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
  • The global fl ameretardant chemicals industry used 3.2 billion pounds of materials in 2008. This is expected to increase to 3.4 billion pounds in 2009, and 4.3 billion pounds in 2014, for a CAGR of 5.0%.
  • Studies have shown that a burning room containing fl ameretardant products releases 75% less heat and 33% fewer toxic gases than a room that lacks the products.
Published - Mar-2006| Analyst - Mary Roth| Code - CHM014J

Report Highlights

  • The 2005 projected consumption of flame retardant chemicals worldwide is 2.9 billion pounds. BCC estimates this volume will grow 3.5% annually and reach 3.4 billion pounds worldwide by 2010.
  • Price increases for most products, except alumina trihydrate, should impact the average annual growth rate of the market’s sales. In 2005, sales are estimated to be approximately $3.5 billion worldwide. This figure should reach $4.6 billion by 2010 with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.
  • The continuation of fire safety standards in the U.S. and abroad should impact the sales increase. Additionally, the largest country in the world, China, has opened its borders to Western products, providing new opportunities for companies with the ability to do business in the region. Environmental and health concerns over halogenated flame retardant chemicals should also allow additional market share for halogen replacements.

Published - Jul-2003| Analyst - Marcanne Green| Code - CHM014I

Report Highlights

  • Flame-retardant chemical sales worldwide should grow at an average annual rate of 5.5% reaching $2.95 billion by 2008.
  • Greatest growth will be in melamine, and bromine- and phosphorus-based FR, posting AAGRs of 6.6% to 6.7%
  • Bromine represents more than one-third of the market, and will maintain this share through the forecast period.
  • Melamine should have increased presence in Northern Europe.
  • Alumina trihydrate will dominate with an estimated 44% market share of volume.

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