Market Overview

The market for flame retardant chemicals is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the market studied are increasing infrastructure activities in Asia-pacific, rise in safety standards in building construction, and rising consumer electrical and electronic goods manufacturing. Environmental and health concerns regarding halogenated flame retardants and non-suitability of hydroxides to high-temperature applications are expected to hinder the growth of the market studied.

  • Buildings and construction segment is expected to dominate the global market and is expected to grow during the forecast period owing to the increasing construction activities across the world.
  • Rising Awareness on Environment-Friendly flame retardants is likely to act as an opportunity in the future.
  • Asia-Pacific dominated the market across the globe due to the high construction activities in the region.



Key Market Trends

Increasing Demand for Building and Construction

  • Household fires are one of the biggest causes of the loss of human life. Flame retardants are used in building materials and products due to strict fire safety regulations. In buildings, flame retardants are majorly used in structural insulation. Insulations are used in homes and other buildings to maintain a comfortable temperature and to conserve energy.
  • Phosphorus-based flame retardants are the most commonly used flame retardants in polyurethane foams, especially liquid substances. Flame retardants used for rigid PU foams are available in three forms, such as additive liquid flame retardants, reactive liquid flame retardants, and solid flame retardants.
  • Various fire standards around the world are driving the market for flame retardants. In Europe, all materials for building and construction (including rigid PU foams) have to meet the fire requirements according to EN 13501. Building materials in the United States have to be tested according to ASTM E 84.
  • The global construction sector is expected to expand in real terms, by an annual average of 3.2% over the next decade, to a nominal value of more than USD 6.0 trillion.
  • The pace of growth in the global construction industry is expected to increase during the coming years, in regions, such as Middle East & Africa. This reflects the huge investment in building and infrastructure that is taking place in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
  • All the aforementioned factors are likely to increase the demand for flame retardant chemicals over the forecast period.



Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

  • Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market share. Flame retardant chemicals are extensively used in the construction sector in developing insulation, structural elements, cables, and electrical wires.
  • They form an integral part in the construction sector, as they aid in increasing the threshold temperature of the material at which it catches fire, reducing the rate of spreading of fire and providing the critical escape time required to escape from the surroundings.
  • In Asia-Pacific, infrastructure activities are increasing in countries, such as India, China, etc.
  • The increase in infrastructural activities in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to drive the flame-retardant chemical market, during the forecast period.



Competitive Landscape

The flame retardant chemicals market is a consolidated market, with the top five players accounting for a significant share in the market studied. The major companies include Israel Chemicals Ltd, LANXESS, Huber Engineering Materials, Albemarle Corporation, and Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd, etc.

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