Fireproofing Materials Market Report 2026

The fireproofing materials market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.37 billion in 2025 to $1.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter building fire safety regulations, expansion of commercial and industrial construction, increasing adoption of passive fire protection systems, growth of oil and gas infrastructure projects, rising awareness of structural fire safety.

The fireproofing materials market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable construction materials, rising demand for high-performance fireproofing solutions, expansion of infrastructure modernization projects, growing focus on low-voc fireproofing technologies, increasing adoption in transportation infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of environment-friendly fireproofing materials, rising demand for water-borne fire-resistive coatings, growing use of intumescent coatings in infrastructure, expansion of fire safety compliance in industrial facilities, enhanced focus on structural fire resistance.

The rising number of fire accidents is significantly contributing to the growth of the fireproofing materials market. Fire accidents refer to unexpected and sudden incidents caused by fire, often resulting in severe injuries and property damage. The increase in fire-related incidents is driving demand for fireproofing materials across various end-use industries. For instance, in April 2024, according to GOV.UK, the UK government’s official information portal, December 2023 recorded 269 fire-related fatalities across 250 fatal fires, an increase from the previous year, which reported 257 fatalities from 238 fatal fires. Therefore, the rising number of fire accidents is driving the growth of the fireproofing materials market.

Key players in the fireproofing materials market are introducing lightweight fire-resistant products, such as Intumescent Coatings, to improve fire resistance for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. One example is FR1500, a lightweight fire-resistant material with a density of 1.28 g/cm³. For instance, in June 2024, PPG, a US-based global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, launched PPG STEELGUARD 951. This new fire-resistant material is an intumescent fire protection coating designed for structural steel, offering up to 120 minutes of fire resistance. It is a high-performance solution specifically formulated to protect steel structures in commercial and industrial buildings during a fire, allowing them to maintain their integrity for extended periods under extreme heat. STEELGUARD 951 provides a thin, durable coating that expands when exposed to heat, forming an insulating barrier that delays the steel from reaching critical temperatures, thereby enhancing safety and building resilience.

In August 2023, SK Capital Partners LP, a France-based investment firm, acquired ISOLATEK International for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance fire safety standards and expand SK Capital Partners LP's global presence while fostering innovation and expanding its offerings in passive fire protection technologies. ISOLATEK International is a US-based global provider of passive fireproofing materials.

Major companies operating in the fireproofing materials market are 3M Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF SE, FlameOFF Coatings Inc., Intumescent Systems Ltd., Isolatek International, Jotun Group, PPG Industries Inc., ROCKWOOL International A/S, RPM International Inc., Sika Services AG, Albi Protective Coatings, Carboline Pvt. Ltd., Chartek New Zealand, Firetherm Ltd., Flame Control Coatings, Hempel A/S, International Fireproof Technology Inc., Leighs Paints Co. Ltd., Monokote, Nullifire Ltd., Promat International, Pyro-Cote Corporation, Sherwin-Williams Co.

North America was the largest region in the fireproofing materials market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the fireproofing materials market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fireproofing materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fireproofing materials market consists of sales of fireproofing materials such as gypsum plasters and pyrocrete 241. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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