Cellulosic Fire Protection Intumescent Coating Market Report 2025

This Cellulosic Fire Protection Intumescent Coating market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.61 billion in 2024 to $0.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to building safety regulations, construction industry growth, increased fire incidents, urbanization and high-rise buildings, and infrastructure development.

The cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, growing smart buildings, evolving construction materials, and increasing industrial applications. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in coating technology, technological advancements, advanced intumescent technologies, smart fire safety systems, and the integration of fire-resistant materials in building designs.

The cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings market is poised for growth, propelled by the expanding building and construction industry, fueled by increasing urbanization trends. These coatings, offering fire safety, temperature regulation, and corrosion resistance, find application in both residential and commercial structures. Projections indicate a substantial rise in the residential building construction market from $3.48 trillion in 2020 to an estimated $5.19 trillion by 2025. The global surge in residential and non-residential building constructions is expected to drive the demand for cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings in the foreseeable future.

Anticipated growth in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings market is closely linked to rising investments in infrastructure development. Infrastructure development, encompassing the construction, upgrading, and maintenance of essential services, is integral to economic growth and quality of life improvement. In the context of infrastructure development, cellulose-based fire protection intumescent coatings play a crucial role by enhancing the fire protection of buildings and structures. These coatings act as effective barriers against extreme temperatures and flames, safeguarding lightweight components from rapid deterioration. In 2022, the U.S. federal government invested $36.6 billion in national infrastructure and allocated $94.5 billion to the provinces, underscoring the pivotal role of infrastructure investments in driving the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market.

The landscape of the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings market is evolving with the introduction of new and advanced products. Industry players are actively investing in the development of coatings that require fewer applications while ensuring enhanced safety measures. A notable example is Jotun, a Norway-based chemicals company, which, in April 2022, launched SteelMaster 1200HPE. This high-performance epoxy intumescent coating provides infrastructure buildings with protection against cellulosic fires for up to 120 minutes. Positioned as an ideal intumescent product for off-site application, it expedites the construction phase by enabling the application of multiple coats in a single shift without turnaround times. This not only enhances constructability but also translates into significant time and cost savings for project stakeholders.

Leading companies in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as sustainable compositions that prioritize eco-friendliness and performance in flame-retardant fabrics. Sustainable composition involves creating and utilizing materials or products that consider environmental, social, and economic sustainability. For instance, in June 2023, Birla Cellulose, an India-based firm focused on the manufacture and marketing of sustainable cellulose fibers, launched Birla SaFR, aimed at promoting eco-friendliness and performance in flame-retardant fabrics. This innovative phosphate-based inherently flame-retardant cellulosic fiber has been introduced to cater to the technical textile sector, making it ideal for various protective clothing applications. It enhances safety by offering better protection against heat-related hazards while ensuring comfort for users.

In February 2024, Saint-Gobain, a manufacturing company based in France, finalized the acquisition of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Saint-Gobain to expand its portfolio of building envelope protection products, especially in the non-residential market, where fire safety is paramount. International Cellulose Corporation is a US-based firm that specializes in manufacturing spray-on thermal insulation, fireproofing solutions, and acoustic finish systems.

Major companies operating in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market include AkzoNobel N.V, The Sherwin-Williams Company, PPG Industries Inc., Jotun AS, Hempel A/S, Contego International Inc., No-Burn Inc., Nullifire Ltd., Carboline Company, Albi Protective Coatings, Isolatek International Ltd., Rudolf Hensel GmbH, 3M Company, Sika AG, Tor Coatings Ltd., Kansai Paints Co. Ltd., ETEX Group Ltd., RPM International Inc., Teknos Group And Paints Private Limited, Leighs Paints Ltd., Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, Firetherm Intumescent & Insulation Supplies Ltd., Albi Manufacturing Ltd., Demilec Inc., GCP Applied Technologies Inc., Firefree Coatings Inc., International Paint Ltd, A/D Fire Protection Systems Inc., Crown Paints Ltd.

An intumescent, a substance that undergoes expansion upon exposure to heat, plays a vital role in fire protection across industries such as automotive, oil & gas, and construction. In the event of a fire, the intumescent coating swells with increased temperature, forming a char layer. This layer acts as an insulator, effectively shielding structural members from high temperatures.

Two primary types of cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings are solvent-borne and water-borne. Solvent-borne coatings consist of organic compounds forming a liquid barrier film applied to a surface to resist corrosion. Typically, during the curing process, solvent-borne coatings exhibit greater durability compared to their water-borne counterparts. On the other hand, water-borne coatings are created by emulsifying binders, pigments, and additives with water. They find application in dry, internally controlled environments with smaller surface areas and less thickness. Cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings serve residential and commercial purposes, finding application in diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, oil and gas, among others. These coatings contribute significantly to enhancing fire safety measures by creating a protective barrier that prevents the escalation of heat and safeguards crucial structural elements.

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North America was the largest region in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market in 2024. The Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth over the forecast period. The regions covered in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the cellulosic fire protection intumescent coating market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The cellulosic fire protection intumescent coatings market consists of sales of intumescent coatings and cementitious coatings. 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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