The halogen-free flame retardants market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.78 billion in 2024 to $6.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental concerns, safety standards, consumer preferences, growth in construction industry, awareness in textile industry, research and development initiatives.
The halogen-free flame retardants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing stringency of regulations, rising focus on circular economy, growth in electrical and electronics (E&E) recycling, urbanization and infrastructure development, shift towards sustainable packaging, health and safety awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on safety in construction materials, rising demand in electronics and electrical applications, innovation in product formulations, research and development in bio-based flame retardants, collaborations and partnerships.
Increasing health concerns surrounding the use of halogen-based flame retardants due to environmental pollution are anticipated to drive growth in the halogen-free flame retardants market. A number of regulations are being introduced to address these health issues, leading to bans on several halogen-based flame retardants globally, which, in turn, is boosting demand for halogen-free alternatives. For example, on July 4, 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a Europe-based agency, reported that the ERA5 dataset recorded a new daily global average temperature high of 17.16°C, surpassing the previous record of 17.09°C set just one day earlier on July 21, 2024, and the 17.08°C record from July 6, 2023. Thus, the rising health concerns associated with halogen-based flame retardants due to environmental pollution are propelling the growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market.
The growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market is expected to be fueled by the expanding aerospace industry. This sector encompasses various manufacturing firms focused on vehicles that travel within and beyond Earth's atmosphere. Halogen-free flame retardants are generally considered more environmentally friendly than traditional halogen-based alternatives, aligning well with the aerospace industry's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, the global commercial aviation sector is projected to experience significant growth in 2022, with revenues reaching $732 billion - a 44% increase from 2021. Additionally, passenger traffic is anticipated to rise by 64.2% in 2022. Therefore, the increasing activity in the aerospace industry is likely to drive the growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market.
Technological advancement is a significant trend in the halogen-free flame retardants market. Leading companies are making strides in research and development to innovate their halogen-free flame retardant offerings. For example, in July 2022, BASF, a Germany-based manufacturer and chemical producer, partnered with THOR GmbH, a Germany-based chemical products manufacturer, to leverage their expertise and introduce non-halogenated flame retardant additives. These additives are essential for plastic components and composites commonly used in transportation, construction, and industrial applications, where unintentional exposure to heat and flames can lead to catastrophic damage and pose serious safety risks. The collaborative flame-retardant additives provide advanced benefits for polyolefins, traditionally a challenging application for flame resistance, by combining BASF's halogen-free flame retardant, Flamestab, with THOR's phosphonate technology, AFLAMMIT.
Key companies in the halogen-free flame retardants market are prioritizing innovative product launches, including halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) grades that incorporate recycled and biobased resins. These eco-friendly flame retardants are becoming increasingly popular, offering enhanced sustainability and performance while meeting the rising demand for environmentally responsible products. For example, in June 2023, Avient, a US-based manufacturer of polymer materials, introduced halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades made from sustainable raw materials for USB-C cable jackets. These new grades are designed to address the growing demand for consumer electronic products made with sustainable materials that achieve high fire resistance compliance without compromising on performance or processability.
In August 2024, BlackRock, Inc., a US-based investment management firm, acquired Albemarle Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows BlackRock to enhance its portfolio by leveraging Albemarle's expertise in the production of halogen-free flame retardants. Albemarle Corporation is also a US-based company specializing in the manufacture of these flame retardants.
Major companies operating in the halogen-free flame retardants market are Clariant AG, LANXESS, J.M. Huber Corporation, Israel Chemicals Limited, Nabaltech AG, BASF SE, Italmatch Chemicals s.p.a., Dupont De Nemours Inc., Albemarle Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., DSM N.V., FRX Polymers Inc., Greenchemicals SpA, ICL Industrial Products, Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd., Kisuma Chemicals, Kyowa Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Lanpoly Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd., Nippon Carbide Industries Co. Inc., Oceanchem Group Limited, Sinochem Group, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Thor Group Limited, Tosoh Corporation, Zhejiang Wansheng Co. Ltd., Presafer Uluslararası A.Ş., Budenheim Iberica S.L., Aurum Chemicals Corporation, AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
North America was the largest region in the halogen-free flame retardants market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the halogen-free flame retardants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the halogen-free flame retardants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Halogen-free flame retardants are substances devoid of specific halogen elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, which are known to generate toxic gases and cause corrosion in metals when exposed to fire.
The primary categories of halogen-free flame retardants include aluminum hydroxide, organophosphorus, and others. Aluminum hydroxide, a naturally occurring mineral, exists in various forms such as white, gelatinous, or crystalline hydrates of alumina. These compounds find applications across polyolefins, epoxy resins, unsaturated polyester, polyvinyl chloride, rubber, engineered thermoplastics, styrenics, and more. They are utilized by diverse industries like textiles, transportation, wires and cables, electrical and electronics, building and construction, among others.
The halogen-free flame retardants market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides halogen-free flame retardants market statistics, including halogen-free flame retardants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a halogen-free flame retardants market share, detailed halogen-free flame retardants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the halogen-free flame retardants industry. This halogen-free flame retardants market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The halogen-free flame retardants market consists of sales of phosphorus-based halogen-free flame retardants and magnesium hydroxide-based halogen-free flame retardants. 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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The halogen-free flame retardants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing stringency of regulations, rising focus on circular economy, growth in electrical and electronics (E&E) recycling, urbanization and infrastructure development, shift towards sustainable packaging, health and safety awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on safety in construction materials, rising demand in electronics and electrical applications, innovation in product formulations, research and development in bio-based flame retardants, collaborations and partnerships.
Increasing health concerns surrounding the use of halogen-based flame retardants due to environmental pollution are anticipated to drive growth in the halogen-free flame retardants market. A number of regulations are being introduced to address these health issues, leading to bans on several halogen-based flame retardants globally, which, in turn, is boosting demand for halogen-free alternatives. For example, on July 4, 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service, a Europe-based agency, reported that the ERA5 dataset recorded a new daily global average temperature high of 17.16°C, surpassing the previous record of 17.09°C set just one day earlier on July 21, 2024, and the 17.08°C record from July 6, 2023. Thus, the rising health concerns associated with halogen-based flame retardants due to environmental pollution are propelling the growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market.
The growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market is expected to be fueled by the expanding aerospace industry. This sector encompasses various manufacturing firms focused on vehicles that travel within and beyond Earth's atmosphere. Halogen-free flame retardants are generally considered more environmentally friendly than traditional halogen-based alternatives, aligning well with the aerospace industry's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. For instance, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, the global commercial aviation sector is projected to experience significant growth in 2022, with revenues reaching $732 billion - a 44% increase from 2021. Additionally, passenger traffic is anticipated to rise by 64.2% in 2022. Therefore, the increasing activity in the aerospace industry is likely to drive the growth of the halogen-free flame retardants market.
Technological advancement is a significant trend in the halogen-free flame retardants market. Leading companies are making strides in research and development to innovate their halogen-free flame retardant offerings. For example, in July 2022, BASF, a Germany-based manufacturer and chemical producer, partnered with THOR GmbH, a Germany-based chemical products manufacturer, to leverage their expertise and introduce non-halogenated flame retardant additives. These additives are essential for plastic components and composites commonly used in transportation, construction, and industrial applications, where unintentional exposure to heat and flames can lead to catastrophic damage and pose serious safety risks. The collaborative flame-retardant additives provide advanced benefits for polyolefins, traditionally a challenging application for flame resistance, by combining BASF's halogen-free flame retardant, Flamestab, with THOR's phosphonate technology, AFLAMMIT.
Key companies in the halogen-free flame retardants market are prioritizing innovative product launches, including halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) grades that incorporate recycled and biobased resins. These eco-friendly flame retardants are becoming increasingly popular, offering enhanced sustainability and performance while meeting the rising demand for environmentally responsible products. For example, in June 2023, Avient, a US-based manufacturer of polymer materials, introduced halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades made from sustainable raw materials for USB-C cable jackets. These new grades are designed to address the growing demand for consumer electronic products made with sustainable materials that achieve high fire resistance compliance without compromising on performance or processability.
In August 2024, BlackRock, Inc., a US-based investment management firm, acquired Albemarle Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows BlackRock to enhance its portfolio by leveraging Albemarle's expertise in the production of halogen-free flame retardants. Albemarle Corporation is also a US-based company specializing in the manufacture of these flame retardants.
Major companies operating in the halogen-free flame retardants market are Clariant AG, LANXESS, J.M. Huber Corporation, Israel Chemicals Limited, Nabaltech AG, BASF SE, Italmatch Chemicals s.p.a., Dupont De Nemours Inc., Albemarle Corporation, Akzo Nobel N.V., DSM N.V., FRX Polymers Inc., Greenchemicals SpA, ICL Industrial Products, Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd., Kisuma Chemicals, Kyowa Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Lanpoly Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd., Nippon Carbide Industries Co. Inc., Oceanchem Group Limited, Sinochem Group, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Thor Group Limited, Tosoh Corporation, Zhejiang Wansheng Co. Ltd., Presafer Uluslararası A.Ş., Budenheim Iberica S.L., Aurum Chemicals Corporation, AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
North America was the largest region in the halogen-free flame retardants market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the halogen-free flame retardants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the halogen-free flame retardants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Halogen-free flame retardants are substances devoid of specific halogen elements like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, which are known to generate toxic gases and cause corrosion in metals when exposed to fire.
The primary categories of halogen-free flame retardants include aluminum hydroxide, organophosphorus, and others. Aluminum hydroxide, a naturally occurring mineral, exists in various forms such as white, gelatinous, or crystalline hydrates of alumina. These compounds find applications across polyolefins, epoxy resins, unsaturated polyester, polyvinyl chloride, rubber, engineered thermoplastics, styrenics, and more. They are utilized by diverse industries like textiles, transportation, wires and cables, electrical and electronics, building and construction, among others.
The halogen-free flame retardants market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides halogen-free flame retardants market statistics, including halogen-free flame retardants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a halogen-free flame retardants market share, detailed halogen-free flame retardants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the halogen-free flame retardants industry. This halogen-free flame retardants market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The halogen-free flame retardants market consists of sales of phosphorus-based halogen-free flame retardants and magnesium hydroxide-based halogen-free flame retardants. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Characteristics3. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Trends and Strategies4. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market34. Recent Developments in the Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
5. Global Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Segmentation
7. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
9. China Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
10. India Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
11. Japan Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
12. Australia Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
13. Indonesia Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
14. South Korea Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
15. Western Europe Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
16. UK Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
17. Germany Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
18. France Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
19. Italy Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
20. Spain Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
21. Eastern Europe Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
22. Russia Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
23. North America Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
24. USA Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
25. Canada Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
26. South America Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
27. Brazil Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
28. Middle East Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
29. Africa Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market
30. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Halogen-Free Flame Retardants Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on halogen-free flame retardants market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for halogen-free flame retardants? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The halogen-free flame retardants market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Type: Aluminum Hydroxide; Organophosphorus; Other Types2) by Application: Polyolefins; Epoxy Resin; Unsaturated Polyester; Polyvinyl Chloride; Rubber; Engineered Thermoplastic; Styrenics; Other Applications
3) by End User: Textile; Transportation; Wires and Cables; Electrical and Electronics; Building and Construction
Subsegments:
1) by Aluminum Hydroxide: Micronized Aluminum Hydroxide; Non-Micronized Aluminum Hydroxide2) by Organophosphorus: Phosphate Esters; Phosphonates; Phosphinates
3) by Other Types: Magnesium Hydroxide; Intumescent Flame Retardants; Silicate-Based Flame Retardants; Natural Fiber-Based Flame Retardants
Key Companies Mentioned: Clariant AG; LANXESS; J.M. Huber Corporation; Israel Chemicals Limited; Nabaltech AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Halogen-Free Flame Retardants market report include:- Clariant AG
- LANXESS
- J.M. Huber Corporation
- Israel Chemicals Limited
- Nabaltech AG
- BASF SE
- Italmatch Chemicals s.p.a.
- Dupont De Nemours Inc.
- Albemarle Corporation
- Akzo Nobel N.V.
- DSM N.V.
- FRX Polymers Inc.
- Greenchemicals SpA
- ICL Industrial Products
- Jiangsu Yoke Technology Co. Ltd.
- Kisuma Chemicals
- Kyowa Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
- Lanpoly Chemical Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Nippon Carbide Industries Co. Inc.
- Oceanchem Group Limited
- Sinochem Group
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Thor Group Limited
- Tosoh Corporation
- Zhejiang Wansheng Co. Ltd.
- Presafer Uluslararası A.Ş.
- Budenheim Iberica S.L.
- Aurum Chemicals Corporation
- AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 6.39 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 9.37 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
