The global passive fire protection market size is anticipated to reach USD 6.29 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The stringent regulations regarding building safety and increased product innovation in fire protection coatings and materials are expected to fuel market growth in the coming years.
Oil & gas companies’ increasing investments in exploration and production activities have boosted the demand for hydrocarbon intumescent coatings. Fire protection forms an integral part of structural steel safety in industries, including oil & gas and chemical industries, where fire accident risks are extremely high owing to the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, methane, and LNG.
According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2022, global oil production increased by 1.4 million b/d in 2021, and is estimated to grow significantly in non-OPEC and developing countries. The growth of the passive fire protection market is anticipated to be pushed upward on account of the mature conventional oil & gas resources, specifically by the increasing demand for shale gas, energy, tight gas, and coal bed methane (CBM). Increased investments in maintaining and repairing global oil & gas drilling devices and platforms are also expected to drive the demand for intumescent coatings, thus driving the growth of the passive fire protection market.
Consumers’ rising disposable income and increased spending capacities have propelled market growth in upscale residential projects in the region, which, in turn, is expected to drive the demand for passive fire protection products in the construction sector. Large-scale investments in infrastructure and buildings in countries including Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia in the MEA are expected to propel market growth. Moreover, the increasing adoption of intumescent coatings and fire-stopping materials in the residential and commercial infrastructure is expected to drive market demand over the forecast period. These coatings’ aesthetic visual appearance and extreme weather resistance drive their application in civil construction.
Manufacturers of passive fire protection systems are adopting several strategies, such as acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, new product launches, and geographical expansion, to enhance market penetration and cater to changing technological demands from various end-use applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications. For instance, in February 2023, PPG Industries, Inc. launched an epoxy intumescent fire protection coating, PPG STEELGUARD 951, developed to fulfill modern architectural steel demands, offering up to 3 hours of cellulosic fire protection.
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Based on product, the cementitious materials segment dominated the global passive fire protection market in 2023, accounting for 42.1% of the total revenue share. The applications of cementitious materials vary, depending on the material’s density, thickness, and bond strength.
The construction application segment held the largest share of the U.S. revenue in 2023. The rising global demand for broader, energy-efficient, and fire-safe infrastructure is expected to drive the for passive fire protection system demand over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific dominated the global passive fire protection market on account of the rising industrialization. Furthermore, the growing use of steel structures in the fabrication of plants is expected to drive market growth in the region.
In February 2023, PPG Industries, Inc. launched an epoxy intumescent fire protection coating, PPG STEELGUARD 951, developed to fulfill modern architectural steel demands, offering up to 3 hours of cellulosic fire protection.
Grand View Research has segmented the passive fire protection market based on product, application, and region:
Passive Fire Protection Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Cementitious Materials
Intumescent Coating
Fireproofing Cladding
Others
Passive Fire Protection Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Oil & Gas
Construction
Industrial
Warehousing
Others
Passive Fire Protection Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
UK
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Thailand
Malaysia
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
List of Key Players in the Passive Fire Protection Market
Lloyd Insulations (India) Limited
Illbruck
Sharpfibre Limited
Hempel A/S
Rudolf Hensel GmbH
HILTI
Carboline
Morgan Advanced Materials plc
Contego International Inc
Tecresa Protección Pasiva, S.L.
Isolatek International
3M
PPG Industries, Inc.
Etex Group
The Sherwin-Williams Company
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