The global flame retardant masterbatches market attained a value of almost USD 2.53 billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 10.20%, to reach USD 6.68 billion by 2034.
The industry is being driven by the increasing construction activities, globally. The growing automotive sector in North America and Asia-Pacific regions is further driving the industry growth.
Based on types, alumina trihydrate accounted for the significant market share in 2017 due to its high demand in the production of thermoplastics, particularly in developing economies like China, India, and Brazil. The building and construction segment is dominating the market, currently, due to the increasing demand for the product in the construction sector to provide superior structural integrity.
The industry is being driven by the increasing construction activities, globally. The growing automotive sector in North America and Asia-Pacific regions is further driving the industry growth.
Market Segmentation
Flame retardant masterbatches incorporated with plastics are widely used as a building material. It conforms to significant fire security laws. The various types of flame retardant masterbatches include:Market Breakup by Type
- Brominated
- Chlorinated
- Organophosphorus
- Antimony Oxides
- Alumina Trihydrate (ATH)
- Others
Market Breakup by Resin
- PE
- PP
- ABS
- PS
- PC
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use
- Automobile
- Building and Construction
- Electrical and Electronics
- Consumer Products
- Packaging
- Others
Market Breakup by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Market Analysis
The global flame retardant masterbatches market is being driven by the rising popularity of non-halogenated flame retardant chemicals. However, the stringent government regulations in Europe and North America regarding the usage of toxic flame retardants are expected to hamper the growth of the market. The Asia-Pacific leads the market, owing to the rising complexity of vehicles in India and China. Japan, being one of the top three producers of automotive vehicles in the world, provides further impetus to the growth of the industry in the Asia-Pacific region, and thus, aids the global market growth as well.Based on types, alumina trihydrate accounted for the significant market share in 2017 due to its high demand in the production of thermoplastics, particularly in developing economies like China, India, and Brazil. The building and construction segment is dominating the market, currently, due to the increasing demand for the product in the construction sector to provide superior structural integrity.
Competitive Landscape
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global flame retardant masterbatches market, looking into their capacity and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB)
- BASF SE (ETR: BAS)
- Clariant AG (SWX: CLN)
- Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.
- LANXESS AG (ETR: LXS)
- DIC Corporation (TYO: 4631)
- Tosaf Compounds Ltd.
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
6 North America Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
7 Europe Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
8 Asia-Pacific Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
9 Latin America Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
10 Middle East and Africa Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
14 Procurement Insights
15 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Flame Retardant Masterbatches market report include:- Albemarle Corporation
- BASF SE
- Clariant AG
- Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.
- LANXESS AG
- DIC Corporation
- Tosaf Compounds Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 176 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.53 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.68 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |
