Fire Resistant Tapes Market Report 2026

The fire resistant tapes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.86 billion in 2025 to $0.92 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of fire-safe construction products, growing demand for flame-retardant electrical components, rising adoption of high-temperature industrial materials, expansion of safety regulations, early integration of heat-resistant adhesives.

The fire resistant tapes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing development of advanced flame-retardant polymers, rising need for high-performance insulation tapes, expansion of aerospace and EV safety standards, increasing automation in tape manufacturing, stronger focus on sustainable fire-resistant materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of high-temperature insulation materials, increasing adoption of flame-retardant adhesive technologies, growth in fire-safe electrical and construction installations, expansion of lightweight heat-resistant tape solutions, rising demand for high-durability industrial sealing tapes.

The rapid expansion of the construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the fire-resistant tapes market going forward. Construction industry growth is fueled by rising urbanization and increasing population, which create demand for infrastructure development such as housing, commercial buildings, and transportation systems. Additionally, government initiatives, smart city investments, and advancements in construction technologies are supporting this expansion by enhancing efficiency and sustainability in building processes. Fire-resistant tapes are utilized in the growing construction industry to strengthen fire safety measures, meet building code requirements, and protect essential building components from fire-related risks. For example, in July 2024, according to Atradius N.V., a Netherlands-based trade credit insurance company, global construction output grew by 3.7% in 2024 compared to 2023, indicating an overall growth rate of 2% for the year. Therefore, the rapid growth of the construction industry will drive the expansion of the fire-resistant tapes market.

Major companies operating in the fire-resistant tapes market are prioritizing the development of advanced solutions, such as anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives, to strengthen their competitive position. These specialized tapes offer a strategic approach to improving fire resistance by enabling quick burn-through on one side for venting while providing extended flame resistance on the opposite side to prevent the spread of fire and gases. For example, in March 2025, Avery Dennison, a U.S.-based materials science and manufacturing company, launched its EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio. This portfolio includes single- and double-coated tapes designed to mitigate thermal runaway risks in EV battery packs. Key features include a thin, space-efficient profile, roll-to-roll application for broad area coverage, and customizable thickness and colors to support vision systems. Such products highlight major innovation within the fire-resistant tapes market by enhancing safety and assembly efficiency, particularly in critical applications such as electric vehicle batteries.

In August 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a U.S.-based adhesive technologies provider, acquired HS Butyl Limited for £18.15 million (approximately $22 million). Through this acquisition, H.B. Fuller aims to accelerate its expansion into the $15 billion global waterproofing tape market and strengthen its position in the specialty construction tapes segment by leveraging HS Butyl’s strong portfolio of high-quality butyl tapes and its established European presence. HS Butyl Limited is a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of butyl tapes, offering durable, permanent, watertight sealing solutions for applications across the construction, infrastructure, automotive, and renewable energy industries.

Major companies operating in the fire resistant tapes market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Berry Global Inc., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), Avery Dennison Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Boyd Corporation, tesa SE, ORAFOL Europe GmbH, Rogers Corporation, Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG, Shurtape Technologies LLC, Achem Technology Corporation, Permacel, CCT Tapes, Advance Tapes International Ltd., Tekra LLC, GERGONNE - The Adhesive Solution, AI Technology Inc., Scapa Group Ltd., Americover Inc., Tape-Pak Inc., Nichiban Co. Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the fire resistant tapes market by increasing costs for imported polymers, flame-retardant additives, glass cloth substrates, and specialty coating materials used across electrical, construction, automotive, and aerospace applications. Regions dependent on Asian material inputs face higher production expenses. However, tariffs also encourage domestic sourcing of heat-resistant materials and stimulate regional manufacturing capacity.

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Fire-resistant tapes are adhesive tapes designed specifically to withstand combustion and flames, crucial for applications requiring stringent fire safety standards such as construction, electrical installations, automotive industries, and aerospace. These tapes are crafted from materials capable of enduring high temperatures and preventing the spread of flames, offering a protective layer in potentially hazardous environments.

Key types of fire-resistant tapes include nomex, acetate, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), glass cloth, polyimide, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. Nomex tapes, for instance, are crafted from a durable synthetic fiber renowned for its exceptional thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance, prominently used in aerospace, military, and industrial sectors where high heat and flame resistance are paramount. These tapes are available in single-coated and double-coated configurations, serving various industries including building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, among others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fire resistant tapes market in 2025. The regions covered in the fire resistant tapes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fire resistant tapes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire resistant tapes market consists of sales of self-extinguishing tapes, halogen-free tapes, insulation tapes, and barrier tapes. 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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