Surface Fire Protection Coating Market Report 2026

The surface fire protection coating market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.51 billion in 2025 to $2.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to implementation of fire safety codes, growth in commercial construction, use of passive fire protection systems, demand for structural safety, availability of cementitious coatings.

The surface fire protection coating market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urban infrastructure expansion, stricter building regulations, growth in residential construction, increasing awareness of fire protection, advancements in coating formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for intumescent coatings, increased adoption in high rise buildings, growing focus on fire safety regulations, expansion of water based fireproof coatings, integration of advanced protective materials.

The growing number of fire-related accidents is expected to drive the expansion of the surface fire protection coating market. Fire-related accidents are damaging events caused by unexpected fires, often resulting in property loss, injuries, or fatalities. This rise is largely attributed to outdated infrastructure and inadequate fire safety measures, as many aging buildings lack modern fire-resistant materials and systems needed to control or prevent the spread of fire. Surface fire protection coatings play a crucial role by creating an insulating barrier that reduces heat transfer and flame spread, thereby preserving structural integrity. For instance, in November 2024, the National Security Council, a U.S.-based government agency focused on national safety, reported that the death rate from reported home fires rose to 8.7 per 1,000 incidents in 2023, representing a 16% increase from the 7.5 rate in 2022. As a result, the rising incidence of fire-related accidents is significantly boosting the demand for surface fire protection coatings.

Key players in the surface fire protection coating market are developing innovative coating technologies, such as epoxy passive fire protection (PFP) coatings, to enhance fire resistance, improve structural durability, and comply with more stringent safety standards. Epoxy PFP coatings are thick, fire-resistant layers applied to steel structures to delay fire spread and maintain structural stability during fire events. For example, in March 2025, Hempel A/S, a Denmark-based chemical company, launched Hempafire Extreme 550, a cutting-edge epoxy PFP coating designed for cellulosic fires. This product is certified for up to four hours of fire resistance and meets global standards such as EN 13381, BS 476, and AS 4100, ensuring robust protection for structural steel. The solvent-free coating is compatible with waterborne primers and topcoats, offering an environmentally friendly solution that reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 40%. It is also highly durable, resistant to mechanical wear, and maintains performance for over 25 years, even in harsh C5 environments. Additionally, the coating requires up to 40% lower dry film thickness (DFT), lowering material costs, shortening application time, and minimizing environmental impact.

In April 2024, Henkel, a Germany-based provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, acquired Seal for Life Industries LLC for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Henkel aims to enhance its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) offerings by expanding its portfolio to include protective coatings and sealing solutions, better serving customers in infrastructure, energy, water, and civil sectors. Seal for Life Industries LLC is a US-based manufacturer of surface fire-protection coatings.

Major companies operating in the surface fire protection coating market are Sherwin-Williams, PPG Industries, AkzoNobel, Sika AG, Nippon Paint, RPM International, BASF Coatings GmbH, Axalta Coating Systems, Asian Paints, Kansai Paint, Hempel A/S, Jotun, Berger Paints, Beckers Group, Carboline, Midwest Chemicals, No-Burn, Shield Industries, Flame Control Coatings, Fire Retardants Inc.

North America was the largest region in the surface fire protection coating market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the surface fire protection coating market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the surface fire protection coating market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The surface fire protection coating market consists of sales of thermal barrier coatings, fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coatings and fire-retardant 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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