Fire, Smoke, And Toxicity Retardant (FST) Composite Resin Global Market Report 2025

The fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (fst) composite resin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2024 to $1.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising safety standards in buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure, stricter government regulations on fire safety, increasing adoption in aerospace and automotive industries for lightweight, fire-resistant materials, growing demand from the construction sector due to fire safety concerns, and shift toward eco-friendly fst composite resins driven by environmental regulations.

The fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (fst) composite resin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing awareness of fire safety regulations, increasing demand for eco-friendly materials, rising infrastructure development in emerging economies, government initiatives and regulations promoting fire safety, and growing demand for fire-resistant materials in construction. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in bio-based resins, lightweight fire-resistant materials, nanotechnology integration, enhanced thermal stability, customizable formulations, and adoption of AI-driven performance testing.

The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by disrupting aerospace and transportation projects, as specialized resins are sourced from the UK and Japan.

The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The expanding construction industry is expected to fuel the growth of the fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin market in the future. The construction industry involves the design, planning, and development of infrastructure, including residential, commercial, and public works projects such as roads and bridges. The rise in green building initiatives is contributing to the industry's growth, as sustainability goals drive demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly structures. FST composite resins are used in construction to enhance fire safety by providing fire-resistant structural components that reduce smoke and toxic gas emissions. For example, in September 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction increased by 13.9%, reaching 43,247 in the September 2024 quarter, compared to September 2023. As a result, the growing construction sector is boosting the demand for FST composite resins.

Leading companies in the fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as styrene-free thermosetting resins, to enhance fire safety, reduce toxic emissions, and comply with stricter regulations. Styrene-free thermosetting resins are polymer materials that cure without styrene, minimizing toxicity, emissions, and environmental impact, while maintaining strength and durability. For instance, in August 2023, Trimer Technologies, a US-based polymer and advanced materials company, introduced Harp Rapid, a nonhalogenated, styrene-free thermosetting resin designed for resin infusion, RTM, VARTM, and pultrusion processes. This advanced resin system surpasses fire, smoke, and toxicity (FST) ratings for aircraft interiors, achieving V0 and Class A E84 ratings, and offers a fast, tunable cure profile that cures in as little as 30 seconds at 250ºF. It provides high mechanical properties, with strength comparable to top aerospace polymers. Additionally, Trimer developed internal mold releases to enable the production of fire-resistant pultrusions, eliminating the need for bromination or low-strength phenolics while supporting high-speed manufacturing with pull speeds up to 10 ft/min.

In May 2023, GracoRoberts, a US-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired Pacific Coast Composites for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand GracoRoberts' specialty chemical distribution capabilities and strengthen its presence in the aerospace and advanced composites markets. Pacific Coast Composites, a US-based company, specializes in the manufacturing of fire, smoke, and toxicity (FST) retardant products.

Fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin is a specialized material designed to enhance fire safety by resisting flames, minimizing smoke generation, and reducing the emission of toxic fumes when exposed to high temperatures. These resins are widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and marine to meet stringent safety standards and help mitigate fire risks.

The main types of resins used in fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resins are polyester resins and epoxy resins. Polyester resins are synthetic materials created through a reaction between polyhydric alcohols and polybasic acids. Based on their flash point ratings, polyester resins are categorized into low flash point and medium flash point types. FST composite resins are often formulated with various fire-retardant additives, including halogenated and inorganic fire retardants. These materials are utilized in a range of industries, including building and construction, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, energy, and others.

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.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact - particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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Major players in the fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (fst) composite resin market are BASF SE, SABIC, Evonik Industries AG, INEOS Group, Huntsman International LLC, Clariant AG, Trinseo S.A., Polynt S.p. A., Allnex Group, Ashland Inc., AOC LLC, Scott Bader Company Limited, Mäder Group, Formlabs, Swancor Holding Co. Ltd., BUFA Composite Systems GmbH & Co. KG, NORD Composites, Trimer Technologies, Reichhold LLC, Hexion Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin market in 2024. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire, smoke, and toxicity retardant (FST) composite resin market consist of sales of epoxy resins, phenolic resins, and polyester resins. 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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