Pyrotechnic Chemicals Market Report 2025

The pyrotechnic chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.36 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to increased use in entertainment, higher demand for fireworks, expansion of military applications globally, growth in tourism and event industries, and rising demand in defense sectors.

The pyrotechnic chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand from the mining sector, increasing military and defense requirements, expansion of infrastructure development projects, growing need for safety flares, and heightened demand for demolition services. Key trends during this period include advancements in precision blasting methods, incorporation of AI in detonation systems, technologies improving safety and control, development of environmentally friendly explosive materials, and progress in non-lethal pyrotechnics.

The rising demand for fireworks is expected to drive the growth of the pyrotechnic chemicals market in the future. Fireworks are explosive devices created to produce visual and sound effects for entertainment, celebrations, or signaling through controlled pyrotechnic reactions. The increasing popularity of large public celebrations, cultural festivals, and private events like weddings and parties is boosting the demand for fireworks, as they enhance visual appeal and excitement. Pyrotechnic chemicals are essential components of fireworks, responsible for generating the colors, light, sound, and explosive effects that make displays spectacular. For example, in June 2024, Clarity Wealth Development, a US-based financial planning firm, reported that firework sales in the United States reached $2.3 billion in 2023, reflecting an increase of over $100 million from the previous year. Consequently, the growing demand for fireworks is fueling the expansion of the pyrotechnic chemicals market.

Key players in the pyrotechnic chemicals market are concentrating on creating innovative products such as fully lead-free non-electric detonators to improve safety and minimize environmental impact. Fully lead-free non-electric detonators are explosive initiation devices that function without electrical energy and contain no lead-based materials. For instance, in September 2023, Orica Limited, a US-based explosives company, introduced Exel Neo, the world’s first fully lead-free non-electric detonator range, manufactured in Sweden using a formulation free from lead and lead compounds, including in the pyrotechnic delay components. This new product line, based on Orica’s proven Non-Primary Explosives Detonator (NPED) technology, offers the same dependable performance as traditional Exel detonators while providing significant environmental and safety advantages, such as eliminating lead emissions and reducing health risks for workers. Exel Neo is suitable for use in civil infrastructure projects, surface and underground mining, and quarrying, and has been independently tested and certified for safety and accuracy, representing a significant advancement toward sustainable blasting solutions in the industry.

In April 2022, Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL), an Australia-based company specializing in explosives and fertilizers, acquired Titanobel for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Incitec Pivot seeks to expand its brand and leading explosives technologies across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region by leveraging Titanobel’s established manufacturing facilities and customer base, thus gaining access to new markets and enhancing its portfolio with advanced technologies. Titanobel is a France-based manufacturer of industrial explosives and provider of drilling, blasting, and technical services, supplying pyrotechnic chemicals.

Major players in the pyrotechnic chemicals market are Sasol Limited, Hanwha Corp., Orica Mining Services, Supreme Fireworks, Ikaros, HFI Pyrotechnics Inc., Austin Powder Company, Chemring Group, Inctec Pivot, Pyro Company Fireworks, Titanobel SAS, Wescom Group, Lalizas, Solar Industries India, Howard & Sons, Comet Marine, Zambelli Fireworks, Nemoto & Co. Ltd., GloTech International, Melrose Pyrotechnics.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pyrotechnic chemicals market in 2024. The regions covered in pyrotechnic chemicals report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pyrotechnic chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 steep increase in U.S. tariffs and the triggered trade tensions in spring 2025 are profoundly impacting the metal and minerals sector by disrupting supply chains for automakers, appliance manufacturers, and infrastructure projects. Domestic mills have raised prices in response to reduced import competition, but capacity constraints limit their ability to meet demand. Mining firms, meanwhile, grapple with retaliatory tariffs on mineral exports, particularly lithium and rare earths. Industry players are investing in scrap metal recycling, lobbying for exemptions, and forming joint ventures with overseas producers to secure stable supply.

Pyrotechnic chemicals are substances or compounds that undergo rapid exothermic reactions, producing heat, light, gas, smoke, or sound. These chemicals are specially designed for use in fireworks, flares, and other devices that create controlled visual or auditory effects for signaling, entertainment, or military purposes.

The main categories of pyrotechnic chemicals include proximate pyrotechnics, consumer pyrotechnics, and display pyrotechnics. Proximate pyrotechnics involves the controlled use of fireworks and special effects near people, often in indoor settings such as theaters, concerts, or film productions. Applications include fireworks, safety matches, oxygen candles, automotive airbags, gas-pressure blasting, and more, serving various end users across industries such as transportation, building and construction, mining, consumer goods, and entertainment.

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The pyrotechnic chemicals market consists of sales of black powder, metallic fuels, oxidizers, coloring agents, binders, and stabilizers. 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 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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