Fire Retardant Treated Plywood Market Report 2026

The fire retardant treated plywood market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2025 to $1.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing enforcement of building fire safety regulations, expansion of commercial and institutional construction, rising use of engineered wood products, growing awareness of fire-resistant materials, adoption of plywood-based construction systems.

The fire retardant treated plywood market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in fire-safe infrastructure, rising demand for low-toxicity fire retardant solutions, expansion of high-rise construction projects, growing preference for sustainable fire-rated materials, increasing renovation of public buildings. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of code-compliant fire-rated building materials, rising demand for pressure-treated fire retardant plywood, growing preference for eco-friendly fire retardant chemicals, expansion of fire-safe interior and structural applications, enhanced focus on long-term fire performance durability.

The rising number of fire accidents is expected to drive the growth of the fire-retardant-treated plywood market in the coming years. Fire accidents are unforeseen and uncontrolled events involving fire that can result in property damage, injuries, or fatalities. A significant cause of these incidents is electrical faults, which stem from outdated wiring, overloaded electrical systems, and inadequate maintenance in both residential and commercial buildings. These issues often lead to short circuits and sparks that can ignite fires. Fire-retardant-treated plywood helps mitigate such risks by slowing the spread of flames, making it especially suitable for use in schools, commercial facilities, and residential properties. It enhances fire safety by offering an extra layer of protection, supporting more secure and resilient construction. For example, in November 2024, the Welsh government (Llywodraeth Cymru) reported 18 fire-related fatalities in Wales during 2023-24, an increase of four compared to the previous year. Consequently, the increase in fire incidents is contributing to the growth of the fire-retardant-treated plywood market.

Companies in the fire-retardant-treated plywood market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative solutions such as environmentally friendly fire-retardant wood panels to address the growing need for sustainable and fire-resistant building materials. These eco-friendly panels are specially engineered to resist fire while using non-toxic, sustainable treatment methods that minimize harm to the environment. For instance, in April 2025, T2earth LLC, a US-based manufacturer of sustainable construction materials, introduced OnWood Plywood, an eco-conscious fire-retardant plywood designed to enhance fire protection while reducing ecological impact. This product provides Class A fire resistance without the use of toxic chemicals and is certified for its high strength, as well as resistance to mold and termites. Made from sustainably harvested wood, it is suitable for demanding construction applications where both fire safety and environmental responsibility are critical.

In November 2024, Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc., a US-based wood product manufacturer, entered into a partnership with Boise Cascade Company to strengthen its presence in the Southeast region. The collaboration aims to enhance both companies’ capabilities in distributing fire-retardant-treated wood products more efficiently, with a strong focus on life safety. Boise Cascade Company, also based in the US, manufactures and distributes wood products, including fire-retardant-treated plywood, and the partnership supports broader access to these essential building materials.

Major companies operating in the fire retardant treated plywood market are Georgia-Pacific LLC., Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S A, Metsaliitto Cooperative, Kronospan Holdings Limited, Century Plyboards Ltd., Greenply Industries Ltd., Weyerhaeuser Company, West Fraser Timber Company, Boise Cascade Company, Norbord Inc., Egger Group, Sonae Arauco, UPM Plywood, Sveza Group, Koskisen Oyj, Dongwha Enterprise, Samling Group, Kitply Industries Ltd., Austral Plywoods, Shandong Chenhong Group.

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

The fire retardant treated plywood market consists of sales of eco-friendly fire-retardant panels, marine-grade fire-retardant plywood, structural fire-retardant plywood, decorative fire-retardant plywood panels, and exterior-grade fire-retardant plywood. 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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