Report Highlights
The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals is estimated to grow from 6.0 billion pounds in 2022 to 7.5 billion pounds in 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% for the period of 2022-2027.
Report Includes
- 42 data tables and 29 additional tables
- An up-to-date overview of the global markets for flame retardant chemicals
- Analyses of the global and regional market trends, with historic market revenue for 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
- Estimation of the actual market size and forecast the global flame retardant chemicals market in value and volumetric terms, and their corresponding market share analysis based on product (chemical) type, end-use application, and region
- Identification of the key market drivers and constraints that will shape the industry for these materials as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years (2022-2027)
- Emphasis on the environmental, social, and government regulations and standards, players offering these products and services, and market outlook of flame retardant chemicals within the industry
- Updated information on patents and intellectual property landscape of flame retardant chemicals
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of the competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
- Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players, including Israel Chemicals Ltd., Arkema SA, Solvay Group and Apexical Inc.
Report Scope
This study is an in-depth evaluation of flame retardant chemicals by type and by end-use application between the years 2021 and 2027. This report deals with flame retardant chemical additives, and not with products such as Nafion that are inherently flame retardant.
The forecast will cover worldwide demand and be broken down by chemical type and application. Because electronics are so widely used in the world today and they are housed most often in plastics, this segment will be emphasized.
Report Synopsis
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| Base year considered | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2022-2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $7.4 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $10.0 billion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 5.1% for the forecast period of 2022-2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | Million pounds, $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Type, Application | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The global consumption of flame retardant chemicals reached nearly 5.4 billion pounds in 2016. The market should reach 5.6 billion pounds in 2017 and 7.3 billion pounds by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%, from 2017 to 2022.
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- Studies have shown that a burning room containing fl ameretardant products releases 75% less heat and 33% fewer toxic gases than a room that lacks the products.
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The 2005 projected consumption of flame retardant chemicals worldwide is 2.9 billion pounds. BCC estimates this volume will grow 3.5% annually and reach 3.4 billion pounds worldwide by 2010.
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The continuation of fire safety standards in the U.S. and abroad should impact the sales increase. Additionally, the largest country in the world, China, has opened its borders to Western products, providing new opportunities for companies with the ability to do business in the region. Environmental and health concerns over halogenated flame retardant chemicals should also allow additional market share for halogen replacements.
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