Passive Fire Protection Market To Reach $7,630.4 Million By 2033

July 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Passive Fire Protection Market Growth & Trends

The global passive fire protection market size is anticipated to reach USD 7,630.4 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The stringent regulations regarding building safety and increased product innovation in fire protection coatings and materials are expected to fuel market growth in the coming years.

Oil & gas companies’ increasing investments in exploration and production activities have boosted the demand for hydrocarbon intumescent coatings. Fire protection forms an integral part of structural steel safety in industries, including oil & gas and chemical industries, where fire accident risks are extremely high owing to the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, methane, and LNG.

According to the BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2022, global oil production increased by 1.4 million b/d in 2021, and is estimated to grow significantly in non-OPEC and developing countries. The growth of the passive fire protection market is anticipated to be pushed upward on account of the mature conventional oil & gas resources, specifically by the increasing demand for shale gas, energy, tight gas, and coal bed methane (CBM). Increased investments in maintaining and repairing global oil & gas drilling devices and platforms are also expected to drive the demand for intumescent coatings, thus driving the growth of the passive fire protection market.

Consumers’ rising disposable income and increased spending capacities have propelled market growth in upscale residential projects in the region, which, in turn, is expected to drive the demand for passive fire protection products in the construction sector. Large-scale investments in infrastructure and buildings in countries including Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia in the MEA are expected to propel market growth. Moreover, the increasing adoption of intumescent coatings and fire-stopping materials in the residential and commercial infrastructure is expected to drive market demand over the forecast period. These coatings’ aesthetic visual appearance and extreme weather resistance drive their application in civil construction.

Manufacturers of passive fire protection systems are adopting several strategies, such as acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, new product launches, and geographical expansion, to enhance market penetration and cater to changing technological demands from various end-use applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications. For instance, in February 2023, PPG Industries, Inc. launched an epoxy intumescent fire protection coating, PPG STEELGUARD 951, developed to fulfill modern architectural steel demands, offering up to 3 hours of cellulosic fire protection.

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Passive Fire Protection Market Report Highlights

The cementitious materials segment led the passive fire protection market with a 42.2% share in 2024, due to their high fire resistance, durability, and cost-efficiency.
The construction segment dominated the passive fire protection industry with a revenue share of 34.3% in 2024, due to strict fire safety codes and increasing urban infrastructure development.
Asia Pacific dominated the passive fire protection industry with a revenue share of 38.7% in 2024, driven by rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and large-scale infrastructure projects.