The fire-resistant coatings market was USD 933 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1,106 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2020. Increasing awareness and emphasis on safety measures and preference for lightweight materials, which require additional protection, are expected to drive the market. The stringent regulations and norms are also supporting market growth, as the newly constructed buildings and manufacturing plants need to meet the required safety and fire resistance standards. Increasing urbanization and the growing building & construction industry are expected to provide growth opportunities in the market during the forecast period. The use of low-cost cementitious coatings in developing countries and in dry environments is expected to support market growth.
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The growth of the fire-resistant coatings market in this region is mainly attributed to stringent government regulations, an industrial initiative for sustainable development, and a strong emphasis on protection against fire. Moreover, the practice of constructing green buildings and adopting green coatings offers many opportunities for the growth of the market in the region. The European market is mainly dominated by the EU-5 countries, especially Germany and the UK.
According to Eurostat, the overall construction industry and building construction output growth in Europe (EU-28) was 2.6% and 2.4% in 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several construction projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial expansion projects in the European countries, have been suspended or postponed, which has resulted in a nearly double-digit decline in the construction material demand in Q2-2020. Also, due to lockdown across the globe, aviation, as well as MRO services, are severely impacted, and the recovery of the aviation industry is expected to take two-three years. Thus, the demand for fire-resistant coatings is significantly impacted in 2020.
The leading players in the fire-resistant coatings market include AkzoNobel (Netherlands), PPG (US), Jotun (Norway), Sherwin-Williams (US), and Hempel (Denmark). The key industry players are adopting strategies to expand their presence and enhance their product portfolio through investments in R&D. For example, in 2017, Hempel invested in an R&D center solely for fire-resistant coatings in Spain. This expansion will help the company comply with the ever-changing demand from the construction industry and develop high efficacy products.
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted North American and European countries. As a preventive measure, construction and industrial activities have been suspended. Several construction projects across the globe have been suspended, which has resulted in a decline in demand for fire-resistant coatings. Also, the disruption in the supply chain has been a major issue faced by the paints and coatings industry, which is expected to lead to a rise in the price of raw materials and other products.
Companies have initiated the following developments:
- In May 2020, Hempel A/s has begun the construction of a new factory in Yantai Chemical Industrial Park, China. The plant will have a production capacity of more than 100,000 tons per year and will be inaugurated by 2021.
- In December 2019, The Sherwin-Williams Company announced the opening of a new 4,200-square-feet store in Alexandria Bay, New York, US.
- In July 2019, The Sherwin-Williams Company opened a new store in Florida, US.
- In September 2020, Etex Group had acquired the UK-based passive fire protection company named FSi Limited, having a production facility in Measham, East Midlands, and a distribution center in London.
