Market Size (2016)
2016
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Chemicals & Materials
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2016 – 2023
Vertical: CNMBase Year: 201711 Sections
Executive Summary
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market — Snapshot
Projected (2023)
2023
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CAGR (2016–2023)
N/A
Key Players
103+
The global halogen-free flame retardants market was valued at USD 2,191.95 million in 2017. The market is projected to reach USD 3,067.05 million by the end of the forecast period at a CAGR of 5.76%. In terms of volume, the global market was sized at 1,458.31 thousand tons in 2017 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.85% during the forecast period. The global halogen-free flame retardants market is prominently influenced by many market-driven factors such as the robust demand for flame retardants in the building and construction industry and rising demand in the electrical and electronics industry. Apart from these factors, stringent regulations against the use of halogenated flame retardants and the rising use of non-halogenated flame retardants in emerging economies in Asia-Pacific due to the growing end-use industries in the region is projected to trigger the growth of the global halogenfree flame retardants market.
The building and construction industry uses vast quantities of polymers in the form of plastics, composites, foams, textiles, and paints and coatings, among others. Plastics are present in profiles, cables, films, and sheets due to their high durability, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning and repair characteristics. Textiles such as curtains, draperies, upholstery, and carpets which are an integral part of the home furnishing industry also pose high fire risks as they are highly flammable in nature and tend to drip. Halogenfree flame retardants are used in these building materials and products to meet important fire safety standards and building codes. These flame retardants help prevent or slow the spread of fire and provide critical escape time. As a result, the building and construction segment accounted for the largest market share of 42.15% in 2017 and is slated to exhibit significant growth during the forecast period. The segment was valued at USD 923.91 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 1,320.45 million by the end of 2023. In terms of volume, the segment was sized at 635.96 thousand tons in 2017 and is expected to reach 862.78 thousand tons by the end of 2023.
For the purpose of this report, the global halogen-free flame retardants market has been segmented by type, resin type, end-use industry, and region. Based on type, the halogen-free flame retardants market has been segmented into aluminum trihydrate, phosphorous-based, magnesium hydroxide, and others. The aluminum trihydrate segment accounted for the largest market share of 45.34% in 2017 with a market value of USD 993.83 million. In terms of volume, the segment was sized at 984.69 thousand tons in 2017 and is expected to reach 1339.02 thousand tons by the end of 2023. The segment is anticipated to dominate during the forecast period due to the low cost of the product in comparison to other halogen-free flame retardants.
The polyethylene segment accounted for the largest share of the halogen-free flame retardants market, by resin type. The segment was valued at USD 533.99 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 775.98 million by the end of 2023. The polyethylene segment was followed by the polypropylene segment which accounted for 20.16% of the total market in 2017. The polypropylene segment was valued at USD 441.94 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 629.86 million by the end of 2023.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing and largest market, accounting for 47.11% of the overall market in 2017. This can be attributed to the aggressive growth of the end-use industries such as building and construction, electrical and electronics, transportation, and consumer goods in the region. The market is expected to reach USD 1,465.06 million by the end of 2023.
Key Insight
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market is a key focus area for market intelligence and strategic research.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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- Geographic Coverage: This report provides global coverage with region-level breakdowns.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across key segments with forecasts from 2016 to 2023.
- Competitive Landscape: 103 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
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Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market — Growth Trajectory
Flame retardants are substances or compounds that are added to other materials, such as plastics, coatings, foams, and textiles, to prevent the start of fires or delay its development and spread, allowing more time for people to escape and firefighters to intervene on site. Flame retardants find wide end-use application in industries such as electrical and electronics, building and construction, transportation, and consumer goods.
Classic flame retardants contain a halogen and are based on bromide (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) or chlorine (paraffins). These halogenated flame retardants exhibit excellent flame retardant characteristics in polyamide-based systems, but also lead to health and environmental issues. In cases of fire, smoke and toxic fire gases such as polybrominated or polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDD) or polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF) are released, which decrease visibility, thereby, immobilizing; the toxins released bioaccumulate and are non-biodegradable. Scientific and public debate on flame retardants has led to regulatory restrictions on halogenated flame retardants as well as the evaluation of alternatives such as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS), the WEEE directives, and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) by the Europe Union and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Halogen-free flame retardants are a viable alternative as they offer similar fire resistance and technical application capabilities as halogenated flame retardants. These halogen-free retardants produce less smoke with fewer toxic components. The various types of halogen-free flame retardants are mineral flame retardants such as aluminum trihydrate, magnesium hydroxide, and zinc stearate; phosphorus-based flame retardants such as elemental phosphorus, organic phosphorus, and inorganic phosphorous; and nitrogenbased flame retardants such as melamine cyanurate, melamine phosphate, and melamine polyphosphate, among others.
Market Share by Application
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- Segmentation The Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market market is analyzed across multiple dimensions with regional breakdowns.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
Research Methodology
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market — How We Researched This Market
This report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2016 – 2017
Forecast Period
2017 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Research Process
Historical data (2016–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
1
Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
2
Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
3
Primary Research
- Expert interviews
- Field visits
- Surveys
4
Data Analysis
- Quantitative modeling
- Statistical testing
- Validation
5
Insights & Reporting
- Synthesis
- Recommendations
- Visualization
Research Depth
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
Competitive Landscape & Porter's Five Forces
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market — Competitive Analysis
Threat of New Entrants
Taking all the past and present global market trends, forces, and scenarios into consideration, the global halogen-free flame retardants market is estimated to have a low threat of new entrants. This is primarily due to the capital-intensive nature of the industry and the dominance of leading market players in almost all the major regions across the globe. During the forecast period, the demand for halogen-free flame retardants is projected to grow in the transportation sector on account of the demand for the product in the manufacturing of vehicles; halogen-free flame retardants are used in polymers for structural parts, cables, carpets, decorative textiles and upholstery, and polymer foams. Building and construction and electrical and electronics are the major consumer segments for halogen-free flame retardants; these segments are expected to register considerable growth during the forecast period. Thus, the growing product demand may pave the way for new participants in the market.
Threat of Rivalry
The halogen-free flame retardants market is likely to witness a low to moderate threat of rivalry as the market is fragmented with a few tier-1 manufacturers and small yet impactful medium-scale manufacturers in Asia-Pacific. Additionally, there is low rivalry observed among the existing players due to the established consumer bases in each region with efficient distribution networks to cater to the demand of end-users. Moreover, the competition in this market is mostly based on the quality and price of the products.
Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the global halogen-free flame retardants market is observed to be medium. This can be attributed to the availability of halogenated flame retardants in the market. However, the cost of halogen-free flame retardants is comparatively less in comparison to halogenated flame retardants. Thus, looking at the cost scenario, the threat of substitutes is low as there are no potential substitutes available in the market at a lower cost, which serve the same purpose in end-use industries without jeopardizing performance. However, some companies are involved in constant R&D of different types of halogen-free flame retardants to expand the scope of their application. Thus, overall, the threat of substitutes is presently medium, but it is expected to be low in the future due to the increasing stringency of environmental regulations in different regions.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers is estimated to be low due to the presence of a significant number of suppliers in this market. Halogen-free flame retardants are used in the building and construction, electrical and electronics, transportation, and consumer goods industries; they are available in abundance in different types through various suppliers at significantly affordable prices.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The bargaining power of buyers is estimated to be medium due to a range of choices in halogenated flame retardants available for the buyers to switch. Moreover, buyers in the halogen-free flame retardants market are price sensitive since most of the end-use applications in the building and construction and electrical and electronics industries are governed by low costs.
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Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market represents a significant market opportunity with multiple growth drivers across regions and segments.
Market Dynamics
Halogen-free flame retardants include mineral flame retardants such as aluminum trihydrate [Al (OH)3], magnesium hydroxide [Mg (OH)2], and zinc stearate; phosphorus-based flame retardants such as elemental phosphorus, organic phosphorus, and inorganic phosphorous; and nitrogen-based flame retardants such as melamine cyanurate, melamine phosphate, and melamine polyphosphate. Halogen-free flame retardants find application in end-use industries such as electrical and electronics, building and construction, transportation, and consumer goods. Stringent regulations against the use of halogenated flame retardants due to their toxicity and environmental concerns are likely to be the key driver for the growth of the global halogen-free flame retardants market. The increasing demand for flame retardants in end-use industries can be attributed to the use of fire-susceptible polymers in these industries. The trend of replacing metals and glass with polymers and composites in various end-use industries is likely to offer opportunities for growth to players in the flame retardant market during the forecast period. However, the high loading amount of halogen-free flame retardants could be a restraining factor for the growth of the product market during the forecast period.
Market Drivers
Stringent regulations against the use of halogenated flame retardants is a key driver for the growth of the global halogen-free flame retardant market. Various regulatory directives such as RoHS, REACH, and WEEE by the European Union and the US EPA have restricted the use of halogenated flame retardants. The toxicity of halogenated flame retardants became a topic of discussion in the early 1990s when it was discovered that brominated flame retardants (BFR) could emit toxins such as halogenated dioxins and furans during uncontrolled combustion, which are non-biodegradable and can bioaccumulate in organisms. Increasing concerns regarding human health coupled with the rising awareness of the need for environmental protection has resulted in the ban of several halogenbased flame retardants across the globe.
Market Restraints
Halogen-free flame retardants require higher loading amounts to obtain an equivalent level of flame retardancy as halogenated flame retardants. Almost 30–60% more quantity is needed to provide the same effect. Such high loading levels can have a detrimental effect on the mechanical properties of the polymer. In addition, the prices of raw materials of halogen-free flame retardants such as aluminum ore (bauxite) and sodium hydroxide for aluminum trihydrate, magnesium salts for magnesium hydroxide, and elemental phosphorus have been fluctuating, affecting the manufacturing process. This could hamper the growth of the global halogen-free flame retardants market during the forecast period.
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Companies
Key companies profiled in Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market
Profiles of 103 companies operating in the Halogen Free Flame Retardants Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 103 of 103 companies
J. M. Hube
J. M. Huber Corporation
Chemicals & Materials
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1883 Workforce: 4,000 Company Working: J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest family-owned business in the US. The company operates in more than 20 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The company manages its operations through four business units—CP Kelco, Huber Engineered Materials, Huber Engineered Woods, and Huber Resources Corp. Under the Huber Engineered Materials segment, the company manufactures specialty engineered and inorganic materials such as non-halogen fire retardant additives, calcium carbonate, precipitated silicas and silicates, health and nutrition products, and barium sulfate.
RevenueN/A
Employees4,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1882
US
Lanxess AG
Lanxess AG
Chemicals & Materials
Company Headquarters: Cologne, Germany Founded: 2004 Workforce: ~15,441 Company Working: LANXESS AG (LANXESS) is a holding company that offers specialty chemicals, chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics. The company operates through four business segments, including advanced intermediates, specialty additives, performance chemicals, and engineering materials. The advanced intermediates segment consists of industrial chemical intermediates, chemical precursors, and specialty active ingredients. The specialty additives segment focuses on the manufacturing specialty additive chemicals, such as plastic and rubber additives, phosphorus-based and brominated flame-retardants, plastic additives, such as flame-retardants and plasticizers, and lubricants. The performance chemicals segment covers application-oriented processes and functional chemical operations. The high-performance materials segment includes plastic engineering materials. The ARLANXEO segment offering synthetic rubber is shut down since April 2018. LANXESS operates around 74 production sites in 33 countries across Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
Revenue$8.5B
Employees15,441
Market CapN/A
Founded2003
Cologne, Germany
Clariant A
Clariant AG
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Switzerland Founded: 1995 Workforce: ~13,375 Company Working: Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company that is focused on creating sustainable, high-value specialty chemicals. The company operates in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis, Natural Resources, and Plastics and Coatings. Clariant provides solutions for a wide range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, construction, and consumer goods. The company is committed to sustainability and is actively working towards reducing its environmental impact. Clariant has a highly experienced and dedicated management team that maintains a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability. Clariant, a specialty chemical company focused on sustainability and innovation, has announced that it has reached definitive agreements to sell its Pigments business to a consortium comprising Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners. Clariant’s Pigments business is a leading global provider of superior quality organic pigments, pigment preparations and dyes which are used in many applications such as the automotive industry, for industrial and architectural coatings as well as for the plastics industry.
Revenue$4.4B
Employees13,375
Market CapN/A
Founded1994
Switzerland
ThalesNano
ThalesNano Inc
Chemicals & Materials
Company Headquarters: Hungary Founded: 2003 Workforce: The company has employed more than 50 employees. Company Working: ThalesNano Inc. is a leading provider of benchtop flow chemistry instruments and solutions for laboratories around the world. Their innovative systems, including flow reactors and continuous flow reagents, enable chemists to perform complex reactions efficiently, enhancing productivity and accelerating discovery processes. ThalesNano's technology offers precise control over reaction parameters, resulting in higher yields, reduced reaction times, and improved safety compared to traditional batch processes. Their solutions find applications in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, and academia. ThalesNano is committed to advancing the field of flow chemistry through continuous research and development, providing scientists with the tools they need to achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community
RevenueN/A
Employees50
Market CapN/A
Founded2002
Hungary
Vapourtec
Vapourtec Ltd
Chemicals & Materials
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 2003 Workforce: The company has employed more than 50 employees. Company Working: Vapourtec Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of continuous flow chemistry systems and reactors, revolutionizing chemical synthesis and manufacturing processes. Their highly modular and scalable systems enable precise control over reaction parameters, resulting in improved safety, efficiency, and productivity. Vapourtec's technology offers numerous advantages, including faster reactions, improved selectivity, reduced waste, and increased scalability. Their solutions find applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and academia. With a commitment to innovation, Vapourtec continuously develops new reactor modules, software, and accessories to meet the evolving needs of the chemical synthesis community, empowering scientists and engineers to achieve more sustainable and efficient chemical processes
RevenueN/A
Employees50
Market CapN/A
Founded2002
UK
Syrris Ltd
Syrris Ltd
Chemicals & Materials
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 2001 Workforce: The company has employed more than 50+ employees. Company Working: Syrris Ltd is a leading provider of innovative laboratory-scale chemistry solutions for research and development. Their product range includes modular flow chemistry systems, batch reactors, automated synthesis platforms, and laboratory accessories. By combining advanced automation, flexibility, and ease of use, Syrris instruments enable chemists to perform complex experiments and optimize chemical processes efficiently. Syrris' cutting-edge technologies, such as flow chemistry, enable precise control of reaction parameters, leading to faster reaction optimization, reduced waste, and improved scalability. With a focus on customer satisfaction, Syrris provides comprehensive support, training, and consultation services to ensure the successful implementation of their solutions in laboratories worldwide
RevenueN/A
Employees50
Market CapN/A
Founded2000
UK
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