The report ‘Flame Retardants for Engineering Resins Market by Type, Application, End-use Industries, and Region – Global Forecast to 2030′.
The flame retardants for engineering resins market size is $2.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.79% from 2025 to 2030.
Flame retardants for engineering resins are used to enhance the fire resistance of materials such as ABS, PET & PBT, PC/ABS blends, polycarbonate, and polyamide.
They are added to reduce the flammability of these resins and to meet safety regulations in various industries, including automotive and transportation, as well as electrical & electronics.
With ever-increasing demands in the industry, flame retardants for engineering resins continue to evolve and become more innovative to meet the demands.
The brominated flame-retardant segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the overall flame retardants for engineering resins market in 2024.
This large market size is attributed to its high effectiveness in reducing flammability and wide availability. Despite growing concerns over their environmental and health impacts, they continue to dominate the market owing to their proven efficacy and relatively lower cost compared to alternatives.
Growing demand for electronic devices, electric vehicles, and advanced construction materials, coupled with established production infrastructure and the cost-effectiveness of brominated flame retardants compared to alternatives, further reinforces their market dominance.
The polyamide segment is projected to register the highest growth in the overall flame retardants for engineering resins market. The high growth in this segment is attributed to several reasons.
Firstly, the increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in the automotive and electrical industries drives the adoption of polyamide-based engineering resins.
Secondly, stringent safety regulations and the need for fire-resistant materials in these applications propel the demand for flame-retardant additives in polyamide formulations.
The automotive and transportation sector is projected to experience the highest growth rate in the flame retardants for engineering resins market between 2025 and 2030.
This growth is driven by the increasing demand for lightweight materials in vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Additionally, stringent safety regulations mandating fire resistance in automotive components contribute to the rising need for flame-retardant additives in engineering resins.
Furthermore, ongoing innovation in engineering resin formulations tailored for automotive applications continues to accelerate growth in this sector.
North America is the leading region in the flame-retardant market for engineering resins.
The region’s robust manufacturing infrastructure and technological advancements enable the production of high-quality flame-retardant engineering resins.
Moreover, stringent safety regulations across key industries, such as automotive, electronics, and construction, propel the demand for flame-retardant materials.
Additionally, North America’s market dominance is reinforced by the presence of major industry players and well-established distribution networks.
