India Flame Retardant Market Research Report: Forecast (2026-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: India Flame Retardant Market (2026-30):

The India Flame Retardant Market size is valued at around USD 650.31 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 946.71 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.80% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-30. Market growth is driven by several factors, which include the high demand for fire-safe materials across the expanding industries, increasing urbanization, and investments in infrastructure of the country. This is leading to high construction activities and demand for bricks, cables, insulation, and structural elements that require flame retardant (FM) additives to raise the threshold temperature at which they ignite and slow fire spread. For instance, the 2016 National Building Code and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) fire safety standards have mandated fire-retardant building materials in construction. Also, a 2022 bus blaze that killed 12 people prompted stricter enforcement of fire norms in the country, which led to the high demand for FR paints, sealants, wiring, and fabrics by developers and builders to protect occupants and property.

Moreover, the high ownership of passenger vehicles and consumer electronics in the country is increasing the need to embed FR polymers in interiors, battery casings, wiring, and appliance housings. This is due to the need to address safety issues, where electric vehicles (EVs) in particular have been prone to battery fires, and ensuring compliance with strict BIS regulations. For instance, the BIS standard IS 11871:2014 mandates FR property in many polymers in the country. Additionally, these factors are driving high investments in research and development (R&D) for improved FR formulations to meet the changing standards. For instance, Birla Cellulose launched a phosphate-based sustainable FR fiber for protective clothing. Therefore, these factors together are augmenting the size & volume of the Indian Flame Retardant Industry.

India Flame Retardant Market Scope:

India Flame Retardant Market Driver:

Strict Fire-Safety Regulations Driving Market Demand – The market growth is primarily driven by the strict enforcement of regulations related to fire safety and increasing awareness of fire risks across the expanding industries in the country. As such, the government has mandated the requirement of FR materials in public construction and industrial equipment. For instance, Quality Control Order is forcing all upholstery fabrics in public buildings such as offices, malls, hospitals, etc., to meet FR BIS standards such as IS 15768:2008. Similarly, the National Building Code has prescribed FR wiring, insulation, and coatings in buildings and electrical systems.

Moreover, this strict enforcement is due to the high risk of building fires, wildfires, freak fire accidents, etc., and their ability to cause irreparable and irreversible damage to both physical and living things, thereby increasing the demand for passive fire protection (PFP), which slows the spread of the effects of fire or smoke without system activation. This includes floor-ceilings and roofs, fire doors, windows, and wall assemblies, FR coatings, and other fire and smoke control assemblies. Therefore, strict fire safety regulations and their applicability are augmenting the size & volume of the Indian Flame Retardant Industry.

India Flame Retardant Market Opportunity:

Growing EV Sector Offering Lucrative Growth Opportunities – The country’s EV sector is projected for steady growth, with targets of 30% by 2030 from current EVs being only 5% of the vehicle fleet, supported by government subsidies and environmental goals. This is an opportunity for FR players, as electric drivetrains and high-energy battery packs pose unique fire hazards, thereby increasing the demand for FR materials in this segment. As such, incorporating FR additives in important EV components such as battery casings, wiring insulation, charging systems, and motors is particularly crucial to prevent thermal runaway fires.

Moreover, this growth is creating avenues for FR players as there is an increasing need to develop specialized (often halogen-free) polymers, foams, and coatings for EV batteries and electronics, thereby also ensuring direct partnerships with automakers to meet the safety standards in the country. Therefore, the growing EV sector will ensure the revenue growth of the market in the country over the forecast period.

India Flame Retardant Market Challenge:

Hazardous Flame Retardant Attracting Strict Scrutiny & Ban – There are increasing bans or scrutiny towards hazardous FRs, such as certain organophosphates and brominated compounds, which are forcing players to seek costly alternatives. For instance, India ratified the Stockholm Convention ban on certain brominated FRs such as hexabromodiphenyl ether, heptabromodiphenylether (Commercial octa-BDE), tetrabromodiphenyl ether, pentabromodiphenyl ether (Commercial penta-BDE), and hexabromocyclododecane.

Meanwhile, a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) analyzed the cabin air of 101 cars from 2015-2022, finding that 99% of these vehicles contained FRs known as TCIPP, TDCIPP, and TCEP, which are considered carcinogenic and linked to neurological and reproductive issues. This has led to new regulations and is compelling players to increasingly invest in reformulations, testing, certification, and end-of-life disposal systems, thereby raising costs for them. This is particularly a challenge for small players who may struggle to meet the changing fire-safety standards in the country, thereby hindering further market growth & expansion over the forecast period.

India Flame Retardant Market Trend:

Increasing Demand for Sustainable Flame Retardants (FRs) – There is growing demand for sustainable and non-halogen FRs, which is increasing the need for industry players to innovate by focusing on bio-based formulations that align with the country’s sustainability goals. For instance, Birla Cellulose launched “Birla SaFR”, which is a 100% plant and phosphate-based FR cellulosic fiber, and it offers high fire resistance while being environmentally friendly. This is allowing these players to introduce premium pricing and allowing them to enter new market segments such as eco-friendly textiles and green construction, thereby achieving high margins and long-term industrial partnerships. Additionally, there is a high demand for FRs in protective textiles and EV battery casings, thereby further driving the market growth prospects in the country over the forecast period.

India Flame Retardant Market (2026-30): Segmentation Analysis

The India Flame Retardant Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2026–2030 at the national level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Compound:

• Inorganic
• Phosphorus-based
• Halogenated (chlorinated or brominated)
• Organic (containing nitrogen or other hetero elements)

Out of these, inorganic compounds, mainly mineral fillers such as aluminum hydroxide (ATH) and magnesium hydroxide (MDH), hold the largest market share of around 38%. ATH alone accounts for about 38% of FR consumption globally, due to it acting by endothermic decomposition (180–220 °C), absorbing heat and releasing water vapor, and by forming char that suppresses smoke in polymers. This makes both ATH and MDH cost-effective and non-toxic FRs for wires, cables, and building materials in industries, thereby ensuring their market lead in the country. Additionally, the lead of inorganics is due to the high demand for halogen-free FRs in the country. For instance, leading cable makers such as Havells have actively promoted halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) insulated wires that use mineral fillers. These factors, including the country’s ratification of global bans on legacy brominated FRs such as HBCD and PBDEs, are driving the market lead of this segment in the country over the forecast period.

Based on Application:

• Plastics and polymers
• Textile
• Wire and cable
• Coating and sealant
• Adhesive and composite

Among these, plastics and polymers are dominating the market with a share of nearly 46%. This lead is due to the high use of FRs in plastics and resins in the country, with polymers making up majority of surrounding physical things such as electronics, appliances, automotive interiors and construction materials, all of which require FR additives to present the spread of fire, thereby meeting the strict fire safety standards in the country. For instance, BIS standard IS 11871:2014 has specified the FR requirements for polymeric materials and BIS has recommended FRs in electronic equipment to protect against fires. Additionally, there is increasing demand for lightweight and cost-efficient materials in the country’s automotive and EV sector, which is driving the demand for polymer parts that are treated with phosphorus and nitrogen-based FRs, thereby meeting the fire safety norms such as AIS 133 and ISO 3795 for vehicle interiors. Therefore, these factors are together driving the market lead of this segment in this growing & expanding industry.

Top India Flame Retardant Market Companies: Players, Analysis & Future Outlook

The leading flame retardant players in the Indian industry include Albemarle Corporation, BASF India Ltd., Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd., Daihachi Chemicals Co. Ltd., DIC India Ltd., Huntsman International (India) Pvt. Ltd., ICL Group Ltd., LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd., Niknam Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Relic Chemicals, Sun Chemical (DIC Group, India), Tata Chemicals Ltd., and Others.

India Flame Retardant Industry Recent Development:

• 2025: BASF complemented its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio by Ultramid^® Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility. The flame-retardant PPA increases the safety and durability of high-voltage (HV) connectors in, e.g., inverters, DC-DC converters, and batteries of electric cars.
• 2024: Corte Clariant launched its next-generation melamine-free flame retardant, a safer and forward-thinking solution that provides superior fire resistance and meets the stringent demands of modern industries.

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