방화재 : 시장 점유율 분석, 업계 동향과 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the fire stopping materials market size was valued at USD 1.78 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow from USD 1.90 billion in 2026 to reach USD 2.61 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.62% during the forecast period (2026-2031).

Global Fire Stopping Materials Market Trends and Insights

Tightening Fire-Safety Codes and Enforcement

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1479 Edition 4 was released in April 2025 and raised the performance benchmarks for through-penetration firestop systems. Manufacturers had to requalify affected system listings, which increased the importance of current test evidence in commercial specifications. International Building Code requirements also call for firestop systems to be installed and inspected under specified conditions in relevant projects. These requirements reduce the scope for using untested fillers when a project is subject to documented inspection. India's SP 7:2026 introduced a dedicated data-center occupancy class and updated fire-safety provisions, extending the relevance of compartmentation planning in new buildings. The use of ASTM, UL, and EN test approaches across major construction regions also makes broad certification coverage more important for suppliers. This supports the fire stopping materials market where code enforcement and project documentation are becoming more formal.

High-Rise and Infrastructure Construction

High-rise buildings contain multiple service risers, staircase enclosures, and electrical distribution routes that pass-through fire-rated walls and floors. Each opening requires a tested firestop configuration that matches the substrate, penetrant, and rating of the assembly. Metro systems, airports, and tunnels also contain dense heating, ventilation, air conditioning, signaling, and power networks. These projects therefore require more firestop work per square foot than less complex structures. India's SP 7:2026 adjusted fire-safety thresholds for several occupancy types, broadening the relevance of fire protection planning in institutional construction. Taller structures often require 2-hour or 4-hour rated systems rather than standard 1-hour assemblies. This shifts demand toward products that meet higher performance requirements and carry higher installation value.

Certified System and Installation Cost Burden

Certified systems cost more than general construction fillers because they require listed materials, trained installation, and, on some projects, third-party inspection. The installation must follow the tested configuration for the opening and penetrant combination. Inconsistently enforced codes can leave room for lower-cost, non-rated foam or mastic products. This creates a risk that certified-product demand does not fully match the total number of penetrations in new construction. The 2025 revision of UL 1479 also required system requalification, which added laboratory testing and documentation costs. Large suppliers can spread these costs across wider portfolios, while smaller companies may face a higher burden. The constraint is most visible in price-sensitive residential and small commercial projects in emerging construction regions.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Increasing MEP Penetration Density
2. Data-Center, Modular-Construction, and Prefabricated-MEP Expansion
3. Skilled-Applicator Shortages and Installation Complexity

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Sealants held 31.24% of the fire stopping materials market share in 2025 because they can be used across cable bundles, pipes, ducts, and construction joints. Their flexibility across different substrates supports broad use in commercial, industrial, and residential installations. Intumescent sealants expand under heat and help close openings created when combustible pipes or cable materials soften. The 2025 update to UL 1479 increased the importance of tested formulations in listed through-penetration systems. Low-volatile-organic-compound and halogen-free products have relevance in healthcare, education, and public buildings. These buyers often align environmental purchasing requirements with fire-safety specifications. Mortar remains relevant in high-load mechanical and plumbing penetrations where compressive strength and dimensional stability are important.

Boards are projected to advance at a 7.07% CAGR through 2031. Data centers and large commercial facilities use boards where cable routes are likely to change after the initial installation. Re-enterable formats allow changes without removing and rebuilding an entire permanent seal. Cast-in devices are also gaining use in new commercial and data-center projects because they can be placed before concrete is poured. Collars have a strong role in Asia-Pacific residential towers where plastic drainage pipes are replacing metal pipework. Wraps, strips, putty, and putty pads serve specialized cable-tray and armored-cable applications.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Type
  • Sealant
  • Mortar
  • Cast-in Devices
  • Boards
  • Putty and Putty Pads
  • Collars
  • Wraps/Strips
  • Other Types
• By Application
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Other Applications
• By End-Use Industry
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Residential
  • Other End-Use Industries
• By Geography
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN Countries
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Italy
    • NORDIC Countries
    • Rest of Europe
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East and Africa

Geography Analysis

Asia-Pacific held 44.58% of the fire stopping materials market share in 2025 and is projected to advance at a 7.16% CAGR through 2031. China, India, South Korea, Japan, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries support demand through urban construction and changing building requirements. India's SP 7:2026 introduced a dedicated data-center occupancy class and additional compartmentation provisions. High-rise residential and commercial construction in China continues to support collar and sealant use, particularly where plastic drainage pipes are used. Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are tightening building-fire provisions after incidents in high-occupancy structures. Japan and South Korea support premium specification demand through combined seismic and fire-safety requirements. These conditions support demand for higher-rated penetration systems in commercial and institutional projects.

North America is a mature area for the fire stopping materials market, with strong use of code-based specifications and documented installation workflows. Building Information Modeling is widely used to coordinate service openings earlier in the project process. International Building Code inspection requirements for relevant high-rise and risk-category projects strengthen the need for documented listed systems. Data-center construction supports electrical penetration demand because facilities require extensive power and data routing. Canada aligns closely with United States requirements through CAN/ULC-S115, supporting similar product expectations across the region. Mexico offers added commercial construction demand in growing cities, although enforcement is not uniform. The mix of data centers and institutional facilities supports demand for premium firestop applications.

Europe is shaped by Construction Products Regulation requirements and the EN 1366 test series for penetration and joint systems. The United Kingdom is moving from national BS 476 classifications toward EN 13501-series classifications under Approved Document B, which is expected to prompt review of existing product choices. Germany, France, and Nordic countries have strong compliance practices and demand for low-volatile-organic-compound formulations in public procurement. South America remains smaller but is expanding through commercial construction in Brazil and Argentina. Sika AG opened manufacturing facilities in Argentina and Colombia in February 2026, improving its regional production footprint. The Middle East and Africa are supported by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 projects, including data centers, hospitals, and mixed-use towers. Suppliers that combine regional certification coverage with technical support have an opportunity in these developing distribution markets.

1. 3M
2. BASF
3. Etex Group
4. Hilti Corporation
5. Knauf Insulation
6. Morgan Advanced Materials plc
7. Quelfire
8. RectorSeal
9. ROCKWOOL A/S
10. RPM International Inc.
11. Sika AG
12. Specified Technologies Inc.
13. TENMAT Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Tightening Fire-Safety Codes and Enforcement
  • 4.2.2 High-Rise and Infrastructure Construction
  • 4.2.3 Increasing MEP Penetration Density
  • 4.2.4 Aging-Building Retrofit and Firestop Remediation
  • 4.2.5 Data-Center, Modular-Construction, and Prefabricated-MEP Expansion
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Certified System and Installation Cost Burden
  • 4.3.2 Skilled-Applicator Shortages and Installation Complexity
  • 4.3.3 Re-Penetration, Movement, and Assembly-Compatibility Risk
• 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.5.5 Competitive Rivalry

5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value)

• 5.1 By Type
  • 5.1.1 Sealant
  • 5.1.2 Mortar
  • 5.1.3 Cast-in Devices
  • 5.1.4 Boards
  • 5.1.5 Putty and Putty Pads
  • 5.1.6 Collars
  • 5.1.7 Wraps/Strips
  • 5.1.8 Other Types
• 5.2 By Application
  • 5.2.1 Electrical
  • 5.2.2 Mechanical
  • 5.2.3 Plumbing
  • 5.2.4 Other Applications
• 5.3 By End-Use Industry
  • 5.3.1 Commercial
  • 5.3.2 Industrial
  • 5.3.3 Residential
  • 5.3.4 Other End-Use Industries
• 5.4 By Geography
  • 5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.1.1 China
    • 5.4.1.2 India
    • 5.4.1.3 Japan
    • 5.4.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.1.5 ASEAN Countries
    • 5.4.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.4.2 North America
    • 5.4.2.1 United States
    • 5.4.2.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2.3 Mexico
  • 5.4.3 Europe
    • 5.4.3.1 Germany
    • 5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3.3 France
    • 5.4.3.4 Italy
    • 5.4.3.5 NORDIC Countries
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
  • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6 Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share (%)/Ranking Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Overview, Market Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 3M
  • 6.4.2 BASF
  • 6.4.3 Etex Group
  • 6.4.4 Hilti Corporation
  • 6.4.5 Knauf Insulation
  • 6.4.6 Morgan Advanced Materials plc
  • 6.4.7 Quelfire
  • 6.4.8 RectorSeal
  • 6.4.9 ROCKWOOL A/S
  • 6.4.10 RPM International Inc.
  • 6.4.11 Sika AG
  • 6.4.12 Specified Technologies Inc.
  • 6.4.13 TENMAT Ltd.

7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment