Report Code : CVMI2501248 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

1 | Market Overview

Phosphorus-based flame retardants (PFRs) are widely used non-halogenated compounds that provide sustainable alternatives to traditional brominated and chlorinated flame retardants. These compounds function by promoting char formation and disrupting combustion processes in both gas and condensed phases. Their primary applications include electronics, automotive, textiles, and construction, particularly in sectors with stringent fire safety standards and environmental regulations.

PFRs are gaining momentum due to the global movement toward safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals. Key formulations include red phosphorus, phosphonates, phosphinates, and phosphate esters, which are designed for high-performance polymers such as polyamides, polyesters, polyolefins, and epoxy resins.

 

2 | Market Size and Forecast

Year

Market Value (USD Million)

Notes

2019

1,960

Boosted by electronics and construction demand

2024

2,710

CAGR 6.7% (2019–2024)

2031

4,940

Projected CAGR 9.1% (2024–2031)

 

3 | Primary Market Drivers

  • Increasing regulation of halogenated flame retardants
  • Rising safety standards in construction, public infrastructure, and electronics
  • Growth in electric vehicle (EV) production requiring high-performance flame-resistant polymers
  • Expanding use in commercial textiles, foams, and upholstered furniture
  • Green building certifications boosting demand for non-toxic materials

 

4 | Market Challenges

  • Higher cost compared to halogenated alternatives
  • Compatibility issues with some polymer matrices
  • Need for synergistic additives to enhance performance
  • Performance limitations at extreme temperatures or long-term exposures

 

5 | Competitive Landscape

Company

Est. 2024 Share

Competitive Strengths

Recent Move

Clariant

19%

Market leader with Exolit PFR portfolio

Launched new halogen-free grades for EVs and electronics

ICL Group

17%

Integrated phosphorus supply chain

Acquired strategic PFR assets in Europe

Lanxess

14%

Strong R&D in phosphinate-based PFRs

Expanded capacity in Germany for AlPi compounds

ADEKA Corporation

11%

Phosphorus ester specialties

Debuted new reactive flame retardant for optical films

Others

39%

Regional and formulation-specific players

Targeting furniture, cable insulation, and printed boards

 

6 | Detailed Market Segmentation

By Chemical Type

  • Phosphate Esters
  • Phosphonates
  • Phosphinates
  • Red Phosphorus
  • Others

 

By Application

  • Electrical & Electronics – 34%
  • Automotive – XX%
  • Construction – XX%
  • Textiles & Upholstery – XX%
  • Others – XX%

 

By End Use Industry

  • Consumer Electronics – XX%
  • Building Materials – 25%
  • Transportation – XX%
  • Industrial & Commercial Equipment – XX%
  • Others – XX%

 

7 | Regional Analysis

  • Asia-Pacific (42%) – Led by China, Japan, and South Korea with high demand in electronics and auto sectors.
  • Europe (XX%) – Strong focus on regulatory compliance and sustainable building materials.
  • North America (XX%) – Demand in EVs, infrastructure, and clean-label electronics.
  • Latin America (XX%) – Construction sector contributes to rising adoption.
  • Middle East & Africa (XX%) – Emerging demand in building safety systems and smart city projects.

 

8 | Technology and Innovation

  • Advanced phosphinate blends for lightweight thermoplastics
  • Reactive PFRs for improved durability and weather resistance
  • Water-based formulations for textile and foam applications
  • Flame-retardant masterbatches for 3D printing and additive manufacturing
  • Multifunctional systems combining flame retardancy with anti-static or anti-drip properties

 

9 | Regulatory Environment

Governed by REACH (EU), RoHS, WEEE, TSCA (US), and GHS hazard classification, global restrictions on halogenated retardants accelerate adoption. LEED, BREEAM, and WELL standards encourage the use of non-halogenated flame retardants in certified buildings.

 

10 | Recent Developments (Q4 2023 – Q2 2025)

  • Q4 2023 – ICL launched flame retardants tailored for EV battery housings
  • Q1 2024 – ADEKA introduced reactive PFR for optical and flexible substrates
  • Q4 2024 – Clariant expanded Exolit capacity at its Chinese manufacturing hub
  • Q1 2025 – Lanxess released low-migration PFRs for commercial electronics

 

 

11 | Strategic Outlook

Manufacturers should continue developing application-specific solutions, particularly for electric mobility, circular construction, and fire-safe consumer electronics. Strategic collaborations with polymer compounders and OEMs will be key to expanding market presence. Innovation in bio-based phosphorus sources may provide additional sustainability advantages.

 

12 | Methodology

Forecasts are based on resin usage analysis, polymer adoption rates, and flame retardant formulation studies. Interviews with 65+ materials scientists, procurement managers, and EHS regulators informed market trajectory projections.





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Key Players

  • Clariant AG
  • Lanxess AG
  • ICL Group Ltd.
  • Albemarle Corporation
  • Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A.
  • Israel Chemicals Ltd.
  • Daihachi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
  • ADEKA Corporation
  • AkzoNobel

 

Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Report

  1. 1. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By Region
    3. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Phosphates
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Phosphonates
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 5.3 Others
      1. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Coatings
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Plastics
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 6.3 Electronics
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 6.4 Textiles
      1. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 6.5 Others.
      1. 6.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 North America
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Europe
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 7.4 Latin America
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 7.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 7.6 Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    8. North America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.1.1 Phosphates
      2. 8.1.2 Phosphonates
      3. 8.1.3 Others
      8.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.2.1 Coatings
      2. 8.2.2 Plastics
      3. 8.2.3 Electronics
      4. 8.2.4 Textiles
      5. 8.2.5 Others.
      8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.3.1 United States
      2. 8.3.2 Canada
      8.4 North America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      8.6 North America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    9. Europe Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Phosphates
      2. 9.1.2 Phosphonates
      3. 9.1.3 Others
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Coatings
      2. 9.2.2 Plastics
      3. 9.2.3 Electronics
      4. 9.2.4 Textiles
      5. 9.2.5 Others.
      9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
      2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
      3. 9.3.3 France
      4. 9.3.4 Spain
      5. 9.3.5 Italy
      6. 9.3.6 Russia
      7. 9.3.7 Netherlands
      8. 9.3.8 Poland
      9. 9.3.9 Rest of Europe
      9.4 Europe Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.6 Europe Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    10. Asia-Pacific Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Phosphates
      2. 10.1.2 Phosphonates
      3. 10.1.3 Others
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Coatings
      2. 10.2.2 Plastics
      3. 10.2.3 Electronics
      4. 10.2.4 Textiles
      5. 10.2.5 Others.
      10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 China
      2. 10.3.2 Japan
      3. 10.3.3 India
      4. 10.3.4 South Korea
      5. 10.3.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
      7. 10.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      10.4 Asia-Pacific Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.6 Asia-Pacific Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    11. Latin America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Phosphates
      2. 11.1.2 Phosphonates
      3. 11.1.3 Others
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Coatings
      2. 11.2.2 Plastics
      3. 11.2.3 Electronics
      4. 11.2.4 Textiles
      5. 11.2.5 Others.
      11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Brazil
      2. 11.3.2 Mexico
      3. 11.3.3 Argentina
      4. 11.3.4 Peru
      5. 11.3.5 Colombia
      6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
      11.4 Latin America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.6 Latin America Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    12. Middle East & Africa Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Phosphates
      2. 12.1.2 Phosphonates
      3. 12.1.3 Others
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Coatings
      2. 12.2.2 Plastics
      3. 12.2.3 Electronics
      4. 12.2.4 Textiles
      5. 12.2.5 Others.
      12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 12.3.2 UAE
      3. 12.3.3 South Africa
      4. 12.3.4 Egypt
      5. 12.3.5 Israel
      6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      12.4 Middle East & Africa Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.6 Middle East & Africa Global Phosphorus-based Flame Retardant Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 Clariant AG
      2. 13.2.2 Lanxess AG
      3. 13.2.3 ICL Group Ltd.
      4. 13.2.4 Albemarle Corporation
      5. 13.2.5 Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A.
    14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms



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