Intumescent Coatings Global Market Report 2026

Intumescent coatings are protective layers that expand when exposed to high temperatures, forming an insulating char that slows down heat transfer. These coatings improve fire resistance by minimizing structural damage and delaying the point at which materials fail. They are commonly used in fireproofing applications across various industries and substrates.

The main types of intumescent coatings are thick-film and thin-film. Thick-film intumescent coatings provide robust fire protection by forming a substantial insulating layer when heated. These coatings are applied in multiple layers for enhanced performance and are used in high-demand applications requiring significant fire resistance. Common substrates for these coatings include wood, structural steel, and iron, with technologies such as water-based, solvent-based, and epoxy-based formulations. Intumescent coatings are used in applications such as hydrocarbon and cellulosic fire protection, and serve industries such as construction, oil and gas, automotive, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the intumescent coatings market by increasing costs of imported resins, additives, and specialized coating equipment. Construction, oil and gas, and automotive segments are most impacted, particularly in asia pacific and middle east regions. Increased tariffs have raised fireproofing project costs. However, tariffs are promoting domestic coating production and encouraging regional formulation development.

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The intumescent coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.12 billion in 2025 to $1.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction safety standards, adoption of fireproof coatings, expansion of industrial facilities, development of passive fire protection, infrastructure modernization.

The intumescent coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter fire safety regulations, growth of high rise buildings, expansion of transportation infrastructure, rising oil and gas investments, innovation in coating technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for fire protection systems, expansion in infrastructure fireproofing, growing use in steel structures, increased adoption in oil and gas facilities, focus on lightweight fire resistant coatings.

The expansion of oil and gas exploration activities is expected to drive the growth of the intumescent coatings market in the coming years. Oil and gas exploration activities involve processes such as searching for and discovering new oil and gas reserves, including geological surveys, drilling, and the use of advanced technologies to assess and extract these resources. The growth of these activities is fueled by rising global energy demand, prompting companies to invest in new reserves to meet consumption needs. Intumescent coatings protect oil and gas infrastructure by expanding when exposed to heat, forming an insulating layer that delays fire spread and ensures operational safety. For example, in March 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that crude oil production in the United States reached a record 12.9 million barrels per day in 2023, representing a 9% increase (1.0 million barrels per day) from 2022. Hence, the growth of oil and gas exploration activities is contributing to the expansion of the intumescent coatings market.

Leading companies in the intumescent coatings market are developing advanced solutions, such as epoxy intumescent passive fire protection coatings, to enhance fire safety and improve the performance of building materials. Epoxy intumescent passive fire protection coatings are high-performance, fire-resistant coatings that expand under heat to form an insulating char layer, delaying heat transfer and protecting structural integrity. For instance, in February 2023, PPG Industries, a US-based manufacturing company, introduced PPG STEELGUARD 951, an innovative epoxy intumescent coating designed for modern architectural steel. It provides up to three hours of fire protection by expanding into a thick, insulating foam layer during a fire, helping maintain structural integrity and allowing additional evacuation time. Furthermore, the coating offers corrosion protection in harsh environments and eliminates the need for a topcoat, reducing both project time and costs. With its enhanced durability and rapid curing properties, PPG STEELGUARD 951 delivers reliable performance under various conditions, meeting national and international fire and corrosion standards.

In August 2023, SK Capital Partners, a US-based provider of specialty chemicals and materials-focused private investment solutions, acquired Isolatek International for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, SK Capital aims to strengthen its position in the fire protection sector by expanding its portfolio of high-performance passive fireproofing solutions, including intumescent coatings. Isolatek International is a US-based provider of passive fireproofing materials, offering spray-applied fire-resistive materials (SFRMs) and intumescent fireproofing systems for use across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction industries.

Major companies operating in the intumescent coatings market are BASF SE, PPG Industries, Inc., Sika AG, Akzo Nobel N.V., Huntsman Corporation, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., Hempel A/S, Jotun A/S, Teknos Group Oy, Beckers Group AB, Carboline Company, Envirograf (UK) Limited, Nullifire Limited, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Tremco Incorporated, International Paint Ltd., Contego International Inc., No-Burn, Inc., Isolatek International, Inc., Albi Protective Coatings, Inc., Rudolf Hensel GmbH

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the intumescent coatings market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the intumescent coatings market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the intumescent coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The intumescent coatings market consists of sales of water-based intumescent coatings, solvent-based intumescent coatings, and powder intumescent coatings. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Thick-Film; Thin-Film
• 2) By Substrate: Wood; Structural Steel And Iron; Other Substrates
• 3) By Technology: Water-Based; Solvent-Based; Epoxy-Based
• 4) By Application: Hydrocarbon; Cellulosic
• 5) By End Use: Construction; Oil And Gas; Automotive; Other End-Uses
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Thick-Film: Epoxy-Based Thick-Film; Solvent-Based Thick-Film; Water-Based Thick-Film
• 2) By Thin-Film: Solvent-Based Thin-Film; Water-Based Thin-Film
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; PPG Industries, Inc.; Sika AG; Akzo Nobel N.V.; Huntsman Corporation; Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.; Hempel A/S; Jotun A/S; Teknos Group Oy; Beckers Group AB; Carboline Company; Envirograf (UK) Limited; Nullifire Limited; The Sherwin-Williams Company; Tremco Incorporated; International Paint Ltd.; Contego International Inc.; No-Burn, Inc.; Isolatek International, Inc.; Albi Protective Coatings, Inc.; Rudolf Hensel GmbH
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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