According to current market research conducted by the CMI Team, the global Firefighting Foam Market is expected to record a CAGR of 3.8% from 2024 to 2033. In 2024, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 5.8 Billion. By 2033, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 7.41 Billion.

Firefighting Foam Market: Growth Factors and Dynamics

Stringent safety regulations

Government agencies in various nations are encouraging the use of firefighting foams by enforcing severe safety rules, which is boosting market growth. In keeping with this, several industries, like petrochemicals, manufacturing, and aviation, have severe fire safety rules and guidelines.

These laws require innovative firefighting foam systems to improve fire control capabilities while protecting lives and assets. Furthermore, the increased installation of firefighting foam solutions in the oil and gas industry, owing to the high danger of flammable liquid fires, is driving market expansion.

Rising expenditure by several industries

Increasing expenditures by several industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, and others, are expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. Oil, gas, and mining companies are increasing their spending on fire suppression.

They deploy firefighting foams to prevent and contain critical fire accidents in onshore and offshore oil, gas, and mining operations caused by hydrocarbons spilled from pipelines and process units. The rise in infrastructural investment and increased demand for protective equipment are expected to drive market expansion during the forecast period.

High cost of environmentally friendly foam and disposable challenge

While there is a growing demand for fluorine-free and biodegradable firefighting foams, they are typically more expensive to create and acquire than regular foams. This higher cost can inhibit smaller businesses and industries with restricted budgets, limiting market expansion.

Furthermore, disposing of used firefighting foam, particularly those containing PFAS, is a significant challenge due to environmental considerations. The cost and complexity of proper disposal or cleanup, particularly after large-scale fire accidents, increase industries’ operating difficulties, thus limiting the usage of foam-based firefighting systems.

Report Scope

Feature of the ReportDetails
Market Size in 2024USD 5.8 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2033USD 7.41 Billion
Market Size in 2023USD 5.1 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate3.8% CAGR
Base Year2023
Forecast Period2024-2033
Key SegmentBy Foam Type, Fire Type, End-Use and Region
Report CoverageRevenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional ScopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
Buying OptionsRequest tailored purchasing options to fulfil your research requirements.

Firefighting Foam Market: New Launches and Acquisitions

  • In April 2021, Johnson Controls introduced Chemguard 3×3, a non-fluorinated foam concentrate that effectively and quickly suppresses flames in Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuels.
  • In May 2021, NAFFCO signed an agreement with the Bee Development Authority (BDA) to open its first production facility in the United States. This production facility will be located in the Chase Field Industrial and Air Complex, demonstrating NAFFCO’s commitment to expanding its operations and presence in the United States market. This strategic alliance intends to strengthen NAFFCO’s production capabilities while meeting the region’s growing need for firefighting products and solutions.

List of the prominent players in the Firefighting Foam Market:

  • National Foam
  • ANGUS FIRE
  • BIO EX S.A.S.
  • Perimeter Solutions
  • Dafo Fomtec AB
  • Johnson Controls
  • DIC Corp.
  • Fabrik Chemischer Praparate von Dr. Richard Sthamber GmbH & Co. KG
  • Kerr Fire
  • SFFECO GLOBAL
  • Solberg
  • Auxquimia
  • EAU SAVER
  • ICL Group
  • Sthamer Hamburg GmbH
  • SABO FOAM
  • A-FFF Foam
  • Amerex Corporation
  • Ansul
  • Tyco Fire Protection Products
  • Others

The Firefighting Foam Market is segmented as follows:

By Foam Type

  • Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
  • Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF)
  • Protein Foam
  • Synthetic Detergent Foam

By Fire Type

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C

By End-Use

  • Oil & Gas
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Aviation
  • Marine
  • Mining
  • Others

Regional Coverage:

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America