US Fire Fighting Foam Market 2025–2034

Reports Description

As per the US Fire Fighting Foam Market analysis conducted by the CMI Team, US Fire Fighting Foam market was valued at USD 474.57 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach at USD 726 Million by 2034 at a CAGR of 4.82% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

Overview

Firefighting foam is majorly used in putting out fire. The firefighting foam market includes manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers who sell firefighting foam through various channels, such as specialty stores, department stores, e-commerce websites, and online marketplaces.

The market is profoundly cutthroat, with a few laid-out players vying for a portion of the overall industry and separating their items through plan, material, and manageability.

Key Trends & Drivers

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market Trends has tremendous growth opportunities due to several reasons:

• The Growing Ubiquity of Firefighting foam: The rising ubiquity of firefighting foam due to its favourable properties, such as higher extension proportions, foam steadiness, protection from higher temperatures, and proficiency in upsetting the oxygen supply to stifle the fire, is expected to build interest in firefighting foam across the U.S. and adjoining areas. Rising harm to life and the climate has moved the interest in firefighting foam across the U.S. Furthermore, it is expected to pursue a comparative direction all through the figure period. In any case, the rising worries over the utilization of harmful synthetic substances, like Perfluorooctanoic Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Corrosive (PFOA), utilized for the assembling of fire-putting-out foam, are expected to slow the market development during the forecast period. The PFAO will in general saturate the dirt and groundwater supply, thus debasing water bodies.

• Increasing Industrial and Residential Fire Incidences: According to the data published by the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) of the U.S. practically 1.50 million fire cases were reported in the U.S. in 2023 and the number is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period owing to growing industrialization and increasing negligence activities. For instance, in recent years the U.S. has seen an increase in residential and commercial property development, leading to the extensive demand for fire safety systems, which in turn boosts the demand for firefighting foam. For instance, data published by the National Fire Protection Association revealed that, while residential properties accounted for just 32% of all fire accidents in the country in 2024 they resulted in around 75% of civilian deaths and injuries.

• Expansion of oil and gas industry: Structural changes in the energy sector are now moving fast enough to deliver a peak in oil and gas demand by the end of this decade under today’s policy settings. After the peak, demand is not currently set to decline quickly enough. The rapidly expanding oil and gas industry across the U.S. due to growing oil and gas exploration activities is expected to drive the demand for the firefighting foam during the forecast period. The United States has produced more crude oil than any nation at any time, according to our International Energy Statistics, for the past six years in a row. Crude oil production in the United States, including condensate, averaged 12.9 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2023. Thus, such Oil companies are regularly faced with high hazard and fire safety issues. Upstream and downstream oil and gas production companies, operating onshore and offshore, use firefighting foam to fight against burning tanks pipeline fires.

Key Threats

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market has a number of primary threats that will influence its profitability and future development. Some of the threats are:

• Availability of cheaper alternatives: Various products such as fluorine-free firefighting foams (F3) and water mist systems are emerging as effective substitutes for traditional AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) firefighting foams, particularly in situations involving flammable liquids. Furthermore, emergence of the aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are well demonstrated. AFFF products containing PFAS are reliable and effective in the face of extreme and life-threatening circumstances.  Changing consumer preferences, and the impact of economic fluctuations on consumer spending are boosting the demand for various alternatives of firefighting foam.

• Lack of Universal Regulations: Every state and local regulatory organisation operating in the market are have different rules and regulations pertaining to production and usage of the firefighting foam. The key stakeholders operating in the industry ecosystem are finding it very difficult to comply with such complex and day to day evolving regulatory landscape, which in turn restraining the market growth. The primary concern regarding the firefighting foam is the potential environmental and health risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in many formulations. While some regions and organizations have implemented regulations and guidelines for PFAS-based foams, a lack of universal directives creates inconsistencies in usage and disposal practices, leading to potential contamination and exposure issues.

• Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices: The cost of raw materials can fluctuate due to supply and demand factors, weather conditions, and geopolitical tensions. These fluctuations can impact the profitability of fire-fighting foam manufacturers and increase the price of fire-fighting foam, potentially reducing demand. The non-appearance of the normalized administrative body for endorsement of the assembling system and terms of utilization is supposed to hamper the market interest during the forecast period.

Opportunities

• Severe Guidelines related to Fire Protection: rising fire protection incidences because of the ascent in the number of fire mishaps and severe guidelines from legislatures to keep up with modern security. It is anticipated that the market’s expansion will be hampered by the absence of a global standard regulatory body. Factors driving the growth of the firefighting foam market include increasing awareness towards safety, rising disposable incomes, and the growing popularity of fire extinguishing equipment especially in commercial spaces.

• Product Innovations: The key players operating the market are heavily investing in the new product development and innovations. For instance, the Clean Production Action introduced Green Screen Certified Firefighting Foam The item is named per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) free. The utilization of PFAS in firefighting items causes ecological harm and debases drinking water. The item is pointed toward offering a protected answer for addressing natural and well-being measures.

Category Wise Insights

U.S. protection film market is segmented by finish type, by application, by material type, by region.

By Type:

• Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF):  This segment dominating the market attributed to its property of AFFF of moment structure arrangement upon launch of the concentrate or water blend from the spout. On account of fuel-based fires, AFFF covers the pool of hydrocarbon fuel with a layer of foam, empowering a warm obstruction to hinder and douse ignition. Besides, a significant part of the AFFF-concentrate marks as water in a mix with different components, like glycol ethers and ethylene or propylene glycol, added to broaden the foam life.

• Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF): Aqueous Resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF) is a fire suppressant comprising of fluoropolymers, fluorosurfactants, water-dissolvable polymers, and hydrocarbon surfactants. These foams are reasonable for moment concealment of Class B fires, including polar dissolvable fuel fires, like ketones and alcohols. AR-AFFF foams make a defensive film between the foam cover and the consuming surface, further forestalling the oxygen supply to the fuel and fixing the fuel surface subsequently upsetting the arrival of fuel fumes.

• Protein Foam (PF): Protein-based firefighting foam is produced involving normally present hydrolysed proteins in the mix with foam stabilizers, erosion inhibitors, bactericides, and different added substances to convey high intensity solidness, and upgraded consumption back obstruction.

• Synthetic Detergent Foam (medium and high expansion): Synthetic detergent foam also known as synthetic foam concentrate. It is fire suppressant and used in firefighting system. It is also known as   synthetic foam concentrate, is a fire suppressant used in firefighting systems.

By Fire Type:

• The class A fire: The class A fire type portion overwhelmed the worldwide business in 2022 and represented the greatest portion of over 51% of the overall income. Class A fire includes normal ignitable substances, like texture, wood, paper, and plastics. These unplanned fires are normal in different enterprises since these fires can heighten at a high rate within the sight of fuel overflow. Compressed water alongside mono ammonium phosphate is utilized to stifle Class A fire.

• Class B fires: It include ignitable and combustible fluids, for example, aqueous, fuel, oil paints, and finishes. As a partner, Class A fire are smothered utilizing water, Class B fire is very perilous as they have fuel with lower thickness in contrast with water and consuming oil has a higher temperature than the edge of boiling over water. On contact with water, the oil makes high-temperature steam, which extends quickly and detonates, causing consumption and spreading the fire wildly. Consequently, Class B fire dousers for the most part utilize dry synthetics, like foam or powder.

• Class C Fires: Class C fires are fuelled by electricity and can be particularly dangerous if not handled properly. Class C Fires includes powder fire extinguishers sometimes referred to as ABC extinguishers or dry chemical extinguishers are the ideal tool to put out a Class C fire. That’s because they interrupt the chemical reaction taking place through the use of fine powder particles.

Impact of Latest Tariff Policies

Tariff policies are impacting positively and negatively on the firefighting foam industry. The trump led government has imposed heavy import duties on various raw materials essential for the firefighting foam manufacturing such as polyether/polyester resins, surfactants, and reticulation chambers, which in turn increasing the overall production cost of the firefighting foam, thereby selling prices. The need to absorb higher raw-material and equipment prices squeezes budgets for other inputs like catalysts and packaging.

The key stakeholders operating in the market are shifting their procurement towards the local sourcing to avoided extra expense. Despite these fluctuating tariff challenges the fire protection system market is projected to grow constantly due to the increasing usage of the firefighting foam in the industrial, residential and commercial construction.  Tariffs have increased the cost of imported raw materials and electronic components, directly impacting manufacturing costs.

Report Scope

Regional Perspective

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market can be divided across different region, Northeast Region, Southeast Region, Midwest Region, West Coast Region, Southwest Region and Mountain States.  United States is one of the biggest countries, regarding worldwide utilization of the item, because of increasing fire-related mishaps and extreme fire.

Also, it also fires issues also occur because of climatic changes and human carelessness, which are some of the factors expected to drive the provincial market over the figure period. For example, the United States saw out of control fires bringing about harm more than in the previous 10 years. The nation had several extreme fire cases, which brought about the consumption of several hectares of land in the last few years.

Key Developments

In recent years, the US Fire Fighting Foam Market has experienced several crucial changes as the players in the market strive to grow their geographical footprint and improve their product line and profits by using synergies.

• In June 2022, the SOLBERG VERSAGARD Multipurpose Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrate was introduced by Perimeter Solutions. The new product is based on pseudo plastic foam technology that resists alcohol and does not contain fluorine. It does not last and does not contain siloxane. The concentrate is made for the oil and gas industry and industrial emergency response to deal with Class B and deep-seated Class A fires.

• In June 2022, Evonik presented POLYVEST eCO, another scope of maintainable fluid polybutadienes, which can be utilized as a fluid elastic added substance in tire creation. The item send-off is pointed toward taking care of the developing necessities of reasonable business sectors. The new line of products has physicalization properties that are similar to those of products made from fossil fuels.

• In July 2022, the POLYVEST® eCO, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins has launched a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes. The use of sustainably produced butadiene in the manufacture of this innovative product line has been shown to reduce the use of fossil raw materials by up to 99.9%.

Leading Players

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market is highly competitive, with a large number of product providers.  Some of the key players in the market include:

• National Foam
• Perimeter Solution
• Johnson Control
• Ahem Co.
• Viking Group Incorporation
• Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
• Angus Fire (US)
• National Foam (US)
• Fireade Inc.
• The Solberg Company
• Sthamer
• 3M
• Tyco Fire Products LP
• Chemguard
• Kerr Fire
• Others

These firms apply a sequence of strategies to enter the market, including innovations, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as collaboration.

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market is led by industry giants such National Foam, Perimeter Solution, Johnson Control, F. Ahem Co, Viking Group Incorporation, Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, Angus Fire (US), National Foam (US) and Fireade Inc.  These companies focusing on developing innovative product solutions and increase the product efficiency.

The US Fire Fighting Foam Market is segmented as follows:

By Type

• Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
• Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF)
• Protein Foam (PF)
• Synthetic Detergent Foam (medium and high expansion)

By Fire Type

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C

By Application

• Oil & Gas
• Aviation
• Marine
• Mining
• Warehouse
• Others