Fire Rated Glass Market Size - By Glass Type (Wired Glass, Ceramic Glass, Tempered Glass, Intumescent Glass, Laminated Glass and Others), By End-Use (Residential, Commercial and Industrial), By Regional Outlook & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Fire Rated Glass Market Size

Fire Rated Glass Market was valued at USD 6.04 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.3% between 2024 and 2032. The growth can be attributed to the rising number of fire incidents coupled with the growing construction worldwide due to rising urbanization and industrialization. Rising fire incidents have led to increased spending by national governments globally to improve the fire safety of buildings, both residential and commercial.
 

Additionally, as more people move into urban economic areas, there is a growing demand for high-rise structures and urban housing projects, resulting in the development of a variety of residential projects that meet the necessary fire safety requirements. For example, according to the WHO estimates and projections, the world's urban population is expected to grow by about 1.63% per year from 2020 to 2025 and 1.44% per year from 2025 to 2030.
 

Government ministries and national bodies responsible for overseeing the production of fire-resistant glass follow various norms and regulations to ensure its compliance with safety standards. The aim is to safeguard consumer interests by verifying manufacturer claims about product characteristics and assessing potential adverse effects to determine their level of danger. Such stringent government controls may limit market growth.
 

Fire Rated Glass Market Trends

Fire-resistant glass finds widespread use in the construction industry, particularly in areas such as windows, glazing, and doors. Its capability to mitigate the spread of smoke, heat, and fire is a key factor driving market demand. In 2021, the average monthly investments on new private building in the U.S. were over USD 1.24 trillion. Furthermore, strict government restrictions for the manufacture of fire-resistant glass along with growing material costs are expected to limit market growth. On the other hand, greater government spending on defense is anticipated to open new opportunities for the fire-resistant glass industry.

Fire Rated Glass Market Analysis

Based on glass type, the market is segmented into wired glass, ceramic glass, tempered glass, intumescent glass, laminated glass, and others (fire-rated polycarbonate glass, coated glass, etc.). Ceramic glass was valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4.6 billion 2032 owing to the rising popularity of insulated glass units in both commercial and residential construction. These units have fire ratings ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours and are capable of handling the thermal shock of water from water sprinklers and fire hoses, driving market growth during the forecast period.
 

Based on end use, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. In 2023, the commercial segment dominated the market with a share of 63% and is likely to exceed USD 6.6 billion by 2032.
 

North America fire rated glass market was worth USD 2.4 billion in 2023 and is estimated to cross USD 4.3 billion by 2032. The increasing consumer spending power, as well as infrastructure project funding, is driving the demand for fire rated glass products. Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to experience the fastest growth rate during the projection period owing to the rising regional construction activities along with an increase in fire accidents, particularly in emerging nations.
 

Fire Rated Glass Market Share

The global fire rated glass industry is highly fragmented with prominent players such as FG GLASS INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD., Vetrotech Saint-Gobain (Group Revenue), SCHOTT AG, Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., and Asahi India Glass Limited. Manufacturers are adopting strategic steps, such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations, to consolidate their market position and meet the growing consumer demand.
 

Fire Rated Glass Market Companies

Major players operating in the fire rated glass industry include:

• AGC Glass Europe
• Asahi India Glass Limited
• Avanti Systems USA
• FG GLASS INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.
• FireLite
• Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
• Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
• Pilkington Group Limited
• Promat International
• Pyroguard
• Safti First
• SCHOTT AG
• Technical Glass Products (TGP)
• Vetrotech Saint-Gobain (Group Revenue)
• Vitrum Glass Group
   

Fire Rated Glass Market News

• In October 2022, the svt Group of Companies announced its collaboration with the British Technical Fire Safety Group (TFSG) to broaden its range of products and provide clients with solutions from a single source. TFSG produces safety glass for the building industry through its subsidiaries Pyroguard and Fire Glass UK, while svt is one of the top providers of passive fire prevention solutions in Europe.
   
• In October 2022, AGC Glass Europe partnered with McGrory Glass, one of the biggest independent producers of architectural and decorative glass, to become a direct national distributor of Pyrobel Fire Resistant Glass from AGC.
   

This fire rated glass market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Glass Type

• Wired glass
• Ceramic glass
• Tempered glass
• Intumescent glass
• Laminated glass
• Others (Fire-rated polycarbonate glass, coated glass, etc.)

Market, By End-Use

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe 
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA