Firefighting Foam Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Firefighting Foam Market Report Segments the Industry by Foam Type (Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), Alcohol Resistant (AR-AFFF), and More), Fluorine Content (PFAS-Containing and Fluorine-Free), End-User Industry (Oil and Gas, Chemical and Pharmaceutical, Mining, and More), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Firefighting Foam Market Size and Share

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Firefighting Foam Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The firefighting foam market is valued at USD 0.87 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 1.12 billion by 2030, registering a 5.05% CAGR over the period. Momentum comes from the planned phase-out of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, and stricter industrial safety codes that elevate demand for fluorine-free foams and delivery technologies. Ongoing regulatory deadlines in the United States and the European Union, combined with rising legal liabilities for PFAS contamination, are spurring users to accelerate product substitutions. Leading suppliers have responded by divesting legacy fluorinated portfolios, investing in research for synthetic surfactants, and partnering with systems integrators to fine-tune delivery equipment. Meanwhile, regional growth profiles diverge: North America remains the revenue leader on the back of military procurement and refinery upgrades, whereas Asia-Pacific records the fastest expansion due to LNG bunkering hubs and new petrochemical complexes. Heightened competition stems from the entrance of agile formulators that specialize in biodegradable concentrates, thereby pressing incumbents to innovate, cut costs, and secure approvals for next-generation blends.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By foam type, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) led with 41.28% revenue share in 2024, while Other Foam Types, largely fluorine-free synthetics, are projected to expand at a 6.21% CAGR through 2030.
  • By fluorine content, PFAS-containing formulations still held 54.64% of the firefighting foam market share in 2024, yet fluorine-free alternatives are forecast to rise at a 6.54% CAGR to 2030.
  • By end-user industry, Oil & Gas commanded 46.93% share of the firefighting foam market size in 2024; the Mining segment is poised for 6.34% CAGR growth between 2025-2030.
  • By geography, North America accounted for 38.16% revenue share in 2024, whereas Asia-Pacific is predicted to register the highest 5.95% CAGR through 2030.

Segment Analysis

By Foam Type: AFFF Dominance Faces Regulatory Headwinds

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam retained 41.28% of 2024 revenue, yet its outlook dims as regional bans tighten and as fluorine-free options post a 6.21% CAGR. The firefighting foam market size for AFFF applications is expected to decline in absolute terms after 2027, whereas fluorine-free synthetics will fill the vacuum, aided by improved wetting agents and carbohydrate-based surfactants. Provincial fire codes in Canada already discourage new AFFF system installations. Procurement teams, therefore, prioritize backward-compatible concentrates that can be dropped into existing proportioners without changing nozzle configurations. That requirement favors blends that mimic AFFF viscosity and expansion ratios while eliminating PFAS.

Alcohol-Resistant AFFF (AR-AFFF) remains necessary for polar-solvent fires in chemical warehouses. However, its growth plateaus because alternative alcohol-resistant synthetics approach comparable performance. Protein and fluoroprotein foams maintain niche adoption for depot-tank fire protection due to high heat resistance but suffer from shorter shelf lives and higher viscosity. Meanwhile, detergent-based synthetics score quick wins among municipal departments that seek cost-effective substitutes requiring no special handling, especially for training evolutions.

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By Fluorine Content: Regulatory Transition Accelerates Market Shift

PFAS-containing foams commanded 54.64% market share in 2024, reflecting legacy stockpiles and embedded system designs. Yet their dominance erodes annually as inventories are decommissioned. California’s Senate Bill 1044 established staggered PFAS phase-outs beginning January 2024 for non-Part 139 facilities and extending to 2028 for storage terminals, forcing operators to budget for replacement concentrates and tank cleaning. Europe’s PFOA ban, effective July 2025, follows the same trajectory, assuring volume swings toward fluorine-free substitutes.

Innovation clusters around “drop-in” fluorine-free concentrates designed to operate at 1% for sub-surface injection or 3% for top-pour methods, thereby minimizing recalibration. Military purchasers demand agents that pass the MIL-SPEC MIL-PRF-32725F test series; Solberg’s 3% MIL-SPEC Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam and Bio-Ex’s ECOPOL A3+ MILSPEC exemplify this push, capturing early-mover advantage by pairing environmental attributes with performance guarantees.

By End-User Industry: Oil & Gas Leadership Amid Mining Acceleration

Oil & Gas remains the anchor customer group, holding 46.93% of 2024 revenue due to extensive tank farms, loading racks, and offshore rigs. Large-diameter monitors and foam chambers dominate these settings, and proportioner audits often reveal a migration path toward fluorine-free stocks over the next compliance cycle. The firefighting foam market share for Oil & Gas may decline several points, but its absolute spend stays high because elevated throughput volumes dictate rigorous fire-protection redundancy.

The Mining segment grows fastest at 6.34% CAGR, buoyed by mechanized underground operations where diesel machines raise both ignition sources and toxic-fume concerns. U.S. mining regulations specify dual-agent systems combining dry-chemical and foam streams, creating new orders for low-viscosity synthetics that can flow through narrow bore nozzles without residue. Similar patterns appear in Australia and Chile, propelling specialized OEM partnerships.

Chemical & Petrochemical operators favor alcohol-resistant agents to combat polar-solvent fires, whereas Transportation uses expand with LNG fueling stations and aviation hangars. Warehousing & Logistics sees stable volume tied to pallet-storage hazard mitigation; system designers increasingly configure dual wet-pipe sprinklers and high-expansion foam generators to protect automated retrieval systems.

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Geography Analysis

North America holds the largest regional position, accounting for 38.16% of 2024 sales thanks to stringent PFAS legislation, military procurement budgets, and refinery modernization programs. The firefighting foam market size in North America benefits from federal transition grants, such as the USD 2.1 billion allocation to replace legacy AFFF systems at Department of Defense sites. Canadian policy aligns closely with U.S. rules, creating a seamless North American compliance environment that encourages early adoption of fluorine-free alternatives.

Asia-Pacific posts the strongest outlook, advancing at a 5.95% CAGR to 2030. China’s January 2024 PFOS import and export ban has accelerated domestic R&D in synthetic surfactants, leading to local formulations certified under GB 20031 standards. Japanese regulators emphasize after-sales maintenance in foam-system approvals; suppliers that bundle concentrate sales with inspection services gain leverage in warehouse and semiconductor fabrication plant contracts. South Korea and Singapore invest in LNG bunkering, channeling budgets toward high-expansion foam systems engineered for cryogenic hazards.

Europe’s market shows steady replacement activity under the European Chemicals Agency’s PFAS roadmap, with a complete consultation on fluorinated firefighting foams scheduled by 2025[3]European Chemicals Agency, “PFAS Restriction Roadmap,” echa.europa.eu . Germany leads manufacturing volume; the United Kingdom hosts active pilot projects that field-test fluorine-free foams for airport crash-rescue units. Southern European petrochemical hubs refine adoption strategies around tank-farm retrofits, balancing cost, performance, and environmental compliance.

The Middle East & Africa capitalizes on extensive hydrocarbon infrastructure, but adoption rates depend on operator budgets and regional awareness of PFAS liabilities. South America remains a small but emerging opportunity where Brazilian offshore and Argentine mining ventures could lift spending if regulatory certainty improves.

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Competitive Landscape

The firefighting foam market is consolidated, with numerous mid-sized chemical firms and niche formulators vying for contracts as PFAS exit deadlines loom. No single vendor controls an outsized slice, though Perimeter Solutions recorded 113% Fire Safety revenue growth in Q3 2024, underscoring its momentum in fluorine-free products. Established conglomerates are realigning portfolios: Carrier Global divested its Industrial Fire division to Sentinel Capital Partners for USD 1.43 billion in 2024, enabling targeted capital deployment toward core HVAC operations while the buyer consolidates fire-protection assets.

Johnson Controls announced the cessation of fluorinated foam production by June 2024, signaling a strategic pivot that echoes broader industry restructuring. Patent filings emphasize low-fluorine surfactant blocks and micro-encapsulated gas-release agents that improve bubble stability. Supply-chain strategies increasingly integrate concentrate manufacturing with nozzle, bladder tank, and proportioner production, offering customers bundled performance warranties that simplify bidding.

Firefighting Foam Industry Leaders

  1. Angus Fire

  2. Dafo Fomtec AB

  3. Sthamer

  4. Johnson Controls

  5. Perimeter Solutions

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
SFFECO Global, pgisystems, SaudiFal Company Ltd, Loshareh Chemical Industries, Naffco.
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Recent Industry Developments

  • February 2025: Perimeter Solutions reported a 93.42% increase in fire safety sales, reaching USD 436.27 million in 2024. This growth highlights the rising demand for firefighting products, driving innovation and expanding their adoption across various applications.
  • July 2023: Johnson Controls will stop producing and selling fluorinated firefighting foams, including AFFF, by June 2024, shifting to non-fluorinated alternatives to support eco-friendly, sustainable solutions in the market.

Table of Contents for Firefighting Foam Industry Report

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Transition Toward Fluorine-Free Foams in High-Hazard Facilities
    • 4.2.2 Strict Government Regulations to Maintain Industrial Safety
    • 4.2.3 Rising Fire Risk in Expanding LNG Bunkering Hubs
    • 4.2.4 Mandatory Fixed-Foam Systems in Mega-Warehouses
    • 4.2.5 Increased Military and Aviation Fire Protection Needs
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Environmental and Health Concerns Over Certain Types
    • 4.3.2 High Disposal and Cleanup Costs
    • 4.3.3 Performance Gap in Fluorine-Free Alternatives
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Porter’s Five Forces
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.5.5 Degree of Competition

5. Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value)

  • 5.1 By Foam Type
    • 5.1.1 Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
    • 5.1.2 Alcohol-Resistant (AR-AFFF)
    • 5.1.3 Synthetic/ Detergent Foam Concentrate
    • 5.1.4 Protein Foam Concentrate
    • 5.1.5 Other Foam Types (Fluorine-Free Synthetic (F3), etc.)
  • 5.2 By Fluorine Content
    • 5.2.1 PFAS-Containing
    • 5.2.2 Fluorine-Free
  • 5.3 By End-user Industry
    • 5.3.1 Oil and Gas
    • 5.3.2 Chemical and Petrochemical
    • 5.3.3 Mining
    • 5.3.4 Transportation
    • 5.3.5 Other End-User Industries (Military and Defense, Warehousing and Logistics, etc.)
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.1.1 China
    • 5.4.1.2 India
    • 5.4.1.3 Japan
    • 5.4.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.2 North America
    • 5.4.2.1 United States
    • 5.4.2.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.3 Europe
    • 5.4.3.1 Germany
    • 5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3.3 France
    • 5.4.3.4 Italy
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share(%)/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Albilad Fighting Systems Ltd.
    • 6.4.2 Angus Fire
    • 6.4.3 BIO EX
    • 6.4.4 Dafo Fomtec AB
    • 6.4.5 Fire Safety Devices Pvt. Ltd. (FireChem)
    • 6.4.6 Foamtech
    • 6.4.7 Johnson Controls
    • 6.4.8 Kerr Fire
    • 6.4.9 Oil Technics Limited
    • 6.4.10 Perimeter Solutions
    • 6.4.11 SFFECO Global
    • 6.4.12 Shanghai Waysmos
    • 6.4.13 Sthamer
    • 6.4.14 Viking Group, Inc.

7. Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment
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Global Firefighting Foam Market Report Scope

Firefighting foams are used for fire suppression. Their role is to cool the fire by forming a layer above, preventing its contact with oxygen, and hence, resulting in suppression of the combustion. The firefighting foam market is segmented by foam type (aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), alcohol resistant (AR-AFFF), synthetic/detergent foam concentrate, protein foam concentrate, and other foam types), end-user industry (oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical, mining, transportation, and other end-user industries), and geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts for the firefighting foam market in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Foam Type Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
Alcohol-Resistant (AR-AFFF)
Synthetic/ Detergent Foam Concentrate
Protein Foam Concentrate
Other Foam Types (Fluorine-Free Synthetic (F3), etc.)
By Fluorine Content PFAS-Containing
Fluorine-Free
By End-user Industry Oil and Gas
Chemical and Petrochemical
Mining
Transportation
Other End-User Industries (Military and Defense, Warehousing and Logistics, etc.)
By Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
By Foam Type
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)
Alcohol-Resistant (AR-AFFF)
Synthetic/ Detergent Foam Concentrate
Protein Foam Concentrate
Other Foam Types (Fluorine-Free Synthetic (F3), etc.)
By Fluorine Content
PFAS-Containing
Fluorine-Free
By End-user Industry
Oil and Gas
Chemical and Petrochemical
Mining
Transportation
Other End-User Industries (Military and Defense, Warehousing and Logistics, etc.)
By Geography
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current value of the firefighting foam market?

The global firefighting foam market is valued at USD 0.87 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.12 billion by 2030.

Why are fluorine-free foams gaining traction?

Regulators are phasing out PFAS because of environmental persistence and health concerns, prompting users to adopt fluorine-free foams even though some options still trail AFFF in extinguishment speed.

Which end-user segment spends the most on foam?

Oil & Gas operators hold 46.93% of 2024 revenue due to extensive tank farms and offshore platforms that require specialized foam systems.

Which region is growing fastest?

Asia-Pacific registers the highest CAGR at 5.95% through 2030, driven by LNG bunkering terminals and rapid industrialization.

What performance challenges do fluorine-free foams face?

Laboratory and field tests show fluorine-free agents can take 1.5-2 times longer to extinguish hydrocarbon fires, though hardware enhancements like compressed-air systems can offset part of the gap.

How are leading companies responding to PFAS regulations?

Major suppliers are divesting PFAS portfolios, discontinuing AFFF lines, and fast-tracking synthetic surfactant R&D to capture demand for compliant, high-performance substitutes.

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