Fire-resistant glass market to reach $18.1bn by 2031
The global fire-resistant glass market is projected to grow from $11.65 billion in 2026 to $18.09 billion by 2031, driven by tighter fire safety requirements and growing construction activity.
According to MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% during the forecast period.
Demand is rising as developers seek glazing systems that combine fire protection with transparency and architectural flexibility. Fire-resistant glass is widely used in doors, partitions, façades, windows and curtain walls. These systems can help limit the spread of flames, heat and thermal radiation.
Fire-resistant glass demand is rising as stricter safety rules reshape building design and construction.
Building and construction accounted for 83.7% of global market value in 2025. This made it by far the largest application segment.
The sector is also expected to remain a major growth driver. Fire protection requirements are becoming more important in high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, commercial developments and transport infrastructure.
Laminated glass held a 57.7% market share by value in 2025. Meanwhile, ceramic fire-resistant glass is expected to record the fastest growth among product types. MarketsandMarkets links this growth to its thermal stability, resistance to thermal shock and optical clarity.
Building and construction accounted for 83.7% of the global fire-resistant glass market by value in 2025.
Asia Pacific is forecast to record the strongest regional growth, with a CAGR of 10.8% through 2031. Urbanization, infrastructure investment and tighter building safety regulations are supporting demand across the region.
Leading suppliers identified in the report include Saint-Gobain, SCHOTT, AGC, Nippon Sheet Glass and Central Glass.
