Fire protection systems market seen topping $132 billion by 2030

The global fire protection systems market is projected to exceed $133 billion by 2030, driven by stricter safety rules, urban construction and rising adoption of smart, connected fire technologies. North America is expected to remain the largest regional market, while active fire protection systems continue to dominate the category.

Why it matters: - Fire protection systems are becoming a larger line item for builders, operators and industrial buyers as safety rules tighten and buildings add more connected equipment. - The market’s projected growth points to more spending on alarms, sprinklers, suppression, monitoring and retrofit work across commercial, industrial and public facilities. - The shift also favors suppliers that can combine hardware, software and lifecycle services.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the fire protection system market is expected to surpass $133 billion by 2030. - The firm’s Global Market Report 2026 projects a 9% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - The report places the market within the broader Other General Purpose Machinery category, which is forecast to reach about $1,011 billion by 2030. - Fire protection systems are expected to account for roughly 13% of that broader category and close to 3% of the larger Machinery market, projected at $5,280 billion by 2030.

The details: - North America is forecast to remain the largest regional market by 2030 at $43 billion, up from $30 billion in 2025. - North America’s market is projected to grow at an 8% CAGR, supported by stricter building safety rules and modernization of commercial and industrial infrastructure. - The United States is expected to lead all countries in 2030 with a $37 billion market, up from $25 billion in 2025. - Active fire protection systems are projected to dominate the market in 2030 with 73% share, or $97 billion. - Active systems are being boosted by automated detection and suppression, network-connected alarms and sprinklers, and real-time monitoring in high-risk areas. - The market is segmented into active and passive fire protection systems, with services including managed services, installation and design, maintenance and other service types. - End users include commercial, industrial, governmental, institutional and other buyers. - Compliance with fire safety regulations and building codes is expected to add about 2.5% annual growth. - Urbanization and new commercial and industrial construction are expected to add about 2.4% annual growth. - Smart and IoT-enabled fire protection technologies are expected to add about 2.3% annual growth. - The market value for active and passive systems is expected to rise by more than $46 billion from 2025 to 2030. - Active fire protection systems are expected to add $34 billion over that period, while passive systems are expected to add $12 billion. - Honeywell International Inc. held the largest market share in 2025 at 7%. - Johnson Controls International plc followed at 5%. - Siemens AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Eaton Corporation plc and Viking Group Inc. each held 3%. - Victaulic Company held 2%, while Halma plc, Gentex Corporation and Hochiki Corporation each held 1%. - The top 10 companies accounted for 29% of revenue in 2025. - Major competitors also include API Group Corp., Fike Corporation, Ceasefire Industries Pvt. Ltd., Encore Fire Protection, Securiton AG, Apollo Fire Detectors Limited, Wagner Group GmbH, Eurofyre Ltd., Argus Fire Protection Company Ltd., Detectomat Systems GmbH, Orbis Technology, Global Fire Protection Group and Sterling Safety Systems. - A free sample report request and the full market report are available online.

Between the lines: - The market remains moderately fragmented, which suggests no single vendor controls the category and room remains for consolidation, partnerships and geographic expansion. - Smart building integration is becoming a key differentiator as buyers look for real-time oversight, predictive maintenance and fewer false alarms. - Early-stage hazard detection is emerging as a competitive battleground, especially for critical infrastructure and high-risk facilities. - Fireaway Inc. introduced UltraSense sensors in May 2025, pairing them with its condensed aerosol suppression system for continuous monitoring and embedded analytics. - The report’s company rankings and share data suggest that scale, certification and service coverage still matter as much as product innovation.

What’s next: - Demand is likely to keep rising as new construction, retrofits and code enforcement expand across commercial, industrial and public buildings. - Vendors are expected to keep investing in AI-powered detection, wireless retrofit tools, clean agent suppression and water mist systems. - Connected monitoring and integrated building safety platforms should remain the main growth areas through 2030. - Market leaders are likely to use service networks, product breadth and compliance expertise to defend share.

The bottom line: - Fire protection systems are moving from a compliance purchase to a technology-driven infrastructure category, with smart detection and integrated safety systems driving the next phase of growth.