Fire protection pipe market seen growing 8% a year through 2030

The global market for fire protection system pipes is projected to exceed $23 billion by 2030, fueled by construction growth, tougher fire codes and system upgrades. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead regional demand, while the U.S. remains the largest single-country market.

Why it matters: - Fire protection system pipes sit at the center of life-safety infrastructure in homes, offices, factories and public buildings. - The market’s growth signals more spending on compliant fire suppression systems as cities expand and older buildings are retrofitted. - The segment is also tied to broader construction, steel and plumbing supply chains.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released The Global Fire Protection System Pipes Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report says the market is projected to grow at an 8% CAGR throughout the forecast period. - The report was published from London on October 12, 2026. - A free sample of the report is available. - The full report is also available.

The details: - The market is expected to surpass $23 billion by 2030. - Fire protection pipes are forecast to represent about 11% of the broader iron and steel pipe and tube market by 2030. - The same report places the wider iron and steel pipe and tube market at roughly $218 billion by 2030. - Fire protection pipes are forecast to account for nearly 0.2% of the larger metal and mineral industry, which is projected to reach $9,886 billion by 2030. - Welded pipes are expected to hold the largest share in 2030, at 71% or $17 billion. - The market is segmented by pipe type, material, application and end user. - Pipe types include seamless and welded. - Materials include steel, CPVC, copper and others. - Applications are split mainly between fire suppression systems and fire sprinkler systems. - End users include residential, industrial and commercial customers. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the dominant region by 2030, reaching $8.3 billion from $5.7 billion in 2025. - Asia-Pacific growth reflects rapid construction of commercial and high-rise residential buildings, stricter enforcement in emerging economies, industrial infrastructure spending and new fire suppression installations. - The U.S. is forecast to be the largest single-country market, rising to $6.0 billion by 2030 from $4.4 billion in 2025. - U.S. growth is tied to modernization of aging fire safety systems, improved protection technologies in commercial spaces and stricter fire-code compliance. - Urbanization and infrastructure expansion are expected to add roughly 2.8% annual growth to the market. - Stricter regulations and building safety codes are forecast to contribute around 2.6% annual growth. - Rising fire-safety awareness and more fire incidents are estimated to account for about 2.4% annual growth. - The report says weldable and seamless pipe segments together represent the largest growth opportunities and are expected to add over $7 billion in market value by 2030. - Welded pipes are projected to contribute about $5 billion in that period. - Seamless pipes are projected to contribute about $2 billion in that period. - Victaulic held the largest global share in 2025 at 2%. - Other companies named as key players include Johnson Controls International plc, Zekelman Industries, Tata Steel Ltd., Nippon Steel Corporation, Mueller Industries Inc., Georg Fischer AG (Uponor Corporation), Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Inc., Wavin BV and Tenaris S.A. - The top 10 companies together captured 10% of market revenue in 2025.

Between the lines: - The market remains moderately fragmented, which suggests no single vendor has broad control over demand or pricing. - Strict fire codes and certification requirements create barriers to entry, but they also keep demand tied to compliance spending. - Competition appears to be shifting toward corrosion resistance, faster installation and more durable coatings rather than price alone. - PPG Industries introduced the PPG STEELGUARD 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating in the Americas in September 2024, a sign that material and coating innovation remains active. - The report’s focus on market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis and forecast dashboards signals rising interest in decision tools for suppliers, distributors and investors.

What’s next: - Demand is likely to stay linked to construction, retrofit activity and fire-code enforcement through the end of the decade. - Companies are expected to keep investing in corrosion-resistant materials, smart grooved joining technologies, composite pipes and advanced coatings. - Expansion in manufacturing capacity and supply chains will likely remain a priority as buyers demand certified products with faster installation times. - The report says new 2026 additions include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and Excel-based forecasting dashboards.

The bottom line: - Fire protection pipes are a modest slice of the industrial pipe market, but regulation, urban growth and building retrofits are making them a durable growth category.