The UK active fire protection market is projected to reach a value of £743 million in 2025, according to the latest edition of the UK Active Fire Protection Market Report.
The comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the UK market for fire alarms, detectors, and suppression systems, offering crucial insights into the factors shaping market growth, competitive dynamics, and long-term opportunities across the built environment.
Key findings from the 2025 edition include:
- Market value up year-on-year, with steady growth forecast to 2029.
- Fire alarms and detection systems account for 64% of the market, though suppression products are gaining share.
- New legislation and building safety reforms continue to drive demand, particularly in high-rise and social housing.
- Technological innovation, including AI, IoT, and wireless systems, is reshaping product development and specification.
- Government commitments to housing and digital infrastructure are unlocking new areas of construction-led demand.
Active Fire Market Overview
The fire protection sector is entering a period of transformation, stricter regulation, evolving building use, and a stronger focus on life safety have pushed active fire protection up the agenda — not only in design and construction but in ongoing building operations. This report helps suppliers, investors, and professionals across the value chain make sense of a shifting but opportunity-rich landscape.
The report also explores competitive positioning, product imports, routes to market, and future technological trends — from smart detection systems to AI-enabled risk analytics and the growing use of connected devices in fire safety.
