Specialised doors that can resist fire and help halt or reduce the spread of smoke, flames, and heat transmission are referred to as fire-rated doors. They are often constructed of fibreglass, steel, wood, fire-rated glass, or a combination of materials, and they usually feature an intumescent seal around the edges of the door.
Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The growing market for fire-rated doors in the Middle East and Africa is mostly due to the widespread use of these doors in a variety of industries. Because of their ability to prevent the spread of fire and offer safe escape routes, they are extensively utilised in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. For instance, in the business sector, fire-rated doors are essential in offices, malls, and high-rise structures because of the increased risk of fire events and the requirement for safe evacuation routes.
The Middle East and Africa fire-rated doors market is growing largely due in large part to the industrial sector's ongoing innovation in creating and building more effective and visually pleasing fire-rated doors. The industry's emphasis on balancing practicality and beauty has resulted in the creation of elegant but durable fire-rated doors that complement architectural designs while offering efficient fire protection. There is an increasing need for fire-rated doors due to the expansion of the building industry and the heightened focus on safety measures. Furthermore, the popularity of fire-rated doors has increased due to the growing trend of safety-first building, as these doors effectively contain fires and enable safe evacuation during crises. Additionally, there is a greater emphasis on fire-rated doors with strong insulating qualities as a result of the growing need for energy-efficient buildings. The Middle East and Africa fire-rated doors market is expected to grow as a result of these doors' dual benefits of preventing the spread of fire and improving building energy efficiency through the reduction of heat loss.
Regarding the fire-rated door market, the Middle East and Africa have a number of obstacles. Obstacles to standardisation include strict legal frameworks and disparate standards in different areas. Geopolitical unrest and changes in the economy have an impact on building projects, which in turn affects the market for fire-rated doors. Growth in some markets is hampered by a lack of knowledge and comprehension of the significance of fire safety. Adoption of fire-rated doors may also be hampered by their high initial cost, particularly in regions where cost is a factor. The Middle East and Africa need to embrace fire-rated doors more widely, hence addressing these issues will involve coordinated efforts in standardisation, awareness campaigns, and price strategies.
Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market
In the market for fire-rated doors, the Covid-19 epidemic has had a major effect. Lockdown restrictions, supply chain issues, and a decline in construction activities caused difficulties for the construction industry, one of the main end users of fire-rated doors. Production of fire-rated doors and their installation were impacted by the closing of industrial facilities and the introduction of social distancing norms. Nonetheless, the market proved resilient, as there is still a need for fire-rated doors in vital industries including data centres, healthcare institutions, and vital infrastructure projects. Market momentum is anticipated to return as economies strengthen and construction activity picks back up.
Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Al Daour Factory, Allegian MEA, Al Kuhaimi Group, Al-Manashy Doors, NAAFCO, Reda Safe, Riyadh Metal Industries Company L.L.C, SFFECO, Others.
Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market Segmentation:
Mechanism: Based on the Mechanism, Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market is segmented as; Folding Fire Doors, Sliding Fire Doors, Swinging Fire Doors, Others.
By Material: Based on the Material, Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market is segmented as; Glass, Metal, Wood, Others.
By End Use: Based on the End Use, Middle East and Africa Fire-Rated Doors Market is segmented as; Residential, Non- Residential.
By Region: This research also includes data for Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Others.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.