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Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Extinguishers Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Fire extinguishers dispense foams, powders, and liquid chemical materials that inhibit or resist the spread of small fires, often in emergencies. Fire extinguishers are used in all nonresidential and most residential buildings where small fires may pose a risk to people or goods. Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers are the primary suppliers of fire extinguishers. Due to the regulatory requirements of fire extinguishers, every employer must have one in their business. Therefore, purchasers of fire extinguishers include all firms.
This Report Includes:
- ABC Fire Extinguishers
- CO2 Fire Extinguishers
- Water Based Fire Extinguishers
- Class K Fire Extinguishers
- Halotron Fire Extinguishers
Not in this Report:
- Fire Alarms
- Firefighting Services
Global Fire Extinguishers Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Fire Extinguishers market.
Warning Trends
Elevated Tariffs are increasing prices for law enforcement, security, and safety equipment
- The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which place broad tariffs on all imports from most US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7 after the tariff rates were finalized on August 1.
- As a result, all foreign suppliers in law enforcement, security, and safety equipment will face significantly increased costs when selling products to US buyers, and domestic manufacturers of these goods will face higher costs when sourcing key inputs for these products.
- Countries such as China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are leading sources of imports in this sector, providing high quantities of goods such as safes, locks, security cameras, security systems, and personal protective equipment. Starting August 7, imports from China, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam will be subject to tariff rates of 54.0%, 15.0%, 25.0%, 20.0%, and 19.0% respectively.
- Elevated tariffs are likely to impact pricing and supply chains in this industry due to the United States’ reliance on imported manufactured goods, which gives foreign suppliers the leverage to pass through the costs of tariffs to buyers and domestic suppliers the leverage to raise prices.
- Consequently, the Yale Budget Lab projects a 39.2% average increase in metal product prices, impacting products such as security gates and safes. Electronic security devices, such as cameras or metal detectors, are projected to rise by 18.7% in price. In the personal protective equipment market, prices are forecast to rise by between 11.0% and 37.5%, depending on the type of equipment and materials used to make it.
Global Fire Extinguishers Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 30,400 |
| #2 India | 21,195 |
| #3 Europe | 15,905 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Fire Extinguishers
United States
2026 Market Pricing$10.00 to $XXX.XX
per fire extinguisherAverage Price
Prices in the Fire Extinguishers market range from $10.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Class, Capacity/Size, Range and Fire – Squelching Agent. For example, lower prices are associated with A, B, C, or D fire certified ($10 to $800), whereas higher prices are associated with D and K fire certified ($50 to $800).
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Fire Extinguishers Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Fire Extinguishers market, prices in the US have grown 0.7% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Fire Extinguishers
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Fire Extinguishers market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Duties & Taxes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Installation
Financing
Implementation
Billed During
Maintenance
Inspections
Consumables
Unforeseen
Duties & Taxes
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.1 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Chemical Wholesalers
- Manufacturing Machinery Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Chemical Product Manufacturers
Biggest Fire Extinguishers Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Fire Extinguishers vendors by revenue in the US are Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, Home Depot, inc. and McWane Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWane Inc. | International | Birmingham, AL | 1,001-10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Honeywell International Inc. | Global | CHARLOTTE | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Carrier Global Corporation | Global | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Newell Brands Inc. | Global | ATLANTA, NJ | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Uline, Inc. | International | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Walmart Inc. | International | BENTONVILLE, AR | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Home Depot, inc. | International | ATLANTA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Johnson Controls International Plc | Global | CORK | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| HD Supply Holdings Inc. | Global | Atlanta | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Fire Extinguishers market is 11.2% and rising. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Most manufacturers are diversified and offer multiple product lines, ranging from construction materials to household goods sold directly to buyers or through intermediaries. Because of the diversification in vendors’ offerings and distribution channels, average vendor risk is low.
Market share concentration is low. About 11,000 suppliers operate in the fire extinguisher market, and no one supplier holds more than 5.0% market share. The market's competitive nature allows buyers to negotiate pricing and bundling packages more.
The supply chain for fire extinguishers does contain some risk; for instance, the chemicals within fire extinguishers are supplied by a few upstream suppliers, and metal inputs are volatile in cost. Although disruptions in the supply chain can affect market prices, it is unlikely that any disruptions will be severe enough to reduce the availability of fire extinguishers, resulting in a generally low supply chain risk.
As a net importer of fire extinguishers, the United States relies on overseas markets, potentially leading to longer delivery times and higher costs due to import duties. However, this also broadens the range of available products and promotes competitive pricing in the fire safety sector.
Supplier Information
McWane Inc.
McWane Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the construction, manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors. The company's offerings include steel utility poles, industrial pipe, valve and fitting equipment and fire extinguishers. Founded in 1871, the company is currently headquartered in Birmingham,... Subscribe to learn more
Carrier Global Corporation
Carrier Global Corp is a global provider of building and cold chain solutions, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies. Its portfolio includes Carrier, Kidde, Edwards, LenelS2, and Automated Logic. Its operations comprise... Subscribe to learn more
Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. is a global technology and manufacturing company that designs, develops, produces, and markets consumer and industrial products. It organizes its business into four reportable business segments: the Aerospace segment, which supplies products, software, and services for aircraft;... Subscribe to learn more
Newell Brands Inc.
Newell Brands Inc. is a global consumer goods company that markets under a portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex, and Campingaz. It organizes its business... Subscribe to learn more
Uline, Inc.
Uline, Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the manufacturing, manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include personal paper products, paper towels, receipt tape, paper cups, newsprint & offset papers. Founded in 1980, the company is currently headquartered in Pleasant... Subscribe to learn more
Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
Buckeye Fire Equipment Company is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include fire extinguishers. Founded in 1968, the company is currently headquartered in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America with an estimated 375 employees. Subscribe to learn more
HD Supply Holdings Inc.
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. distributes industrial equipment, components, and parts for the maintenance, repair & operations (MRO) and specialty construction markets. It organizes its business into two reportable segments: Facilities Maintenance, which distributes MRO products, provides value-add services, and... Subscribe to learn more
Home Depot, inc.
Home Depot, Inc. is a home improvement retailer offering building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, décor products, and related services under national and proprietary brands. Its proprietary brands include, among others, HDX®, Husky®, Hampton Bay®, Home Decorators Collection®,... Subscribe to learn more
Johnson Controls International Plc
Johnson Controls International plc is a holding company that provides engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning of building products and systems. It designs, sells, installs, and services HVAC equipment and systems, control systems, security systems, fire detection, and fire suppression systems and equipment.... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Fire Extinguishers Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Order Value and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Product Conformance and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Order Value |
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Total revenue Number of orders |
The average order value represents the revenue generated from the average order. The average order value can evaluate buyers' willingness to pay for a company's products and services. The average order value can be used to evaluate a company’s reputation. The average order value can be used to assess a company’s ability to provide large product volumes. |
| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) |
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Number of positive customer responses Number of customer responses |
Customer satisfaction represents customers’ overall satisfaction with a company. Customer satisfaction can be used to determine whether customer improvements are required. Buyers should be satisfied with the fire extinguisher's usability and the vendor's level of customer support. Most types of fire extinguishers have plenty of product reviews that are publicly available. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Accessibility
What types and classes of fire extinguishers do you carry?
How do you ensure specific fire extinguishers' availability when sudden demand increases occur?
Distribution
What steps do you take to ensure delivery times are accurate and dependable?
How do you transport the product?
Service Performance
What kinds of compliance checks are in place for your products?
Do you have any pending litigation, notices of violations, or complaints against your products? How have you responded to these issues?
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Fire Extinguishers RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers need to give the overall square footage of their facilities.
Buyers need to convey the layout of their facilities. If known, buyers should state where each fire extinguisher will be located.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should state how many fire extinguishers they expect to purchase.
If known, buyers should indicate what type and size of extinguishers they need.
Project Budget
Buyers should state the budget for the project.
Buyers should request information regarding shipping costs.
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