Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Size, Share, Trends and Analysis by Region, Category, User and Segment Forecast to 2031
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Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Report Overview
The body armor and personal protection market size will be valued at US$5.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.74% over the forecast period. Technological advancements such as ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), carbon nanotube, liquid armor, and graphene in futuristic armor and personal protection equipment are anticipated to drive the market growth over the forecast period.
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market, 2021-2031 ($ Billion)
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Body armor is designed primarily to protect the wearer from the damaging effects of gunshot wounds on internal organs. Additionally, it offers protection when police personnel are involved in vehicle accidents or other types of assaults. Most of the body armor and helmets used by law enforcement are made to fend off assaults from handgun fire.
Counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, and guerrilla warfare operations are examples of contemporary warfare tactics that could cause fatal casualties to soldiers. Similar situations arise in the world of law enforcement, when criminals, convicts, and other lawbreakers can mortally hurt corresponding officers, necessitating the purchase of personal body armor and related equipment.
COVID-19 Impact
Numerous industries were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent containment measures, which resulted in significant declines in the global economic output. However, worldwide spending on military goods climbed steadily during this period. Furthermore, the economic slowdown and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been a major factor for the increasing number of protests worldwide. In 2020, almost 15,000 riots and violent protests were witnessed across the globe. Of these 15,000 protests, more than 5,000 were documented between January 2020 and April 2021 and were COVID-19 pandemic-related. The overall economic damage caused was anticipated to be approximately US$15 trillion, which accounts for around 11.6% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). Hence, despite the pandemic, governments continued to spend on military goods, especially safety equipment, because of the political and border disputes.
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Segmentation by Type
The body armor and personal protection industry has been bifurcated into five segments namely hard armor, soft armor, protective clothing, protective headgear, and boots.
The hard armor segment accounted for over 30.0% of the global market share in 2023. This segmental growth is attributed to the several high-value procurement programs worldwide, including the US Army’s Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts; X-Small Arms Protective Inserts and Low Intensity Threat Environment (LITE) Body Armor Inserts programs, India’s Sarvatra Kavach, Germany’s Protective Vest Inserts, and France’s Inter-Army Ballistic Modular Vest program, among others.
Moreover, the growing demand for cold-weather, high-altitude, and hot-weather protective clothing is a major factor anticipated to drive the protective clothing segment growth from 2022 to 2031. Furthermore, the procurement of advanced Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) protection clothing by major military forces is also expected to be a key growth factor fueling the segment growth.
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Share by Type, 2023 (%)
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Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Segmentation by User
The defence segment dominated the market and accounted for over 80.0% of the global revenue share in 2021. This can be attributed to the headway of battlefield threats such as shrapnel in improvised explosives or bone-breaking batons, leading to the adoption of state-of-the-art body armor. Moreover, the homeland security segment is expected to record a steady growth from 2022 to 2031 owing to the surge in the defence budget responsible for the growth of homeland security forces, such as first responders, police, and VIP security staff.
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Analysis by Region
Europe’s body armor and personal protection market is expected to reach over US$700 million by 2031. The key countries that contribute to most of the regional spending are Russia, the UK and Germany. The body armor and personal protection market in Germany has been witnessing significant growth over the past few years and is anticipated to witness similar growth over the forecast period of 2022 to 2031. The growth can be attributed to continuous efforts to equip its military and law-enforcement agencies with protection equipment such as combat helmets, lightweight body armors, protection armor plates. Currently, Germany is investing in the procurement of soft armor and combat boots for its forces, and as a result these two segments will witness the highest spending over the next decade. In December 2020, Rheinmetall and helmet manufacturer Galvion secured a contract to supply advanced combat helmets to Germany’s armed forces.
Furthermore, the global body armor and personal protection market is expected to be led by the North America region with a revenue share of 46.0% in 2023. The region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% from 2022 to 2031. The region’s spending is projected to be dominated by the US throughout the forecast period.
North America Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Share by Country, 2023 (%)
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The US Army’s new Soldier Protection System (SPS) program along with Canada’s Operational Clothing & Footwear Consolidated Contract (OCFC2), Non-Operational Clothing & Footwear Contract (NOCFC), and GEN II Interim Combat Helmets are expected to be the key programs driving the regional growth over the forecast period.
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market ¬- Competitive Landscape
The global body armor and personal protection industry is characterized as oligopolistic. There are established players in the market with little to no product differentiation. The key participants in the industry are continually engaging in mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations to expand their business.
Leading Players in the Body Armor and Personal Protection Market
- Safariland LLC
- Dupont De Nemours Inc
- Avon Protection Plc
- Armor Express Inc
- MKU Ltd
- Gentex Corp
- Samyang Comtech Co Ltd
- Rostec Inc,
- Leading Technological Composites, Inc
- Point Blank Enterprises
Other Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Vendors
Avon Rubber plc, Elmon SA, U.S. Armor Corporation, Vertical Protective Apparel, LLC, Hardwire LLC, Mountain Horse Solutions, Logistik Unicorp Inc., Revision Military Ltd, McRae Industries Inc, ADS, Inc, and Galvion Ltd amongst others.
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Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Research Overview
| Market Size (2023) | US$5.2 billion |
| CAGR (2022-2031) | 1.74% |
| Forecast Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historic Period | 2021 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Index, Key Program Analysis, Growth Trends. |
| Type Segment | Hard Armor, Soft Armor, Protective Clothing, Protective Headgear, Boots |
| User Segment | Defence, Homeland Security |
| Key Companies | Safariland Llc, Dupont De Nemours Inc, Avon Protection Plc, American Body Armor Llc, Aegis Engineering Ltd, Armor Express Inc, Mku Ltd, Pacific Safety Products Inc, Samyang Comtech Co Ltd, Gentex Corp. |
Body Armor and Personal Protection Market Scope
GlobalData Plc has segmented the body armor and personal protection market report by type, user, and region:
Body Armor and Personal Protection Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2031)
- Hard Armor
- Soft Armor
- Protective Clothing
- Protective Headgear
- Boots
Body Armor and Personal Protection User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2031)
- Homeland Security
- Defence
Body Armor and Personal Protection Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2031)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Russia
- Greece
- Norway
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South & Central America
- Brazil
- Peru
- Chile
- Rest of South & Central America
- Middle East & Africa
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- Nigeria
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
The market intelligence report provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
- Body armor and personal protection market outlook: analysis as well as historical figures and forecasts of revenue opportunities from the type, user, and regional segments.
- The competitive landscape: an examination of the positioning of leading players in the body armor and personal protection market.
- Underlying assumptions behind our published base-case forecasts, as well as potential market developments that would alter, either positively or negatively, our base-case outlook.
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- The report highlights the type segments (hard armor, soft armor, protective clothing, protective headgear, boots) and user segments (defence and homeland security)
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Key Players
• Safariland LLC• Dupont De Nemours Inc
• Avon Protection Plc
• Armor Express Inc
• MKU Ltd
• Gentex Corp
• Samyang Comtech Co Ltd
• Rostec Inc
,• Leading Technological Composites, Inc
• Point Blank Enterprises
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Frequently asked questions
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What will be the body armor and personal protection market size in 2023?
The body armor and personal protection market size globally will be valued at $5.2 billion in 2023.
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What will be the body armor and personal protection market size in 2031?
The body armor and personal protection market size is expected to reach US$ 6.2 billion by 2031.
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What is the body armor and personal protection market growth rate?
The body armor and personal protection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.74% during the forecast period (2022-2031).
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What are the key body armor and personal protection market drivers?
Soldier modernization, rising number of civilian unrest and political protests, growing adoption of lightweight & modular personal protection systems, and development of improvised protective equipment for female soldiers has plummeted the adoption of body armor and personal protection and is anticipated to drive the market growth over the forecast period.
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What are the key body armor and personal protection market segments?
Type: Hard Armor, Soft Armor, Protective Clothing, Protective Headgear, Boots.
User: Defence, Homeland Security
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Which are the leading body armor and personal protection companies globally?
Some of the leading body armor and personal protection companies are Safariland LLC, Dupont De Nemours Inc, Avon Protection Plc, American Body Armor LLC, Aegis Engineering Ltd, Armor Express Inc, MKU Ltd, Pacific Safety Products Inc, Samyang Comtech Co Ltd, Gentex Corp.
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Is there a third level of segmentation in the report?
GlobalData’s focus is on providing reliable and accurate data that is supported by robust research methodology. Our reports undergo rigorous quality checks and are based on primary and secondary research sources, ensuring that the numbers and insights provided are trustworthy. However, despite the best efforts to gather comprehensive data, there could be instances where the available data is limited, making it challenging to provide third level segmentation. In such cases, GlobalData may choose to provide high-level insights and general trends rather than forcing segmentation that may not be backed by sufficient data. This approach ensures that the report’s overall quality and credibility are maintained.
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