Body Armor Personal Protection Market

The Body Armor And Personal Protection Market is segmented by material into soft armor, hard armor, composite armor, ceramic armor, and other materials. The soft armor segment held the largest market share in 2023 and is likely to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. The emerging demand for soft armor stems from the need for both lightweight and flexible body armor, which allows protection from low-velocity projectiles and fragments.

Contrarily, demand in the hard armor market is expected to grow most significantly over the next few years.This armor is capable of providing higher levels of protection in terms of safety from high-velocity rounds. Meanwhile, the composite armor, which combines the characteristics of both, is promising due to the balance it offers. Ceramic armor is another segment set to promise growth in the  body armor market. This soft, lightweight, and powerful armor is likely to become a substantial part of the sector.

The Body Armor And Personal Protection Market is segmented based on threat level into NIJ Level IIIA, NIJ Level IV, NIJ Level III+, Special Threat Level, and Other Threat Levels. NIJ Level IIIA offers protection against 9mm, .40 S, and .357 Magnum rounds. It is commonly used by law enforcement agencies and military personnel. NIJ Level IV provides protection against .30-06 Springfield, 7.62x51mm NATO, and 5.56x45mm NATO rounds. It is used by military forces and special operations units. NIJ Level III+ offers protection against .308 Winchester, 7.62x39mm, and 5.45x39mm rounds.It is used by law enforcement agencies and military personnel.

Special Threat Level offers protection against high-powered rifle rounds such as .50 BMG and .338 Lapua Magnum. It is used by military forces and law enforcement agencies against heavily armed threats. Other Threat Levels include protection against knives, edged weapons, blunt force trauma, and other non-ballistic threats. This segment is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing demand for personal protection equipment in civilian applications.

The Protection Type segment of the  Body Armor And Personal Protection Market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The market is segmented into Ballistic Armor, Stab-Resistant Armor, Blast-Resistant Armor, and Riot Control Armor. Ballistic Armor accounted for the largest share of the market in 2023 and is expected to continue to dominate the market in the coming years. The increasing demand for ballistic armor from military and law enforcement agencies around the world is driving the growth of this segment.

Stab-Resistant Armor is also expected to witness significant growth in the coming years due to the growing incidents of knife-related crimes.The increasing awareness about personal safety and the need for protection from terrorist attacks is driving the growth of Blast-Resistant Armor. The increasing demand for riot control armor from law enforcement agencies to control riots and protests is driving the growth of this segment.

The Body Armor And Personal Protection Market segmentation by product type includes vests, helmets, shields, and other body armor and personal protection products. Among these, vests held the largest market share in 2023, accounting for over 45% of the  revenue. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for lightweight, concealable, and comfortable body armor for law enforcement, military, and security personnel.

Helmets are another significant segment, expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period.The rising concerns about head injuries in combat situations and the growing adoption of advanced helmet technologies drive the demand for helmets. Shields, on the other hand, are expected to have a moderate growth rate, primarily due to their limited applications in specific scenarios. Other body armor and personal protection products, such as gloves, knee pads, and tactical gear, also contribute to the overall market growth.

The Body Armor And Personal Protection Market is segmented by Application into Law Enforcement, Military, Security Personnel, Civilians, and Other Applications. Among these segments, Law Enforcement is expected to hold the largest market share in 2023, owing to the increasing demand for body armor and personal protection equipment by law enforcement agencies worldwide to protect their officers from threats such as firearms, knives, and other weapons.

The Military segment is also expected to account for a significant share of the market, driven by the rising demand for advanced body armor and personal protection systems by armed forces around the world.Security Personnel and Civilians are also expected to contribute to the market growth, as the need for personal protection equipment increases in various industries and among individuals seeking self-defense. Other Applications, such as the use of body armor and personal protection equipment in riot control, crowd management, and other security-related activities, are also expected to drive market growth.