The Body Armor Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.
The report is segmented by Design Type (Concealable Armor, Tactical Armor, Stab Armor); Body Type (Unisex Armor, Male Armor, Female Armor, Shaped Armor, Formed Armor); End Users (Military and Law Enforcement, Commercial). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.
Purpose of the ReportThe report Body Armor Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:
- Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
- Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
- Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.
Body Armor Market Segmentation
Design Type- Concealable Armor
- Tactical Armor
- Stab Armor
- Unisex Armor
- Male Armor
- Female Armor
- Shaped Armor
- Formed Armor
- Military and Law Enforcement
- Commercial
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- South and Central America
- Middle East and Africa
Strategic Insights
Body Armor Market Growth Drivers- Increase in Terrorism and Armed Conflicts: Global terrorism and civil unrest, especially in conflict zones such as the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia, have significantly raised the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE). Military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilians working in high-risk environments face increasing threats from small arms fire, explosives, and sharp objects, driving the demand for advanced body armor.
- Demand for Customized/Body Specific Armors: The advancements in the armor industry such as availability of custom designed body armor pieces is another major factor driving the procurement of body armors. New flexible body armor technologies are allowing for increased mobility and comfort without sacrificing protection. These include soft armor vests designed for law enforcement and hard armor plates for military personnel engaged in combat.
- Advancements in Body Armor Technology: The advancements in the body armor technologies such as usage of flexible and lightweight materials that can be designed as per the user's body is one of the major trends pushing the growth of body armor market across different regions.
- Modernization of Military Forces: As part of military modernization initiatives, defense forces are upgrading their equipment, including personal protective gear. This includes adopting next-generation body armor systems that offer enhanced protection, mobility, and comfort for soldiers in various combat scenarios, including urban warfare, counter-insurgency, and peacekeeping operations.
- Growth in Civilian/Commercial Applications: The rise in adoption of body armor for civil and commercial applications is one of the major factors likely to generate new opportunities for market vendors in the coming years. As awareness of personal safety increases, there is growing interest in protective gear for civilians in addition to military and law enforcement personnel. This trend is particularly notable in countries that have experienced high-profile incidents of violence or mass shootings.
- Rising Demand for Soldier Wearable Upgrades: Due to the rising geopolitical tension among different nations, the armed forces worldwide are focusing on upgrades of their respective soldier wearable equipment. This is further generating the demand for procurement of different types of body armor which is further likely to generate new opportunities in the coming years.
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- Comprehensive Coverage: The report comprehensively covers the analysis of products, services, types, and end users of the Body Armor Market, providing a holistic landscape.
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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The major factors driving the body armor market are:
1. Surge in Global Military Budget Disbursement
2. Demand for Customized/Body Specific Armors
Some of the major trends driving the body armor market are:
1. Advancements in Body Armor Technology
The Body Armor Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 3.6% from 2023 to 2031
1.INTRODUCTION
1.1.SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2.THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3.MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1Body Armor Market - By Type
1.3.2Body Armor Market - By End-User
1.3.3Body Armor Market - By Region
1.3.3.1By Country
2.KEY TAKEAWAYS
3.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4.BODY ARMOR MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1.OVERVIEW
4.2.PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3.ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4.EXPERT OPINIONS
5.BODY ARMOR MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1.KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2.KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3.KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4.FUTURE TRENDS
5.5.IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS
6.BODY ARMOR MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1.BODY ARMOR - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2.BODY ARMOR - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3.MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7.BODY ARMOR MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â TYPE
7.1.OVERVIEW
7.2.TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3.SOFT AND HARD ARMOR
7.3.1.Overview
7.3.2.Soft and Hard Armor Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4.CLOTHING
7.4.1.Overview
7.4.2.Clothing Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5.HELMET
7.5.1.Overview
7.5.2.Helmet Market Forecast and Analysis
8.BODY ARMOR MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â END-USER
8.1.OVERVIEW
8.2.END-USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3.MILITARY
8.3.1.Overview
8.3.2.Military Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4.LAW-ENFORCEMENT
8.4.1.Overview
8.4.2.Law-Enforcement Market Forecast and Analysis
9.BODY ARMOR MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 â GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1.NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1North America Body Armor Market Overview
9.1.2North America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3North America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4North America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
9.1.5North America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1United States Body Armor Market
9.1.5.1.1United States Body Armor Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2United States Body Armor Market by End-User
9.1.5.2Canada Body Armor Market
9.1.5.2.1Canada Body Armor Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2Canada Body Armor Market by End-User
9.1.5.3Mexico Body Armor Market
9.1.5.3.1Mexico Body Armor Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2Mexico Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.EUROPE
9.2.1Europe Body Armor Market Overview
9.2.2Europe Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3Europe Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4Europe Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
9.2.5Europe Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1Germany Body Armor Market
9.2.5.1.1Germany Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2Germany Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.5.2France Body Armor Market
9.2.5.2.1France Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2France Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.5.3Italy Body Armor Market
9.2.5.3.1Italy Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2Italy Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.5.4United Kingdom Body Armor Market
9.2.5.4.1United Kingdom Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2United Kingdom Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.5.5Russia Body Armor Market
9.2.5.5.1Russia Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2Russia Body Armor Market by End-User
9.2.5.6Rest of Europe Body Armor Market
9.2.5.6.1Rest of Europe Body Armor Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2Rest of Europe Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market Overview
9.3.2Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
9.3.5Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1Australia Body Armor Market
9.3.5.1.1Australia Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2Australia Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.5.2China Body Armor Market
9.3.5.2.1China Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2China Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.5.3India Body Armor Market
9.3.5.3.1India Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2India Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.5.4Japan Body Armor Market
9.3.5.4.1Japan Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2Japan Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.5.5South Korea Body Armor Market
9.3.5.5.1South Korea Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2South Korea Body Armor Market by End-User
9.3.5.6Rest of Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market
9.3.5.6.1Rest of Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2Rest of Asia-Pacific Body Armor Market by End-User
9.4.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market Overview
9.4.2Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
9.4.5Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1South Africa Body Armor Market
9.4.5.1.1South Africa Body Armor Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2South Africa Body Armor Market by End-User
9.4.5.2Saudi Arabia Body Armor Market
9.4.5.2.1Saudi Arabia Body Armor Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2Saudi Arabia Body Armor Market by End-User
9.4.5.3U.A.E Body Armor Market
9.4.5.3.1U.A.E Body Armor Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2U.A.E Body Armor Market by End-User
9.4.5.4Rest of Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market
9.4.5.4.1Rest of Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2Rest of Middle East and Africa Body Armor Market by End-User
9.5.SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1South and Central America Body Armor Market Overview
9.5.2South and Central America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3South and Central America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4South and Central America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
9.5.5South and Central America Body Armor Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1Brazil Body Armor Market
9.5.5.1.1Brazil Body Armor Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2Brazil Body Armor Market by End-User
9.5.5.2Argentina Body Armor Market
9.5.5.2.1Argentina Body Armor Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2Argentina Body Armor Market by End-User
9.5.5.3Rest of South and Central America Body Armor Market
9.5.5.3.1Rest of South and Central America Body Armor Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2Rest of South and Central America Body Armor Market by End-User
10.INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2.AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3.NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4.EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11.BODY ARMOR MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1.3M (CEREDYNE)
11.1.1.Key Facts
11.1.2.Business Description
11.1.3.Products and Services
11.1.4.Financial Overview
11.1.5.SWOT Analysis
11.1.6.Key Developments
11.2.ARMORSOURCE LLC
11.2.1.Key Facts
11.2.2.Business Description
11.2.3.Products and Services
11.2.4.Financial Overview
11.2.5.SWOT Analysis
11.2.6.Key Developments
11.3.BAE SYSTEMS
11.3.1.Key Facts
11.3.2.Business Description
11.3.3.Products and Services
11.3.4.Financial Overview
11.3.5.SWOT Analysis
11.3.6.Key Developments
11.4.E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY (DUPONT)
11.4.1.Key Facts
11.4.2.Business Description
11.4.3.Products and Services
11.4.4.Financial Overview
11.4.5.SWOT Analysis
11.4.6.Key Developments
11.5.ENGARDE BODY ARMOR
11.5.1.Key Facts
11.5.2.Business Description
11.5.3.Products and Services
11.5.4.Financial Overview
11.5.5.SWOT Analysis
11.5.6.Key Developments
11.6.HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
11.6.1.Key Facts
11.6.2.Business Description
11.6.3.Products and Services
11.6.4.Financial Overview
11.6.5.SWOT Analysis
11.6.6.Key Developments
11.7.POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC.
11.7.1.Key Facts
11.7.2.Business Description
11.7.3.Products and Services
11.7.4.Financial Overview
11.7.5.SWOT Analysis
11.7.6.Key Developments
11.8.PT ARMOR INC
11.8.1.Key Facts
11.8.2.Business Description
11.8.3.Products and Services
11.8.4.Financial Overview
11.8.5.SWOT Analysis
11.8.6.Key Developments
11.9.SAFARILAND LLC
11.9.1.Key Facts
11.9.2.Business Description
11.9.3.Products and Services
11.9.4.Financial Overview
11.9.5.SWOT Analysis
11.9.6.Key Developments
11.10.U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION.
11.10.1.Key Facts
11.10.2.Business Description
11.10.3.Products and Services
11.10.4.Financial Overview
11.10.5.SWOT Analysis
11.10.6.Key Developments
12.APPENDIX
12.1.ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2.GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1.3M (Ceredyne)
2.ArmorSource LLC
3.BAE Systems
4.E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont)
5.EnGarde Body Armor
6.Honeywell International Inc.
7.Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
8.PT Armor Inc
9.Safariland LLC
10.U.S. Armor Corporation.
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