The global Body Armor Plates market size is expected to be worth around US$ 2.10 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Vision Research Reports.
The global Body Armor Plates market size was valued at US$ 1.10 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during forecast period 2021 to 2028.
Growth Factors
The rising demand for armor suits from defense and law enforcement agencies worldwide increases the body armor plate market's growth. Also, emerging economies, such as India and China, are increasingly focusing on replacing legacy military equipment and increasing their defense budget. For instance, in May 2020, China hiked its defense budget to USD 179.0 billion compared to USD 177.6 billion in 2019.
However, it has been the lowest hike in recent years due to the significant economic disruption caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Further, cross-border conflicts and rivalries are key forces for a surge in demand for plates and shields. For instance, in February 2020, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an Armed force of China, the PLA has held open tenders to procure 467,000 units of protection shields for enhanced bulletproof vests and 930,000 units of protection shields for universal bulletproof vests. The PLA has decided to procure protection armors in the wake of cross border conflicts with neighboring countries.
Further, the rising crime and riot instances in the civil part of society worldwide increase the need for personal security and safety among residents. Thus, the demand for protection plates increases, especially among people residing in crime-prone areas, jewelry store owners, embassy personnel overseas, and executive protection personnel. Moreover, in the past few years, several schools across the U.S. have been impacted by shootings. The incidents have led to the deaths of many faculty members and students. With rising concerns for students' and faculty members' safety, various proposals have been made to use body armor for both the students and faculty members. For instance, bulletproof backpacks have been tested in the global market for use by students.
Report Highlights
Level IV body armor plate led the market for body armor plates and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 25.05% in 2020. This segment is anticipated to grow at a noticeable rate over the forecast period. This growth is attributable to the fact that the introduction of the final version of NIJ (National Institute of Justice) Standard 0101.07 is anticipated to improve the test methods and the performance requirements for the ballistic resistance levels. Besides, the new NIJ standard is expected to bring new threat levels for rifle protection levels. The increased vulnerability to the rifle protection levels is expected to contribute to the growth of the level IV armor plate.
The Level ll segment is anticipated to grow at a noticeable rate over the forecast period. This high growth is attributable to the fact that it offers one of the highest levels of protection. Level II body armor plates are developed to stop a 0.357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) at 1,430 ft/s and a 0.9mm FMJ at approximately 1,245 ft/s. They are conventionally light, soft, and comfortable to conceal. The segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period.
The defense application segment led the market for body armor plates and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 50.0% in 2020. This high share is attributable to the ever-increasing need for defense suits supported with enhanced ballistic and stabs resistance for soldiers. The defense agencies in developed countries, such as the U.S., France, and Canada, emphasize enhancing personal protection for armed forces, thus, focusing on upgrading the traditional body armor capabilities and protective headgears. The segment’s ongoing trend positively impacts the body armor plates market and is expected to dominate the market in terms of revenue in the forecast years.
The law enforcement protection application is expected to grow at a noticeable rate over the forecast period since NIJ has been pivotal in developing modern body armors for police officers. Besides, the rising crime and riot instances in a different part of civil society globally are fostering the body armor plates demand in various law enforcement agencies. For instance, the St. Clair police department has declared body armor mandatory for most police officers during the area patrolling. The segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.
The composite ceramic material segment led the market for body armor plates and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 30.0% in 2020. This high share is attributable to the prominence of alumina ceramic among armor manufacturers as it offers better thermal stability. Hence, plates made from alumina ceramic are mainly provided to personnel deployed in areas where resistance to high temperatures is essential. In some cases, is also used to create ceramic plates. However, ceramic plates so designed tend to be more expensive as compared to alumina ceramic.
The steel segment is expected to witness a CAGR of 7.10% over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to one of the most commonly used materials for protection shields and plates. Apart from being cost-effective, steel can offer protection against several types of rounds and projectiles. Moreover, a steel plate can also be concealed under the user's garment, thereby making it ideal for a Very Important Person (VIP).
North America dominated the market for body armor plates and accounted for the largest revenue share of 30.04% in 2020. The government military programs, such as the Extremity Protection program and Soldier Protection System-Torso for providing full body armor to the armed forces, are anticipated to incite growth in the regional market. Besides, the region consists of leading countries that dominate the global market in terms of military spending. For Instance, in 2019, the U.S has spent USD 732.0 billion on its military. Such a high budget for military applications and services has further fueled the development and adoption of armor plates in the North American market.
In Asia Pacific, the market for body armor plates is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 6.10% over the forecast period. The large-scale modernization activities of traditional systems and the rise in warfare and border disputes in the Asia Pacific region's emerging economies, such as China, India, and South Korea, drive the demand for protection equipment plates in this region. Also, the need for providing personal protection to the ground troops in the region, along with steady investments by the government for acquiring competitive arms and personal protection equipment, is expected to energize the regional market growth prospects.
Key Players
Aegis Engineering Ltd
Armored Republic, LLC
BAE Systems
Ballistic Body Armour Pty.
Ceradyne Inc. (Subsidiary of 3M)
Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd
Hellweg International
Kejo Limited Company
Pacific Safety Products
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc
Safariland, LLC
Market Segmentation
Level Outlook
Level IIA
Level II
Level IIIA
Level III
Level IV
Application Outlook
Defense
Law Enforcement Protection
Civilians
Material Outlook
Steel
UHMWPE
Aramid
Composite Ceramic
Others
Regional Outlook
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Russia
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
South America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
Israel
UAE
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New product launches and the expansion of already existing business are predicted to benefit the key players in maintaining their dominance in the global market for Body Armor Plates. The global market is segmented on the basis of region, application, en-users and product type. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa (MEA).
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