Global Ceramic Armour Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Ceramic Armour Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032


Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global ceramic armour market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% between 2024 and 2032. Aided by the escalating demand for advanced protective equipment in military and law enforcement agencies, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.

Ceramic armour is a type of personal and vehicle armour that uses the high hardness and strength of ceramic materials to stop projectiles. Typically, these armours are a composite of ceramic plates and layers of other materials like Kevlar or polyethylene, offering enhanced protection against high-velocity projectiles and ballistic impacts. The key attributes of ceramic armour include its lightweight nature, high hardness, and its ability to dissipate the energy of bullets or shrapnel effectively.

The primary catalyst for the ceramic armour market growth is the increasing security concerns worldwide, particularly in conflict-prone regions. The rising incidence of asymmetric warfare and terrorist activities has led to a heightened focus on advanced protective gear for military personnel and law enforcement officers.

Additionally, the development of advanced weaponry necessitates correspondingly advanced protective equipment, thereby bolstering the demand for ceramic armour. The material's ability to provide superior protection against a wide range of ballistic threats, while maintaining a relatively lighter weight compared to traditional armour materials, makes it a preferred choice in modern warfare and security applications.

The technological advancements in ceramic materials, aiming to enhance their strength and durability, have further propelled the ceramic armour market demand. These advancements also include the development of more cost-effective manufacturing processes, making ceramic armour more accessible.

The North American region, particularly the United States, dominates the market, owing to its significant defence spending and advanced military technology. Europe follows closely, with countries like the UK, France, and Germany contributing substantially to the market due to their robust defence sectors.

The Asia Pacific region also accounts for a significant portion of the ceramic armour market share, driven by increasing defence budgets and a focus on military modernisation in countries like China, India, and South Korea.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on material, application, and region.

Market Breakup by Material
  • Boron Carbide
  • Ceramic Metal Composite
  • Alumina
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Others
Market Breakup by Application
  • Body Armour
  • Aircraft Armour
  • Defence Armour
  • Marine Armour
  • Others
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global ceramic armour market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • CeramTec GmbH
  • ArmorWorks
  • Ceradyne, Inc.
  • CoorsTek Inc.
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Ceramic Armour Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Ceramic Armour Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Ceramic Armour Market by Material
8.4.1 Boron Carbide
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Ceramic Metal Composite
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Alumina
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Silicon Carbide
8.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.5 Others
8.5 Global Ceramic Armour Market by Application
8.5.1 Body Armour
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Aircraft Armour
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Defence Armour
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Marine Armour
8.5.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.5 Others
8.6 Global Ceramic Armour Market by Region
8.6.1 North America
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Europe
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Asia Pacific
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Latin America
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Middle East and Africa
8.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Ceramic Armour Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Company Profiles
16.2.1 CeramTec GmbH
16.2.1.1 Company Overview
16.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.1.4 Certifications
16.2.2 ArmorWorks
16.2.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.2.4 Certifications
16.2.3 Ceradyne, Inc.
16.2.3.1 Company Overview
16.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.3.4 Certifications
16.2.4 CoorsTek Inc.
16.2.4.1 Company Overview
16.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4.4 Certifications
16.2.5 Others
17 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
Additional Customisations Available
1 Manufacturing Process
1.1 Overview
1.2 Detailed Process Flow
1.3 Operation Involved
2 Project Requirement and Cost Analysis
2.1 Land, Location and Site Development
2.2 Construction
2.3 Plant Machinery
2.4 Cost of Raw Material
2.5 Packaging
2.6 Transportation
2.7 Utilities
2.8 Manpower
2.9 Other Capital Investment
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Ceramic Armour Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Material (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Material (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. North America Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. North America Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. Europe Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. Europe Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Asia Pacific Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Asia Pacific Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Latin America Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Latin America Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Middle East and Africa Ceramic Armour Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Middle East and Africa Ceramic Armour Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Global Ceramic Armour Market Structure

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