Body Armor Plates Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Level (Level II, Level IV), By Application (Defense, Law Enforcement Protection), By Material (Steel, Aramid, Composite Ceramic), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Body Armor Plates Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Level (Level II, Level IV), By Application (Defense, Law Enforcement Protection), By Material (Steel, Aramid, Composite Ceramic), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030


Body Armor Plates Market Growth & Trends


The global body armor plates market size is expected to reach USD 2.90 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for armor suits from defense and law enforcement agencies worldwide increases the market 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 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 armor due to cross-border conflicts with neighboring countries. Furthermore, 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 jewelry store owners, embassy personnel overseas, executive protection personnel, and people residing in crime-prone areas. Moreover, several schools across the U.S. have been impacted by shootings in the past few years. The incidents have led to the deaths of many faculty members and students. Thus, 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.

In recent years, the industry witnessed a surge in product demand due to its advanced lightweight feature, which gives comfort and flexibility with maximum protection. The new feature is garnering demand from a different armed forces wing. The use of lightweight materials, such as Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) has made body armor plates lighter and more comfortable to wear. This has also led to the development of thinner and more flexible plates, allowing for a greater range of motion. Overall, these advancements in body armor plate technology have greatly improved the protection and product functionality, making it an essential tool for those who face ballistic threats in their line of work.

Body Armor Plates Market Report Highlights

  • Level IV body armor plate led the industry in 2022 accounting for over 25% share of the global revenue. Advances in materials and manufacturing techniques have made level IV tools more effective and more widely available. These improvements have also made the plates lighter, more comfortable, and more customizable
  • The defense application segment dominated the industry and accounted for over 54% share of the global revenue in 2022. Body armor plates are an essential component of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by soldiers in combat. These plates protect against ballistic threats, such as bullets and shrapnel, helping keep soldiers safe in the line of duty
  • The composite ceramic material segment led the industry in 2022, accounting for over 34% share of the global revenue owing to the excellent ballistic properties of the material, which provides high levels of protection against gunfire and other ballistic threats
  • North America was the dominant region in 2022 and held over 32% share of the global revenue. The region’s defense budget has increased over the years, leading to more spending on protective equipment, including body armor plates
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Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Information Procurement and Research Scope
1.2 Information Analysis
1.3 Market formulation & data visualization
1.4 Market Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1 Secondary Sources
1.4.2 Primary Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Insights
2.2 Global Body Armor Plates
2.2.1 Global Body Armor Plates Market, 2017 - 2030
2.2.2 Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
2.2.3 Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
2.2.4 Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
2.2.5 Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
2.3 Segmental Insights
Chapter 3 Industry Outlook
3.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
3.2 Body Armor Plates - Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Market Dynamics
3.3.1 Market Drivers
3.3.1.1 Increasing Demand For Enhancing Soldier Safety And Ensuring Survivability Across Various Regions
3.3.1.2 Continuous Innovation Of New Materials For Better Ballistic Resistance
3.3.1.3 Proliferation Of Technologically Advanced Products
3.3.2 Market Restraint
3.3.2.1 Stringent Government Regulations
3.4 Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.4.1 Supplier Power
3.4.2 Buyer Power
3.4.3 Substitution Threat
3.4.4 Threat From New Entrant
3.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
3.5 Major Deals & Strategic Alliances Analysis
3.6 Market Penetration & Growth Prospects
3.7 Body Armor Plates - PEST Analysis
3.7.1 Political
3.7.2 Economic
3.7.3 Social
3.7.4 Technological
3.8 Global Military Expenditure Analysis
Chapter 4 Body Armor Plates: Level Outlook
4.1 Body Armor Plates Market Share by Level, 2022 & 2030
4.2 Level IIA
4.2.1 Level Iia Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
4.3 Level Ii
4.3.1 Level Ii Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
4.4 Level Iiia
4.4.1 Level Iiia Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
4.5 Level Iii
4.5.1 Level Iii Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
4.6 Level Iv
4.6.1 Level Iv Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 5 Body Armor Plates: Application Outlook
5.1 Body Armor Plates Market Share by Application, 2022 & 2030
5.2 Defense
5.2.1 Defense Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
5.3 Law Enforcement Protection
5.3.1 Law Enforcement Protection Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
5.4 Civilians
5.4.1 Civilians Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 6 Body Armor Plates: Material Outlook
6.1 Body Armor Plates Market Share By Material, 2022 & 2030
6.2 Steel
6.2.1 Steel Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
6.3 Uhmwpe
6.3.1 Uhmwpe Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
6.4 Aramid
6.4.1 Aramid Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
6.5 Composite Ceramic
6.5.1 Composite Ceramic Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
6.6 Others
6.6.1 Others Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 7 Body Armor Plates: Regional Outlook
7.1 North America
7.1.1 North America Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.1.2 North America Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.1.3 North America Body Armor Plates Market, By Material 2017 - 2030
7.1.4 U.S.
7.1.4.1 U.S. Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.1.4.2 U.S. Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.1.4.3 U.S. Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.1.5 Canada
7.1.5.1 Canada Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.1.5.2 Canada Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.1.5.3 Canada Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2 Europe
7.2.1 Europe Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.2 Europe Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.3 Europe Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2.4 GermanY
7.2.4.1 Germany Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.4.2 Germany Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.4.3 Germany Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2.5 UK
7.2.5.1 UK Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.5.2 UK Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.5.3 UK Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2.6 France
7.2.6.1 France Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.6.2 France Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.6.3 France Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2.7 Italy
7.2.7.1 Italy Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.7.2 Italy Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.7.3 Italy Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.2.8 Russia
7.2.8.1 Russia Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.2.8.2 Russia Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.2.8.3 Russia Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3 Asia Pacific
7.3.1 Asia Pacific Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.2 Asia Pacific Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.3 Asia Pacific Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3.4 China
7.3.4.1 China Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.4.2 China Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.4.3 China Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3.5 Japan
7.3.5.1 Japan Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.5.2 Japan Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.5.3 Japan Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3.6 India
7.3.6.1 India Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.6.2 India Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.6.3 India Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3.7 South Korea
7.3.7.1 South Korea Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.7.2 South Korea Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.7.3 South Korea Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.3.8 Australia
7.3.8.1 Australia Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.3.8.2 Australia Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.3.8.3 Australia Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.4 Latin America
7.4.1 Latin America Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.4.2 Latin America Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.4.3 Latin America Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.4.4 Brazil
7.4.4.1 Brazil Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.4.4.2 Brazil Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.4.4.3 Brazil Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.4.5 Mexico
7.4.5.1 Mexico Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.4.5.2 Mexico Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.4.5.3 Mexico Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.5 MEA
7.5.1 MEA Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2017 - 2030
7.5.2 MEA Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2017 - 2030
7.5.3 MEA Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2017 - 2030
7.5.4 Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
7.5.4.1 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.5.4.2 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.5.4.3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.5.5 South Africa
7.5.5.1 South Africa Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.5.5.2 South Africa Body Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.5.5.3 South Africa Body Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
7.5.6 UAE
7.5.6.1 UAE Body Armor Plates Market, by Level, 2017 - 2030
7.5.6.2 UAE Armor Plates Market, by Application, 2017 - 2030
7.5.6.3 UAE Armor Plates Market, by Material, 2017 - 2030
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 AEGIS Engineering Systems
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Performance
8.1.3 Product Benchmarking
8.1.4 Recent Developments
8.2 Armored Republic, Llc
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Performance
8.2.3 Product Benchmarking
8.2.4 Recent Developments
8.3 BAE Systems
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Performance
8.3.3 Product Benchmarking
8.3.4 Recent Developments
8.4 Ballistic Body Armour Pty.
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Performance
8.4.3 Product Benchmarking
8.4.4 Recent Developments
8.5 Ceradyne Inc. (Subsidiary Of 3m)
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 Product Benchmarking
8.5.3 Recent Developments
8.6 Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 Product Benchmarking
8.6.3 Recent Developments
8.7 Hellweg International
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Financial Performance
8.7.3 Product Benchmarking
8.7.4 Recent Developments
8.8 Kejo Limited Company
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 Financial Performance
8.8.3 Product Benchmarking
8.8.4 Recent Developments
8.9 Pacific Safety Products.
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Product Benchmarking
8.9.3 Recent Developments
8.10 Point Blank Enterprises, Inc
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Product Benchmarking
8.10.3 Recent Developments
8.11 Safariland, LLC
8.11.1 Company Overview
8.11.2 Product Benchmarking
8.11.3 Recent Developments

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