Riot Control System Market Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast by Product, Technology, End User, and Region, 2025-2033

The global riot control system market size was valued at USD 11.63 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 17.21 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.23% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 34.8% in 2024. The riot control system market share is expanding, driven by the rising unrest and territorial conflicts, increasing law enforcement requirements in densely populated urban areas and large public events, and technological advancements in weapons and security solutions.

Riot control systems consist of various agents, such as irritants, lacrimators and tear gases, for controlling, dispersing or arresting the individuals involved in protests and riots. They are primarily used by law enforcement agencies and military forces to prevent and control the instances of riots or other public violence. These agents cause pain, burning sensation and excessive discomfort when exposed to the skin or mucous membranes. In comparison to other liquid agents, riot control systems are solids with low vapor pressures and are dispersed as fine particles through small hand-held spray cans, large spray tanks, smoke grenades and water cannons. Apart from this, these systems also include non-lethal equipment, such as helmets, body armors, knee pads, neck protectors, riot shields and gas masks.

The market is primarily driven by increasing instances of communal violence and protests across the globe. The growing need for efficient public management solutions is also acting as another major growth-inducing factor. Riot control systems enable the authorities to control the crowds and prevent instances of riots or other activities that can disrupt law and order. Furthermore, the implementation of favorable government policies to diminish domestic insurgencies and promote national security is also augmenting the market growth. Other factors, such as widespread adoption of technologically advanced weapons and security solutions, control systems integration with the cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning (ML) solutions and are expected to drive the market further in the coming years.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global riot control system market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, technology and end user.

Breakup by Product:

• Defensive Weapons
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Surveillance Systems
• Offensive Weapons
• Direct Contact Weapons
• Directed Energy Weapons

Breakup by Technology:

• Electromagnetic
• Mechanical and Kinetic
• Chemical
• Others

Breakup by End User:

• Law Enforcement
• Military

Breakup by Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Others
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Others
• Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Amtec Less Lethal Systems Inc. (PACEM Defense LLC), Armament Systems and Procedures Inc., Axon Enterprise Inc., B&T AG, BAE Systems Plc, Combined Systems Inc., Eagle Industries Inc., Lamperd Less Lethal Inc., NonLethal Technologies Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation and Safariland LLC (Maui Acquisition Corp.).

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