Body Armor Equipment Market Size, Share, By Product Type (Soft and Hard Armor, Clothing, Helmets, Accessories, and Others), Material (Steel, UHMWPE, Aramid, Composite Ceramic, and Others), Protection Level (Level IIA, Level II, Level IIIA, Level III, and

Body Armor Equipment Market Size, Share, By Product Type (Soft and Hard Armor, Clothing, Helmets, Accessories, and Others), Material (Steel, UHMWPE, Aramid, Composite Ceramic, and Others), Protection Level (Level IIA, Level II, Level IIIA, Level III, and Level IV), End-User (Military, Civil, Law Enforcement, and Others), and Region - Trends, Analysis, and Forecast Till 2035

Body armor is a protective clothing that a personnel wears to absorb or defend from physical attacks, which might be harmful. Originally, body armors were used in the military by soldiers in war, but it has many other uses today to protect people in different professions. Geopolitical tensions, terrorism, and an increase in violence led to the increase in the usage of body armor for all the law enforcement agencies, to safeguard personnel in various scenarios.

Body Armor Equipment Market Report Highlights:

Body armor equipment market size is projected to grow at USD 5.6 Billion in 2035.

The target market was valued at USD 3.35 Billion in 2024.

The market is growing at a CAGR of 6.0%.

North America is the region having the highest global body armor equipment market share.

Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region in the market during the forecast period.

By product type, the soft and hard armor segment is dominating the market.

On the basis of material, the UHMWPE segment holds the dominant market share.

Based on protection level, the level IV segment is expected to lead the market during the projected period.

The military end-user segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during 2025-2035.

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Body Armor Equipment Market Key Highlights:

In April 2023, DuPont launched a new version of Kevlar, promising lighter, more flexible, and more effective body armor. The new body armor, named Kevlar EXO aramid fiber, has been the most significant innovation in the recent years.

In July 2024, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, tested a new lightweight body armor weighing from 7.5 kg to 12 kg. The new body armor was characterized by a light design, mobility, convenient for maneuvering actions during assault, and special operations. This body armor was made of reinforced ceramic composite materials, which provided class protection.

Segmentation:

By Product Type:

Soft and Hard Armor

Clothing

Helmets

Accessories

Others

By Material:

Steel

UHMWPE

Aramid

Composite Ceramic

Others

By Protection Level:

Level IIA

Level II

Level IIIA

Level III

Level IV

By End User:

Military

Civil

Law Enforcement

Others

By Region:

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

U.K.

France

Russia

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

Indonesia

Malaysia

South Korea

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

GCC

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Global Body Armor Equipment Market Competitive Landscape & Key Players

3M

BAE Systems

Honeywell International Inc.

Safariland LLC

Survitec

DuPont

Elmon

EnGarde body armor

U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.

ARMORSOURCE LLC

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the Body Armor Equipment Market in 2024?

2. What is the expected growth rate of the Body Armor Equipment Market during 2025-2035?

3. What are the key factors driving the Body Armor Equipment Market?

4. What is the breakup of the Body Armor Equipment Market based on the distribution channel?

5. What are the key regions in the Body Armor Equipment Market?

6. Who are the key players/companies in the Body Armor Equipment Market?

7. What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the Body Armor Equipment Market?