The Global Riot Control Equipment Market size was valued at USD 2.71 Billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD 3.94 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.24% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. Growth of the market is attributed to the dissatisfaction among people about government, latest development in non-lethal weapons, and increased number of demonstrations.
Riot control equipment is special equipment worn by Special Forces and law enforcement during the riot. Special Forces and law enforcement officer wear body armor, face visor, riot helmet, riot shield, and gas mask. Riot control police carry non-lethal weapon such as pepper spray, tear gas, and water cannon.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of riot control equipment market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.
Riot Control Equipment Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Major development in non-lethal weapon sector is projected to boost the market in the coming years.
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Increasing dissatisfaction about government among people is the major factor fueling the market in coming years.
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Social stable environment and less people gathering cause of Covid-19 are anticipated to restrict market growth.
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Lack of awareness and high cost of the product is projected to hamper the market growth.
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R&D investment and technological advancement in riot equipment is projected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of Riot Control Equipment Market Report
The report on the riot control equipment market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Riot control equipment Market – Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016-2021
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Forecast Period
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2023-2031
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Segmentation
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Product Type (Offensive Equipment (Explosive, Direct Energy Weapons, Gases and Sprays, Ammunition, Electroshock Weapons, Area Denial, and Others), Personal Protective Equipment(Helmets, Shields, Vests, and Gas Masks)) and End- user ( Special Forces and Law Enforcement)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players covered in the Report
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Blackhawk, Genesis Inc, Combined Systems Inc., Safariland, LLC, Condor Non-lethal Technologies, BAE Systems, Lrad Corporation, Eagle Industries, Taser International, Raytheon, Lamperd Less Lethal, and Amtec Less Lethal Systems
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Riot Control Equipment Market Segment Insights
The offensive equipment accounts for key share of the market and expected to grow at a rapid pace
Based on product types, the riot control equipment market is bifurcated into offensive equipment and personal protective equipment. The offensive equipment segment is sub-segmented into explosive, direct energy weapons, gases and sprays, ammunition, electroshock weapons, area denial, and others. The personal protective equipment is sub-segmented into helmets, shields, vests, and gas masks.
The offensive equipment segment accounts for a key share of the market. Growth of the market is attributed to increase in number of demonstrations. However, the personal protective equipment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to dissatisfaction among people about government cause of lockdown.
The Special Forces segment is estimated to hold major market share
On the basis of end-users, the riot control equipment market is segmented into Special Forces and law enforcement. In some region, it is illegal to use lethal weapon to control riot. Special Forces and law enforcement units are used to control riots. They have given special equipment’s to wear which is specially designed for riot control. The Special Forces and law enforcement units also use armored cars, mounted horse, aerial surveillance, and police dogs.
The market in Europe is estimated to hold major market share
On the basis of regions, the riot control equipment market is categorized as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in Europe is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period due to major drivers such as dissatisfaction about the government, increase in the number of demonstrations, latest development in non-lethal weapons, and government decision about lockdown.
The market in North America experience rise in need of riot control equipment due to factors like protest against government for mandatory use of mask and lockdown, Another reason is the government of region now concern towards public health sector causing delay in equipping latest riot control equipment.
Segments
The riot control equipment market has been segmented on the basis of
Product Types
- Offensive Equipment
- Explosive
- Direct Energy Weapons
- Gases and Sprays
- Ammunition
- Electroshock Weapons
- Area Denial
- Other
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Helmets
- Shields
- Vests
- Gas Masks
End-users
- Special Forces
- Law Enforcement
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Blackhawk
- Genesys Inc
- Combined Systems Inc.
- Safariland, LLC
- Condor Non-lethal Technologies
- BAE Systems
- Lrad Corporation
- Eagle Industries
- Taser International
- Raytheon
- Lamperd Less Lethal
- Amtec Less Lethal Systems
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the riot control equipment market include Blackhawk, Genesys Inc, Combined Systems Inc., Safariland, LLC, Condor Non-lethal Technologies, BAE Systems, Lrad Corporation, Eagle Industries, Taser International, Raytheon, Lamperd Less Lethal, and Amtec Less Lethal Systems.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as acquisitions, merger, collaborations, partnerships, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares and to generate revenue and raise their production line of the business in the coming years.