What Is The Current and Historic Market Size Analysis Of The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
The military personal protective equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the last few years, there has been significant expansion in the military personal protective equipment market. The size of the market is predicted to rise from $19.54 billion in 2024 to $21.26 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The previously recorded growth can be correlated to factors such as geopolitical disputes, expansion of military modernization initiatives, perception of threat, worldwide military spending, and the obsolescence of traditional equipment.
What Is The Forecast For The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
The Military Personal Protective Equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of military personal protective equipment is forecasted to experience robust expansion in the forthcoming years. The market is projected to reach $29.54 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.
This growth over the predicted period can be associated with the emergence of new threats, the global political situation, heightened attention on the welfare of soldiers, cybersecurity issues, and environmental considerations. Dominant trends in the predicted period encapsulate sustainability and eco-friendly responses, international geopolitical influences, protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards, advancements in ballistic protection, customization and modularity, as well as the integration of smart technology.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
The escalation in military expenditure is predicted to boost the growth of the market for military personal protective equipment in the future. The sum spent on weaponry, military operations, maintenance, personnel, and specific military gear is what constitutes military expenditure. The government's financial commitment towards the military sector will assist in fostering various facets of the military market, including personal protective gear for military personnel. As stated by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Swedish international organization, in their report published in April 2023, global military expense underwent a real-term rise of 3.7 percent in 2022, to reach an unprecedented peak of $2,240 billion. Remarkably, European military spending witnessed a significant 13 percent growth over the year. The US and China, contributing 39 percent and 13 percent respectively to global military spending in 2022, cemented their positions as the leading two spenders. They were closely followed by Russia at 3.9 percent, India at 3.6 percent, and Saudi Arabia at 3.3 percent, altogether accounting for 63 percent of the total global military expenditure for that year. Hence, the rising military expenditure is propelling the growth of the market for military personal protective equipment.
How Is The Global Military Personal Protective Equipment Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The military personal protective equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Body Armor, Tactical Vest, Eye Protection, Combat Helmet, Life Safety Jacket, Pelvic Protection, Respiratory Protection, Other Products
2) By Usage: Detection Solutions, Fall Protection, Head And Face Protection, Hearing Protection, Protective Apparel, Protective Communications, Protective Eyewear, Respiratory Protection, Welding Safety
3) By Application: Army, Air Force, Navy, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Body Armor: Soft Armor, Hard Armor, Plate Carriers, Tactical Vest
2) By Tactical Vest: Modular Tactical Vests, Load-Bearing Vests
3) By Eye Protection: Ballistic Goggles, Shooting Glasses, Face Shields
4) By Combat Helmet: Ballistic Helmets, Modular Helmets
5) By Life Safety Jacket: Personal Flotation Devices, Tactical Life Vests
6) By Pelvic Protection: Groin Guards, Protective Shorts
7) By Respiratory Protection: Gas Masks, Respirators
8) By Other Products: Hearing Protection, Neck Protection, Anti-Riot Gear
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
The trajectory of innovative military protective equipment development is an emerging trend in the military personal protective equipment market. Major market players and research entities are investing in R&D to create cutting-edge military protective gear. Such advancements equip main competitors with a market advantage. For example, in July 2022, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), a government institution in Australia, made public its involvement in the creation of sophisticated respiratory protective tools for the Australian Defense Force (ADF), investing $8.65 million. This involves utilizing metal-organic material technology to offer superior protection from radiological and nuclear (CBRN) contaminants with a single respiratory device. The goal is to enhance defense competence by safeguarding military staff from biological, chemical, and radiological pollution in combat zones.
Who Are the Key Players In The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
Major companies operating in the military personal protective equipment market include:
• 3M Company
• Ansell Limited
• Armor Express LLC
• Avon Rubber plc
• BAE Systems Inc.
• Ballistic Body Armor Pty. Ltd.
• E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
• Eagle Industries Unlimited Inc.
• Gentex Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• MKU Limited
• Point Blank Enterprises Inc.
• Revision Military Inc.
• Teijin Limited
• Australian Defense Apparel Pty Ltd.
• Authorities Gear LLC
• Fortis Clothing Ltd.
• KDH Defense Systems Inc.
• MSA Safety Incorporated
• SEYNTEX NV
• Sioen Industries NV
• TOP-SKIN S.r.l.
• W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Military Personal Protective Equipment Market?
North America was the largest region in the military personal protective equipment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the military personal protective equipment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military personal protective equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
