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Armor Materials Market Report by Type (Metals and Alloys, Ceramics, Composites, Para-Aramid Fibers, Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene, Fiberglass, and Others), Protection Type (Airborne Ballistics, Blasts and Explosion), Application (Aerospace, Body Armor, Civil Armor, Marine Armor, Vehicle Armor), and Region 2024-2032
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Market Overview:
The global armor materials market size reached US$ 12.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 19.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during 2024-2032.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2023
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Forecast Years
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2024-2032
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Historical Years
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2018-2023
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| Market Size in 2023 | US$ 12.7 Billion |
| Market Forecast in 2032 | US$ 19.9 Billion |
| Market Growth Rate (2024-2032) | 5% |
Armor materials are specialized protective fabrics that are used for absorbing shocks and minimizing the impact or damage caused by external forces. These materials absorb the impact of bullets by dispersing the energy across the surface. They are manufactured using leather, ceramics, metals, para-aramid fiber, alloy and fiberglass materials. Armor materials are also produced using ceramics, such as aluminum oxide, boron carbide, titanium boride, silicon carbide, synthetic diamond composite (syndite) and aluminum nitride. These materials are widely used in bulletproof vests, armors, helmets and vehicles and exhibit high structural strength, fracture and crack resistance and chemical inertness. They are comfortable to wear, lightweight, durable and provide enhanced protection against handguns and sharp-edged weapons.
Armor Materials Market Trends:
Significant growth in the military and defense industries is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Armor materials are widely used to protect the soldiers on the battlefield during combat and reduce the intensity of bullets and approaching weapons. Moreover, the widespread product utilization to protect military vehicles from bullets, shrapnel and missiles is favoring the market growth. Various product innovations, such as the launch of lightweight armor materials that are highly sustainable and flexible and provide enhanced protection to the users, are providing a thrust to the market growth. In line with this, the increasing product demand in the marine industry to protect assets against underwater torpedoes, shellfire and ultraviolet (UV) rays is positively impacting the market growth. Other factors, including the widespread adoption of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene to manufacture flexible, lightweight and durable bulletproof vests, along with the implementation of various government initiatives to promote soldier modernization strategy, especially in the developing nations, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global armor materials market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, protection type and application.
Breakup by Type:
- Metals and Alloys
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Para-Aramid Fibers
- Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
- Fiberglass
- Others
Breakup by Protection Type:
- Airborne Ballistics
- Blasts and Explosion
Breakup by Application:
- Aerospace
- Body Armor
- Civil Armor
- Marine Armor
- Vehicle Armor
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 competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Avon Rubber p.l.c., CeramTec TopCo GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Honeywell International Inc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Morgan Advanced Materials, PPG Industries Inc., Saab AB and Saint-Gobain S.A.
Report Coverage:
| Report Features | Details |
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| Base Year of the Analysis | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Units | US$ Billion |
| Segment Coverage | Type, Protection Type, Application, Region |
| Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
| Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
| Companies Covered | Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Avon Rubber p.l.c., CeramTec TopCo GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Honeywell International Inc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Morgan Advanced Materials, PPG Industries Inc., Saab AB and Saint-Gobain S.A. |
| Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
| Report Price and Purchase Option | Single User License: US$ 3899 Five User License: US$ 4899 Corporate License: US$ 5899 |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global armor materials market was valued at US$ 12.7 Billion in 2023.
We expect the global armor materials market to exhibit a CAGR of 5% during 2024-2032.
The introduction of lightweight armor materials for providing enhanced protection to users, as they are sustainable and flexible in nature, is primarily driving the global armor materials market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units for armor materials.
Based on the type, the global armor materials market has been segregated into metals and alloys, ceramics, composites, para-aramid fibers, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, fiberglass, and others. Among these, metals and alloys currently hold the largest market share.
Based on the application, the global armor materials market can be bifurcated into aerospace, body armor, civil armor, marine armor, and vehicle armor. Currently, body armor exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global armor materials market include Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Avon Rubber p.l.c., CeramTec TopCo GmbH, CoorsTek Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Honeywell International Inc, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V., Morgan Advanced Materials, PPG Industries Inc., Saab AB, and Saint-Gobain S.A.
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