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Bullet Proof Vest Market Research Report Information By Type (Soft Jacket and Hard Jacket), By End Use (Defense, Security & Law Enforcement, and Civilians), By Protection Level (II, IIIA & IIIA+, III & III+, and IV), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/A&D/10329-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre| October 2024

Global Bullet Proof Vest Market Overview


Bullet Proof Vest Market Size was valued at USD 1.3 Billion in 2022. The Bullet Proof Vest market is projected to grow from USD 1.4 Billion in 2023 to USD 2.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Growing awareness of commercial security worldwide and increasing demand for lightweight body armor from end-use industries like defense, law enforcement, and civilians, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Bullet Proof Vest Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Bullet Proof Vest Market Trends




  • Rising demand for lightweight body armor from end-use industries is driving the market growth




Industry growth is projected to be fueled by rising demand for lightweight body armor from end-use sectors like defense, law enforcement, and civilians. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had an effect on the world economy in every industry area. As a result, this jacket's producers also ran into issues, which stopped both production and sales. The brief stoppage and lockdown had a negative effect on the production of bulletproof clothing. The need for bulletproof jackets is rising as business security is becoming a more important issue in the United States. Furthermore, concerns about security in industrial sectors like retail, healthcare, and transportation are rising quickly as threats become more common. As a result, it is anticipated that over the anticipated time, demand for this product would increase. Another factor fueling the bulletproof jacket market is the U.S. government's increased defense budget investments. Additionally, the government is increasing the defense budget to bolster security defenses in response to growing security worries. The purpose of bullet proof jackets is to protect the wearer from the damaging effects that gunshots have on inside organs. The wearer's torso is shielded from projectile bullets and smaller explosive fragments thanks to the jacket. It is constructed by stacking polythene plates, metal or ceramic ballistic plates, and woven or laminated fibers. The growing awareness of workplace safety is another factor driving the demand for this product globally. Security worries, such as those pertaining to retail, healthcare, and transportation, are escalating swiftly as threats rise. Another reason driving the market for bulletproof jackets is the increasing amount of money spent by governments on military.


The market's main growth driver is anticipated to be the increase in military spending by developed and developing nations alike. According to figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in 2021, total worldwide military spending increased to USD 1981 billion in 2020, a rise of 2.6% in real terms from 2019. During the projected period, the rise in terrorism and aggressive activities between various nations in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is causing these nations to concentrate on acquiring protection solutions for its dismounted infantry, which might drive the market's expansion. Thus, driving the Bullet Proof Vest market revenue.


Bullet Proof Vest Market Segment Insights


Bullet Proof Vest Type Insights


The global Bullet Proof Vest market segmentation, based on type, includes soft jacket and hard jacket. Soft jacket segment dominated the global market in 2022. The soft jacket is made of a number of layers of woven and laminated fibers and protects security personnel and soldiers from bombs, shotguns, and small-caliber handguns. Ballistic plates are frequently found within soft jackets.


Bullet Proof Vest End Use Insights


The global Bullet Proof Vest market segmentation, based on end use, includes defense, security & law enforcement, and civilians. Defense segment dominated the global market in 2022. Recent advances in global military might and excessive military budget are to blame for this. However, as attacks, violence, and threats increase globally, there is an increased need for civilian and military protection. As a result, the need for bulletproof clothing in the defense industries will rise.


Bullet Proof Vest Protection Level Insights


The global Bullet Proof Vest market segmentation, based on protection level, includes II, IIIA & IIIA+, III & III+, and IV. The II segment dominated the global Bullet Proof Vest market in 2022. Officers of the council, citizens, and even council staff can wear level II body armor. It offers sufficient defense to ensure that a person can withstand an assault without feeling overburdened by the defense. A category of soft armor is Level IIIA and IIIA+. The Level IIIA & IIIA+ and Level III options are made from different materials. In order to provide optimal protection, Level IIIA and IIIA+ body armor can also be utilized in conjunction with other protective panels. Wearing either sort of body armor on the inside or outside is possible.


Figure 1: Bullet Proof Vest Market, by Protection Level, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Bullet Proof Vest Market, by Protection Level, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Bullet Proof Vest Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Bullet Proof Vest Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The biggest defense spending on the purchase of cutting-edge body armor is blamed for this surge. The only item on which the United States spent USD 284.5 million in 2019 was body armor for the army. The bulletproof vest market is also anticipated to grow thanks to important North American players like Honeywell International, Inc., DuPont, U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION, Point Blank Enterprises, Inc., and others. Further, the U.S. Bullet Proof Vest market held the largest market share, and the Canada Bullet Proof Vest market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: BULLET PROOF VEST MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


BULLET PROOF VEST MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Bullet Proof Vest market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. This is due to improved jacket production techniques and government funding schemes. These are the main factors that influence the European market. The anticipated period should see gradual growth in developing regions. This is brought on by a dearth of funding initiatives and cutting-edge technologies. Further, the German Bullet Proof Vest market held the largest market share, and the U.K Bullet Proof Vest market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The Asia Pacific Bullet Proof Vest market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. This is because there are many active military and law enforcement personnel in nations like China, India, and South Korea; as a result, it is anticipated that during the projection period, these nations will continue to spend the most on the purchase of bulletproof ballistic protection items. The aging of current bulletproof vests and the rising border tensions between various nations in the region are likely to fuel market expansion. Moreover, China’s Bullet Proof Vest market held the largest market share and the Indian Bullet Proof Vest market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Bullet Proof Vest Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Bullet Proof Vest market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Bullet Proof Vest industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Bullet Proof Vest industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Bullet Proof Vest industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Bullet Proof Vest market, including Point Blank Solutions, Inc., Armor Express, DuPont, U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION, EnGarde, MKU LIMITED, ARGUN s.r.o., Infidel Body Armor, Seyntex N.V, MARS Armor, VestGuard UK Ltd, BulletSafe Bulletproof Vests, COMPASS INTERNATIONAL CORP. LTD, and Canadian Armour Ltd, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development End Uses.


An organization that offers technology-based materials and solutions is DuPont de Nemours Inc (DuPont), formerly known as DowDuPont Inc. It provides materials and printing systems to the advanced printing sector as well as materials and solutions for the production of integrated circuits and semiconductors, addressing both the front and back ends of the manufacturing process. Adhesives, advanced printing solutions, animal nutrition, building supplies, biomaterials, electronic solutions, textiles, fibers & nonwovens, food & beverage ingredients, industrial films, medical devices, resins, and other products are among the company's product offerings.


In 2005, Armor Express, a privately held business, was founded. The company's main office is in Arlington, Virginia, in the United States, at 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 720. For use by military and law enforcement personnel, high-performance soft and hard body armor is designed and manufactured. Customers can defend themselves in dangerous fighting circumstances thanks to the company's variety of life preservers and body protection equipment.


Key Companies in the Bullet Proof Vest market include



  • Point Blank Solutions, Inc.

  • Armor Express

  • DuPont

  • S. ARMOR CORPORATION

  • EnGarde

  • MKU LIMITED

  • ARGUN s.r.o.

  • Infidel Body Armor

  • Seyntex N.V,

  • MARS Armor

  • VestGuard UK Ltd

  • BulletSafe Bulletproof Vests

  • COMPASS INTERNATIONAL CORP. LTD

  • Canadian Armour Ltd


Bullet Proof Vest Industry Developments


August 2021, The Queensland Government declared its intention to provide the Queensland Police Service (QPS) with integrated load-bearing vests (ILBV). From December 2021, the 4,750 ballistic plates and vests currently in use will be replaced with 12,200 new integrated load-bearing vests.


June 2021: It was recently revealed by scientists at MIT and the California Institute of Technology that they had created a nanoengineered material that is more durable than the steel or Kevlar bulletproof vests now in use. The substance can withstand the impact of minuscule bullets and is composed of connected carbon "tetrakaidecahedrons".


Bullet Proof Vest Market Segmentation


Bullet Proof Vest Type Outlook



  • Soft Jacket

  • Hard Jacket


Bullet Proof Vest End Use Outlook



  • Defense

  • Security & Law Enforcement

  • Civilians


Bullet Proof Vest Protection Level Outlook



  • II

  • IIIA & IIIA+

  • III & III+

  • IV


Bullet Proof Vest Regional Outlook




  • North America



    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe



    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific



    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 1.3 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 1.4 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 2.2 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 6.10% (2023-2032)
Base Year 2022
Market Forecast Period 2023-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, End Use, Protection Level, and Region
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
Countries Covered The U.S., Canada, German, France, U.K, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
Key Companies Profiled Point Blank Solutions, Inc., Armor Express, DuPont, U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION, EnGarde, MKU LIMITED, ARGUN s.r.o., Infidel Body Armor, Seyntex N.V, MARS Armor, VestGuard UK Ltd, BulletSafe Bulletproof Vests, COMPASS INTERNATIONAL CORP. LTD, and Canadian Armour Ltd
Key Market Opportunities The use of composite materials
Key Market Dynamics Rising demand for lightweight body armor from end-use industries such as defense, law enforcement, and civilians and growing awareness of commercial security across the globe


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global Bullet Proof Vest market size was valued at USD 1.3 Billion in 2022.

The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.

North America had the largest share in the global market

The key players in the market are Point Blank Solutions, Inc., Armor Express, DuPont, U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION, EnGarde, MKU LIMITED, ARGUN s.r.o., Infidel Body Armor, Seyntex N.V, MARS Armor, VestGuard UK Ltd, BulletSafe Bulletproof Vests, COMPASS INTERNATIONAL CORP. LTD, and Canadian Armour Ltd

The Soft Jacket Type dominated the market in 2022.

The Defense End Use had the largest share in the global market.

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