Body Armor Plates Market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.14 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3.05 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 2.14 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
5.20%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 3.05 Bn
Body armor plates are the smart components of bulletproof vests that make them actually stop threats like guns and knives. They are generally rated by the National Institute of Justice or NIJ and are either soft (designed for lesser or more specialized threat levels) or hard (designed to stop rifle rounds).
Market Dynamics:
Various factors are driving growth of the body armor plates market. One of the driving factor is the increasing incidence of terrorist attacks and militant violence around the world. This has prompted countries to develop military equipment that can protect their soldiers against these attacks. Additionally, a significant number of civilians are also showing interest in buying ballistic protection shields.
On the other hand, strict government regulations is expected to hamper the market growth.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global body armor plates market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global body armor plates market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aegis Engineering Ltd, Armored Republic, LLC, BAE Systems, Ballistic Body Armour Pty, Ceradyne Inc. (Subsidiary of 3M), Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd., Hellweg International, Kejo Limited Company, Pacific Safety Products, and Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global body armor plates market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global body armor plates market
Detailed Segmentation:
Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Level
Level IIA
Level II
Level IIIA
Level III
Level IV
Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Application
Defense
Law enforcement protection
Civilians
Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Material
Steel
UHMWPE
Aramid
Composite Ceramic
Others
Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Region
North America
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles
Aegis Engineering Ltd
Armored Republic, LLC
BAE Systems
Ballistic Body Armour Pty
Ceradyne Inc. (Subsidiary of 3M)
Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd.
Hellweg International
Kejo Limited Company
Pacific Safety Products
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Level
Market Snapshot, By Application
Market Snapshot, By Material
Market Snapshot, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Growing demand for enhancing soldier safety
Strict government regulations
Continuous innovation
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Body Armor Plates Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Level, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Level IIA
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Level II
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Level IIIA
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Level III
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Level IV
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
6. Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Defense
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Law enforcement protection
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Civilians
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
7. Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Steel
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
UHMWPE
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Aramid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Composite Ceramic
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
8. Global Body Armor Plates Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021 -2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Level, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Level, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Level, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Level, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
MEA
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Level, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)