Police riot equipment comprises a variety of specialized tools and protective gear utilized by law enforcement agencies to control crowds during demonstrations, riots, or other civil disturbances. The primary objective of this equipment is to protect both officers and civilians while upholding public order.
Key products within the police riot equipment category include protective gear, batons, shields, tear gas, rubber bullets, and more. Protective gear is engineered to safeguard individuals from injuries in high-risk situations. These items are employed in multiple settings, such as law enforcement and military operations, and are made available through various distribution channels, including online platforms, specialty retailers, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.
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The police riot equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.48 billion in 2024 to $7.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. This historical growth is driven by a surge in the demand for advanced riot control solutions, heightened concerns about civil unrest and public safety, broader adoption of non-lethal methods for crowd control, significant investments in equipping law enforcement agencies, and increased government expenditure on security infrastructure.
The police riot equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. Contributing factors to this anticipated growth include efforts to upgrade police capabilities, s stronger focus on human rights and reducing casualties, rising demand for intelligent and integrated riot control technologies, growing political unrest and ademonstrations worldwide, and continuous innovation in law enforcement equipment. Key trends expected during this period include enhanced crowd control technologies, greater incorporation of non-lethal weaponry, improvements in technologically advanced body armor, innovation in the design of armored vehicles, and progress in communication tools for law enforcement operations.
The increasing frequency of civil unrest is anticipated to drive the growth of the police riot equipment market. Civil unrest involves large groups engaging in disorderly or violent behavior to protest government policies, social issues, or political conditions, including protests, demonstrations, riots, strikes, or clashes with authorities. A significant contributor to this rise is growing economic inequality, which fuels frustration and exclusion among marginalized communities, leading to heightened protests and social tensions. Police riot equipment plays a vital role in managing such unrest by equipping law enforcement with the necessary tools to control demonstrations and violent incidents while minimizing harm to civilians and officers. For example, in July 2024, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), a US-based non-profit organization, reported approximately 165,273 instances of political violence globally, reflecting a 15% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in civil unrest is thereby boosting the demand for police riot equipment.
Companies in the police riot equipment market are prioritizing the development of innovative features to improve officer safety and the effectiveness of non-lethal responses during civil unrest. One such innovation is the introduction of adjustable breakaway arm straps, which provide a customizable fit for users, enhancing safety and usability. For instance, in September 2022, Pro-gard Products LLC, a US-based manufacturer of law enforcement gear, launched a new line of Riot Shields designed to offer enhanced protection during riots and crowd control operations. These shields are made from lightweight polycarbonate material and feature durable ABS handles, aimed at maximizing officer safety and performance in managing civil disturbances.
In May 2022, Orro Pty Ltd., an Australian technology company, acquired Riot Solutions Pty. Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition was intended to bolster Orro's cybersecurity capabilities and reinforce its presence in Queensland. The integration aims to deliver advanced managed security services and establish a dedicated security operations center for government agencies. Riot Solutions Pty. Ltd. is an Australian IT service management company known for its advanced public safety technologies, including riot control systems.
Major players in the police riot equipment market are MSA Safety Incorporated, Safariland LLC, Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Revision Military Ltd., Armament Systems and Procedures Inc., Genasys Inc., Armor Express Inc., Blackhawk Products Group, Team Wendy LLC, Paulson Manufacturing Corp., Hardwire LLC, Avon Technologies plc, NonLethal Technologies Inc., Condor Non-Lethal Technologies Inc., PACEM Defense LLC, Lamperd Less Lethal Inc., Damascus Worldwide Inc., United Shield International LLC, Premier Body Armor LLC, DFNDR Armor LLC, and Chase Tactical LLC.
North America was the largest region in the police riot equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in police riot equipment report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the police riot equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The police riot equipment market consists of sales of riot helmets, body armor, tactical boots, and tactical vests. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Protective Gear; Batons; Shields; Tear Gas; Rubber Bullets; Others Products Type
2) By Application: Law Enforcement; Military; Others Applications
3) By Distribution Channel: Online Stores; Specialty Stores; Others Distribution Channels
Subsegments:
1) By Protective Gear: Helmets; Body Armor; Knee Pads; Elbow Pads; Gloves
2) By Batons: Collapsible Batons; Fixed-Length Batons; Electric Batons
3) By Shields: Round Shields; Rectangular Shields; Transparent Shields
4) By Tear Gas: Tear Gas Canisters; Handheld Tear Gas Sprays; Tear Gas Grenades
5) By Rubber Bullets: Single-Projectile Rubber Bullets; Multiple-Projectile Rubber Pellets
6) By Other Product Types: Handcuffs; Flashlights; Tactical Boots
Companies Mentioned: MSA Safety Incorporated; Safariland LLC; Point Blank Enterprises Inc.; Revision Military Ltd.; Armament Systems and Procedures Inc.; Genasys Inc.; Armor Express Inc.; Blackhawk Products Group; Team Wendy LLC; Paulson Manufacturing Corp.; Hardwire LLC; Avon Technologies plc; NonLethal Technologies Inc.; Condor Non-Lethal Technologies Inc.; PACEM Defense LLC; Lamperd Less Lethal Inc.; Damascus Worldwide Inc.; United Shield International LLC; Premier Body Armor LLC; DFNDR Armor LLC; Chase Tactical LLC.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Police Riot Equipment Market Characteristics
3. Police Riot Equipment Market Trends And Strategies
4. Police Riot Equipment Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Police Riot Equipment Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Police Riot Equipment PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Police Riot Equipment Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Police Riot Equipment Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Police Riot Equipment Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Police Riot Equipment Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Police Riot Equipment Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Protective Gear
Batons
Shields
Tear Gas
Rubber Bullets
Others Products Type
6.2. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Law Enforcement
Military
Others Applications
6.3. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Online Stores
Specialty Stores
Others Distribution Channels
6.4. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Protective Gear, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Helmets
Body Armor
Knee Pads
Elbow Pads
Gloves
6.5. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Batons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Collapsible Batons
Fixed-Length Batons
Electric Batons
6.6. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Shields, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Round Shields
Rectangular Shields
Transparent Shields
6.7. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Tear Gas, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Tear Gas Canisters
Handheld Tear Gas Sprays
Tear Gas Grenades
6.8. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Rubber Bullets, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single-Projectile Rubber Bullets
Multiple-Projectile Rubber Pellets
6.9. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Product Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Handcuffs
Flashlights
Tactical Boots
7. Police Riot Equipment Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Police Riot Equipment Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Police Riot Equipment Market
9.1. China Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
9.2. China Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Police Riot Equipment Market
10.1. India Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Police Riot Equipment Market
11.1. Japan Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
11.2. Japan Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Police Riot Equipment Market
12.1. Australia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Police Riot Equipment Market
13.1. Indonesia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Police Riot Equipment Market
14.1. South Korea Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Police Riot Equipment Market
15.1. Western Europe Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Police Riot Equipment Market
16.1. UK Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Police Riot Equipment Market
17.1. Germany Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Police Riot Equipment Market
18.1. France Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Police Riot Equipment Market
19.1. Italy Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Police Riot Equipment Market
20.1. Spain Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Police Riot Equipment Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Police Riot Equipment Market
22.1. Russia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Police Riot Equipment Market
23.1. North America Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
23.2. North America Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Police Riot Equipment Market
24.1. USA Police Riot Equipment Market Overview
24.2. USA Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Police Riot Equipment Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion