[189 Pages Report] The Ballistic Composites Market size was estimated at USD 2.06 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 2.22 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 8.12% to reach USD 3.57 billion by 2030.
Ballistic composites are used in various military applications, including police jackets, helmets, and body and vehicle armor. Ballistic composite materials absorb the impact energy generated by explosives which are used to develop security systems that are both effective and lighter in weight. The demand for ballistic composites is increasing with the need for protective equipment and vehicle armor solutions. The market expansion is aided by rising demand for lightweight, flexible armor for greater mobility for military personnel. The different regulatory compliances are the significant factors that are inhibiting market growth. The military sector is increasing the defense budgets and investing in producing various ballistic composites, supporting product advancements in the ballistic composites market.
Fiber: Expanding usage of ballistic composites with glass fiber for protection of equipments
The application of the aramid fiber segment is increasing in the defense sector owing to its extensive use in helmets, shields, and vest protection applications. Bonded with high-quality resins, ballistic composites with glass fiber fabrics are used for equipment protection, especially for vehicles and enclosed spaces exposed to projectiles. Hybrid composite laminates based on the aramid and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers provide a good ballistic performance due to the good mechanical properties of aramid fibers with the significant impact resistance of polyethylene fibers.
Matrix: Rising preferences for polymer matrix composite for creating helmets and protective garments
The metal matrix composites (MMCs) segment is significantly increasing for military applications due to its lightweight features. Polymer matrix composite is in high demand due to low weight, temperature resistance properties, and high friction. Polymer matrix composites are widely used in helmets, protective garments, and body vests owing to their simple fabrication methods. Polymer-ceramic composites have a variety of applications in diverse engineering areas where they are subjected to high mechanical and thermal loads, including a ballistic protection structure.
Application: Expanding adoption of body armor to protect military personnel
Body armor includes protective clothes developed to absorb and deflect physical attacks and protect military personnel. Military personnel can comfortably wear helmets for a longer period of time owing to the use of lightweight ballistic composites. Face protection is offered by fixing the visors and shields to the helmet, ensuring maximum protection against the impact of the bullet and other ballistic threats caused by explosions. Increasing warfare increases the demand for military vehicles required in warships, expanding the need for vehicle armor. Composite materials have gradually crept into armor systems for naval vessels and land combat vehicles. Land combat vehicles are protected by armor sufficient to withstand heavy machine gun fire and overhead artillery fire.
End-User: Increasing application ballistic composites for army personnel bulletproof helmets
The introduction of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the battleground due to changes in the dynamics of war increased the demand for airborne segments, which consist of fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs. Ballistic composites are utilized for various army personnel bulletproof helmets, vests, and other armor systems and in producing land-based shelters. There is a surge in buying ballistic protection systems for maritime platforms due to increased terrorist threats.
Regional Insights
The ballistic composites market is highly developing in the Americas owing to the high demand for vehicle and body armor solutions from the U.S. and other countries due to rising border conflicts and geopolitical tensions. As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2020, military expenditure was an average of 1.5% of the GDP of American countries. In the EMEA region, continuous advancement and development have increased the demand for ballistic composites in defense areas. The primary drivers of market expansion in the Asia-Pacific area are the growing demand for high-tech materials for body and vehicle armor, rising defense spending, and offset policies in emerging economies. In addition, the major investments by the Asian economies, including China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia, towards border security and surveillance have significantly increased the demand for ballistic composites in past years.
FPNV Positioning Matrix
The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Ballistic Composites Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).
Market Share Analysis
The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Ballistic Composites Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Company Profiles
The report delves into recent significant developments in the Ballistic Composites Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Adept Armor, Avient Corporation, Beijing Protech New Material Science Co., Ltd., Composites One LLC, CoorsTek, Inc., CS Composites Solutions Sdn Bhd, CTech-LLC, Dana Safety Supply, Defence Composites Ltd., Dexcraft, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Final Advanced Materials, FY-Composites Oy, GAB Neumann GmbH, Gaffco, Inc., Gurit Holding AG, Honeywell International Inc., JPS Composite Materials, Kolon Industries, Inc., Koninklijke Ten Cate BV, Krempel GmbH, MKU Limited, Permali Gloucester Ltd., Plastic Reinforcement Fabrics Ltd., RMA Group Co., Ltd., R?chling SE & Co. KG, Solvay S.A., Southern States, LLC, Teijin limited, Venture Ballistic Composites, Veplas Group, and Zhejiang Mengtex Special Materials Technology Co., Ltd..
Market Segmentation & Coverage
This research report categorizes the Ballistic Composites Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
- Fiber
- Aramid Fiber
- Glass
- Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites
- Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene
- Matrix
- Metal Matrix
- Polymer Matrix Composite
- Polymer-Ceramic
- Application
- Body Armor
- Body Vest
- Protective Under Garment
- Shield
- Helmets & Face Protection
- Vehicle Armor
- Air Vehicle Armor
- Land Vehicle Armor
- Marine Vehicle Armor
- Body Armor
- End-Use
- Airborne
- Land
- Marine
- Region
- Americas
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Americas
The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:
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