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Riot Control Equipment Market Size

Report ID: GMI7524
Published Date: Nov 2023
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Riot Control Equipment Market Size

Riot Control Equipment Market size was valued at USD 6.1 billion in 2022 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 4.5% between 2023 and 2032. The escalating occurrences of political violence are driving the demand for riot control equipment, propelling market growth.

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According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), in 2022, there was a surge of about 27% or almost 27,000 more incidents of political violence than in 2021. ACLED documented a total of around 100,000 political violence events in 2021 and over 126,000 in 2022. As instances of civil unrest increase, there is a heightened need for effective measures to maintain public order, leading to a surge in the adoption of riot control equipment.

The growing imperative for maintaining public order in the face of escalating civil unrest is propelling the market growth. As instances of public demonstrations and unrest rise globally, there is an increased demand for sophisticated & effective measures to ensure the safety of both citizens and law enforcement personnel. This necessity is driving investments in advanced riot control technologies, boosting the market expansion for equipment designed to manage and control situations that threaten public order.

Riot Control Equipment Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute	Details
Base Year:	2022
Riot Control Equipment Market Size in 2022:	USD 6.1 Billion
Forecast Period:	2023 to 2032
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR:	4.5%
2032 Value Projection:	USD 9.5 Billion
Historical Data for:	2018 - 2022
No. of Pages:	230
Tables, Charts & Figures:	318
Segments covered:	Product type, end user, and application
Growth Drivers:	Rising incidents of political violence Ongoing advancements in riot control equipment technology Stringent protocols for managing public gatherings and protests Rising investments in defense and law enforcement
Pitfalls & Challenges:	Public backlash and human rights concerns Increasing scrutiny and regulations regarding the use of certain riot control technologies

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Public backlash and human rights concerns pose significant challenges to the riot control equipment market. Instances of excessive force or misuse of these tools can lead to negative public sentiments and damage the reputation of law enforcement agencies and governments. Concerns about human rights violations, especially in cases of disproportionate use of force during public demonstrations, may result in increased scrutiny and calls for regulatory measures. Managing these issues is crucial for the market to navigate potential impediments and maintain public trust.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Partha Paul

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Riot control equipment industry size reached USD 6.1 billion in 2022 and is estimated to expand at over 4.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032 driven by the escalating events of political violence worldwide.

Personal protective equipment segment held more than 65% revenue share of the riot control equipment industry in 2022 and is projected to gain traction through 2032 owing to the increasing adoption to ensure the safety and protection.

North America held 35% revenue share of the riot control equipment industry in 2022 and is estimated to depict robust growth through 2032 owing to the rising technological advancements and the ongoing innovations in the development of sophisticated non-lethal weapons.

Some of the leading riot control equipment companies are Axon Enterprise Inc., Blackhawk, Byrna Technologies Inc., Condor Non-lethal Technologies, Etienne Lacroix Group, Genasys, Inc., and Rheinmetall AG, among others.