The
global ceramic armor market size is estimated to reach
USD 3.04 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research,
Inc., presenting a 7.2% CAGR during the forecast period. The market is driven
by increasing unrest among countries, cross-border disputes, and terrorist
activities, which creates the need for advanced protection systems for soldiers
as well as combat vehicles. Advancements in material technologies and
manufacturing techniques are driving adoption of ceramic as armor materials.
The use of
ceramic armor is governed by various acts and regulations, led by organizations
such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), National Institute of Justice (NIJ),
and United States Department of Defense (DoD). Design and testing standards are
developed to investigate the level of intensity that a body armor can withstand
against threats. Manufacturers and vendors selling ceramic body armor need to
comply with these standards.
Based on
material, the alumina material segment accounts for a relatively larger market
share due to its inexpensive processing and higher density. By application, the
homeland security segment is estimated to exhibit the highest growth rate over
the forecast period. Demand for ceramic armor in defense is attributed to the
emerging trend of upgrading military equipment. Surging need for safeguarding
military personnel is encouraging large-scale procurement of body vests across
the globe.
By way of
platform, the market has been categorized into defense, homeland security, and
civilians. While the civilian application segment has witnessed comparatively
slower adoption of body armor, growing rate of terrorism across the globe has
driven adoption in the homeland security segment.
North
America acquired the largest market share in 2016, primarily owing to rising
investments by defense agencies in performance products to increase and
maintain its military strength. The prevailing insurgency in Middle Eastern
countries is expected to increase the sale of armored vehicles in the region.
Saudi Arabia and UAE are potential customers for armor vehicle manufacturers
owing to their involvement in military operations in Yemen.
Some key participants
operating in the industry are Ceradyne (U.S.); Saint Gobain Ceramics &
Plastics (U.S.); ArmorWorks (U.S.); CeramTec (Germany); CoorsTek Inc. (U.S.);
Koninklijke Ten Cate BV (Netherlands); M Cubed Technologies(U.S.); Olbo &
Mehler (Germany); Safariland LLC (U.S.); and KDH Defense Systems, Inc.(U.S.).
The
development of ceramic armors is backed by government support to protect
sovereign capabilities. For instance, the Defense & Science Technology
Laboratory (DSTL) of the UK Ministry of Defense is working in collaboration
with Kennametal Manufacturing UK to increase the ceramic armor capabilities of
its defense unit.
Full
Research Report On Global Ceramic Armor Market Analysis:
www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ceramic-armor-market
www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ceramic-armor-market
Further
key findings from the report suggest:
- Silicon carbide is widely
used in body and defense armor owing to its properties such as high
strength and hardness to withstand advanced threats
- Armored vehicles are the
primary application for ceramic metal composites as they provide enhanced
strength and ballistic properties to the vehicle
- Increasing trend of
providing body armor to first responders across U.S. and European
countries is expected to support market growth over the forecast period
- Growth of the homeland
security segment is driven by lack of government body armor supplies to
police personnel in emerging economies such as India and Pakistan
- North America dominated
the global ceramic armor market, accounting for more than one-third of the
total market in terms of revenue in 2016.
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Grand View Research has segmented the global ceramic armor market based
on material, application, platform, and region:
Ceramic
Armor Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Alumina
- SiC
- Ceramic
Metal Composite
- Boron
Carbide
- Others
Ceramic
Armor Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Body
Armor
- Aircraft
Armor
- Defense
Armor
- Marine
Armor
Ceramic
Armor Platform Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- Defense
- Homeland
Security
- Civilians
Ceramic
Armor Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
- North
America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Asia
Pacific
- China
- India
- Pakistan
- South
Korea
- South
America
- Brazil
- The
Middle East & Africa
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release of this research report by Grand View Research:
www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-ceramic-armor-market
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