Global Riot Control Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Offensive Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment), By End-User (Military Forces, Law Enforcement, and Security Organizations), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023-2033

Global Riot Control Equipment Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Riot Control Equipment Market Size was Estimated at USD 11.51 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.78% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Riot Control Equipment Market Size is Expected to reach USD 18.36 Billion by 2033
• Asia Pacific is Predicted to Grow at the Fastest CAGR throughout the Projection Period.

The Global Riot Control Equipment Market Size is Predicted to Exceed USD 18.36 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 4.78% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

A group of tools and technologies known as "riot control equipment" are used to control and disperse crowds during protests, riots, or demonstrations. The global riot control equipment market is a sector under the aerospace and defense research that involves the development, production, and distribution of tools and technologies for managing civil unrest and maintaining the public order, with a primary focus on law enforcement agencies, military units, and private security firms. Common equipment includes things like specialized vehicles with tear gas launchers, water cannons, and protective barriers; acoustic devices like Long-Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs); surveillance tools like cameras and drones; communication systems like public address systems; and protective gear like body armor, helmets, and shields. Drones with cameras and thermal imaging are used in advanced surveillance, and psychological tools like LRADs create psychological deterrents. Crowds are distorted and vision is impaired by smoke grenades and other chemical agents. Mounted units that offer mobility and a commanding presence include horses and motorcycles.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the global riot control equipment market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global riot control equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global riot control equipment market.

Driving Factors:

Significant security flaws have been shown by the rise in the number and severity of political conflicts and civil disturbances, calling for improved riot control equipment. Modern riot protective gear is now required to preserve public order and guarantee the security of both law enforcement and civilians as a result of the development of civil protests. Law enforcement agencies and special forces are modernizing their riot control gear arsenals with state-of-the-art technologies, such as enhanced less-lethal ammunition and protective gear developed with improved materials and ergonomic features. By highlighting the significance of reducing casualties and upholding human rights while improving crowd management effectiveness, this drives the global market for riot control equipment.

Restraining Factors

The employment of riot control technology has drawn international condemnation due to possible violations of human rights, injuries, and misuse, especially in high-profile events. The market's expansion has been slowed down by legal and ethical issues that have affected sales and reputation.

Market Segmentation

The global riot control equipment market share is classified into product type and end-user.

• The offensive equipment segment dominated the market with 67.39% of the share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR throughout the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the global riot control equipment market is categorized into offensive equipment and personal protective equipment. Among these, the offensive equipment segment dominated the market with 67.39% of the share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR throughout the forecast period. The market for riot control equipment is expanding and supported by technological advancements in directed energy weapons and sophisticated crowd control solutions. The market is dominated by advanced riot control weapons, which are driven by increased investments and demand from law enforcement agencies.

• The law enforcement segment accounted for the largest market share of 70.15% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR throughout the projected timeframe.

Based on the end-user, the global riot control equipment market is categorized into military forces, law enforcement, and security organizations. Among these, the law enforcement segment accounted for the largest market share of 70.15% in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR throughout the projected timeframe. Law enforcement agencies utilize numerous non-lethal weapons like tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets to maintain public order. The market's dominant position in the riot control equipment segment is cemented by government investments in cutting-edge riot control equipment, the deployment of sophisticated less-lethal weaponry, modernization projects, and improved training programs.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Riot Control Equipment Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global riot control equipment market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global riot control equipment market over the predicted timeframe. The riot control equipment market in North America, which includes items like riot shields, batons, helmets, tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons. Urbanization and population density, technological developments in non-lethal weapons, sophisticated body armor, and crowd control vehicles, as well as rising civil unrest, are important factors. Nonetheless, the market is confronted with obstacles such as policy modifications and disputes pertaining to the use of force. North America is now a pioneer in the use of state-of-the-art riot control equipment owing to technological breakthroughs such advanced non-lethal weaponry, protective clothing, and surveillance systems that improve the efficacy and safety of riot control tactics.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR throughout the projected timeframe. The market for riot control equipment is expanding at the quickest rate in the Asia-Pacific area because of factors such population increase, urbanization, government spending, technological adoption, geopolitical unrest, and economic expansion. The region's rapid development has resulted in a higher population density, making sophisticated crowd control techniques necessary. Modernizing military and law enforcement capabilities, especially riot control equipment, is a major area of investment for governments. Drones and non-lethal weaponry are examples of cutting-edge technologies that are increasingly being included. Effective riot control techniques are in high demand due to the region's growing political and social turmoil.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global riot control equipment market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Desert Wolf
• Safariland, LLC
• Combined Systems, Inc.
• Condor Non-Lethal Technologies
• Blackhawk
• Axon Enterprise Inc.
• Rheinmetall AG
• Etienne Lacroix Group
• Byrna Technologies
• Genasys, Inc.
• PACED Defense
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In April 2025, Revelyst Inc. and Blackhawk, a leading U.S. manufacturer of tactical, military, shooting sports, and law enforcement equipment, launched SPECTR, a next-generation emergency-response trailer. The modular and lightweight trailer, designed for rapid-response operations, allows first responders, military, and law enforcement personnel to go anywhere, even in hard-to-access terrain, to complete their missions. Built by California-based SNO Trailers, SPECTR is a rapid-response operating base.  

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global riot control equipment market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Riot Control Equipment Market, By Product Type

• Offensive Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment

Global Riot Control Equipment Market, By End-User

• Military Forces
• Law Enforcement
• Security Organizations

Global Riot Control Equipment Market, By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa