Valued at USD 9.96 billion in 2022, the riot control systems market is projected to reach USD 10.26 billion in 2023 and USD 15.30 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.54% during the forecast period 2023–2032. Riot control systems are used to stop and manage riots and other acts of public violence, and the market is segmented by product, technology, end-user and region. Key players include Amtec Less Lethal Systems, Axon Enterprise, Armament Systems and Procedures, B&T AG, BAE Systems, Blackhawk, Combined Systems, Condor Non-lethal Technologies, Desert Wolf, Etienne Lacroix, Eagle Industries, Lamperd Less Lethal, Non Lethal Technologies, Pacem Defense, Genasys, Raytheon Technologies, Safariland and Security Devices International.

Protective Equipment Within the Riot Control Systems Market

The product segmentation divides the market into defensive weapons and offensive weapons. Defensive weapons include personal protective equipment, such as vests, helmets, gas masks and shields, as well as surveillance systems. Riot control systems typically combine substances such as lacrimators, tear gases and irritants with protective components including helmets, knee pads, riot shields, gas masks, neck protection and body armor. In November 2021, Israel Weapon Industries introduced the GAL Versatile Protective Suit, a compact wearable system intended to be flexible enough for any situation while protecting forces and ensuring public order.

Gas Mask Demand and Operational Requirements

Anti-riot gas masks are worn to guard against breathing in airborne contaminants, toxic gases and pepper spray during riots and other situations requiring law and order. In December 2018, Jammu and Kashmir police were scheduled to receive anti-riot gas masks along with non-lethal pepper-ball launching equipment to address law and order problems in the state. Pepper-ball projectiles contain a powdered chemical with pepper spray that irritates the eyes and nose, and these non-lethal projectiles are launched by specialized forced compliance weapons or repurposed paintball guns. Beyond product type, the report segments the market by technology into electromagnetic, mechanical and kinetic, chemical and other categories, and by end-user into law enforcement and military.

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Aerial Platforms and Digital Surveillance

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and offensive tasks, including dropping low-speed ammunition and pepper sprays, is expected to assist market expansion. In February 2023, the Indian Army received a consignment of UAV swarming systems procured under emergency procurement; the report notes that a swarm can reorganize or self-heal and continue the mission if a drone crashes. Digital integration is also a driver, as the Internet of Things, machine learning and cloud integration are expected to support growth. In May 2022, Axon and Fusus joined forces to deliver comprehensive, mission-critical intelligence for community and officer safety, strengthening surveillance systems that support police department operations.

Civil Unrest Shapes Regional Demand

Escalating dissatisfaction with local governments in various nations is fueling major violence and riots, making civil unrest a primary demand catalyst. Europe is expected to see the highest growth during the forecast period, with France, the United Kingdom, Greece, Romania and Belgium experiencing riots and demonstrations. Occasional riots and civil unrest, such as marches and protests in Canadian cities, have also forced police forces to utilize less-lethal weaponry. In the US, extensive deployment of military and law enforcement officers, combined with equipment limitations encountered by officers managing large gatherings, is expected to lead to increased equipment purchases.

Strategic Outlook for the Riot Control Systems Market

Law enforcement accounted for the largest Riot Control System share in 2022, and the offensive segment is expected to record the fastest growth. Increased research and development and rising defense expenditures of emerging economies are listed among the report's drivers and opportunities, while stringent governmental regulations are identified as a restraint. Government policies to reduce domestic insurgencies and advance national security also support demand. With a 4.54% CAGR through 2032, the market gives B2B suppliers a measured growth outlook.

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