The advances in technology and changing end-user preferences have transformed the demand for bulletproof vests. End-users prefer to use products that are light weighted and comfortable.The economic development and liberalization of economies along with the growing

tensions across borders drive the demand for the bulletproof vests worldwide.The vendors of bulletproof vests are developing different strategies to maintain their position in the market. For instance, they are investing significantly in new raw materials like Dyneema and launching innovative product variants.Based on geography, the bulletproof vest markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Rest of World (ROW) will notice an impressive CAGR during 2015-2020. The US,Canada, China, Australia, Germany, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Russia, and India are the key leading countries in the market. Vendors also have notable business opportunities in emerging economies such as the Middle East and Brazil.

PART 01: Executive summary 6

Highlights 6

PART 02: Scope of the report 7

Scope of study 7

Vendor segmentation 9

Common currency conversion rates 9

Top-vendor offerings 10

PART 03: Market research methodology 11

Research methodology 11

Economic indicators 11

PART 04: Introduction 12

Key market highlights 12

PART 05: Market landscape 14

Market overview 14

Market size and forecast 18

Five forces analysis 20

Global bulletproof vest market product life cycle 21

PART 06: Market segmentation by end-user 22

Global bulletproof vest market by end-user segment 22

Global bulletproof vest market by defense industry 23

Global bulletproof vest market by law enforcement

agencies 24

Global bulletproof vest market for civilians 26

PART 07: Product segmentation 29

Global bulletproof vest market by product

segmentation 29

PART 08: Geographical segmentation 33

Global bulletproof vest market by geography 33

Bulletproof vest market in North America 34

Bulletproof vest market in Europe 37

Bulletproof vest market in APAC 41

Bulletproof vest market in ROW 43

PART 09: Market drivers 46

Rise in asymmetric warfare and threats 46

Growth in arms and ammunition transfer 46

Material innovation 47

PART 10: Impact of drivers 49

PART 11: Market challenges 50

Technical constraints 50

Heavy weight of protection equipment 50

Legality issues 51

PART 12: Impact of drivers and challenges 52

PART 13: Market trends 53

Rising investments in R&D 53

Rising demand for bulletproof vests among end-user

segments 54

Growing demand for Dyneema 54

Growing demand for soft body armor 56

PART 14: Vendor landscape 57

Competitive scenario 57

Key vendors in the market 57

VestGuard UK 57

Point Black Body Armor 58

Canarmor 59

Black Hawk 59

Other prominent vendors 60

PART 15: Appendix 62

List of abbreviations 62

PART 16: Explore Technavio 63