Ballistic Composites Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Ballistic Composites Market Report is Segmented by Fiber Type (aramids, Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), S-Glass, and Others (bio-Based Fibers, Nanocomposites, Etc. )), Matrix Type (polymer, Polymer-Ceramic, and Metal), Application (vehicle Armor, Body Armor, Helmets & Face Protection, and Others (aircraft and Marine Protection, High-Performance Sporting Goods, Etc. )), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East & Africa). for Each Segment, the Market Sizing and Forecasts are Done On the Basis of Value (USD).

Ballistic Composites Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Ballistic Composites Market Size

Ballistic Composites Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.99 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 2.42 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.00 %
Fastest Growing Market North America
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Ballistic Composites Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Ballistic Composites Market Analysis

The Ballistic Composites Market size is estimated at USD 1.99 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 2.42 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 pandemic was a mixed bag for the Ballistic Composites Market. While it presented challenges due to supply chain disruptions, demand fluctuations, and economic uncertainty, it also spurred innovation, highlighted new opportunities in security and sustainability, and potentially accelerated the adoption of beneficial technologies in manufacturing. The long-term impact of the pandemic is evident, but the market's adaptability and the ongoing need for high-performance protection materials suggest a promising future.

  • One of the major factors driving the market is the increasing demand from the defense and aerospace industries, as modern warfare emphasizes lightweight and comfortable body armor that provides adequate ballistic protection without compromising mobility.
  • On the flip side, the processing and manufacturing of ballistic composites often involve complex and labor-intensive techniques. It drove up the costs and may act as a hindrance to the growth of the market studied.
  • The rise in defense expenditures and budgets of many countries and the demand for lightweight materials for protection against ballistic threats are likely to act as opportunities in the forecast period.
  • North America dominated the market across the world, with the most significant consumption from countries such as the United States and Canada.

Ballistic Composites Industry Overview

The ballistic composites market is partially consolidated in nature. The major players (not in any particular order) include DuPont, DSM, Honeywell International Inc., TenCate Protective Fibers, and Teijin Limited, among others.

Ballistic Composites Market Leaders

  1. DSM

  2. DuPont

  3. Teijin Limited

  4. Honeywell International Inc.

  5. TenCate Protective Fabrics

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Ballistic Composites Market Concentration
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Ballistic Composites Market News

  • November 2023: Integris Composites developed a new system of ballistic vest gear for law enforcement and military units and launched the company’s new Rapid Don/Doff body armor vests. It is an equipment that dramatically reduces the time for donning and doffing one’s body armor rig—by 50% or more.
  • November 2023: Integris Composites launched customizable ballistic shields and vests, "Stand 5 F009", at Milipol Paris and displayed this product as a "make your own shield." concept.

Ballistic Composites Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rise in Defense Expenditure
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Lightweight Materials in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 High Processing and Manufacturing Costs
    • 4.2.2 Volatile Raw Material Supply
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size In Value)

  • 5.1 Fiber Type
    • 5.1.1 Aramids
    • 5.1.2 Ultra-high-molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
    • 5.1.3 S-glass
    • 5.1.4 Others Fiber Types (Bio-based Fibers, Nanocomposites, etc. )
  • 5.2 Matrix Type
    • 5.2.1 Polymer
    • 5.2.2 Polymer-ceramic
    • 5.2.3 Metal
  • 5.3 Application
    • 5.3.1 Vehicle Armor
    • 5.3.2 Body Armor
    • 5.3.3 Helmet and Face Protection
    • 5.3.4 Other Applications (Aircraft and Marine Protection, High-Performance Sporting Goods, etc.)
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.1.1 China
    • 5.4.1.2 India
    • 5.4.1.3 Japan
    • 5.4.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.2 North America
    • 5.4.2.1 United States
    • 5.4.2.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.3 Europe
    • 5.4.3.1 Germany
    • 5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3.3 Italy
    • 5.4.3.4 France
    • 5.4.3.5 Spain
    • 5.4.3.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 ArmorCore
    • 6.4.2 BAE Systems
    • 6.4.3 Barrday Inc
    • 6.4.4 Coherent Corp.
    • 6.4.5 DSM
    • 6.4.6 DuPont
    • 6.4.7 Gaffco Ballistics
    • 6.4.8 Gurit Holding AG
    • 6.4.9 Honeywell International Inc.
    • 6.4.10 Integris
    • 6.4.11 MKU LIMITED
    • 6.4.12 Morgan Advanced Materials
    • 6.4.13 Plastic Reinforcement Fabrics Ltd
    • 6.4.14 Roihu Inc.
    • 6.4.15 Southern States, llc
    • 6.4.16 Teijin Limited
    • 6.4.17 TenCate Protective Fabrics
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Development of Terrain Motor Vehicles with Ballistic Protection
  • 7.2 Development of Bio-Based Ballistic Fibers
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Ballistic Composites Industry Segmentation

Ballistic composites are high-performance fibers capable of absorbing shock and impact energy caused by explosions. They consist of layered structural composites with polymer matrix reinforced with glass, carbon, and para-aramid fibers to provide enhanced strength and stiffness. These composites are commonly used as raw materials to manufacture vests, helmets, shields, and body and vehicle armor. They exhibit various advantageous properties, such as resistance to heat and corrosion, high thermal conductivity, and durability. As a result, they find extensive applications across various industries, such as defense, automotive, aviation, and aerospace.

The ballistic composites market is segmented by fiber type, matrix type, application, and geography. By fiber type, the market is segmented into aramids, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), S-glass, and other fiber types (bio-based fibers, nanocomposites, etc.). By matric type, the market is segmented into polymer, polymer-ceramic, and metal. By application, the market is segmented into vehicle armor, body armor, helmet, and face protection, and other applications (aircraft and marine protection, high-performance sporting goods, etc.). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the ballistic composites market for 16 major countries across the major region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts are done on the basis of value (USD).

Fiber Type Aramids
Ultra-high-molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
S-glass
Others Fiber Types (Bio-based Fibers, Nanocomposites, etc. )
Matrix Type Polymer
Polymer-ceramic
Metal
Application Vehicle Armor
Body Armor
Helmet and Face Protection
Other Applications (Aircraft and Marine Protection, High-Performance Sporting Goods, etc.)
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Ballistic Composites Market Research FAQs

How big is the Ballistic Composites Market?

The Ballistic Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 1.99 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4% to reach USD 2.42 billion by 2030.

What is the current Ballistic Composites Market size?

In 2025, the Ballistic Composites Market size is expected to reach USD 1.99 billion.

Who are the key players in Ballistic Composites Market?

DSM, DuPont, Teijin Limited, Honeywell International Inc. and TenCate Protective Fabrics are the major companies operating in the Ballistic Composites Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Ballistic Composites Market?

North America is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Ballistic Composites Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Ballistic Composites Market.

What years does this Ballistic Composites Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Ballistic Composites Market size was estimated at USD 1.91 billion. The report covers the Ballistic Composites Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Ballistic Composites Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Ballistic Composites Industry Report

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