Armor Materials Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Type (Metal & Alloys, Ceramics, Composites, Para-aramid Fibers, Fiberglass, Others), By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global armor materials market size is expected to reach USD 26.38 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Armor Materials Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Type (Metal & Alloys, Ceramics, Composites, Para-aramid Fibers, Fiberglass, Others), By Application, By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Armor materials are specialized substances designed to provide protection against a wide range of threats, including ballistic projectiles, shrapnel, and explosive blasts. These materials are engineered for high strength and durability and are used in various protective applications. Their use goes beyond just military equipment to include law enforcement gear, armored vehicles, and aerospace components. The main goal is to stop or absorb the energy of an impact, protecting the person or item behind the armor.

The demand for armor materials is rising due to a continued increase in defense spending around the world, as countries focus on modernizing their military forces and replacing older equipment. There is also a strong push for lighter, more effective materials, especially for personal protective gear. This has led to a shift away from traditional heavy metals toward advanced composites and high-performance fibers. Furthermore, rising security concerns globally have increased the need for protective solutions for both military and civilian applications, leading to a broader range of products and uses.

Armor Materials Market Report Highlights:

By type, the metals and alloys segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. This is due to their long history of use and proven reliability in a wide range of applications, especially in vehicle and structural armors, and for heavy-duty protection in military vehicles and tanks.

By application, the vehicle armor segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. This is because armored vehicles, including a wide range of military and law enforcement vehicles, represent a huge portion of global defense spending and require vast quantities of armor materials for protection.

By region, North America held the largest share of the market in 2024. The high defense spending and strong industrial base in the U.S. and Canada, coupled with a focus on military modernization, make this region a leader in the development and consumption of armor materials. In Asia Pacific, the armor materials market is growing rapidly due to the increasing defense budgets of several nations due to military conflicts and the need to enhance defense.

A few key players in the armor materials market include DuPont de Nemours, Inc.; Teijin Limited; Honeywell International Inc.; 3M Company; Saint-Gobain S.A.; Avient Corporation; Morgan Advanced Materials; Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V.; CeramTec GmbH; ATI, Inc.; CoorsTek, Inc.; and SSAB AB.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the armor materials market report based on type, application, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Metal & Alloys

Ceramics

Composites

Para-aramid Fibers

Fiberglass

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Vehicle Armor

Aerospace Armor

Body Armor

Civil Armor

Marine Armor

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more