Product Code: GVR-4-68040-762-4
Non-Lethal Weapons Market Summary
The global non-lethal weapons market size was estimated at USD 8.42 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.64 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2033. The demand for non-lethal weapons is increasing due to the rising instances of civil unrest, protests, and demonstrations globally.
Law enforcement agencies are under growing pressure to use alternatives to lethal force in order to minimize casualties and ensure public safety. Military operations in peacekeeping missions also rely on these weapons to control hostile crowds without escalating conflicts. Increasing urbanization has led to denser populations, necessitating safer crowd-control measures. Public scrutiny on police brutality and accountability is compelling governments to adopt less-lethal solutions. Security at large gatherings such as sporting events, political rallies, and concerts further drives adoption.
Key demand drivers for the non-lethal weapons industry include modernization initiatives in law enforcement and military organizations aimed at adopting less harmful defense mechanisms. Technological advancements such as directed energy weapons, acoustic devices, and improved chemical irritants enhance operational efficiency. Rising threats of terrorism, border conflicts, and insurgencies also accelerate the procurement of non-lethal systems. Growth in private security and protection of critical infrastructure supports steady adoption. Pressure from international human rights organizations prompts governments to adopt non-lethal solutions in crowd management.
Governments worldwide are actively promoting the adoption of non-lethal weapons through defense modernization programs and law enforcement upgrades. Initiatives such as funding for riot control, border security, and peacekeeping have included provisions for these systems. International cooperation programs often supply less-lethal technologies to developing nations as part of security assistance. Export regulations on lethal force equipment have further pushed the use of alternatives. Countries such as the U.S., the UK, India, and China have integrated non-lethal systems into standard policing kits.
Global Non-Lethal Weapons Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the non-lethal weapons market report based on product, end use, and region:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Gases & sprays
- Conducted Energy Devices
- Grenades & Flashbangs
- Directed Energy Systems
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Civil & Commercial
- Defense
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Qatar
- Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources
- 1.3.4. Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.5. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation and Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Growing construction activities in developing countries
- 3.4.1.2. Increasing adoption of prefabricated construction materials
- 3.4.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Need for regular deck maintenance
- 3.4.3. Industry opportunity
- 3.4.4. Market Challenges
- 3.5. Major Deals & Strategic Alliances Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.6.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.6.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.6.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.6.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.6.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis, by SWOT
- 3.6.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.6.2.2. Environmental Landscape
- 3.6.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.6.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.6.2.5. Economic Landscape
- 3.6.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Non-Lethal Weapons Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Product Takeaways
- 4.2. Product Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 4.3. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Gases & sprays
- 4.4.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Gases & sprays, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Conducted Energy Devices
- 4.5.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Conducted Energy Devices, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Grenades & Flashbangs
- 4.6.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Grenades & Flashbangs, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Directed Energy Systems
- 4.7.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Directed Energy Systems, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.8. Others
- 4.8.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Non-Lethal Weapons Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. End Use Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 5.3. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Civil & Commercial
- 5.4.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, For Civil & Commercial, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Defense
- 5.5.1. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecast, For Defense, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Non-Lethal Weapons Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2025 - 2033
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. North America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. North America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. U.S.
- 6.3.4.1. U.S. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. U.S. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. U.S. Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. Canada
- 6.3.5.1. Canada Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Canada Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.3. Canada Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Mexico
- 6.3.6.1. Mexico Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Mexico Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.3. Mexico Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Europe Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Europe Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. UK
- 6.4.4.1. UK Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. UK Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. UK Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Germany
- 6.4.5.1. Germany Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Germany Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. Germany Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. France
- 6.4.6.1. France Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. France Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3 France Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7. Spain
- 6.4.7.1. Spain Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.2. Spain Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.7.3. Spain Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Asia Pacific Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Asia Pacific Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. China
- 6.5.4.1. China Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. China Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. China Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. Japan
- 6.5.5.1. Japan Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.2. Japan Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5.3. Japan Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. India
- 6.5.6.1. India Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.2. India Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6.3. India Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7. South Korea
- 6.5.7.1. South Korea Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.2. South Korea Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.7.3. South Korea Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Central & South America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Central & South America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Central & South America Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Middle East & Africa Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. Middle East & Africa Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.4.1. Saudi Arabia Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.2. Saudi Arabia Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.3. Saudi Arabia Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5. UAE
- 6.7.5.1. UAE Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.2. UAE Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.3. UAE Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5. Egypt
- 6.7.5.1. Egypt Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.2. Egypt Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.3. Egypt Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6. Kuwait
- 6.7.6.1. Kuwait Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6.2. Kuwait Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6.3. Kuwait Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.7. Qatar
- 6.7.7.1. Qatar Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.7.2. Qatar Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.7.3 Qatar Non-Lethal Weapons Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Positioning
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping, 2024
- 7.6. Company Listing
- 7.6.1. NonLethal Technologies, Inc.
- 7.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.2. Axon
- 7.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.3. Combined Systems, Inc.
- 7.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.4. Byrna
- 7.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.5. CONDOR
- 7.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.6. Zarc International Inc.
- 7.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.7. Armament Systems and Procedures
- 7.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.8. SABRE
- 7.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.9. TASER Self Defense
- 7.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.6.10. Mace
- 7.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives