Product Code: PM3984
The global less lethal ammunition market size is expected to reach USD 1.91 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Less Lethal Ammunition Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Application (Paintballs, Rubber Bullets); By Product (Shotguns, Launchers); By End-use (Military, Law Enforcement); By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
An increase in global terrorist activities and hostilities is expected to lead prominent military organizations worldwide to procure more defense equipment. This trend will directly boost the market in the forecast period. The rising threats related to terrorism and political violence on a global scale are anticipated to affect the security and stability of countries worldwide. Consequently, many nations are taking steps to enhance their military capabilities, aiming to counter terrorism and safeguard their borders amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
Additionally, numerous nations are focused on enhancing their law enforcement agencies to manage internal tensions effectively. These advancements are expected to drive the demand for firearms and ammunition, leading to market expansion. Key factors driving this surge include rising geopolitical tensions and border disputes among regional powers. Additionally, the escalating threat posed by terrorist activities and separatist insurgency has significantly influenced the rise in defense spending within the region. Industry players cater to customers either through direct supply or third-party distributors.
Less-lethal ammunition is distributed for commercial purposes, such as law enforcement, prisons, military, and authorized government agencies, through either B2B (business-to-business) or B2C (business-to-customer) channels. In the B2B model, manufacturers sell finished products to firms like firearms stores or distributors, while in the B2C model, they directly sell to end customers. These non-lethal bullets, made from hard plastic or polyethylene, can be discharged from shotguns or similar weapons and designed to incapacitate suspects without causing permanent harm. They are highly valuable for law enforcement agencies in situations where lethal force may not be necessary or suitable.
Plastic bullets are notably effective in situations where law enforcement officers need to maintain a safe distance from suspects, as they can be fired from several meters away. The global market is highly competitive, with participation from both regional and multinational entities. Governments engage in contracts with numerous domestic and foreign entities to procure products and services. Consequently, manufacturers find themselves in competition not only with other major corporations and defense contractors but also with smaller firms specializing in specific technologies or capabilities. Additionally, state-owned defense manufacturers' offerings further contribute to the competitive landscape.
Less Lethal Ammunition Market Report Highlights
- Shotgun segment garnered the largest share, primarily used by police for riot control and mob mobilization
- Rubber bullets held the largest share, owing to the growing need for defense and security in emerging nations
- North America dominated the market, primarily due to huge military expenditures for homeland security
- The key market players include Rheinmetall, Chemring, Winchester Ammunition, Lightfield Ammunition, NonLethal Technologies, and Safariland.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the less lethal ammunition market report based on product, application, end use, and region:
Less Lethal Ammunition, Product Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
Less Lethal Ammunition, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Rubber Bullets
- Bean Bag Rounds
- Polyethylene/ Plastic Bullets
- OC/CS & Smoke Munitions
- Flash Bang Rounds
- Paintballs
- Others
Less Lethal Ammunition, End Use Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Law Enforcement
- Military
- Others
Less Lethal Ammunition, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market Insights
- 4.1. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - End Use Snapshot
- 4.2. Less Lethal Ammunition Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing law enforcement and civilian demand for non-lethal options
- 4.2.1.2. Technological advancements and innovation in less lethal ammunition
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Limited range and accuracy compared to lethal alternatives
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market End Use Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Rubber Bullets
- 5.3.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Rubber Bullets, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Bean Bag Rounds
- 5.4.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Bean Bag Rounds, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Polyethylene/ Plastic Bullets
- 5.5.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Polyethylene/ Plastic Bullets, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. OC/CS & Smoke Munitions
- 5.6.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by OC/CS & Smoke Munitions, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Flash Bang Rounds
- 5.7.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Flash Bang Rounds, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.8. Paintballs
- 5.8.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Paintballs, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.9. Others
- 5.9.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Shotguns
- 6.3.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Shotguns, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Launchers
- 6.4.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Launchers, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Others
- 6.5.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Law Enforcement
- 7.3.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Law Enforcement, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Military
- 7.4.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Military, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Other
- 7.5.1. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Other, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Less Lethal Ammunition Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Less Lethal Ammunition Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Application, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by End Use, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Less Lethal Ammunition Market, by Product, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Rheinmetall AG
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Chemring Group Plc
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Winchester Ammunition, Inc.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Federal Ammunition
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Combined Systems, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Lightfield Ammunition, Corp.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. NonLethal Technologies, Inc.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Safariland, LLC
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Mace Security International, Inc.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. SAGE Control Ordnance, Inc.
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Security Devices International, Inc.
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. Verney-Carron S.A.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Brenneke Ammunition GmbH
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
- 10.15. Trust Eibarres SA
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development