Smoke Grenade Market Report 2026

The smoke grenade market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.89 billion in 2025 to $0.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of smoke grenades in military operations for concealment and signaling, development of colored smoke compositions enhancing visibility for training and coordination, rising adoption of riot control smoke grenades by law enforcement agencies, introduction of handheld smoke grenades improving mobility and rapid deployment, expansion of tactical training programs driving demand for reliable smoke generation devices.

The smoke grenade market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing modernization of military forces increasing procurement of advanced tactical smoke grenades, innovation in low-toxicity smoke formulations improving safety and environmental compliance, rising demand for signaling smoke grenades in search-and-rescue and emergency operations, advancements in ignition and burn-control mechanisms enhancing reliability and duration, expanding use of smoke grenades in simulation-based training environments increasing recurring demand. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable smoke compositions, rising demand for non-toxic and low-residue formulations, advancements in multi-spectral smoke technologies, growing use of compact and urban-combat-focused smoke devices, expansion of civilian and commercial signaling applications.

Rising defense expenditures are anticipated to drive the expansion of the smoke grenade market in the coming years. These defense budgets represent the monetary resources allocated by governments to support military operations, equipment, personnel, and related infrastructure. The growth in defense spending is largely influenced by increasing geopolitical unrest and regional security threats across the globe. Higher budgets enable the procurement of advanced smoke grenade technologies by allowing investment in modern non-lethal tools. Such grenades contribute to enhanced tactical capabilities, offering better concealment, signaling, and crowd management - thereby improving military readiness. For example, in April 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an independent organization based in Sweden, reported that global military expenditures had risen to $2.443 trillion, a 6.8% increase over 2022. This trend highlights how growing defense budgets are supporting the expansion of the smoke grenade industry.

Key companies operating in the smoke grenade market are focusing on developing technological advancements such as high-output tactical smoke devices to improve visual concealment, enhance signaling performance, and support military and law enforcement operations across various environments. A high-output tactical smoke device is a compact pyrotechnic or gas-emitting munition designed to produce rapid, dense smoke with controlled particle size and duration to obscure visibility, counter electro-optical sensors, or create temporary smoke screens for maneuvering and extraction. For example, in September 2023, IWA International, a U.K.-based defense company, introduced the M15 Large Smoke Grenade, which features a dual-vent system that generates dense white smoke for approximately 75-85 seconds. This design enables rapid coverage, making it suitable for military scenarios requiring swift concealment. The M15’s cardboard body construction also provides durability while keeping the device lightweight, allowing easy integration into modern assault vests and webbing equipment. These advancements reflect a broader trend in the smoke grenade market toward enhancing operational efficiency and user safety in response to rising demand for advanced tactical equipment.

In May 2024, the Edge Group, an aerospace and defense company based in the United Arab Emirates, acquired a 51% stake in CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Edge intends to enhance its offerings in the public security domain, bolster its international presence in the non-lethal technology space, and further its objective of becoming a global leader in defense and homeland security. CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies, headquartered in Brazil, specializes in manufacturing smoke grenades designed for crowd control and other non-lethal applications.

Major companies operating in the smoke grenade market are General Dynamics Corporation, Thales Group, Hanwha Corporation, Rheinmetall AG, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, Lacroix Defense, Combined Systems Inc., Arsenal Joint Stock Company, Pyrotechnic Specialties Inc., Enola Gaye, Superior Signal Company LLC, 3rd Light Ltd., COBBS Industries Inc., EDGE Group PJSC, Galactic Fireworks Ltd., NICO Feuerwerk GmbH, NonLethal Technologies Inc., Centanex Ltd., Dae-Kwang Chemical Co Ltd., Sport Smoke LLC.

North America was the largest region in the smoke grenade market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smoke grenade market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the smoke grenade market by increasing raw material and chemical procurement costs, disrupting cross-border sourcing of pyrotechnic compounds, and raising manufacturing expenses for chemically intensive segments such as chemical smoke grenades, multi-spectral burst grenades, and law enforcement riot-control devices. Regions with high import dependence particularly Asia-Pacific and parts of Europe are experiencing slower production cycles and higher end-user prices. However, tariffs are also creating positive incentives for localized manufacturing, encouraging investment in domestic pyrotechnic capabilities and accelerating the development of cost-efficient biodegradable and non-toxic formulations.

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A smoke grenade is a canister-like device that produces a thick cloud of smoke upon ignition. It is mainly used to conceal movement, signal, or mark locations during military operations, law enforcement activities, or emergencies. The smoke can be either colored or white, depending on the specific purpose. Its primary role is to provide visual cover or communication in tactical situations.

The main categories of smoke grenades include burst smoke grenades, micro smoke grenades, wire-pull smoke grenades, and others. Burst smoke grenades are designed to quickly release a large volume of smoke in a short burst. These grenades are further classified based on their composition into chemical smoke grenades, biodegradable smoke grenades, and non-toxic smoke grenades. Their uses include signaling, screening, obscuring, riot control, and more, with primary users being military and defense forces, law enforcement agencies, and others.

The countries covered in the smoke grenade market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smoke grenade market consists of sales of colored smoke grenades, tactical smoke grenades, riot control smoke grenades, handheld smoke grenades, and signaling smoke grenades. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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