Riot Helmet Market Report 2025

The riot helmet market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2024 to $1.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth during the historic period can be linked to rising civil unrest and protests, increased government spending on internal security, a higher frequency of urban riots, greater adoption of non-lethal defense equipment, and the ongoing militarization of police forces.

The riot helmet market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by an increasing demand for advanced personal protection solutions, heightened threats from domestic extremism and terrorism, rising investments in smart helmets with integrated technology, expanded e-commerce availability of tactical gear, and growing preference for lightweight, ergonomic designs. Key trends during this period include advancements in visor materials, the development of facial protection standards, integration with police body cameras, incorporation of ventilation and cooling systems, and innovations in modular helmet design.

The increasing occurrence of civil unrest and protests is expected to drive the growth of the riot helmet market moving forward. Civil unrest and protests refer to collective actions by groups expressing dissatisfaction or opposition to political, social, or economic issues, often through demonstrations, strikes, or riots. The rising frequency of such events is fueled by growing political polarization, which deepens societal divisions and intensifies public dissatisfaction. Riot helmets support responses to civil unrest and protests by providing strong head and face protection for law enforcement officers. They reduce injury risks through impact-resistant materials and visors, enhancing safety and operational control in high-tension situations. For example, in April 2025, Allianz SE, a Germany-based insurance company, reported that the U.S. experienced 8,549 protest and riot incidents in 2024, a 2% increase from 8,383 incidents in 2023. Therefore, the growing incidence of civil unrest and protests is contributing to the expansion of the riot helmet market.

The rise in crime and violence during public gatherings is expected to boost the growth of the riot helmet market in the future. Crime and violence at public gatherings involve unlawful acts and physical aggression occurring during events with large crowds, such as protests, rallies, or celebrations. This increase is driven by social unrest arising from widespread dissatisfaction with political, economic, or social conditions, leading to tensions that sometimes escalate into disruptive or violent behavior. Riot helmets assist in managing crime and violence at public events by offering reliable protection for law enforcement personnel. They help reduce injury risks during physical confrontations and improve crowd control efforts, ensuring safer outcomes in high-risk scenarios. For instance, in March 2024, Statistics Canada, a Canadian government agency, recorded 3,576 hate crime incidents reported by police in 2022, marking a 7% increase from 3,355 incidents in 2021. Hence, the growing crime and violence at public gatherings are propelling the growth of the riot helmet market.

Leading companies in the riot helmet market are developing advanced protective solutions like hybrid-material helmets to improve safety and comfort for law enforcement officers. Hybrid-material helmets combine materials such as kevlar, carbon fiber, and thermoplastics to provide enhanced protection, durability, and lightweight comfort. For example, in January 2025, MLA Ltd., a UK-based protective equipment manufacturer, launched the Defender Hybrid Riot Helmet. This advanced helmet is designed for public order policing and includes memory foam padding for superior comfort, a breathable liner for better airflow, and a face visor with anti-mist and antimicrobial features. It also features a one-piece visor bar with rubber edging to prevent fluid ingress, allows tool-free visor adjustment, supports various accessory attachments, and comes with a durable VELCRO neck guard.

Major players in the riot helmet market are Gentex Corporation, MSA Safety Incorporated, Point Blank Enterprises Inc., MKU Ltd, Streicher’s Inc., Paulson Manufacturing Corporation, US Armour Corporation, WeeTect Material Limited, Kroll International LLC, Security Pro USA LLC, Sirchie Acquisition Company LLC, Applied Systems Technologies Inc., ​Deqing Fox Armour Co. Ltd., Mangal Security Products, Busch PROtective GmbH And Co. KG, Damascus Worldwide Inc., Electronic Defense Industries Inc., Kejo Limited Company, Super Seer Corporation, and United Shield International LLC.

North America was the largest region in the riot helmet market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in riot helmet report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the riot helmet market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Riot helmets are specialized protective gear designed for law enforcement and security personnel during crowd control, riots, and civil unrest. They usually feature a hard outer shell, face shield, and padding to protect against blunt impacts, projectiles, and chemical agents. Their main function is to protect the head, face, and neck from injury while allowing for clear visibility and communication.

The main types of riot helmets include ballistic riot helmets, non-ballistic riot helmets, polycarbonate riot helmets, and composite riot helmets. Ballistic riot helmets are built to protect law enforcement and military personnel from high-impact threats, including ballistic projectiles, during riot control and tactical missions. These helmets are constructed from materials such as polycarbonate, Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber and are used in crowd control, tactical operations, anti-riot efforts, and public safety enforcement. Distribution occurs through online platforms, retail stores, direct government sales, and wholesale distributors, serving users such as law enforcement agencies, military forces, private security companies, and organizers of public events.

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The riot helmet market consists of sales of visor-integrated riot helmets, communication-enabled helmets, flame-resistant riot helmets, modular riot helmets, and anti-fog riot helmets. 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 and 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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