Self-Defense Products Market Size and Share Report | 2031
The self-defense products market size is projected to reach US$ 1.65 billion by 2031 from US$ 1.05 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% in 2023–2031.
One of the major trends in the market is the supportive government policies for the use of self-defense products for public safety in cases of crimes and emergencies. In addition, the rising sales of products such as pepper sprays, tactical gloves, and tasers is another major factor likely to drive the market from 2023 to 2030.
Self-Defense Products Market Analysis
The market has witnessed healthy growth in the past few years. The rising number of protests and the increasing safety concerns are among the major factors likely to drive the self-defense products market growth in the coming years. Further, the legalization of self-protection products across different countries due to the rising concerns related to women's safety has also contributed to the market size globally.
Self-Defense Products Market Overview
The self-defense products market is likely to register healthy growth in the coming years. However, the market is moderately fragmented, with the presence of a large number of players operating across different regions. Moreover, several countries have been pushing their military and law enforcement expenditures to ensure the safety of their respective security personnel. Governments of different countries have also been issuing supportive policies for law enforcement personnel to carry some self-defense products outside their official duty hours for their respective security. This is further contributing to the growth of the market globally.
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Constant Tensions Among Different Countries Pushing Adoption of Self-Defense Products Worldwide
The constant tensions among countries such as Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine, and Israel-Iran have also raised concerns among the civilians for their self-defense, which is further increasing the adoption of self-defense products across multiple countries and catalyzing the self-defense products market growth. Majority of the civilians in Ukraine have already considered keeping at least of one self-defense product for their personal safety against the Russian forces in their respective motherland. Further, the rising geopolitical competition among different countries to strengthen their respective armed forces is leading to the procurement of various defense equipment (such as foldable knives, tactical gloves, and batons) and adding value to their respective armed forces. Such factors have been pushing the deployment of self-defense products in larger numbers, which is further likely to generate different opportunities for market players across different regions.
Growing Procurement of Pepper Sprays to Provide Growth Opportunities
Pepper spray is one of the products that civilians can legally buy in most countries worldwide. In the past few decades, one of the main challenges for pepper spray adoption was the lack of purchasing mode of transactions. However, in recent years, the adoption of pepper sprays has grown significantly through online distribution channels. The growth of the e-commerce industry and the rising number of online shopping users across different countries have pushed the adoption of self-defense products among end users. The adoption of pepper sprays in larger numbers is one of the major factors supporting the market growth across different regions.
The rise in concerns over women's safety has raised awareness among the women customer segment regarding the adoption of self-defense products. Under the women customer segment, pepper sprays have become one of the most dominant segments, which is further driving the self-defense products market growth worldwide.
Self-Defense Products Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the self-defense products market analysis are product type, distribution channel, end use, and geography.
- Based on product type, the self-defense products market has been segmented into pepper sprays, folding knives, tactical gloves, stun guns, batons, and others. The stun guns segment held the largest market share in 2023.
- By distribution channel, the market has been divided into online and offline. The online segment held a larger share of the market in 2023.
- In terms of end use, the market has been bifurcated into military & law enforcement and civil. The military & law enforcement segment dominated the market in 2023.
Self-Defense Products Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the self-defense products market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.
The market in North America is projected to reach ~US$ 538 million by 2030; it is expected to register a CAGR of 5.0% from 2022 to 2030. North America comprises a few of the major self-defense product manufacturers such as UDAP Industries Inc, SABRE, GUARDPD, Mace, Fox Labs, Police Magnum, Pepper Spray dot com LLC, O-Mega, Stunster, PhaZZer, and Security Pro USA. Such companies are supporting the market growth for self-defense products across the North America region.
Self-Defense Products Market News and Recent Developments
The self-defense products market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for self-defense products and strategies:
- In September 2023, Victorinox unveiled its London flagship store featuring the new design concept. As the Swiss brand celebrated the 125th anniversary of the iconic Swiss Army Knife, it returned to London with a brand-new flagship store opening on 388 Oxford Street, featuring products across the full offering. (Source: Victorinox, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
- In January 2024, Mace Security International Inc, a globally recognized leader in personal safety products, announced that it had entered into a Supply & License Agreement with Salt Supply LLC for a range of .68 caliber products, including the new s2 Pepper Launcher. The two featured products in the partnership are the s2 high-velocity 5-shot magazine launcher and an ultra-potent Mace Brand pepper plus tear gas projectile, both with a range of 60 feet. (Source: Mace Security International Inc, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
Self-Defense Products Market Report Scope
Self-Defense Products Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The "Self-Defense Products Market Size and Forecast (2020–2030)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Key future trends
- Detailed Porter's Five Forces analysis
- Global and regional market analysis covering key market trends, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments
- Detailed company profiles with SWOT analysis
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buck Knives Inc, Axon Enterprise Inc, Victorinox, Salt Supply Company, and Mace Security International Inc are some of the key market players operating in the global self-defense products market.
Increasing awareness for personal safety and introduction of supportive government policies for citizens safety are contributing to the growth of self-defense products market.
North America is expected to account for the largest share during the forecast period and it is likely to retain its dominance during the forecast period as well.
Rising share of civil applications in the self-defense products industry is one of the key factors likely to generate new opportunities for market vendors during the forecast period.
Increasing adoption of products through e-commerce platforms is one of the major trends expected to drive the market in the coming years.
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition, Assumptions and Limitations
1.3 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3. Research Methodology
4. Self-Defense Products Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.3.1 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Self-Defense Products Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Key Market Drivers
5.2 Key Market Restraints
5.3 Key Market Opportunities
5.4 Future Trends
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Self-Defense Products Market - Global Market Analysis
6.1 Self-Defense Products - Global Market Overview
6.2 Self-Defense Products - Global Market and Forecast to 2031
7. Self-Defense Products Market – Revenue Analysis (USD Million) – By Product Type, 2021-2031
7.1 Overview
7.2 Pepper Sprays
7.3 Folding Knives
7.4 Tactical Gloves
7.5 Stun Guns
7.6 Batons
7.7 Others
8. Self-Defense Products Market – Revenue Analysis (USD Million) – By Distribution Channel, 2021-2031
8.1 Overview
8.2 Online
8.3 Offline
9. Self-Defense Products Market – Revenue Analysis (USD Million) – By End Use, 2021-2031
9.1 Overview
9.2 Military and Law Enforcement
9.3 Civil
10. Self-Defense Products Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million), 2021-2031 – Geographical Analysis
10.1 North America
10.1.1 North America Self-Defense Products Market Overview
10.1.2 North America Self-Defense Products Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2031
10.1.3 North America Self-Defense Products Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Product Type
10.1.4 North America Self-Defense Products Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Distribution Channel
10.1.5 North America Self-Defense Products Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By End Use
10.1.6 North America Self-Defense Products Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.1.6.1 United States Self-Defense Products Market
10.1.6.1.1 United States Self-Defense Products Market, by Product Type
10.1.6.1.2 United States Self-Defense Products Market, by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.1.3 United States Self-Defense Products Market, by End Use
10.1.6.2 Canada Self-Defense Products Market
10.1.6.2.1 Canada Self-Defense Products Market, by Product Type
10.1.6.2.2 Canada Self-Defense Products Market, by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.2.3 Canada Self-Defense Products Market, by End Use
10.1.6.3 Mexico Self-Defense Products Market
10.1.6.3.1 Mexico Self-Defense Products Market, by Product Type
10.1.6.3.2 Mexico Self-Defense Products Market, by Distribution Channel
10.1.6.3.3 Mexico Self-Defense Products Market, by End Use
Note - Similar analysis would be provided for below mentioned regions/countries
10.2 Europe
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 United Kingdom
10.2.5 Russia
10.2.6 Rest of Europe
10.3 Asia-Pacific
10.3.1 Australia
10.3.2 China
10.3.3 India
10.3.4 Japan
10.3.5 South Korea
10.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
10.4 Middle East and Africa
10.4.1 South Africa
10.4.2 Saudi Arabia
10.4.3 U.A.E
10.4.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa
10.5 South and Central America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Rest of South and Central America
11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
11.2 Agreements, Collaborations, Joint Ventures
11.3 New Product Launches
11.4 Expansions and Other Strategic Developments
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
12.2 Company Positioning and Concentration
13. Self-Defense Products Market - Key Company Profiles
13.1 Buck Knives Inc
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
Note - Similar information would be provided for below list of companies
13.2 Byrna
13.3 Axon Enterprise Inc
13.4 Victornix
13.5 Gerber Gear
13.6 SABRE Security Equipment Corporation
13.7 Keihberg GmbH
13.8 Mace Security International Inc
13.9 Grenington LLC
13.10 Salt Supply Company
14. Appendix
14.1 Glossary
14.2 About The Insight Partners
14.3 Market Intelligence Cloud
The List of Companies - Self-Defense Products Market
- Buck Knives, Inc.
- Byrna
- Axon Enterprise Inc
- Victorinox
- Gerber Gear
- SABRE Security Equipment Corporation
- Keihberg GmbH
- Sang Min International Co Ltd
- Grenington LLC
- Defense Divas
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