Law Enforcement Personal Protective Equipment Market Report 2026

The law enforcement personal protective equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $35.91 billion in 2025 to $40.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing law enforcement safety requirements, rising incidence of civil unrest and security threats, expansion of government procurement programs, advancements in protective material science, growing standardization of safety equipment.

The law enforcement personal protective equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $64.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of intelligent protective systems, rising investments in public safety modernization, growing integration of ai-enabled surveillance tools, expansion of urban security initiatives, increasing focus on multi-threat protection equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for advanced ballistic protection gear, rising adoption of smart and connected ppe solutions, growing focus on lightweight and high-durability materials, expansion of integrated surveillance and detection equipment, enhanced emphasis on officer safety and mobility.

The rising crime rates are expected to contribute to the growth of the law enforcement personal protective equipment market. Law enforcement personal protective equipment (PPE) serves as a crucial tool to protect officers in high-risk situations rather than directly influencing crime rates. The demand for PPE is heightened as law enforcement faces increased threats, such as a surge in knife-enabled threats, as seen in the UK where offenses increased by 24% in the year ending March 2023 compared to the previous year. This surge in crime rates is a driving force behind the growing demand for law enforcement personal protective equipment.

Major companies in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market are concentrating on developing innovations, such as ergonomic designs that provide an enhanced fit for improved usability. Ergonomic design involves creating products, workspaces, or systems optimized for human comfort and use. For example, in July 2024, DEFILADE Protective Systems, a Canada-based firm specializing in advanced protective solutions for military and law enforcement, introduced Public Order Gloves to improve safety and functionality in high-pressure environments. These innovative tactical gloves, designed for law enforcement professionals, offer exceptional fire and impact resistance for extreme conditions. They ensure high dexterity, allowing for effective handling of firearms and tools. Available in two styles - one with an extended gauntlet and a shorter version - each pair is designed ergonomically for optimal comfort and usability, catering to those who require both protection and performance in the field.

In May 2025, Protective Industrial Products, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), acquired Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment business for $1.325 billion. Through this acquisition, Protective Industrial Products expanded its safety product portfolio and reinforced its market presence by adding a range of well-established PPE brands and strengthening its capabilities in worker safety equipment solutions. Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment business was a US-based industrial technology division focused on the design, manufacture, and distribution of comprehensive personal protective equipment and global safety solutions for industrial and commercial customers.

Major companies operating in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market are 3M Company, Honeywell International Inc, DuPont, Point Blank Enterprises Inc, Armor Express Inc, American Armor Corporation, U S Armor Corporation, Safariland LLC, Avon Protection plc, MSA Safety Incorporated, Gentex Corporation, Revision Military Ltd, Galvion Ltd, Hard Head Veterans LLC, Craig International Ballistics Pty Ltd, NP Aerospace Ltd, Cooneen Protection Ltd, Lion Group Inc, Kappler Inc, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd, Damascus Gear Inc, Hatch Gloves LLC.

North America was the largest region in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the law enforcement personal protective equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The law enforcement personal protective equipment market consists of sales of safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses, and shields. 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 law enforcement personal protective equipment 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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