Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market

Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 4% during the forecast period.

• Although the COVID-19 pandemic affected the economy of all countries in the region, sales of riot control equipment were not largely affected during and after 2020 in the Asia-Pacific region. The region witnessed several protests and riots in the same year and later, resulting in law enforcement agencies using riot-control equipment to handle the crowds.
• Increasing dissatisfaction with local governments in countries like Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia is leading to a rise in major violence and riots, generating demand for the riot control equipment market in this region. Similarly, in India, communal violence often occurs, driving the demand for riot control equipment.
• Additionally, technological advancements in less-lethal weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance and offensive purposes, such as dropping low-velocity ammunition and pepper sprays, are expected to provide growth opportunities for the market in the coming years.
• These factors are expected to continue driving demand for the market as law enforcement agencies strive to reduce fatalities and casualties in such events, which is likely to increase the demand for the Asia-Pacific riot control equipment market during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market Trends

Law Enforcement Segment to Dominate the Market

• The market for riot control equipment is currently experiencing significant growth, with the law enforcement segment leading the way and expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This growth is being driven by geopolitical conflicts in various regions, which are encouraging law enforcement agencies to procure and deploy riot control equipment. For example, escalating tensions in the Kashmir Valley and protests throughout India in recent years have led to an increase in demand for such equipment.
• Additionally, sporadic riots and civil unrest, such as demonstrations and protests in cities in eastern China, have caused police forces to resort to the use of less-lethal weapons. This trend is expected to continue and will have a positive impact on the market's growth. Furthermore, governments have provided grants for the use of advanced non-lethal weapons in emergency situations, and ongoing research and development of new crowd dispersal technologies are expected to create a favorable outlook for the market.

China to Dominate the Market

• China, one of the world's largest emerging economies, has been facing numerous protests and demonstrations that often turn violent and result in loss of life and property. The enforcement agencies in the country are often under-equipped, which sometimes leads to unwanted casualties. To mitigate such incidents, the government of China has been increasing its expenditure on public security, including state security, police, domestic surveillance, armed civil militia, and other measures to deal with riots and public disturbances.
• The rise in public security expenditure in China has been driving the market for riot control equipment in the country. China is also conducting extensive research and development (R&D) to develop sophisticated riot control equipment that can tackle huge mobs without endangering the lives of law enforcement personnel.
• For example, in September 2019, China designed a sonic weapon that selectively targeted individuals or groups in a crowd, leaving them unable to control muscle movement and rendering them easy pickings for riot police to round up.
• The procurement of new weaponry and the ongoing R&D for developing sophisticated riot control equipment is expected to drive the China segment of the market during the forecast period. This positive outlook of the market is due to the rising demand for riot control equipment to address labor-related, environmental, and educational issues, among others, which have led to protests and demonstrations. The use of less-lethal ammunition has also contributed to the positive outlook of the market, which is expected to grow further as China continues to invest in public security and R&D.

Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific riot control equipment market is highly competitive, and several prominent players are operating in this market. Some of the major companies in this market include Combined Systems Inc., Condor Non-Lethal Technologies, Axon (Taser International Inc.), Safariland LLC, and Lamperd, Inc. To strengthen their position in the market, these companies are focusing on enhancing their distribution network through strategic collaborations and partnerships.

For example, in February 2021, Lamperd, Inc. entered into a distribution agreement with Valentis, a security logistics and risk management solution provider. This collaboration allowed Valentis to add the Lamperd Less Lethal products to its logistics and support network service, which is expected to benefit both companies in terms of collective growth.

Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market Leaders

Asia-Pacific Riot Control Equipment Market News

• January 2023: Safariland, a brand of The Safariland Group, launched three models of Hard Armor rifle plates exclusively designed for women and marked the first-ever NIJ 0101.06 compliant hard armor plate for the female form.
• January 2022: Safariland, a brand of the Safariland Group, collaborated with Busch Protective Germany GmbH & Co. KG. The two companies believe that the collaboration will bring advanced protection to a greater number of law enforcement agencies.