As the COVID-19 pandemic continuing its effect around the world, many defense and aerospace companies are facing its impact during this time around the world. For instance, commercial aviation companies in the U.S., France, Germany, and Canada are facing disruption in the production process and reduced demand as workforces staying at home, passengers stop traveling, and delay in delivery of new aircraft. Analysts expecting a drop from 3,000 to 4,000 aircraft during the pandemic period. On the defense side, contractors operating in the sector are in a better position, hence the impact of the pandemic is likely low in the short to mid-term. However, low demand due to budget constraints affecting the production as in aircraft manufacturing.
Market Overview
Smoke grenades are the can-type grenades that are used as ground-to-ground or ground-to-air for signaling purposes, screening devices and target device for military unit movements. Smoke grenades has the exhaust holes on top and bottom to release the smoke when ignited. These smoke grenades are sometimes used in various airsoft events or paintball although these are not essentially of military grade.
One of the major factors contributing to growth of the market is the growing utilization of these smoke grenades in various riot controls in many countries around the globe. The easy availability and low cost of these smoke grenades is one of the key incentives for law enforcement agencies to acquire and use them in different countermeasure operations.
Smoke grenades are not lethal and are capable of providing the superior tactical advantages over the conventional lethal weapons in various riot control operations. Moreover, these are effective in fighting the effects of various laser-based weapons. Smokescreen created by the smoke grenades can proficiently deter the pressures of prevailing laser-based weapons.
Segment Overview
The military and defence segment lead the market during 2019. Smoke grenades are generally used by military and naval forces for camouflaging and concealing purposes in the battlefields. The weapons are capable of creating a larger amount of the smoke that deliver thicker screen for swift movement of the soldiers.
The use of non-lethal smoke grenade launchers has become essential in recent years. Technological advancements in market have led to development of the new generation none or less lethal handheld smoke grenade launchers for police and military forces. Several companies in market are making investments in the technologies that develop lightweight and effective grenade launch systems which can be used for the both non-lethal and firepower applications. Owing to the rising concerns over the safety measures, sellers in the market are focusing on eco-friendly agents in manufacturing of smoke grenades to decrease the risk of toxic pollution.
Regional Overview
The North America will continue to lead the global smoke grenade market and is expected to occupy more than half percentage share of the overall revenue by 2020. The U.S. accounts for single largest market for the smoke grenades and weaponries in the region. Most of the region’s growth is attributed to the extensive use of various non-lethal weapons, such as smoke grenades, pellet guns, and flash bangs by law enforcement agencies to control the violent gatherings.
Competitor overview
To withstand themselves in the growing market, it is vital for the prevailing suppliers to identify the shifting demands and evolving trends and subsequently provide the optimum and integrated solutions. Players in the market are required to guarantee multidirectional raw material source networks to eradicate the cost overrun and the shortage of raw materials. The increasing emphasis on usage of less-toxic or hazardous raw materials in manufacturing of smoke grenades has created new business prospects for market players in terms of the product quality, while preserving cost-efficiency.
Key Players
- Centanex
- Chemring Group PLC
- Condor Non-Lethal Technologies
- Combined Systems
- DAEKWANG CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
- Enola Gaye
- Rheinmetall AG
- Safariland, LLC
- Sport Smoke, LLC
- 3rd Light Limited
Market Segmentation
By Type
- Burst Smoke Grenade
- Wire Pull Smoke Grenade
- Micro Smoke Grenade
- Others
- Military and Defence
- Law Enforcements
- Others
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of LAMEA
1 Executive Summary 13
2 Market Introduction 15
- 2.1 Definition 16
- 2.2 Scope of the Study 16
- 2.3 Market Structure 16
3 Research Methodology 17
- 3.1 Research Process 18
- 3.2 Primary Research 19
- 3.3 Secondary Research 20
- 3.4 Market Size Estimation 21
- 3.5 Forecast Model 21
- 3.6 List of Assumptions 22
4 Market Dynamics 23
- 4.1 Introduction 24
- 4.2 Drivers 25
- 4.2.1 Rising Global Incidents of Riots 25
- 4.2.2 Use of Smoke Grenades for Screening 25
- 4.2.3 Drivers Impact Analysis 26
- 4.3 Restraint 26
- 4.3.1 Toxic Contamination 26
- 4.3.2 Restraint Impact Analysis 26
- 4.4 Opportunities 27
- 4.4.1 Use of Smoke Grenades for Signalling 27
- 4.4.2 Development of Less-Lethal Smoke Grenades 27
- 4.5 Trend 28
- 4.5.1 Emergence of Portable and Automatic Smoke Grenade Launchers 28
5 Market Factor Analysis 29
- 5.1 Porter’s Five Forces Model 30
- 5.1.1 Threat of New Entrants 30
- 5.1.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 30
- 5.1.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers 30
- 5.1.4 Threat of Substitutes 31
- 5.1.5 Rivalry 31
- 5.2 Supply Chain Analysis 31
6 Global Smoke Grenade Market, by Type 32
- 6.1 Overview 33
- 6.1.1 Wire Pull Smoke Grenade 33
- 6.1.2 Burst Smoke Grenade 33
7 Global Smoke Grenade Market, by End User 34
- 7.1 Overview 35
- 7.1.1 Military 35
- 7.1.2 Law Enforcement & Others 35
8 Global Smoke Grenade Market, by Application 37
- 8.1 Overview 38
- 8.1.1 Signalling 38
- 8.1.2 Riot Control 38
- 8.1.3 Screening & Obscuring 38
- 8.1.4 Others 38
9 Global Smoke Grenade Market, by Region 40
- 9.1 Overview 41
- 9.2 North America 42
- 9.2.1 US 44
- 9.2.1.1 US by Type 44
- 9.2.1.2 US by End User 44
- 9.2.1.3 US by Application 45
- 9.2.2 Canada 45
- 9.2.2.1 Canada by Type 45
- 9.2.2.2 Canada by End User 46
- 9.2.2.3 Canada by Application 46
- 9.2.1 US 44
- 9.3.1 France 49
- 9.3.1.1 France by Type 49
- 9.3.1.2 France by End User 49
- 9.3.1.3 France by Application 50
- 9.3.2 UK 50
- 9.3.2.1 UK by Type 50
- 9.3.2.2 UK by End User 51
- 9.3.2.3 UK by Application 51
- 9.3.3 Germany 52
- 9.3.3.1 Germany by Type 52
- 9.3.3.2 Germany by End User 52
- 9.3.3.3 Germany by Application 53
- 9.3.4 Spain 53
- 9.3.4.1 Spain by Type 53
- 9.3.4.2 Spain by End user 54
- 9.3.4.3 Spain by Application 54
- 9.3.5 Italy 55
- 9.3.5.1 Italy by Type 55
- 9.3.5.2 Italy by End User 55
- 9.3.5.3 Italy by Application 56
- 9.3.6 The Rest of Europe 56
- 9.3.6.1 The Rest of Europe by Type 56
- 9.3.6.2 The Rest of Europe by End user 57
- 9.3.6.3 The Rest of Europe by Application 57
- 9.4.1 China 60
- 9.4.1.1 China by Type 60
- 9.4.1.2 China by End User 60
- 9.4.1.3 China by Application 61
- 9.4.2 India 61
- 9.4.2.1 India by Type 61
- 9.4.2.2 India by End User 62
- 9.4.2.3 India by Application 62
- 9.4.3 Japan 63
- 9.4.3.1 Japan by Type 63
- 9.4.3.2 Japan by End User 63
- 9.4.3.3 Japan by Application 64
- 9.4.4 South Korea 64
- 9.4.4.1 South Korea by Type 64
- 9.4.4.2 South Korea by End User 65
- 9.4.4.3 South Korea by Application 65
- 9.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific 66
- 9.4.5.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific by Type 66
- 9.4.5.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific by End User 66
- 9.4.5.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific by Application 67
- 9.5.1 Saudi Arabia 70
- 9.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia by Type 70
- 9.5.1.2 Saudi Arabia by End User 70
- 9.5.1.3 Saudi Arabia by Application 71
- 9.5.2 UAE 71
- 9.5.2.1 UAE by Type 71
- 9.5.2.2 UAE by End User 72
- 9.5.2.3 UAE by Application 72
- 9.5.3 Israel 73
- 9.5.3.1 Israel by Type 73
- 9.5.3.2 Israel by End User 73
- 9.5.3.3 Israel by Application 74
- 9.5.4 Rest of the Middle East & Africa 74
- 9.5.4.1 Rest of the Middle East & Africa by Type 74
- 9.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa by End user 75
- 9.5.4.3 Rest of the Middle East & Africa by Application 75
- 9.6.1 Brazil 78
- 9.6.1.1 Brazil by Type 78
- 9.6.1.2 Brazil by End User 78
- 9.6.1.3 Brazil by Application 79
- 9.6.2 Colombia 79
- 9.6.2.1 Colombia by Type 79
- 9.6.2.2 Colombia by End User 80
- 9.6.2.3 Colombia by Application 80
- 9.6.3 Argentina 81
- 9.6.3.1 Argentina by Type 81
- 9.6.3.2 Argentina by End User 81
- 9.6.3.3 Argentina by Application 82
- 9.6.4 Rest of Latin America 82
- 9.6.4.1 Rest of Latin America by Type 82
- 9.6.4.2 Rest of Latin America by End User 83
- 9.6.4.3 Rest of Latin America by Application 83
10 Competitive Landscape 84
- 10.2 Market Share Analysis 85
11 Company Profiles 86
- 11.1 Centanex Ltd 87
- 11.1.1 Company Overview 87
- 11.1.2 Financial Overview 87
- 11.1.3 Services Offered 87
- 11.1.4 Key Developments 87
- 11.1.5 SWOT Analysis 87
- 11.1.6 Key Strategy 87
- 11.2 Chemring Group PLC 88
- 11.2.1 Company Overview 88
- 11.2.2 Financial Overview 88
- 11.2.3 Products Offered 89
- 11.2.4 Key Developments 89
- 11.2.5 SWOT Analysis 90
- 11.2.6 Key Strategies 90
- 11.3 Combined Systems Inc. 91
- 11.3.1 Company Overview 91
- 11.3.2 Financial Overview 91
- 11.3.3 Products Offered 91
- 11.3.4 Key Developments 91
- 11.3.5 SWOT Analysis 92
- 11.3.6 Key Strategy 92
- 11.4 DAEKWANG Chemical Co. Ltd 93
- 11.4.1 Company Overview 93
- 11.4.2 Financial Overview 93
- 11.4.3 Products Offerings 93
- 11.4.4 Key Developments 93
- 11.4.5 SWOT Analysis 93
- 11.4.6 Key Strategy 94
- 11.5 Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG 95
- 11.5.1 Company Overview 95
- 11.5.2 Financial Overview 95
- 11.5.3 Product Offerings 96
- 11.5.4 Key Developments 96
- 11.5.5 SWOT Analysis 96
- 11.5.6 Key Strategy 96
- 11.6 Enola Gaye 97
- 11.6.1 Company Overview 97
- 11.6.2 Financial Overview 97
- 11.6.3 Products/Solutions Offered 97
- 11.6.4 Key Developments 97
- 11.6.5 SWOT Analysis 98
- 11.6.6 Key Strategy 98
- 11.7 NonLethal Technologies, Inc. 99
- 11.7.1 Company Overview 99
- 11.7.2 Financial Overview 99
- 11.7.3 Products Offered 99
- 11.7.4 Key Developments 99
- 11.7.5 SWOT Analysis 100
- 11.7.6 Key Strategy 100
- 11.8 Rheinmetall AG 101
- 11.8.1 Company Overview 101
- 11.8.2 Financial Overview 101
- 11.8.3 Product Offerings 102
- 11.8.4 Key Developments 102
- 11.8.5 SWOT Analysis 102
- 11.8.6 Key Strategy 103
- 11.9.1 Company Overview 104
- 11.9.2 Financial Overview 104
- 11.9.3 Products Offered 104
- 11.9.4 Key Developments 104
- 11.9.5 SWOT Analysis 105
- 11.9.6 Key Strategy 105
- 11.10 Sport Smoke, LLC 106
- 11.10.1 Company Overview 106
- 11.10.2 Financial Overview 106
- 11.10.3 Products Offered 106
- 11.10.4 Key Developments 106
- 11.10.5 SWOT Analysis 107
- 11.10.6 Key Strategy 107
12 Appendix 108
- 12.1 References 109
- 12.2 Related Reports 109
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