Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Security Market

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Security Market 2021-2030:

The global CBRN security market was valued at $16,727.4 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $28,687.1 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.7%. North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $5,628.8 million in 2020, and is estimated to reach $9,222.9 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.2%. Asia-Pacific is estimated to reach $7,200.5 million by 2030, at a significant CAGR of 7.0%.

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global CBRN security market, owing to commute restrictions, tight defence & security budgets and expected weak financial performance of the market players in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a requirement of improved capacities for upcoming accidental, natural, and malicious unfolding of CBRN threat along with enhanced preparedness level. Nuclear weapons proliferation efforts and high-profile poisoning cases alongside the pandemic, has contributed towards the high end technology enabled and renovation of the existing assets against CBRN threats.

CBRN security refers to a safety & security solution, equipment, and technology that deals with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. These threats are majorly intended to detriment human health and public properties. Majority of the governments have special reserve forces to tackle the situation of CBRN threats. Military and law enforcement agencies are the key consumers of CBRN security solutions, and are procured through contracts and agreements. CBRN threat security activities are associated with a series of actions to reduce the risk of injury to groups or individuals from exposure to CBRN agents. Alarming increase in terrorism activities, changing global political outlook, and technological development of weapons & ammunition act as the key driving forces of the global CBRN security market. 

Furthermore, governments across the globe are initiating plans and dedicating funds for CBRN security, which are projected to support the growth of the CBRN Security market. However, high costs associated with CBRN security services & products restrain the market growth. On the contrary, defense modernization is the key opportunity for the expansion of the global market. In addition, entering into agreements and contracts with law enforcement and military agencies is projected to offer remunerative opportunities for the market players during the forecast period.

The global CBRN security market is segmented into type, function, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is fragmented into chemical security, biological security, radiological security, and nuclear security. Depending on function, it is categorized into decontamination, protection, detection, and simulation. By application, it is bifurcated into military and law enforcement. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA

Leading players and their key business strategies have been analyzed in the report to gain a competitive insight into the market. The key players covered in the CBRN security market report include AirBoss of America Corp, Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd., Avon Rubber P.L.C., BioFire Defense, LLC, Blucher GMBH, Bruker Corporation, FLIR Systems, Inc., HDT Global, MSA Safety Incorporated, and Thales Group.

Increase in initiatives and funds by government for CBRN security 

In the recent years, civil wars and cross-border disputes are intensifying across the globe. This is attributed to conflicts arising owing to political unrest, expansionism, terrorism, territorial disagreement, and possession of natural resources. In addition, CBRN security is a critical aspect in border conflicts and civil war, as it is associated with long-range proliferation of hazardous materials that might cause prolonged effects on the population. Governments all around the globe are introducing national programs to control these situations, and thus are significantly investing in CBRN security of nations. For instance, the UK introduced the FCDO’s Counter Proliferation Programme Strategy and National Counter Proliferation Strategy for the prevention of CBRN threats. The UK budget for its Counter Proliferation Programme allocation by Official Development Assistance is around $0.42 million for FY 2020 to 2021. This reflects the nation’s obligation to defend the homeland at its production plants. Thus, increase in such government initiatives is expected to drive the growth of the CBRN security market during the forecast period.

High costs associated with CBRN security services & products

The developing regions such Latin America and the Middle East have witnessed slower adoption of CBRN security-related products and services. This is attributed to high prices of services and products along with comparatively low investment by governments in CBRN security for adopting high-end security services. In addition, large amount of capital, equipment & systems, and workforce, which are provided to several law enforcement and military agencies, incur high financial costs, thus restraining the growth of the CBRN security market.

Defense modernization 

Changing geopolitical situations and evaluation in digital technologies & defense budget outlook are expected to spur the adoption of new high-end technologies at CBRN security front. Increase in use of robotics, biotechnology, portable unmanned vehicles, and nanotechnology in cloud computing, communication, surveillance, detection, decontamination, and other activities at plants is expected to transform the CBRN security market. For instance, advancements in nanotechnology offer the capability to make comparatively small and versatile products used in the detection, security, and other purposes. In addition, the development of terahertz radiation (T-ray) in biotechnology can replace X-rays and detect an object’s chemical composition. Moreover, high-end connectivity and digital communicators sends signal from the satellite to control rooms for reporting and warning of CBRN attacks. Another major emerging area is robotics, which has a wide range of applications in the CBRN security market, including automation, surveillance, and performing human tasks. Thus, the development and fusion of several technologies is projected to transform CBRN security in the coming years.

COVID-19 impact analysis

For the CBRN security market, 2020 was witnessed as a negative performing year, owing to negative demand and supply outlook from COVID-19 crisis restrictions and supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global CBRN security market, owing to commute restrictions, tight defense & security budgets, and expected weak financial performance of market players in 2020. In addition, COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the requirement of improved capacities for upcoming accidental, natural, and malicious unfolding of CBRN threats along with enhanced preparedness level.  

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

• This study presents analytical depiction of the global CBRN security market analysis along with the current trends and future estimations to depict imminent investment pockets.
• The overall CBRN security market opportunity is determined by understanding profitable trends to gain a stronger foothold.
• The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities of the market with a detailed impact analysis.
• The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2020 to 2030 to benchmark the financial competency.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of the buyers and suppliers in the industry.

Key Market Segments

By Type

• Chemical Security
• Biological Security
• Radiological Security
• Nuclear Security

By Function

• Decontamination
• Protection
• Detection
• Simulation

By Application

• Military
• Law Enforcement 

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • Africa

Key Players

• AirBoss of America Corp
• Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd.
• Avon Rubber PLC.
• BioFire Defense, LLC
• Blucher GMBH
• Bruker Corporation
• FLIR Systems, Inc. 
• HDT Global
• MSA Safety Incorporated
• Thales Group

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