Market overview
The global ice rescue equipment market is worth USD 183 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 298 mn by 2036, growing at a 5.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Immersion and ice-rescue suits is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Equipment for rescuing people from ice and cold water: immersion and ice-rescue suits, rescue sleds and inflatable platforms, throw ropes, ice picks and ice-thickness gauges, for public safety and recreation. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Product |
| Value 2025 | USD 175 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 183 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 298 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 494 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 694 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 370 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Ice Rescue Equipment market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 183 mn |
| 2027 | USD 192 mn |
| 2028 | USD 202 mn |
| 2029 | USD 212 mn |
| 2030 | USD 222 mn |
| 2031 | USD 233 mn |
| 2032 | USD 245 mn |
| 2033 | USD 257 mn |
| 2034 | USD 270 mn |
| 2035 | USD 284 mn |
| 2036 | USD 298 mn |
Ice Rescue Equipment market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion and ice-rescue suits | 40.0% | 40.4% | USD 73 mn | 5.1% |
| Rescue sleds and inflatable platforms | 22.0% | 22.2% | USD 40 mn | 5.1% |
| Personal flotation and survival gear | 20.0% | 19.3% | USD 37 mn | 4.6% |
| Throw ropes, picks and tools | 10.0% | 8.8% | USD 18 mn | 3.6% |
| Ice detection and gauges | 8.0% | 9.3% | USD 15 mn | 6.6% |
By user
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire and rescue services | 46.0% | 46.3% | USD 84 mn | 5.1% |
| Military and coast guard | 16.0% | 16.1% | USD 29 mn | 5.1% |
| Anglers and recreation | 26.0% | 26.1% | USD 48 mn | 5.1% |
| Commercial and utilities | 12.0% | 11.5% | USD 22 mn | 4.6% |
By buyer sector
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-climate public safety | 41.0% | 39.0% | USD 75 mn | 4.5% |
| Recreational outdoors | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 44 mn | 5.8% |
| Industrial and utilities | 21.0% | 21.0% | USD 38 mn | 5.0% |
| Military and defence | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 26 mn | 5.0% |
By price tier
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 31.0% | 28.0% | USD 57 mn | 3.9% |
| Mid-range | 45.0% | 45.0% | USD 82 mn | 5.0% |
| Professional grade | 24.0% | 27.0% | USD 44 mn | 6.2% |
By distribution channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety distributors | 43.0% | 39.0% | USD 79 mn | 4.0% |
| Direct tenders | 29.0% | 28.0% | USD 53 mn | 4.6% |
| Online and outdoor retail | 28.0% | 33.0% | USD 51 mn | 6.7% |
Top 25 countries for ice rescue equipment by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 51 mn | 28.0% | USD 84 mn | 5.1% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 26 mn | 14.0% | USD 42 mn | 5.1% |
| 3 | Norway | USD 11 mn | 6.0% | USD 17 mn | 4.6% |
| 4 | Finland | USD 11 mn | 6.0% | USD 17 mn | 4.6% |
| 5 | Sweden | USD 9.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 14 mn | 4.6% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 9.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 14 mn | 4.6% |
| 7 | Japan | USD 9.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 13 mn | 3.2% |
| 8 | China | USD 9.1 mn | 5.0% | USD 20 mn | 8.1% |
| 9 | Russia | USD 7.3 mn | 4.0% | USD 10 mn | 3.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | USD 7.3 mn | 4.0% | USD 12 mn | 4.7% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 2.4 mn | 1.3% | USD 3.8 mn | 4.8% |
| 12 | Mexico | USD 2.4 mn | 1.3% | USD 4.2 mn | 5.9% |
| 13 | Italy | USD 2.2 mn | 1.2% | USD 3.3 mn | 4.4% |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | USD 2.0 mn | 1.1% | USD 3.7 mn | 6.1% |
| 15 | Indonesia | USD 1.7 mn | 0.9% | USD 3.2 mn | 6.2% |
| 16 | Turkey | USD 1.6 mn | 0.9% | USD 2.9 mn | 6.3% |
| 17 | Australia | USD 1.6 mn | 0.9% | USD 2.4 mn | 4.2% |
| 18 | Spain | USD 1.4 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.2 mn | 4.7% |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | USD 1.3 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.4 mn | 6.0% |
| 20 | Netherlands | USD 1.2 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.8 mn | 4.3% |
| 21 | Poland | USD 1.1 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.9 mn | 5.5% |
| 22 | South Africa | USD 1.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.9 mn | 6.4% |
| 23 | Thailand | USD 0.90 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.7 mn | 6.4% |
| 24 | Malaysia | USD 0.82 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.5 mn | 6.1% |
| 25 | Taiwan | USD 0.77 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.2 mn | 4.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 11 mn | 5.8% | USD 16 mn | 4.2% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Survitec
- Viking Life-Saving Equipment
- Hansen Protection
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Stearns
- Mustang Survival
- Kokatat
- Helly Hansen
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Switlik
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the ice rescue equipment market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by user, by buyer sector, by price tier, by distribution channel. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ice rescue equipment market?
The global ice rescue equipment market is estimated at USD 175 mn in 2025 and USD 183 mn in 2026.
How fast will the ice rescue equipment market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 298 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 115 mn.
Which country is the largest market for ice rescue equipment?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 51 mn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 8.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which ice rescue equipment segment is largest?
In the by product split, Immersion and ice-rescue suits is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading ice rescue equipment companies?
Global leaders include Survitec, Viking Life-Saving Equipment, Hansen Protection.
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