Report Overview

Escalating geopolitical tensions between countries and rising government investments in security are expected to boost the growth of Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market during the forecast period between 2024 and 2030.

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

The Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market size was estimated to be worth USD 483.16 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.18%, reaching a value of USD 689.12 million by 2030. Major growth factors for the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market include escalating geopolitical tensions between nations, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and rising demand across various end users, along with the military, including schools, commercials, and residential.

Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter – Overview

A bomb shelter is a building that is intended to shield people from nuclear attacks and disasters, but it may also fend off other threats like natural disasters. It is typically made of steel, is buried underground, and provides a makeshift habitat when it is too unsafe to venture outdoors. FEMA stipulates that each occupant must have at least 10 square feet and 6.5 feet of headroom. The majority of official guides advise spending two weeks or more inside a fallout shelter. As a preventive step against bombings and other violent situations, some homeowners decide to build a bomb shelter in areas where there is a higher chance of terrorist attacks or when geopolitical tensions are high.

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

Growth Drivers

Rising Government Investments in Building Bomb Shelters & Fallout Shelters

With increasing invasion and war threats from other nations and extremist organizations, European countries are significantly investing in building bomb shelters and fallout shelters in their respective countries. Poland’s capital, Warsaw, for instance, announced an investment of about USD 30 million for the development of bomb shelters and other security measures over the next three years. A collaboration between the European Union, the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Administration, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently renovated a bomb shelter in Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine. Such investments are anticipated to drive the Europe bomb shelter and fallout shelter market over the forecast period.

Challenges

High Cost of Building Bomb Shelters & Fallout Shelters

The cost of building a bomb shelter is about USD 300,000, and an average underground bunker may cost around USD 9 million. Such extravagant costs may act as a huge restraining factor for the growth of the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market, particularly building shelters that are not financially backed by governments or any other institution such as the United Nations Development Programme.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

The escalating geopolitical tensions is significantly driving the growth of the Europe bomb shelter and fallout shelter market. Russia’s invasion in Ukraine prompted many European countries to redirect their attention to the presence and building of bomb and fallout shelters in their respective countries as a precaution to potential military occupation or nuclear attack. The European Union and the European Investment Bank renovated a new bomb shelter in Kyiv within the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme, in partnership with the Kyiv City State Administration and with the technical support of the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine. In another instance, Finland recounted the presence of bomb shelters due to the possibility of conflict with Russia. This Nordic country currently has 50,500 bomb shelters as a result of a law that mandates the construction of emergency shelters under apartment blocks and office buildings, as reported by Reuters.

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

Segmental Coverage

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market – By Type

Based on type, the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market is segmented into bomb shelter and fallout shelter. The bomb shelter holds a major share in the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market. Bomb shelters protect a wider range of threats, such as blast effects, fire, or even in the event of a nuclear disaster or attack. However, fallout shelters are made to protect from radiation only and radioactive debris and fallout.

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market – By Application

Based on application, the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market is segmented into commercial, school, residential, military, and others. The residential and commercial segments account for a major market share. Many European countries, such as Finland, mandate the building of bomb and fallout shelters under residential and commercial buildings by law, which contributes to its market growth. However, the military segment also covers a substantial market share as these shelters offer protection against aerial attacks, which makes them common in the military sector.

Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market – By Country

The in-depth research report on the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market covers several country-specific markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Poland, and rest of Europe. Switzerland dominates the Europe bomb shelter and fallout shelter market with the highest number of bomb shelters in the country. Switzerland currently has nearly 370,000 bomb shelters, as reported by Swiss Info. By the end of 2022, Switzerland had over 9.3 million spaces in about 370,000 shelters, including 9,000 public bunkers, for about 8.7 million people, according to the Federal Office for Civil Protection.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the Europe Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market include Minus Energie, Artemis Protection, Atlas Survival Shelters, Nuclear Bunker Company, Gossberg, Bunker Swiss Sarl, Rising S Bunkers, Oppidum Bunkers, and Vivos Shelter.

To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In April 2024 – Sweden announced a USD 36-million investment in bomb shelters to strengthen its civil defense and emergency services across the country.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Bomb Shelter

• Fallout Shelter

By Application

• Commercial

• School

• Residential

• Military

• Others

By Country

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Ireland

• Poland

• Rest of the Europe