Report Overview

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

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

United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market size was estimated to be worth USD 137.28 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.12%, reaching a value of USD 175.39 million by 2030. Major growth factors for the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market include the rising threat of nuclear or terrorist attacks or civil unrest. The United States had a fallout shelter program during the Cold War. Furthermore, the presence of leading companies offering the construction of bomb shelters and fallout shelters in the United States is driving overall market growth.

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.

United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

Growth Drivers

Presence of Leading Industry Players

The need for more public funding for bomb shelters and fallout shelters in the United States provides sufficient space for their market growth. As a result, companies are offering bunkers and fallout shelters to cater to the demands of private entities at affordable rates. Atlas Survival Shelters, a bunker builder based in Texas, United States, is offering a survival shelter, BombNado, at an affordable price of USD 19,000 that can easily be added to a residential home. The availability of affordable products is anticipated to drive the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market.

Challenges

Concentration of Bomb and Fallout Shelters among Elites Only

Unlike European countries, such as Russia and Scandinavia, the United States does not have a strong public defense infrastructure. As a result, the country lacks sufficient bomb and fallout shelters to accommodate its population during possible nuclear attacks. The lack of public funding acts as a major restraining factor for the growth of United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market over the forecast period.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

The escalating geopolitical tensions proliferated the growth of the United States bomb shelter market. Fears over the possible use of nuclear weapons have increased since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022. Bunkers designed specifically for that purpose may provide some degree of protection against a nuclear strike. As a result, American citizens, particularly the billionaire class of the country, are building bunkers amid the possible fear of ‘World War III’.

United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market

Segmental Coverage

United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market – By Type

Based on type, the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market is divided into bomb shelters and fallout shelters segments. The fallout shelter segment holds a higher share in the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market. The United States has fallout shelters primarily for military and government officials. The fallout shelter for the government, known as COG or Continuation of Government, provides a higher chance of survival to officials.

United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market – By Application

Based on application, the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market is segmented into commercial, school, residential, military, and others. The military segment dominates the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market owing to the high military budget of the country. Military bases are often primary targets in cases of civil unrest or war and, therefore, demand higher protection. The shelters served as locations to stay away from radioactive soil and ash that would be blown into the environment by prevailing winds and driven up into the atmosphere by surface or low-altitude nuclear bombs.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the United States Bomb Shelter and Fallout Shelter Market include USA Bunker Company, DEFCON Bunkers, Atlas Survival Shelters, Utah Shelter Systems, Rising S Bunkers, Hardened Structures Hardened Shelters, Ultimate Bunker, Vivos Shelter, and Oppidum Bunkers.

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

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Bomb Shelter

• Fallout Shelter

By Application

• Commercial

• School

• Residential

• Military

• Others