Ammunition Global Market Report 2025

Ammunition encompasses materials such as bullets, rockets, bombs, shrapnel, or shells that are discharged, dispersed, dropped, or detonated from various weapons. Diverse in types and sizes, ammunition is typically tailored to function exclusively within specific weapon systems. Serving as a disposable weapon, ammunition includes components integral to other weapons, collectively producing the intended impact on a target.

Ammunition comprises various products, with notable examples including bullets, aerial bombs, grenades, artillery shells, and mortars. Bullets, a fundamental component, are kinetic projectiles fired from firearm barrels. These projectiles are constructed from diverse materials such as lead, copper, steel, polymer, wax, and rubber. Ammunition comes in various calibers, including small, medium, large, and others, each designed for specific equipment with distinct operating mechanisms, encompassing both non-guided and guided systems. The utilization of ammunition extends beyond defense applications to include civil and commercial purposes.

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The ammunition market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.43 billion in 2024 to $30.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military modernization, global defense budgets, increased terrorism threats, weapon system upgrades, regional security concerns, law enforcement needs.

The ammunition market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.31 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to modern warfare requirements, counterterrorism operations, cybersecurity concerns, global arms trade, civil unrest and public safety. Major trends in the forecast period include non-lethal ammunition, propellant and casing technologies, sustainable practices in ammunition manufacturing, miniaturization of ammunition, enhanced training ammunition.

Increased defense spending is anticipated to drive the growth of the ammunition market in the future. Defense spending refers to the budget set aside by a government for maintaining and improving its national defense and military capabilities. This expenditure is on the rise due to escalating geopolitical tensions, the necessity for military modernization, heightened counter-terrorism initiatives, and the emergence of new security challenges such as cybersecurity and space defense. Defense budgets for ammunition support the procurement, development, and upkeep of munitions necessary for military training, operations, and combat readiness. For example, in May 2024, the UK Parliament, a governing body in the UK, reported that for the 2023/24 financial year, the UK allocated £54.2 billion (approximately $66.4 billion) to defense spending. This amount is projected to increase to £57.1 billion (about $69.4 billion) in 2024/25, marking a 4.5% rise in real terms. Thus, increased defense expenditure is fueling the growth of the ammunition market.

The ammunition market has witnessed growth driven by the increasing number of terrorist activities. Terrorism involves the use of violence or intimidation to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives, often targeting civilians to instill fear within a population. Such activities contribute to an elevated demand for ammunition as they generate conflicts and necessitate enhanced defense and security measures. In March 2023, the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2023, published by an Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace, reported a concerning trend of terrorist attacks becoming more lethal. The average fatalities per incident increased by 26%, with a mortality rate per attack rising to 1.7 individuals in 2022, compared to 1.3 deaths per attack in 2021. Sub-Saharan Africa witnessed a significant surge in casualties due to terrorism in 2022, with conflict zones bearing the brunt-over 88% of terror attacks and 98% of fatalities occurred in these areas throughout the year. Consequently, the rise in terrorist activities is anticipated to drive demand for ammunition in the forecast period.

Research and development efforts aimed at creating advanced ammunition represent a significant trend in the ammunition market. Major players and stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing R&D activities to improve ammunition capabilities. The rising frequency of armed international conflicts has prompted many countries to strengthen their military capabilities through the acquisition of advanced ammunition and equipment. Consequently, defense spending for both ammunition procurement and R&D has seen a notable increase worldwide in recent years. For example, in February 2024, The Adani Group, a diversified conglomerate based in India with operations across various sectors, officially opened India's first private sector ammunition and missile manufacturing facility in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to enhance both security and economic growth. This facility aims to produce high-quality small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, meeting approximately 25% of India's annual requirements.

Leading companies in the ammunition market are strategically investing in the development of advanced luminescent technology solutions to cater to the rising demand for improved visibility and accuracy in low-light conditions. These innovative solutions encompass cutting-edge technologies that leverage light emission for various applications, ranging from displays to medical imaging. In July 2022, AMMO Inc., a prominent US-based provider of high-performance ammunition and components, unveiled the Green Streak-a patented one-way luminous round representing a significant advancement in visible ammunition. Distinguished by its non-incendiary system, this technology eliminates the reliance on fireworks for illumination during the projectile's trajectory. Instead, it utilizes a proprietary non-toxic compound that efficiently flash-charges the projectile's rear by capturing the light generated during the ignition of gunpowder.

In August 2023, CBC Global Ammunition, a prominent ammunition manufacturer based in Brazil, successfully acquired SinterFire for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition underscores CBC Brazil's dedication to driving innovation and excellence within the ammunition sector, solidifying its standing as a leading global provider of top-tier ammunition solutions. Additionally, the acquisition facilitates the expedited development of groundbreaking, environmentally conscious ammunition solutions. By combining resources and expertise, the company is poised to make significant strides in shaping the future of the ammunition industry. SinterFire Inc., the acquired entity, is a US-based company recognized for manufacturing proprietary frangible-free ammunition projectiles and advanced bullet technology.

Major companies operating in the ammunition market include General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, CBC Global Ammunition, Lapua Ammunition, Olin Corporation, Alliant Techsystems Inc., Vista Outdoor Inc., Ruag Ammotec, Nammo AS, Remington Arms Company, Fiocchi Munizioni S.p.A., Magpul Industries (Magpul Ammunition), Browning Ammunition, Hornady Manufacturing Company, Norma Precision AB, Nosler Inc., Black Hills Ammunition, Barnes Bullets LLC, PMC Ammunition, Dynamic Research Technologies, Underwood Ammunition, Atomic Ammunition, Buffalo Bore Ammunition, DoubleTap Ammunition, ELEY (ELEY Ammunition), Aguila Ammunition, GECO Ammunition, PolyCase Ammunition, SBR Ammunition, SIG Sauer (SIG Sauer Ammunition), Dynamic Munitions

North America was the largest region in the ammunition market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ammunition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the ammunition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ammunition market consists of sales of ammunition components such as primers, cartridge cases and propellant powders. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Ammunition Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on ammunition market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Bullets; Aerial Bombs; Grenades; Artillery Shells; Mortars
• 2) By Caliber: Small; Medium; Large; Other Calibers
• 3) By Guidance Mechanism: Non-guided; Guided
• 4) By Application: Defense; Less-lethal
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Bullets: Centerfire Bullets; Rimfire Bullets; Hollow Point Bullets; Full Metal Jacket Bullets; Tracer Bullets
• 2) By Aerial Bombs: Guided Bombs; Unguided Bombs; Cluster Bombs; Incendiary Bombs
• 3) By Grenades: Fragmentation Grenades; Smoke Grenades; Stun Grenades; Tear Gas Grenades
• 4) By Artillery Shells: High-Explosive Shells; Guided Artillery Shells; Smoke Shells; Illuminating Shells
• 5) By Mortars: Mortar Bombs; Illumination Mortar Shells; Smoke Mortar Shells; High-Explosive Mortar Shells
• Companies Mentioned: General Dynamics Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; CBC Global Ammunition; Lapua Ammunition; Olin Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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