Ammunition Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Bullets, Aerial Bombs, Grenades, Artillery Shells, Mortars); By Component; By Caliber; By Guidance Mechanism; By Application; By Lethality; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 20

Ammunition Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Bullets, Aerial Bombs, Grenades, Artillery Shells, Mortars); By Component; By Caliber; By Guidance Mechanism; By Application; By Lethality; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2024 - 2032

The global ammunition market size is expected to reach USD 39.31 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Ammunition Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Bullets, Aerial Bombs, Grenades, Artillery Shells, Mortars); By Component; By Caliber; By Guidance Mechanism; By Application; By Lethality; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2023 - 2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Military forces worldwide continuously upgrade their weaponry to maintain readiness, enhance capabilities, and adapt to evolving threats. This includes the procurement of new ammunition to match modern firearms and artillery systems. As military equipment becomes outdated, there is a constant need to replenish stocks with newer, more effective ammunition. Heightened geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and territorial disputes drive demand for ammunition. Countries facing security threats or engaged in conflicts prioritize the acquisition of ammunition to bolster their defense capabilities, deter potential adversaries, and ensure national security.

Growing global threats are significantly fueling the adoption of ammunition, including bullets, grenades, artillery shells, and other defense infrastructure among nations. The increasing terrorist attacks are expected to further propel defense expenditures and, thereby, ammunition in the long run. As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Report 2024, world military spending reached USD 2443 billion in 2023, accounting for a 6.8% growth from the previous year.

The increasing efforts made by ammunition production companies toward global expansion are optimally influencing the ammunition market. For instance, in February 2024, Adani Group introduced India's first ammunition mission production facility in Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated investment of INR 3,000 crore.

Furthermore, the ongoing Ukrainian and Russian wars are significantly facilitating the need for countries to equip ammunition and defense missiles to safeguard against wars and threats. The growing government support for Ukraine is fueling the demand for ammunition. The increasing concerns about national safety and security are promptly boosting the need for defense equipment production, including ammunition.

Major nations are finding ways to improve their ammunition manufacturing capacity. For instance, in February 2024, Rheinmetall unveiled its plan to develop an ammunition center in Germany with an investment of EUR 300 million to produce artillery shells and explosives by 200,000 and 1900 tonnes, respectively.

Ammunition Market Report Highlights

The bullets segment is anticipated to witness the highest growth in the coming years due to the growing incidence of attacks.

The projectiles and warheads segment accounted for the largest market share owing to the rising prevalence of air-based wars.

The small-caliber Ammunition segment held a significant market revenue share in 2023 due to its flexibility and accuracy.

In 2023, the Asia Pacific region held the largest market share due to the increasing defense expenditures among the nations with growing border conflicts in the region

Europe is projected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, attributable to growing defense expenditures by nations.

The global players include BAE Systems, CBC Global Ammunition, Elbit Systems, General Dynamics Corporation, Nammo AS, Nexter KNDS group, and more.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the ammunition market report based on product, component, caliber, guidance mechanism, application, lethality, and region:

Ammunition, Product Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Bullets

Aerial Bombs

Grenades

Artillery Shells

Mortars

Ammunition, Component Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Fuzes & Primers

Fuze

Primer

Propellants

Bases

Projectiles and Warheads

Others

Ammunition, Caliber Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Small-Caliber Ammunition

9X19 MM Parabellum

5.56 MM

7.62 MM

12.7 MM

14.5 MM

.338 Lapua Magnum

.338 Norma Magnum

Others

Medium-Caliber Ammunition

20 MM

25 MM

30 MM

40 MM

Large-Caliber Ammunition

60 MM

81 MM

120 MM

155 MM

Others

Ammunition, Guidance Mechanism Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Guided

Non-guided

Ammunition, Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Defense

Military

Homeland Security

Civil & Commercial

Sporting

Hunting

Self-Defense

Others

Ammunition, Lethality Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

Lethal

Less-lethal

Ammunition, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Australia

Rest of APAC

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of LA

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of MEA