The ammunition market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 10,872.26 million in 2022 to US$ 16,333.02 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2022 to 2028.
The manufacturers across the ammunition industry have been witnessing a significant rise in the demand for ammunition due to the introduction and high procurement of next-generation firearms being adopted by several customers worldwide. The ammunition market players are majorly focusing on the development of new and innovative ammunitions to replace different traditional brass cartridges. For instance, Nammo, an international aerospace and defense company, is looking for new lightweight materials that could replace brass cartridges that are beneficial for individual soldiers in terms of weight handling and transportation of ammunition boxes. As a result, the company has invested in MAC LLC, which manufactures ammunition for small arms, to continue the research & development of such products. Further, the use of composite materials by missile manufacturers has been witnessed in the past few years, making the missile a lightweight option that can travel up to more range than conventional materials due to its lightweight capabilities.
The ammunition industry is continuously exploring ways to evolve the most common small caliber ammunitions, such as 5.56mm and 7.62mm bullets. As a result, several vendors are focusing on finding ways to use new and advanced materials that provide more strength to the product with lighter weight capabilities. This has a strong impact on reducing the overall operational costs, improving product performance, and gradually addressing environmental concerns. This is expected to cater to rising environmental regulations associated with lead contamination, as every bullet that is fired from a gun also releases some amount of lead into its surroundings. The use of such new materials will provide a potential pathway toward lead-free technology. Such developments are catalyzing the demand for new and innovative ammunition solutions for the end users.
The Europe ammunition market, by product type, is segmented into bullets, aerial bombs, grenades, artillery shells, mortars, and others. In 2021, the aerial bombs segment dominated market.
The ammunition market by application is segmented into defense and commercial. In 2021, the defense segment dominated the Europe ammunition market.
The Europe ammunition market, by guidance, is segmented into guided and non-guided. In 2021, the guided segment held a larger market share in 2021.
The Europe ammunition market by lethality is segmented into non-lethal and lethal. In 2021, the lethal segment held a larger market share in 2021.
The Europe ammunition market, by caliber, is segmented into small caliber ammunitions, medium caliber ammunitions, and large caliber ammunitions. In 2021, the large caliber ammunitions segment held the largest market share in 2021.
The manufacturers across the ammunition industry have been witnessing a significant rise in the demand for ammunition due to the introduction and high procurement of next-generation firearms being adopted by several customers worldwide. The ammunition market players are majorly focusing on the development of new and innovative ammunitions to replace different traditional brass cartridges. For instance, Nammo, an international aerospace and defense company, is looking for new lightweight materials that could replace brass cartridges that are beneficial for individual soldiers in terms of weight handling and transportation of ammunition boxes. As a result, the company has invested in MAC LLC, which manufactures ammunition for small arms, to continue the research & development of such products. Further, the use of composite materials by missile manufacturers has been witnessed in the past few years, making the missile a lightweight option that can travel up to more range than conventional materials due to its lightweight capabilities.
The ammunition industry is continuously exploring ways to evolve the most common small caliber ammunitions, such as 5.56mm and 7.62mm bullets. As a result, several vendors are focusing on finding ways to use new and advanced materials that provide more strength to the product with lighter weight capabilities. This has a strong impact on reducing the overall operational costs, improving product performance, and gradually addressing environmental concerns. This is expected to cater to rising environmental regulations associated with lead contamination, as every bullet that is fired from a gun also releases some amount of lead into its surroundings. The use of such new materials will provide a potential pathway toward lead-free technology. Such developments are catalyzing the demand for new and innovative ammunition solutions for the end users.
Market Overview
- Based on country, the Europe ammunition market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Several European countries have been experiencing a significant rise in military expenses, which is propelling the adoption of modernized equipment vessels and ammunition. However, the increased military spending in Central and Western Europe in 2021 reflects a need to combat terrorism. Therefore, participation in peacekeeping operations, prevention of terrorism, efforts to secure trade routes, and soldier modernization programs, which include small arms, medium arms, large arms, and ammunition procurement, are expected to boost the market growth over the forecast period.
Europe Ammunition Market Segmentation
The Europe ammunition market is segmented into product, application, guidance, lethality, caliber, and country.The Europe ammunition market, by product type, is segmented into bullets, aerial bombs, grenades, artillery shells, mortars, and others. In 2021, the aerial bombs segment dominated market.
The ammunition market by application is segmented into defense and commercial. In 2021, the defense segment dominated the Europe ammunition market.
The Europe ammunition market, by guidance, is segmented into guided and non-guided. In 2021, the guided segment held a larger market share in 2021.
The Europe ammunition market by lethality is segmented into non-lethal and lethal. In 2021, the lethal segment held a larger market share in 2021.
The Europe ammunition market, by caliber, is segmented into small caliber ammunitions, medium caliber ammunitions, and large caliber ammunitions. In 2021, the large caliber ammunitions segment held the largest market share in 2021.
- Based on country, the market is segmented into France, Germany, Italy, UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. Russia dominated the market in 2021.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
3. Research Methodology
4. Europe Ammunition Market Landscape
5. Europe Ammunition Market - Key Market Dynamics
6. Ammunition Market - Europe Analysis
7. Europe Ammunition Market Analysis - by Product
8. Europe Ammunition Market Analysis - by Application
9. Europe Ammunition Market Analysis - by Guidance
10. Europe Ammunition Market Analysis - by Lethality
11. Europe Ammunition Market Analysis - by Caliber
12. Europe Ammunition Market - Country Analysis
13. Industry Landscape
14. Company Profiles
15. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Bae Systems
- Elbit Systems Ltd
- Nammo As
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Rheinmetall Ag
- Ruag Group
- Thales Group
- Vista Outdoor Operations Llc
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | November 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value ( $ | $ 10872.26 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( $ | $ 16333.02 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.0% |
| Regions Covered | Europe |
