Consolidated Region 30MM Ammunition Market Report 2026

The consolidated region 30mm ammunition market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.04 billion in 2025 to $2.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased military aircraft deployment driving higher consumption of 30mm rounds, rising demand for precision air-to-ground engagement capabilities expanding ammunition usage, modernization of airborne weapon systems requiring compatible 30mm ammunition types, growth in training and simulation activities increasing use of target practice cartridges, defense procurement cycles supporting consistent acquisition of specialized 30mm munitions.

The consolidated region 30mm ammunition market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of advanced rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms increasing long-term ammunition demand, rising focus on next-generation air combat effectiveness driving innovation in 30mm ammunition, increasing geopolitical tensions accelerating procurement of high-explosive and multi-purpose rounds, investments in enhanced training programs sustaining demand for practice and dummy cartridges, development of more efficient supply chains improving availability and market penetration. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of advanced armor-piercing ammunition, increased use of training and target practice rounds, development of multi-purpose high-explosive ammunition, expansion of airborne weapon system platforms, growth in custom and experimental caliber rounds.

Growth in military spending is expected to propel the growth of the consolidated region's 30 mm ammunition market going forward. Military spending refers to the total funds a country allocates to building and maintaining its armed forces and other defense-related initiatives. Expenditure on consolidated 30 mm ammunition ensures that armed forces have access to munitions capable of engaging targets accurately, effectively, and with sufficient firepower, enhancing operational efficiency on the battlefield. For instance, in October 2025, according to the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library, a UK-based government administration, defense spending outlined in the 2025 Spending Review is projected to total USD 83.3 billion (£62.2 billion) in 2025/26, rising to USD 98.2 billion (£73.5 billion) in 2028/29, representing an annual average real-terms growth rate of 3.8%. Therefore, growth in military spending is driving the expansion of the consolidated region's 30 mm ammunition market.

An increase in arms sales and exports is expected to further propel the growth of the consolidated region's 30 mm ammunition market going forward. An increase in arms sales and exports refers to the trade and transfer of military equipment, weapons, and related technologies between countries. The 30 mm ammunition is commonly used in autocannons mounted on aircraft and helicopters, so a rise in arms exports involving these platforms generates corresponding demand for the ammunition. For example, in February 2025, according to the Department for Business and Trade, a UK-based government department, the total value of UK defense export orders reached USD 18.2 billion (£14.5 billion) in 2023, representing a nominal increase of USD 6.0 billion (£4.8 billion) compared to 2022, largely driven by new contracts secured in Europe. Therefore, an increase in arms sales and exports is driving the growth of the consolidated region's 30 mm ammunition market.

Product developments are a significant trend gaining traction in the consolidated 30mm ammunition market. Leading companies in this market are creating innovative products to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in January 2023, Economic Explosives Ltd., a chemical company based in India, introduced the 30mm AK-630-HE ammunition, which was delivered to the Indian Navy. This marks the first fully indigenous 30mm ammunition produced in India, primarily designed for use in the AK-630 guns mounted on warships.

Major companies operating in the consolidated region 30mm ammunition market are General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Olin Corporation, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, Elbit Systems Ltd., KMW + Nexter Defense Systems N.V., Poongsan Corporation, IMI Systems, Remington Arms Company LLC, Nammo AS, Denel SOC Ltd., Nexter Systems, Fiocchi Munizioni SpA, Economic Explosives Ltd., RUAG Holding AG, Arsenal JSCo., Nammo Lapua Oy, Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd., Hornady Manufacturing Company, MSM GROUP s.r.o., Mesko SA, Speer Ammunition, Norma Precision AB, CBC Global Ammunition, CCI Ammunition, PMC Ammunition Inc., Magtech Ammunition Company Inc., RWS GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the consolidated region 30mm ammunition market in 2025. The regions covered in the consolidated region 30mm ammunition market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the consolidated region 30MM ammunition market by raising the cost of imported metal alloys, explosive compounds, and precision weapon components. The most affected segments are high-explosive and armor-piercing rounds, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions where manufacturing and assembly rely on global supply chains. While tariffs may increase production costs, they can incentivize local production and stimulate investments in domestic ammunition manufacturing, promoting innovation and strategic self-reliance within the defense sector.

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Consolidated region 30mm ammunition pertains to ammunition designed for firearms capable of firing 30-millimeter (mm) caliber rounds within specific operational parameters. Primarily employed in weaponry installed on aircraft, especially military aircraft engaged in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations.

The primary calibers within the consolidated region 30mm ammunition category encompass 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, and others. The term '20mm caliber' denotes the diameter of the bore or projectile of a firearm designed to discharge ammunition with a bullet or shell diameter of 20 millimeters or less. Various types of ammunition within this category include high explosive incendiary (HEI), high explosive incendiary-tracer (HEI-T), high explosive incendiary/tracer-self destruct (HEI/T-S.D.), semi-armor piercing high explosive incendiary-tracer/self destruct, among others. The weapons designed for these ammunitions comprise autocannon, rotary cannon, naval gun, anti-material gun, anti-aircraft gun, and others. The usage of these ammunitions extends across different platforms including airborne, naval, and land-based systems, serving applications both lethal and non-lethal in nature.

The countries covered in the consolidated region 30mm ammunition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The consolidated region 30MM ammunition market consists of sales of products such as the 30mm M848 Dummy Cartridge, the 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual-Purpose Cartridge, the 30mm PGU-15A/B Target Practice Cartridge, and the 30mm MK 266 MOD 1 High Explosive Incendiary w/Tracer. 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.

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