The United Kingdom ammunition market size reached USD 881.60 Million in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.98% between 2025 and 2034, reaching USD 1182.50 Million by 2034.
The United Kingdom ammunition market growth is bolstered by a larger calibre due to its substantial impact energy upon hitting the target
Large calibre is highly effective in armed forces use, and sizable games and proves to be very effective for hunting due to its stopping power. Few of the large calibres such as .50 BMG excels in shooting at extremely long range. They are ideal for military and law enforcement as they are capable of penetrating through heavy barriers.
Rockets and missiles offer long-range accuracy which is exceptionally critical for military operations. Their adaptable weapons, from high explosives to anti-tank arsenal adapt to war situations. They are efficient towards aircraft and reinforced targets, improving military efficacy. They provide power and discourage probable dangers in military and civilian security.
In May 2023, Germany and the United Kingdom announced a pioneering agreement to join forces on the next phase of the development of advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition. The Enhanced Kinetic Energy (EKE) round is poised to considerably improve the armies' potential against changing enemy threats. This advanced armour-piercing ammunition plays a crucial role in the defence strategies of both nations.
Market Segmentation
United Kingdom Ammunition Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Caliber:
Small Caliber
Medium Caliber
Large Caliber
Rockets and Missiles
Others
Market Breakup by Product Type:
Rimfire
Centrefire
Market Breakup by Application:
Civil and Commercial
Defence
Market Breakup by Region:
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Competitive Landscape
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and technological innovation._x000D_
BAE Systems Plc
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Rheinmetall AG
Leonardo S.p.A.
Elbit Systems Ltd.
RTX Corp.
Beretta Holding S.A. (RUAG Ammotec AG)
Nammo AS
SIG SAUER, Inc.
Saab AB
Others
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Europe Ammunition Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Europe Ammunition Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Europe Ammunition Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 6 United Kingdom Ammunition Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 United Kingdom Ammunition Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 United Kingdom Ammunition Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 United Kingdom Ammunition Market by Calibre
- 7.1 Small Calibre
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Medium Calibre
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Large Calibre
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Rockets and Missiles
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 United Kingdom Ammunition Market by Product Type
- 8.1 Rimfire
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Centrefire
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9 United Kingdom Ammunition Market by Application
- 9.1 Civil and Commercial
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Defence
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10 United Kingdom Ammunition Market by Region
- 10.1 England
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Wales
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Scotland
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 Northern Ireland
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Value Chain Analysis
- 13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 93690)
- 13.1 Major Exporting Countries
- 13.1.1 By Value
- 13.1.2 By Volume
- 13.2 Major Importing Countries
- 13.2.1 By Value
- 13.2.2 By Volume
- 14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Supplier Selection
- 14.2 Key Global Players
- 14.3 Key Regional Players
- 14.4 Key Player Strategies
- 14.5 Company Profiles
- 14.5.1 BAE Systems Plc
- 14.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.1.4 Certifications
- 14.5.2 Northrop Grumman Corp.
- 14.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.2.4 Certifications
- 14.5.3 Rheinmetall AG
- 14.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.3.4 Certifications
- 14.5.4 Leonardo S.p.A.
- 14.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.4.4 Certifications
- 14.5.5 Elbit Systems Ltd.
- 14.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.5.4 Certifications
- 14.5.6 RTX Corp.
- 14.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.6.4 Certifications
- 14.5.7 Beretta Holding S.A. (RUAG Ammotec AG)
- 14.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.7.4 Certifications
- 14.5.8 Nammo AS
- 14.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.8.4 Certifications
- 14.5.9 SIG SAUER, Inc.
- 14.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.9.4 Certifications
- 14.5.10 Saab AB
- 14.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 14.5.10.4 Certifications
- 14.5.11 Others
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