Global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market size is predicted to grow from US$ 17750 million in 2025 to US$ 3739 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of -22.9% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Artillery shells with calibers exceeding 100mm are classified as large-caliber munitions and are a cornerstone of conventional ground-based military firepower. These shells are engineered to deliver high-impact explosive force over long distances and are primarily used in howitzers, self-propelled guns, and heavy field artillery. Designed for destructive capacity, area suppression, and counter-battery fire, large-caliber shells serve vital roles in battlefield dominance and force projection. Compared to smaller munitions, they carry greater explosive payloads, offer deeper penetration, and are capable of engaging fortified positions and massed troop formations. In addition to their tactical use, these shells are stockpiled in large quantities by military organizations as part of national defense reserves.
Strategic Market Characteristics and Geopolitical Context
The global market for large-caliber artillery shells is shaped by a combination of technical barriers, restricted access, and strategic control, making it a highly concentrated and regulated sector. Only a few defense contractors—primarily based in the United States and Europe—possess the advanced production capacity and security clearances necessary to manufacture and supply these munitions. The importance of large-caliber shells has been re-emphasized by recent conflicts, where sustained artillery exchanges have highlighted the centrality of firepower in modern warfare. Particularly in protracted confrontations, the rate of shell consumption can reach extraordinary levels. Even in non-combat scenarios, large quantities are required for routine military exercises, live-fire training, and readiness operations. The recent need for NATO countries to rebuild depleted arsenals further illustrates how demand remains elevated even during relative peacetime.
Future Outlook and Demand Dynamics
The market for large-caliber artillery shells is expected to maintain a strong upward trajectory, driven by both active conflict zones and evolving military doctrines. As armed forces across the globe shift toward high-readiness and mobility-focused structures, the role of heavy artillery is being redefined—not as static support, but as a rapidly deployable precision tool in both deterrence and active operations. Countries are increasingly investing in long-range and automated artillery systems, which typically rely on large-caliber munitions for effectiveness. Additionally, the normalization of high-tempo military exercises, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainty, is pushing defense planners to expand their ammunition reserves. Environmental survivability, rapid deployment, and logistical efficiency are also pushing innovation in shell design, favoring modular and more lethal large-caliber types. Altogether, the combination of tactical utility, strategic necessity, and rising geopolitical tensions ensures that the large-caliber artillery shell segment will remain a central and fast-growing component of the broader defense munitions market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales for 2025 through 2031. With Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
155mm
152mm
122mm
105mm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
High-Explosive (HE)
Smoke
Illumination
Training Rounds
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
General Dynamics
Nammo
KNDS
BAE Systems
Elbit Systems
Day & Zimmermann
Rheinmetall
Rostec
NORINCO
Poongsan Corporation
MESKO
MKE
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market?
What factors are driving Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Artillery shells with calibers exceeding 100mm are classified as large-caliber munitions and are a cornerstone of conventional ground-based military firepower. These shells are engineered to deliver high-impact explosive force over long distances and are primarily used in howitzers, self-propelled guns, and heavy field artillery. Designed for destructive capacity, area suppression, and counter-battery fire, large-caliber shells serve vital roles in battlefield dominance and force projection. Compared to smaller munitions, they carry greater explosive payloads, offer deeper penetration, and are capable of engaging fortified positions and massed troop formations. In addition to their tactical use, these shells are stockpiled in large quantities by military organizations as part of national defense reserves.
Strategic Market Characteristics and Geopolitical Context
The global market for large-caliber artillery shells is shaped by a combination of technical barriers, restricted access, and strategic control, making it a highly concentrated and regulated sector. Only a few defense contractors—primarily based in the United States and Europe—possess the advanced production capacity and security clearances necessary to manufacture and supply these munitions. The importance of large-caliber shells has been re-emphasized by recent conflicts, where sustained artillery exchanges have highlighted the centrality of firepower in modern warfare. Particularly in protracted confrontations, the rate of shell consumption can reach extraordinary levels. Even in non-combat scenarios, large quantities are required for routine military exercises, live-fire training, and readiness operations. The recent need for NATO countries to rebuild depleted arsenals further illustrates how demand remains elevated even during relative peacetime.
Future Outlook and Demand Dynamics
The market for large-caliber artillery shells is expected to maintain a strong upward trajectory, driven by both active conflict zones and evolving military doctrines. As armed forces across the globe shift toward high-readiness and mobility-focused structures, the role of heavy artillery is being redefined—not as static support, but as a rapidly deployable precision tool in both deterrence and active operations. Countries are increasingly investing in long-range and automated artillery systems, which typically rely on large-caliber munitions for effectiveness. Additionally, the normalization of high-tempo military exercises, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainty, is pushing defense planners to expand their ammunition reserves. Environmental survivability, rapid deployment, and logistical efficiency are also pushing innovation in shell design, favoring modular and more lethal large-caliber types. Altogether, the combination of tactical utility, strategic necessity, and rising geopolitical tensions ensures that the large-caliber artillery shell segment will remain a central and fast-growing component of the broader defense munitions market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales for 2025 through 2031. With Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
155mm
152mm
122mm
105mm
Other
Segmentation by Application:
High-Explosive (HE)
Smoke
Illumination
Training Rounds
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
General Dynamics
Nammo
KNDS
BAE Systems
Elbit Systems
Day & Zimmermann
Rheinmetall
Rostec
NORINCO
Poongsan Corporation
MESKO
MKE
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market?
What factors are driving Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
117 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Artillery Shells with Caliber over 100mm by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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