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Global Rifle Powder Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Nov 18, 2025
Length 115 Pages
SKU # LPI20579927

Description

The global Rifle Powder market size is predicted to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of %from 2025 to 2031.

Rifle powder, also known as gunpowder or propellant, is a specialized type of powder used as a propellant in firearms designed for rifle cartridges. Its primary function is to generate controlled combustion, producing high-pressure gases that propel a bullet out of the rifle"s barrel. Rifle powder is a crucial component in the manufacturing of ammunition for rifles, contributing to the firearm"s ballistic performance.

Increased Interest in Shooting Sports: A growing interest in shooting sports and recreational shooting activities can drive demand for ammunition components, including rifle powder. Events such as competitive shooting and long-range shooting competitions contribute to the demand for high-quality ammunition.

Hunting Trends: The popularity of hunting activities, especially for big game and varmint hunting, may influence the demand for specific types of rifle powders optimized for various hunting applications. Hunters often seek ammunition that provides accuracy, consistency, and reliable performance.

Military and Law Enforcement Needs: Military and law enforcement agencies play a significant role in the firearms and ammunition market. Changes in procurement trends or the adoption of new firearms platforms may impact the demand for specific types of rifle powder suitable for military and law enforcement applications.

Legislation and Regulation: Changes in firearms-related legislation and regulations can have a significant impact on the market. Shifts in regulations related to firearms manufacturing, distribution, or ammunition components can influence market dynamics.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Rifle Powder Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Rifle Powder sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Rifle Powder sales for 2025 through 2031. With Rifle Powder sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Rifle Powder industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Rifle Powder 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 Rifle Powder portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Rifle Powder market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Rifle Powder 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 Rifle Powder.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Rifle Powder market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Smokeless Rifle Powder
Black Rifle Powder
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Hunting
Shooting Sports
Armed Forces
Others

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
Rheinmetall Defence
Australian Munitions
Eurenco
MAXAM Corp
Alliant Powder
Vihtavuori
Accurate Powders
Shooters World
Hodgdon
Winchester
Midsouth
Ramshot
IMR Powder

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Rifle Powder market?

What factors are driving Rifle Powder market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Rifle Powder market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Rifle Powder break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

115 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 Rifle Powder 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 Rifle Powder by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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