Middle East & Africa Ammunition Market Size & Outlook

The ammunition market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,128.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.3% is expected of Middle East & Africa ammunition market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,734.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,128.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
2.3%
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Middle East & Africa ammunition market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA ammunition market highlights

  • The MEA ammunition market generated a revenue of USD 2,734.6 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, small caliber was the largest revenue generating caliber in 2024.
  • Rockets & Missiles is the most lucrative caliber segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,734.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,128.0 million
Growth rate2.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSmall caliber
Fastest growing segmentRockets & Missiles
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmall Caliber, Medium Caliber, Large Caliber, Rockets & Missiles
Key market players worldwideNorthrop Grumman Corp, Olin Corp, General Dynamics Corp, BAE Systems PLC, Rheinmetall AG, Hanwha, Temasek Holdings, Vista Outdoor Inc, FN Herstal, Nexaer, Remington Arms Company

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.6% of the global ammunition market in 2024.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Latin America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 756.5 million by 2030.

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Ammunition Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Remington Arms Company View profile 5001-10000 Lonoke, Arkansas, United States, North America http://www.remington.com/
Nexaer View profile 11-50 Anaheim, California, United States, North America https://nexaer.com
FN Herstal View profile 1001-5000 Herstal, Liege, Belgium, Europe https://www.fnherstal.com/
Temasek Holdings View profile 501-1000 Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia http://www.temasek.com.sg
Rheinmetall AG View profile 25344 Rheinmetall Platz 1, Dusseldorf, NW, Germany, 40476 https://www.rheinmetall.com
General Dynamics Corp View profile 111600 11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, United States, 20190 https://www.gd.com
Northrop Grumman Corp View profile 101000 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA, United States, 22042 https://www.northropgrumman.com
BAE Systems PLC View profile 99800 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 5AD https://www.baesystems.com
Hanwha View profile 5001-10000 Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia https://www.hanwhacorp.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
Vista Outdoor Inc View profile 7000 1 Vista Way, Anoka, MN, United States, 55303 https://www.vistaoutdoor.com
Olin Corp View profile 7326 190 Carondelet Plaza, Suite 1530, Clayton, MO, United States, 63105 https://www.olin.com

Middle East & Africa ammunition market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to ammunition market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Small caliber was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.5% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa ammunition market based on small caliber, medium caliber, large caliber, rockets & missiles covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The increase in arms transfer is majorly driven by the rising demand in Middle East and Africa. Saudi Arabia is the world’s second largest arms importer in 2018-2022. The economic growth of the countries and heavy investments in the defense industries due to the rise in cross border threats are factors that propel the growth of ammunition market in Middle East & Africa.

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