UK Ammunition Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2036
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UK ammunition market highlights
- The UK ammunition market generated a revenue of USD 720.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 797.1 million by 2036.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.8% from 2026 to 2036.
- In terms of segment, small caliber was the largest revenue generating caliber in 2025.
- Medium Caliber is the most lucrative caliber segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Ammunition market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 720.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2036 | USD 797.1 million |
| Growth rate | 0.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2036) |
| Largest segment | Small caliber |
| Fastest growing segment | Medium Caliber |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2036 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Small Caliber, Medium Caliber, Large Caliber, Rockets & Missiles |
| Key market players worldwide | Northrop 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, UK accounted for 0.9% of the global ammunition market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2036.
- In Europe, France ammunition market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2036.
- Turkey is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 361.9 million by 2036.
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Ammunition Market Scope
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 |
UK 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 54.25% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK ammunition market based on small caliber, medium caliber, large caliber, rockets & missiles covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2036.
The UK government has a Firearms Act, 1968 in place, which regulates the use and possession of firearms. In addition, the Firearms Act, 1988 extended the class of prohibited forearms in the country, thereby prohibiting any weapon not on the list of approved firearms.
There are strong laws and standards for manufacturing, selling or possessing any firearms, which is expected to have a negative impact on the market growth.
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