France Ammunition Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Small Ammunition Product (Rimfire and Centerfire), By End-use (Civil & Commercial and Defense), and France Ammunition Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

France Ammunition Market Insights Forecasts to 2035 

• The France Ammunition Market Size was estimated at USD 915.8 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 1.31% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Ammunition Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1056.6 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The France Ammunition Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 1056.6 Million By 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 1.31% from 2025 to 2035. An increase in the incidence of terrorist activities and hostilities is likely to boost the procurement of defense equipment by leading militaries, directly benefiting the industry during the forecast period.

Market Overview 

The France ammunition market involves the manufacture, purchase, and supply of projectiles and propelling charges employed in different weapon systems. These range from small arms ammunition to artillery rounds and other forms of munitions employed in the military, law enforcement, as well as civilian recreational shooting markets. Growing trends in sports and shooting that involve the use of rifles and pistols are anticipated to boost the penetration of small-caliber ammunition during the forecast period. Technologies have been developed introducing lightweight bullets with polymer-based cases, thereby supporting the overall industry. A growth in the usage of advanced materials to manufacture lightweight ammunition is projected to result in fuel-efficient transportation, ultimately lowering overall transportation expenses. 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France ammunition market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France ammunition market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France ammunition market. 

Driving Factors

The France ammunition market is driven by the development of the ammunition market is the growing international security threats, mainly in the form of terrorism and terrorism-related conflicts. This has resulted in heightened defense expenditure, and this has driven the demand for sophisticated ammunition and specialty weapons. The demand for accurate, consistent, and high-performance weapons, including precision-guided weapons (PGWs), is increasingly being felt because these reduce collateral damage and enhance the efficiency of operations. PGWs encompass missiles and guided bombs that are fitted with sophisticated targeting systems. Developments in the armed forces by significant economies in France are likely to drive industry growth in the projected period.

Restraining Factors

The France ammunition market is restricted because these weapons products are not generally accessible, in light of weapons limitations in significant economies. Defense agencies in significant territories have, however, come to an agreement on the acquisition of these products for the purpose of improving security abilities. 

Market Segmentation

The France Ammunition market share is classified into by small ammunition product and end-use.

• The centerfire segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France ammunition market is segmented by small ammunition product into rimfire, centerfire. Among these, the centerfire segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Centerfire cartridges are typically utilized in rifles, shotguns, and handguns. In centerfire cartridges, the primer is located in the center of the casing base. It is a reloadable cartridge type and thus is the most widely utilized cartridge type.

• The defense segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France ammunition market is segmented by end-use into civil & commercial, and defense. Among these, the defense segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This segment is anticipated to continue its supremacy throughout the forecast period. Growing cross-border disputes have driven up the industry of bullets across the nation. 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France ammunition market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• FN Herstal
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Olin Corporation
• Nexter KNDS Group
• Hanwha Corporation
• Rheinmetall Defense
• BAE Systems, Inc.
• Others

Recent Development

• In February 2025, with its 4,500 employees, KNDS France develops, creates, and manufactures armored vehicles, artillery systems, guns and turrets, ammunition, robots, and defense equipment. Acting on behalf of its customers, KNDS France is dedicated to delivering bespoke support along the entire life cycle of its products.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Ammunition Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Ammunition Market, By Small Ammunition Product        

• Rimfire
• Centerfire

France Ammunition Market, By End-use                      

• Civil & Commercial
• Defense