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

Germany Ammunition Market Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The Germany Ammunition Market Size Was Estimated at USD 767.54 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.05% from 2025 to 2035
• The Germany Ammunition Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 959.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Germany Ammunition Market Size is Anticipated To Reach USD 959.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 2.05% from 2025 to 2035. A rise in the number of terrorist activities and hostilities across the globe is likely to increase the procurement of defense equipment by prominent militaries across the globe, thereby directly benefiting the industry over the forecast period.

Market Overview

The ammunition sector includes the production, wholesaling, and sales of cartridges, rounds, and shells for firearms used for defense and law enforcement of civilians and commercial use. It is essential for national defense, hunting, sport shooting, and personal protection. Industry-specific characteristics such as the safety and tactical capability to maintain ammunition, and the recreational use of ammunition, are all contributing factors to the continuation and growth of the ammunition market. Continuously growing defense budgets, the expanding interest in shooting sports, and rising interest in technology to develop lightweight precision ammunition are all contributing factors. Countries like Germany are creating local production policies to sustain the domestic capacity, such as local manufacturing and financing research and development defense technology, as well as offering an easy regulatory environment for compliance and export capabilities. Public shooting range development programs, persistent development of military systems, and regulatory requirements for civilian weapon ownership or use are also actions that allow ammunition manufacturers to expand their sales. Again, those actions demonstrate gains to national security, fiscal rewards to the defense sector, and advancements of stories for products within in high-demand ammunition.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for Germany ammunition market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany 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 Germany ammunition market.

Driving Factors

Escalating military spending, rising geopolitical tensions, and military force modernization. There’s also greater demand for personal protection, and related to the growth of shooting sports, civilian use of firearms and ammunition. Smart and lightweight ammunition is an added technology that enhances the market appeal of firearms and ammunition for educational purposes. Finally, further growth in demand arises from new law enforcement agencies being established and an increase in training programs.

Restraining Factors

The complexities associated with licensing, the increasingly stringent export requirements that seem to be developing, and the changing laws surrounding firearms all impede the ability to enter the market, increase legal compliance costs, and diminish the ability of a civilian to access different firearms. Fluctuation in the price of metals and propellants such as brass and gunpowder ingredients impacts the costs of manufacturing and retail pricing. Pressure to eliminate lead-based ammunition in preference for eco-friendly alternatives results in additional R&D and production costs.

Market Segmentation

The Germany ammunition market share is classified into small ammunition product and end-use.

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

The Germany ammunition market is segmented by small ammunition product into rimfire and centerfire. Among these, the rimfire segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Its affordability, low recoil, and suitability for training, hunting, and sport shooting. Rimfire ammunition is widely used in civilian applications, particularly for recreational shooting and small game hunting, driving consistent demand. Its simple design and cost-effective manufacturing also contribute to its popularity.

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

The Germany ammunition market is segmented by end-use into civil & commercial and defense. Among these, the civil & commercial segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing firearm ownership for personal protection and the growth of private shooting ranges have driven demand for small-caliber ammunition. Additionally, government regulations supporting legal firearm use for civilian purposes have contributed to market expansion.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany 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 elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including 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

• RWS
• Brenneke (Wilhelm Brenneke GmbH & Co. KG)
• Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG
• Rheinmetall AG
• MEN – Metallwerk Elisenhutte
• CBC Global Ammunition (via subsidiaries)
• RUAG Ammotec
• Sellier & Bellot
• Dynamit Nobel
• Hornady Manufacturing, Inc.
• Nammo AS
• SIG Sauer, Inc.
• Others

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 Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany ammunition market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Ammunition Market, By Small Ammunition Product

• Rimfire
• Centerfire

Germany Ammunition Market, By End-use

• Civil & Commercial
• Defense