Global Ammunition Market was worth USD 11.8 billion in 2015. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR exceeding 2% from 2016 to 2024 (forecast period). Soaring military expenditures by various governments is the chief growth driver.

Countries such as China, India, Israel and the U.S. are implementing stockpiling and modernization programs. Mexico and Brazil are arming their police personnel with the latest weaponry. Upgrading military weapons requires higher allocation of funds for ammunition. This is expected to have a positive effect on market growth. Technological advancements such as smart weapons in developed regions could also propel the ammunition industry.

High expenditure on research & development of non-lethal ammunition such as beanbag rounds, wax bullets, rubber bullets, plastic bullets, etc. for use by the police force should fuel market demand. Surging demand for ammunitions will create new market segments in the coming years, owing to robust demand from personal security and riot control units. Popularity of hunting as a sport & leisure activity will drive the global market.

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However, demand in develop;ped nations is declining owing to insufficient defense budgets. The U.S. along with many European nations have taken steps to de-militarize themselves, in the aftermath of prolonged wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This along with the global economic turmoil could inhibit market growth throughout the forecast period.

The global ammunition market can be segmented on the basis of products, applications, and regions. As per products, the ammunition market is divided into bullets, mortar, rocket and others. The segment for bullets reigned in 2015, holding over 54% of the total market share. This segment mainly includes small caliber bullets that are used in civil applications. Revolvers, pistols, rifles, and shotguns are the most common types of arms used for civil purposes. Emerging economies exhibit high demand for personal security from private end-users. Rockets and mortars are consumed by the defense and military.

Applications are either civil or defense. Civil applications include self-defense, law enforcement, and sports & hunting. They accounted for about 75% of the market revenue in 2015. Civil uses are deemed to grow at the fastest pace. This may be attributed to the escalating demand for small caliber products for sporting, hunting, and self-defense.

Main geographical segments include North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and MEA (the Middle East & Africa). Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2015. It is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% throughout the forecast period. Terrorist hot-spots such as India call for initiatives to strengthen the defense system. This will fuel the demand for ammunitions.

North America, particularly the U.S., should grow rapidly till 2024. This is primarily due to burgeoning demand in self-defense and shooting game applications. The U.S. is a large production hub and also a huge consumer of arms and ammunition. It accounts for 36% of the total global spending on weapons and ammunition. Civil unrest and conflicts in Libya and Syria are said to favor growth of the African market in the forthcoming period.

The worldwide ammunition market is greatly fragmented. A large number of participants are present in Europe and North America. Some of the prominent ones are Ruag Ammotech, Magtech Ammunition Co., BAE systems, Olin Corporation and Remington Arms Company Inc.  The market is characterized by widespread mergers and acquisitions with an aim to stay competitive and ensure profitability. Consolidation also solidifies the market position of vendors.

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The Europe Aerosol Container Market is likely to surpass USD 1.4 billion (in terms of sales) by 2022. Increased use of aerosol containers in paints, household, & medical sectors should propel the market over the forecast period (2015 to 2022). Higher demand for cosmetic products in Italy, U.K., Germany, and France will also boost market revenues.

Moreover, demand for aerosol containers from the industries of automotive and food & beverages may contribute market expansion. The market is categorized as per products, applications, and nations. Products are metals, glasses, and plastics. Metals dominated the market in 2014. They would undergo substantial growth during the forecast period, at over 3.2% CAGR.

Raw materials are adopted due to their light weight & strong barrier features. In addition, they can be molded & printed into various designs. This is done without compromising on their structural reliability. This can also drive the Europe aerosol container market in the near future. Plastics generated more than USD 8 million in 2014.

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Applications include household, personal care, medical, paints, and others. Personal care dominated the market in 2014, producing over USD 500 million. Greater usage of aerosol containers for making body sprays, antiperspirants, hair sprays, & after shaves is expected to add market demand till 2022.

Medical will experience the fastest expansion in the seven years ahead. It would rise at over 5% CAGR during the same period. Wider aerosol adoption across pressurized metered-dose inhalers for asthma can propel medical applications. Nations-wise, U.K. was the biggest market manufacturer in 2014. This country contributed over 25% of the total volumes the same year.

National awareness regarding the advantages of aerosol containers is projected to drive U.K.’s production volumes from 2015 to 2022. Demand from Germany stood over USD 200 million in 2014. It should observe a significant boost over the forecast period. Germany’s huge FMCG firms would positively affect national growth in the near future. France held over 12% shares (regarding volumes) in 2014.

Demand for paints across multiple applications, specifically construction, could propel the France market. Key companies operating in the Europe aerosol container market encompass Ball Corporation, Plastipak Holdings, Arnest Group, and TUBEX Holding GmbH.

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