Ammunition Primers and Fuzes Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Boxer and Berdan) By Compound (Lead Styphnate, Barium Nitrate, Antimony Sulfide, Tetrazene, and Others) By Caliber (Small Caliber, Medium Caliber, Large Caliber, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The Ammunition Primers and Fuzes Market is witnessing considerable expansion globally, with a significant CAGR anticipated throughout the forecast period extending to 2032. An ammunition primer is a small metal cup containing a volatile chemical mixture that ignites when struck by a firing pin. Fuze is used in ammunition to initiate an explosive charge. Fuze can also be an electrical, mechanical, and electronic device and set a timer to hit a target in a predetermined time or distance. The ammunition primers and fuze market is a part of the overall ammunition market.

Key Market Insights:

The ammunition primers and fuzes market is driven by military spending, rising geopolitical tension and demand, and sports and recreational firearms. Increased geopolitical tensions worldwide are anticipated to increase demand for military defense gear, likely increasing demand for ammunition. For instance, through domestic initiatives and foreign purchases, the Indian Army plans to increase the number of artilleries and mortar platforms during the next ten years, increasing the demand for ammunition throughout the anticipated time.

Additionally, it is projected that rising Middle Eastern tensions may fuel local demand for the product. Moreover, the rise in international wars will fuel the expansion of the ammunition market over the predicted period. Military organizations are increasing their artillery supplies to prepare for battle with nearby nations. These are the key drivers for the ammunition primers and fuzes market. Economic, political, and legal frameworks are different for different countries. Rules and regulations for countries are the key restraining factors for the growth of the ammunition primers and fuzes market.

Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Ammunition Primers and Fuzes Market:

The ongoing conflict of the Russia-Ukraine war has significantly impacted ammunition primers and fuzes Market. Both countries are large players in the defense industry, and their conflict has led to a surge in demand for the ammunition market. As per the NATO secretary, the rate of ammunition used in Ukraine is much higher than the rate of production of ammunition. For instance, More than 1 million 155-millimeter shells, the NATO-standard artillery shell, have been delivered to Ukraine by the US till March 2023. The U.S. Army intends to increase the monthly output of 155-millimeter howitzer rounds from 14,000 to 20,000 by this spring and up to 90,000 by 2025. This shows that the war positively impacts the ammunition market, indirectly boosting ammunition primers and fuzes market.

The ammunition primers and fuzes market are segmented into different types. By Product type, it is segmented into Boxer and Berdan. Based on Compound, the market is divided into Lead Styphnate, Barium Nitrate, Antimony Sulfide, Tetrazene, and others. Based on Caliber, this market is fragmented into Small Caliber, Medium Caliber, Large Caliber, and others. From a geographical view, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

Key Insights:

The report will cover the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• The report analyzes an overview and forecast of the ammunition primers and fuzes market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all five regions, i.e., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, after evaluating economic, social, political, and technological factors affecting the ammunition primers and fuzes market in these regions.

Regional Analysis:

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North American region is expected to dominate the ammunition primers and fuzes market share during the forecasted period. The increasing threat of terrorism, global tension and permissive gun control laws boost the U.S in this region. But, new rules and regulations from U.S. government can restrain the growth of this market. For instance, as per the ammunition law of California, State prohibits people from supplying ammunition to any person they know or reasonably should know, is prohibited from possessing ammunition.

Asia Pacific region may experience high growth during the forecasted period. To reduce terrorism, nations such as China and India are investing in military modernization. Also, these countries purchase ammunition for their armed forces and law enforcement agencies to combat rising crime rates during the projected time frame.

Key Players Covered:

• SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp


• Precision Resources, Inc


• Masline Electronics, Inc


• Hanley Industries, Inc


• Sellier & Bellot


• Hanwha Corporation


• Huges Precision


• Pasadena Scientific Industries


• Tek Ord


• Mil-Spec Industries


• Munitions India Limited


• Combined Systems, Inc


• Hanley Industries, Inc


• Rheinmetall


• Olin Corporation


• General Dynamics Corporation


• Others

Segmentation:

Key Industry Developments:

• In November 2022, TV Ammo, an ammunition tech firm, merged with Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp, a blank check company, in exchange for a USD 1.21 billion deal. The contract has about 300 issued and pending patents around its technology-based manufacturing process, which the military industry can use.


• In March 2022, Expansion Ammunition, a U.S.-based young ammo supplier company, built a 200-acre production campus of a USD 35 million building project, resulting in a manufacturing factory exclusively dedicated to creating primers.