The ammunition market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 457.1 million by 2036. A compound annual growth rate of 2.5% is expected of the UAE ammunition market from 2026 to 2036.
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UAE ammunition market highlights
The UAE ammunition market generated a revenue of USD 348.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 457.1 million by 2036.
The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2026 to 2036.
In terms of segment, small caliber was the largest revenue generating caliber in 2025.
Small 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 348.1 million
Market revenue in 2036
USD 457.1 million
Growth rate
2.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2036)
Largest segment
Small caliber
Fastest growing segment
Small 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, UAE accounted for 0.4% 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 Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia ammunition market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2036.
UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 457.1 million by 2036.
UAE has initiated efforts to develop the local defense industry as the foreign munition sales to the country are coming with requirements such as “offset clauses”. This ensures that the contactors support the economy through collaborations with domestic producers, investments, and employment of local forces.
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Small Caliber was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.03% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Uae ammunition market based on small caliber, medium caliber, large caliber, rockets & missiles covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2036.
UAE has initiated efforts to develop the local defense industry as the foreign munition sales to the country are coming with requirements such as “offset clauses”. This ensures that the contactors support the economy through collaborations with domestic producers, investments, and employment of local forces.
Uae Ammunition Market Caliber Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2036)
Small Caliber
Medium Caliber
Large Caliber
Rockets & Missiles
Uae Ammunition Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2036)
Civil & Commercial
Defense
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