| Product Code: ETC12627822 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The large caliber ammunition import market in Ireland saw significant growth in 2024, with a high concentration of shipments from Germany, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, and Liechtenstein. The market experienced a remarkable increase in concentration levels from 2023 to 2024, indicating a strong presence of key exporters. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was 8.0%, showcasing steady expansion. Moreover, the impressive growth rate of 137.19% from 2023 to 2024 highlights a surge in demand for large caliber ammunition in Ireland.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in military spending and modernization efforts in Ireland |
4.2.2 Rising demand for large caliber ammunition for defense and security purposes |
4.2.3 Growing focus on enhancing military capabilities and firepower |
4.2.4 Technological advancements leading to the development of more sophisticated large caliber ammunition |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and export controls on large caliber ammunition |
4.3.2 High costs associated with the procurement and maintenance of large caliber ammunition |
4.3.3 Limited domestic production capabilities leading to dependency on imports |
5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Caliber Size |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Caliber Size, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 120mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 155mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 105mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 203mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 127mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Armor-Piercing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Explosive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Incendiary, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Smoke Rounds, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Practice Rounds, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Military Combat, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Artillery Support, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Anti-Aircraft, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Coastal Defense, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Training, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Platform |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Ground Vehicles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Aircraft, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval Ships, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Stationary Installations, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Portable Launchers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market, By Material |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Brass, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Copper Alloy, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Composite Metals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.6 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum Alloy, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Research and development investment in large caliber ammunition technologies |
8.2 Number of defense contracts awarded for large caliber ammunition |
8.3 Percentage of military budget allocated to procurement and development of large caliber ammunition |
8.4 Rate of adoption of advanced large caliber ammunition technologies |
8.5 Level of collaboration between domestic and international defense manufacturers in the large caliber ammunition sector |
9 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Large Caliber Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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