| Product Code: ETC7640328 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Despite a negative compound annual growth rate from 2020 to 2024, Ireland experienced a significant surge in small & medium caliber ammunition imports in 2024, with a remarkable growth rate of 128.62% compared to the previous year. The country mainly relied on imports from the UK, Italy, USA, Metropolitan France, and Germany, indicating a diverse sourcing strategy. However, the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration suggests a dominant market presence of these top exporting countries, highlighting the need for Ireland to diversify its ammunition import sources for a more balanced supply chain.

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 Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for small medium caliber ammunition for military and law enforcement purposes in Ireland |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to the development of more efficient and precise ammunition |
4.2.3 Rising focus on national security and defense initiatives in Ireland |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and export restrictions affecting the procurement and distribution of small medium caliber ammunition |
4.3.2 Volatile raw material prices impacting the manufacturing costs of ammunition |
5 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 7.62 x 39 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 7.62 x 54 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 30 x 165 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 23 x 115 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 23 x 152 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By 12.7 x 108 mm, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.9 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.10 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of defense budget allocated to small medium caliber ammunition procurement |
8.2 Rate of adoption of advanced technologies in small medium caliber ammunition production |
8.3 Number of contracts awarded by the Irish government for small medium caliber ammunition supply |
9 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Small & Medium Caliber Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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