The Latin America ammunition market is projected to grow with a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period.

  • In Latin America, there is constant supply, availability, and proliferation of ammunition to civilians, law enforcement, and the military. This is one of the major driving factors of the ammunition market in Latin America during the forecast period.
  • The countries in Latin America, like Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia, among others, are involved in the production and exporting of the ammunition. This growth of ammunition trade in Latin America is another propelling factor for the growth of the market in the region.
  • The changing laws and regulations on the use of arms and ammunition by civilians in this region are expected to open up opportunities in the market studied during the forecast period.



Key Market Trends

The Military Segment to Dominate the Market During the Forecast Period

The military segment of the market currently has the highest market share, and it is expected to grow, with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This region has been strengthening its military front with strong growth in military spending over the years, irrespective of the economic crisis and social and political unrest. Some of the major contributors to the Latin American military growth are Brazil (with 51% of the region’s military expenditure in 2019) and Mexico (military spending grew by around 8% in 2019), among others. The procurements of aircraft, armored vehicles, and naval vessels by Latin American countries may generate demand for the ammunition for weapon systems onboard these vehicles in this region. Additionally, the border issues between the United States and Mexico, and along with the country’s ongoing War on Drugs, are generating demand for ammunition from border security forces and special forces in the region.

Brazil was the Largest Market For Ammunition in 2019

In 2019, Brazil held the highest share in the Latin American ammunition market. Brazil is also the largest defense spender in Latin America, which constituted more than 51% of Latin America’s total military spending in 2019. Also, in 2019, Brazil’s defense expenditure was USD 26.9 billion which was highest in the Latin America region. Brazil has been one of the largest ammunition exporters in Latin America over the past few years, owing to its production levels of ammunition, coupled with an 85% share toward ammunition exports. The country has increased its arms exports from USD 41 million in 2015 to USD 111 million in 2018. Additionally, in 2019 Government of Brazil relaxed the strict gun laws by a decree, to make it easier for Brazilians to buy guns and ammunition. According to the decree, the right to purchase cartridges per year had increased from 50 to 5000 and to 1000 for restricted weapons and gun owners can keep up to four guns in their homes or offices. This step was taken to open up the Brazilian market to firearms and ammunition manufactured outside the country and to increase civilian self-defense capability. With such initiatives, the country is expected to support the local players, like IMBEL and CMC, and international players, to get a significant share of the market studied during the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The prominent players in the market studied are CBC, FAMAE, Aguila Ammunition, IMBEL, and CAVIM. Most of the players in the region are local players and state-owned companies, who extend their support to the corresponding local border forces, military, law enforcement, and police officials. The global players, due to their brand value, may have penetration into the market and capture significant share, as there are limited players in the market studied. At the same time, the ongoing ammunition contracts and their extensions, with the existing local state-owned players, can cause an entry barrier to the foreign players.

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