In 2023, Italy led the European export market for bombs, missiles, and similar munitions of war, holding a 32.86% share by kilograms, followed by Spain at 22.3% and Germany at 8.3%. Other notable exporters included France and Greece with 8.03% and 5.89% shares, respectively. Over the past year, most countries demonstrated varied growth rates, such as Ireland's significant increase of 34.1%, Austria's surge of 24.41%, and Poland's rise of 23.16%. Notably, Belgium expanded by 24.01%, while the UK saw a slight decrease of 0.9%. However, the Netherlands experienced a major downturn, declining by 43.23%.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on export strategies, the increasing demand for advanced technology munitions driving up production in countries like Germany and France, and potential policy changes that could affect the arms trade landscape across Europe. Additionally, shifts in global alliances may alter traditional export patterns significantly.
Top countries in Export of Bombs, Missiles and Similar Munitions of War Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 32.86 | 2023 | +5.15% | +7.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 22.3 | 2023 | +2.49% | +9.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.3 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.03 | 2023 | -5.86% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.89 | 2023 | +9.27% | +9.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 4.08 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.49 | 2023 | +4.96% | +24.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.44 | 2023 | -3.05% | -0.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 2.71 | 2023 | +5.81% | +2.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.93 | 2023 | +3.33% | +8.37% | View data |
