What this market covers
Towed and self-propelled guns, howitzers, mortars and rocket launchers used by land forces. Armed forces and defense ministries buy them from defense manufacturers.
Typical segments
- Towed howitzers
- Self-propelled guns
- Mortars
- Rocket artillery
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +2814% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +21% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €574.9 million of products under CN code 93011000 (Artillery weapons "e.g. guns, howitzers and mortars") from outside the EU in 2025. | 574.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 93011000 were up 2814% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€19.7 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +2814 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 93011000 to countries outside the EU were worth €272.6 million in 2025. | 272.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 93011000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €47.7 million in 2025. | 47.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Korea, Republic of was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 93011000 to the EU in 2025, with €525.5 million, or 91% of extra-EU imports. | 525.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 93011000 to the United States were €281 thousand in 2025. | 281 EUR thousand | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 93011000 was €164.27 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 164.27 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Spain was the largest EU exporter of CN 93011000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €107.7 million. | 107.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,020 enterprises in NACE class C2540 (Manufacture of weapons and ammunition) in 2023. | 1,020 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2540 had net turnover of €18.73 billion in 2023. | 18.73 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2540 employed 79,630 people across the EU in 2022. | 79,630 persons employed | 2022 | Eurostat |
| The US had 896 private establishments in NAICS 332994 (Small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing) in 2025. | 896 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 332994 employed an average of 24,909 people in US private industry in 2025. | 24,909 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 332994 changed by +21% between 2020 (20,575 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +21 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 332994 was $99,540 in 2025. | 99,540 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 574868229
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 19725500; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 574868229
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 272613051
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 47699686
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, partner KR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 525491143
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 281000
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 93011000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 574868229, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 34996
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter ES, product 93011000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 107708218
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2540, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1020
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2540, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 18735
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2540, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2022, 79630
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 332994, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332994, annual_avg_estabs 896
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332994, annual_avg_emplvl 24909
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 20575; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 24909
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 332994, avg_annual_pay 99540
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Armed forces
- Defense ministries
- Defense contractors
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU artillery systems market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €574.9 million of goods under CN 93011000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €272.6 million.
Where does the EU import artillery systems from?
Korea, Republic of was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, Türkiye, United Kingdom.
What is the average import price of artillery systems in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €164.27 per kilogram for CN 93011000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most artillery systems?
Spain led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Poland, Slovakia.
How many US companies are in the artillery systems industry?
BLS counts 896 private establishments in NAICS 332994 (Small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the artillery systems industry?
Eurostat counts 1,020 enterprises in NACE class C2540 (Manufacture of weapons and ammunition).
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