The research department explosive (rdx) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for the research department explosive (RDX) has seen vigorous growth in the past few years. It's projected to surge from $10.48 billion in 2024 to $11.01 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. Factors such as expanding use in both military and civil sectors, regulatory framework, market segmentation, and heightened concern for public safety have contributed to the historical growth.
The Research Department Explosive (RDX) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The anticipated expansion of the research department explosive (RDX) market size in the upcoming years is predicted to be robust. It is projected to reach $13.77 billion by 2029, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
This growth during the forecasted period can be linked to factors such as the expansion of the market, worldwide recovery, industry demand, effect of regulations, as well as military and defense spending. Key trends anticipated during the forecast period encompass improvements in explosive technology, a transition towards insensitive munitions, active research in energetic materials, international cooperation in defense R&D, and the impact of global occurrences.
The growth of the research department explosive (RDX) market is projected to be stimulated by a rise in mining operations. Mining activities encompass the methods of extracting essential industrial rocks, non-metallic precious minerals, or metallic ore deposits from the earth. Almost all mining sites use explosives before digging to dislodge or eliminate rocks and other solid matter. For instance, data from The United States Geological Survey (USGS), a US-based organization, from February 2023 revealed that in 2022, about $98.2 billion in nonfuel mineral goods were produced by U.S. mines. This signifies a projected rise of $3.6 billion from the revised sum of $94.6 billion in 2021. As a result, the research department explosive (RDX) market is being propelled by the growth in mining operations.
The research department explosive (RDX) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Explosives, Pyrotechnics, Other Types
2) By Sales Channel: Direct Channel, Distribution Channel
3) By Application: Military, Civilian
Subsegments:
1) By Explosives: Military Explosives, Commercial Explosives, Demolition Explosives
2) By Pyrotechnics: Flares, Fireworks, Signal Devices
3) By Other Types: Propellants, Blasting Agents, Other Related Products
The trend of strategic alliances and collaborations is on the rise in the research department explosive (RDX) market. Key industry players are establishing partnerships to bolster their market presence. For example, in June 2022, EURENCO, a French firm engaged in the research department of explosives, joined forces with ARESIA, a French aviation and aerospace component production company. This collaboration allows the French Ministry of Defense to address military concerns more effectively through a single contact point, and handle various export requests efficiently. Furthermore, in April 2022, Raytheon Australia, an Australian defense and space manufacturing company, formed a partnership with Lockheed Martin Australia, another Australia-based company in the research department of explosives. This strategic alliance would considerably boost their ability to manufacture and maintain guided weapons and components. These two corporations, along with their US-based parent companies, are the leading suppliers of guided weapons to the defense sector.
Major companies operating in the research department explosive (RDX) market include:
• BAE Systems PLC
• Chemring Group PLC
• Mil-Spec Industries Corporation
• Chemical Plant NITRO-CHEM SA
• Austin Powder Company
• Dyno Nobel
• Explosifs Produits Chimiques S.A.
• Eurenco
• Orica Limited
• PRVA ISKRA – NAMENSKA A.D.
• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
• Rheinmetall AG
• Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget
• Thales Group
• Nammo AS
• Poongsan Corporation
• Hanwha Corporation
• MAXAMCorp Holding S.L.
• Solar Industries India Limited
• Ensign-Bickford Industries Inc.
• Chemring Energetics UK Ltd.
• Energetics Technology Center
• HEXPOL Compounding LLC
• ATK Thiokol
• Chemico Group
• AECI Limited
• Arsenal Inc.
• Enaex S.A.
North America was the largest region in the research department explosive (RDX) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the research department explosive (RDX) market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the research department explosive (RDX) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.