Military weapon parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in military weapon parts was worth $1.54 billion in 2024, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 103% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.54B | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.51B | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.17B | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.35B | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $993.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $759.8M | 3.2K t |
Top military weapon parts exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Norway and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $457.3M | 30% |
| Norway | $159.6M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $149.5M | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $138.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $101.2M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $84.2M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $56.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $48.2M | 3.1% |
| Israel | $47.8M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $47.2M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $41.9M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $30.8M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Japan (8%) and Poland (6%). 114 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $303.3M | 20% |
| Japan | $130.8M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $90.7M | 5.9% |
| Israel | $89.9M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69.2M | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $65.7M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $65.5M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $56.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $55.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $54.0M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $43.9M | 2.8% |
| Ukraine | $40.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $195.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $594.28 per kg and South Korea $123.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Military weapon parts (HS 9305.91) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9305.91: Firearms: parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 9301. HS 9305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most military weapon parts?
The United States exported $457.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Norway (10%) and the United Kingdom (10%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most military weapon parts?
The United States imported $303.3 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in military weapon parts?
It was worth $1.54 billion in 2024, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 103% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 67 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of military weapon parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $195.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $594.28 per kg and South Korea $123.80 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for military weapon parts?
The HS code for military weapon parts is subheading 9305.91, in chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9305 page.
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