Rocket launchers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rocket launchers was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 453% since 2017, and up 75% 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 | $1.47B | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $836.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $458.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $329.0M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $259.9M | 206 t |
| 2019 | $501.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $309.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $265.1M | 1.2K t |
Top rocket launchers exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (37%), the United States (19%) and Poland (9%). 46 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $547.0M | 37% |
| United States | $278.6M | 19% |
| Poland | $136.2M | 9.3% |
| Norway | $133.5M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $77.6M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $69.3M | 4.7% |
| Romania | $45.2M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $38.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $36.6M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $29.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $11.2M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Poland is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 79 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $381.2M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $163.4M | 11% |
| Ukraine | $153.4M | 11% |
| Romania | $120.2M | 8.2% |
| Hungary | $81.7M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $71.9M | 4.9% |
| United States | $59.1M | 4% |
| Brazil | $55.5M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $49.7M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48.5M | 3.3% |
| Estonia | $33.6M | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $20.8M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $360.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1,456.67 per kg and South Korea $245.67 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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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 9301.20: Military weapons: rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors. HS 9301 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rocket launchers?
South Korea exported $547.0 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by the United States (19%) and Poland (9%). In all, 46 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rocket launchers?
Poland imported $381.2 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (11%) and Ukraine (10%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rocket launchers?
It was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 453% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 46 countries reported exports and 79 reported imports.
What is the average price of rocket launchers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $360.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1,456.67 per kg and South Korea $245.67 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 rocket launchers?
The HS code for rocket launchers is subheading 9301.20, 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 9301 page.
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