Shotgun ammunition trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shotgun ammunition was worth $860.7 million in 2024, about 95.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and up 38% 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 | $860.7M | 95.9K t |
| 2023 | $622.3M | 76.6K t |
| 2022 | $530.3M | 88.1K t |
| 2021 | $494.9M | 73.1K t |
| 2020 | $475.1M | 63.5K t |
| 2019 | $538.9M | 61.9K t |
| 2018 | $469.6M | 53.0K t |
| 2017 | $591.4M | 58.6K t |
Top shotgun ammunition exporting countries
Brazil is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Italy and Spain. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $318.8M | 37% |
| Italy | $142.6M | 17% |
| Spain | $88.6M | 10% |
| China | $72.0M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $40.3M | 4.7% |
| France | $38.9M | 4.5% |
| United States | $31.4M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $27.5M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $25.8M | 3% |
| India | $11.9M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $8.9M | 1% |
| Mexico | $5.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 31% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 151 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $266.8M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $106.7M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29.5M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $27.4M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24.8M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $19.6M | 2.3% |
| France | $19.2M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.7M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $15.9M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $12.4M | 1.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $12.3M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $30.48 per kg and France $6.74 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 Shotgun ammunition (HS 9306.21) 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 9306.21: Ammunition: shotgun cartridges. HS 9306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shotgun ammunition?
Brazil exported $318.8 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and Spain (10%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shotgun ammunition?
The United States imported $266.8 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shotgun ammunition?
It was worth $860.7 million in 2024, about 95.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 73 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of shotgun ammunition per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $30.48 per kg and France $6.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for shotgun ammunition?
The HS code for shotgun ammunition is subheading 9306.21, 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 9306 page.
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