Small arms ammunition trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in small arms ammunition was worth $3.88 billion in 2024, about 135.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and up 29% 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 | $3.88B | 135.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.02B | 90.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.54B | 98.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.35B | 93.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.69B | 66.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.21B | 100.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.05B | 73.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.45B | 82.4K t |
Top small arms ammunition exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Turkey. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $577.5M | 15% |
| South Korea | $546.4M | 14% |
| Turkey | $304.7M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $238.1M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $233.1M | 6% |
| Slovakia | $230.7M | 6% |
| Brazil | $203.7M | 5.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $192.1M | 5% |
| Switzerland | $172.0M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $165.5M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $102.9M | 2.7% |
| Serbia | $102.3M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $729.7M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $606.2M | 16% |
| Poland | $436.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $279.6M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $129.4M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $108.1M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $96.8M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $89.4M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $87.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $83.7M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $82.1M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $80.2M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $28.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $65.79 per kg and Brazil $29.43 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306. HS 9306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most small arms ammunition?
The United States exported $577.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by South Korea (14%) and Turkey (8%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most small arms ammunition?
The United States imported $729.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia (16%) and Poland (11%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in small arms ammunition?
It was worth $3.88 billion in 2024, about 135.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 90 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The world average declared value was about $28.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $65.79 per kg and Brazil $29.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30, 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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