Sporting firearms (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sporting firearms (other) was worth $89.6 million in 2024, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 68% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $89.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $104.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $192.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $158.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $133.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $148.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $283.6M | 1.7K t |
Top sporting firearms (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (15%), China (12%) and the United States (11%). 74 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $13.2M | 15% |
| China | $10.7M | 12% |
| United States | $9.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 9% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $6.7M | 7.5% |
| France | $6.4M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.5M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Spain and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 139 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.4M | 11% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 6.3% |
| France | $4.8M | 5.3% |
| Nigeria | $4.1M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 4.1% |
| Djibouti | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Rwanda | $2.2M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $51.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $188.73 per kg and Turkey $31.00 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 9303.90: Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303. HS 9303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sporting firearms (other)?
Turkey exported $13.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and the United States (11%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sporting firearms (other)?
The United States imported $9.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Spain (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sporting firearms (other)?
It was worth $89.6 million in 2024, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 68% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $283.6 million. 74 countries reported exports and 139 reported imports.
What is the average price of sporting firearms (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $51.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $188.73 per kg and Turkey $31.00 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 sporting firearms (other)?
The HS code for sporting firearms (other) is subheading 9303.90, 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 9303 page.
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