Small arms ammunition imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $74.7 million of small arms ammunition in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $201.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $133.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $94.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $155.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $91.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $152.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $201.8M | 8.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports small arms ammunition from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (45%), Bosnia Herzegovina (40%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $33.8M | 45% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $30.1M | 40% |
| United States | $8.2M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $939K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $445K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $318K | 0.4% |
| India | $240K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $201K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $146K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $145K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.88 per kg, close to the world average of $28.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small arms ammunition exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of small arms ammunition by Saudi Arabia reached $662 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $480K | 73% |
| South Korea | $182K | 28% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia small arms ammunition imports (HS 9306.30): 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Common questions
What is the value of small arms ammunition imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported small arms ammunition worth $74.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to Saudi Arabia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by Bosnia Herzegovina (40%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.88 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $28.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $201.8 million in 2017 to $74.7 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $201.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export small arms ammunition?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $662 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $74.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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