Sporting firearms exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sporting firearms by Turkey reached $258.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 95 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $461.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $264.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $315.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $461.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $290.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $151.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $139.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $127.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey exports sporting firearms to
United States alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $172.1M | 67% |
| France | $7.4M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $5.6M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| Georgia | $3.6M | 1.4% |
| Australia | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 1% |
Product types under HS 9303
| 9303.20 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles | 80% |
| 9303.30 | Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 15% |
| 9303.90 | Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303 | 5.1% |
| 9303.10 | Firearms: muzzle-loading | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $99.87 per kg, 32% below the world average of $146.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sporting firearms imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported sporting firearms worth $6.3 million (98 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (32%), United States (27%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 32% |
| United States | $1.7M | 27% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $387K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $305K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $188K | 3% |
| Japan | $128K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $114K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $103K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $71K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns).
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sporting firearms worth $258.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 95 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy sporting firearms from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($172.1 million), followed by France (3%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of sporting firearms per kg?
The average declared export value was about $99.87 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $146.93 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of sporting firearms from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $127.3 million in 2017 to $258.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2021 at $461.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sporting firearms?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United States and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $252.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms?
The HS code for sporting firearms is heading 9303. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9303.20 (80% of the value) and 9303.30 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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