Hunting rifles exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hunting rifles by the United Kingdom reached $13.9 million in 2024 (40 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.9M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 64 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 61 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports hunting rifles to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.1M | 51% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $603K | 4.3% |
| France | $552K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $416K | 3% |
| Canada | $406K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $386K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $379K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $206K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $180K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $345.26 per kg, 87% above the world average of $184.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hunting rifles imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of hunting rifles by the United Kingdom reached $8.7 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Finland (30%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 32% |
| Finland | $2.6M | 30% |
| United States | $1.5M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $348K | 4% |
| Spain | $313K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $291K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $271K | 3.1% |
| France | $98K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $73K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $64K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hunting rifles exports (HS 9303.30): 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 9303.30: Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 9303.
Common questions
What is the value of hunting rifles exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported hunting rifles worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 78 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy hunting rifles from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of hunting rifles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $345.26 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $184.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hunting rifles from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import hunting rifles?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Finland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hunting rifles?
The HS code for hunting rifles is subheading 9303.30. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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