Sporting firearms (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sporting firearms (other) by the United Kingdom reached $4.3 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $4.3M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 50 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports sporting firearms (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (34%), United States (18%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 34% |
| United States | $787K | 18% |
| Germany | $339K | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $284K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $275K | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $266K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 3% |
| Canada | $114K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $112K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $66K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $419.07 per kg, 715% above the world average of $51.44. 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.
Sporting firearms (other) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of sporting firearms (other) by the United Kingdom reached $2.4 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Spain alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 62% |
| France | $455K | 19% |
| Germany | $126K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $99K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 3.7% |
| United States | $49K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $37K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $24K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sporting firearms (other) exports (HS 9303.90): 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 9303.90: Firearms: n.e.c. in heading no. 9303.
Common questions
What is the value of sporting firearms (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported sporting firearms (other) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 74 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy sporting firearms (other) from the United Kingdom?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average export price of sporting firearms (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $419.07 per kg in 2024, 715% above the world average of $51.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sporting firearms (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import sporting firearms (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting firearms (other)?
The HS code for sporting firearms (other) is subheading 9303.90. 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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