🇺🇸 United States exports of military weapons: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States exported military weapons worth $643.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of military weapons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $496.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $454.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $424.5M | 999 t |
| 2020 | $476.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $718.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $485.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $358.3M | 706 t |
Where the United States exports military weapons to
Most of it went to Romania (17%), Ukraine (7%), South Korea (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $111.5M | 17% |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | $45.5M | 7.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $44.8M | 7% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $43.1M | 6.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $41.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $25.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $25.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $23.9M | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $22.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $21.3M | 3.3% |
Types of military weapons under HS 9301
| 9301.20 | Military weapons: rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors | 43% |
| 9301.90 | Military weapons: other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301 | 40% |
| 9301.10 | Military weapons: artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars) | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9301.
Average export price of military weapons
The average declared value was about $338.97 per kg, 32% above the world average of $256.00. 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.
The United States also imports military weapons
In 2024, the United States imported military weapons worth $79.8 million (305 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 133 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Romania (42%), Poland (13%), Norway (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $33.3M | 42% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $10.1M | 13% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $6.8M | 8.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.6M | 7% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307.
Military weapons trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of military weapons imported by the United States?
The United States imported military weapons worth $79.8 million in 2024 (305 tonnes).
Where does the United States import military weapons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Romania (42%), Poland (13%), Norway (9%).
What is the average import price of military weapons in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $261.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $256.00 per kg.
Does the United States export military weapons?
Yes. The United States exported military weapons worth $643.6 million in 2024, mainly to Romania, Ukraine, South Korea.
What is the HS code for military weapons?
Military weapons falls under HS heading 9301 (Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading military weapons with the United States?
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