Small arms ammunition imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $729.7 million of small arms ammunition in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 185 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $919.3 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 | $729.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $699.1M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $760.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $919.3M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $568.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2019 | $327.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $406.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $470.4M | 19.0K t |
Where the United States imports small arms ammunition from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (21%), South Korea (9%), Bosnia Herzegovina (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $154.7M | 21% |
| South Korea | $69.0M | 9.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $62.4M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $55.4M | 7.6% |
| Serbia | $49.1M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $37.7M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $36.0M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $29.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $29.1M | 4% |
| Hungary | $27.3M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.13 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 the United States
In 2024, the United States exported small arms ammunition worth $577.5 million (17.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 90 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (19%), Israel (18%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+667% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $110.0M | 19% |
| Israel | $101.7M | 18% |
| Poland | $45.8M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $34.5M | 6% |
| Australia | $30.6M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25.2M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $23.3M | 4% |
| Spain | $16.5M | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | $16.3M | 2.8% |
| New Zealand | $15.8M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States imported small arms ammunition worth $729.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 185 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($154.7 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Bosnia Herzegovina (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.13 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $28.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $470.4 million in 2017 to $729.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $919.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $610.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export small arms ammunition?
Yes. The United States exported $577.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Israel and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $152.2 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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