Synopsis
The global market for Small Arms was estimated to be worth US$ 15810 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 20550 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Small arms, often referred to as firearms or guns, are man-portable lethal weapons for individual use that can expel or launch a shot, bullet, or projectile by action of explosive.
In this report, Small arms include revolvers and self-loading pistols, rifles and carbines, assault rifles, sub-machine guns, and light machine guns.
Global Small Arms key players include Sturm, Ruger & Co., NORINCO GROUP, Smith & Wesson, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Glock Ges. m.b.H., etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 15%. North America is the largest market, with a share about 60%, followed by Europe, and Asia-Pacific, both have a share over 30 percent. And in terms of application, the largest application is Civilian, followed by Military, Law Enforcement.
Market Drivers:
Modernization of Defense Forces:
Many countries are upgrading their small arms inventories with more lightweight, modular, and durable weapons.
Rising Civilian Ownership:
Increased interest in personal safety and sports shooting boosts demand, especially for handguns and rifles.
Technological Innovation:
Smart guns, biometrics-enabled safeties, and lightweight materials (like polymer frames) are becoming popular.
Urban Security Threats:
Increased terrorism and urban conflicts are pushing security agencies to adopt more compact and efficient small arms.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Small Arms, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Small Arms by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Small Arms market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Small Arms.
Market Segmentation
By Company
General Dynamics
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
NORINCO GROUP
Smith & Wesson
Glock Ges. m.b.H.
FN Herstal
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
Beretta S.p.A.
Colt's Manufacturing
Taurus
IMBEL
Česká Zbrojovka (CZUB)
Heckler & Koch
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Olin Corporation
O.F. Mossberg & Sons
SSS Defence
Segment by Type
Revolvers & Pistols
Rifles & Carbines
Assault Rifles
Sub-Machine Guns
Light Machine Guns
Segment by Application
Military
Law Enforcement
Civilian
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Small Arms manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Small Arms in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Small Arms in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Index
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