Global Small Arms Market

Small Arms Market Insights

The small arms industry involves the development, manufacturing, and sales of armed weapons. The increasing demand for small arms in various sports such as shooting and self-defense and, the rise in terrorism activities across the globe are a few of the factors boosting the market growth. The increasing incidence of drug and illegal activities along with the changing nature of warfare, growing cross-border firing in the Asia Pacific region, and growing regional unrest across the MEA region are some of the other factors supporting the market growth. Increasing military spending and investments along with the upgrade of local law enforcement institutions are the major drivers of the market growth for small arms.

Small Arms Market: By Calibre

Based on the type of calibre, the market is segmented into 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12.7mm, and 14.5mm. The 5.56mm calibre segment will grow the fastest in the global small arms market during the forecast period. 5.56 mm rifles are commonly used in AR-style handguns and AR-style rifles and are also light in weight and available at a low price compared to other calibre rifles.

Small Arms Market: By Type

Based on the type, the market is divided into a revolver, machine gun, shotgun, pistol, and rifles. The rifles type arms are expected to hold the largest market share in the global market as of 2019. Rifles are available in different types namely shotguns, carbines, machine guns, sniper rifles, assault rifles, and submachine guns among others. Modern sporting rifles hold a significant market share in the rifles type segment. The growing trend for hunting activities among civilians is driving the demand for rifles.

Small Arms Market: By End Use

By end-user, the market is segmented into defense and civil & commercial. The defense sectors will hold a major share in the global market. Favorable government policies and increasing investments in the defense sector across the globe are a few of the supporting factors of the market growth. Political uncertainty, terrorist attacks, and cross-border issues are also boosting the market growth. Furthermore, the growing demand for lightweight weapons in the defense and development of enhanced weapons are propelling market growth.

Small Arms Market: By Region

The North America region will hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The presence of a strong defense and military base in the USA along with increasing investments in these sectors are driving the region’s growth. The presence of leading manufacturers such as Colt’s Manufacturing LLC, Smith & Wesson, Ruger & Co., Inc., and Israel Weapons Industry among others will help the North American market be dominant during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region will be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. The increasing investment in arms and ammunition for the defense sector in the Asia Pacific region is the major market driver.

Market Share and Competitive Analysis

Key players operating in the market include Colt’s Manufacturing LLC, GLOCK Ges.m.b.H., Smith & Wesson, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Israel Weapons Industry (IWI), Heckler & Koch Gmbh, Kalashnikov Group, Èeská Zbrojovka a.s., Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Raytheon among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.