Global Small Arms And Light Weapons (salw) Market Size & Outlook

The global small arms and light weapons (salw) market size was estimated at USD 22,393.5 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 37,498.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$22,393.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$37,498.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global small arms and light weapons (salw) market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global small arms and light weapons (salw) market highlights

  • The global small arms and light weapons (salw) market generated a revenue of USD 22,393.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 37,498.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 7.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, small arms accounted for a revenue of USD 22,393.5 million in 2023.
  • Small Arms is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 22,393.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 37,498.9 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentSmall arms
Fastest growing segmentSmall Arms
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmall Arms

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 43.4% of the global small arms and light weapons (salw) market in 2023.

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Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Scope

Small arms and light weapons (salw) market segmentation & scope
Pistols & Revolvers
Bolt-action Rifles & Carbines
Submachine Guns
Assault Rifles
Light Machine Guns
Light Weapons
Heavy Machine Guns
Under-barrel & Mounted Grenade Launchers
Portable Anti-tank Guns
Recoilless Guns
Portable Launchers & Rocket Systems
End Use
Civilian
Military
Law Enforcement
Countries
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
China
India
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
South Korea
Indonesia
Japan
Brazil
Argentina
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
Israel

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Heckler & Koch View profile 501-1000 Rottweil, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe http://www.heckler-koch.com/
Smith & Wesson Holding View profile 1001-5000 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, North America http://www.smith-wesson.com/
SIG SAUER View profile 11-50 Eckernförde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe https://sigsauer.de/
ES Dasan View profile - Ulsan, Kyongsang-bukto, South Korea, Asia https://www.esdasan.com
Colt Technology View profile 5001-10000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.colt.net
Beretta View profile 251-500 Accokeek, Maryland, United States, North America https://berettausa.com
FN Herstal View profile 1001-5000 Herstal, Liege, Belgium, Europe https://www.fnherstal.com/
General Dynamics Corp View profile 111600 11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA, United States, 20190 https://www.gd.com

Global small arms and light weapons (salw) market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to small arms and light weapons (salw) market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Small arms was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global small arms and light weapons (salw) market based on small arms covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Small Arms
      • Pistols & Revolvers
      • Bolt-action Rifles & Carbines
      • Submachine Guns
      • Assault Rifles
      • Light Machine Guns
    • Light Weapons
      • Heavy Machine Guns
      • Under-barrel & Mounted Grenade Launchers
      • Portable Anti-tank Guns
      • Recoilless Guns
      • Portable Launchers & Rocket Systems
  • Global Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Civilian
    • Military
    • Law Enforcement

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