The global small arms market is a growing market that has been witnessing the production of increased number of firearms over the years for various end users including civilian, military and others. The market has experienced a major transformation in the development and manufacture of small arms by different countries. The small arms industry has witnessed the development of different gun types for both commercial and military applications. Globally, some of the major applications in which different small arms find maximum usage include civilian (self-defense); military/armed forces, homeland security/law enforcement and government agencies; and hunting, shooting & sports activities. The global small arms market is expected to witness a substantial growth over the forecast period 2020-2025.
Arms are one of the most important requirements for defense forces, including the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. Firearms include handguns (pistols and revolvers) and long guns such as rifles, shotguns, assault rifles, submachine guns, carbines, personal defense weapons, and light machine guns, and all these products are based on different technologies and made out of various raw materials. A wide range of firearms has been adopted by the defense forces of various nations such as the U.S., Russia, the U.K., India, and China, among others in order to protect their countries in situations such as wars, conflicts, and terrorist activities.
Global Small Arms Market Forecast, 2020-2025:
According to BIS Research analysis, the global small arms market generated $8.05 billion in 2019 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.50%, during 2020-2025. North America dominated the global small arms industry in 2019, with the U.S. acquiring the most significant market share, globally. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to have the highest growth rate during the forecast period, 2020-2025.
Handguns Market Holds Largest Share in Global Small Arms Market by Gun Type:
The global small arms market is catering to various applications which involve the use of different types of gun as per the requirement.
Semi-Automatic, Currently the Leading Operation Type in the Small Arms Market:
The global small arms market is catering to various guns with different operations type as per the requirement.
5.56 mm Caliber Acquires Majority of the Small Arms Market Share
The global small arms market is catering to various types of small arms that use certain caliber ammunition depending upon the requirement.
Europe in the Forefront of the Small Arms Market:
The small arms market has witnessed different market dynamics across various regions of the globe. The market has witnessed rising demand from countries such as Russia, India, China, Italy, and the U.S., among others. The following figure represents the global small arms industry by region. It includes North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest-of-the-World.
Key Companies in the Small Arms Market:
The key market players in the Small Arms Market include Browning International S.A., Sig Sauer Inc., Colt’s Manufacturing Company, Beretta Arms Company, FN Herstal, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd., Taurus Holdings Inc, Glock Inc., Remington Outdoor Company, Heckler & Koch AG, American Outdoor Brands Corporation (Smith & Wesson), Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), Kalashnikov Concern, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, and Sturm, Ruger & Co, among others.
Assumptions and Limitations of Global Small Arms Market, 2019 to 2025:
The following are the assumptions and limitations considered for the estimation of the global small arms market:
The information rendered in the report is a result of in-depth primary interviews, surveys and secondary analysis. Wherever relevant information was not available, proxy indicators and extrapolation were employed.Proxy indicators used for market estimation analysis:At places where the market size estimation was not possible, percentage splits were used for calculations utilizing the industry expert discussions and secondary sources.Significant developments of market players were also considered for calculation of sub-segment split.Latest annual reports of each market player were also taken into consideration for estimating the market size.The currencies other than US$ are converted to US$ for all statistical calculations considering the average conversion rate for that particular year and is taken from the historical exchange rate of the Oanda website.In this study, 2019 is the base year and the market forecast is from 2020 till 2025. Historical years for the study are 2018 and 2017.The developments of the market players are considered for the calculation of sub-segment split. Nearly all the recent developments, from 2015 to 2020, are considered in this research study.
Why You Need This Report:
The report is a compilation of various segmentations including market breakdown by gun type, operation type, cutting type, applications, and region. The report highlights the key driving and restraining forces for this market. It is based on discussions and interviews with the top management of several leading small arms manufacturers and end-users. The global small arms industry is not expected to play out the same way for every region, hence, this report segments the market accordingly and breaks down the industry geographically as follows: North America (the U.S and Canada), Europe (the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Italy, Turkey and Rest-of-Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Singapore and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific), Rest-of-the-world (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa). Each geographical region analysis details the individual push and pull forces in addition to the key players from that particular region.
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