Global Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Industry Growth and Trends Forecast to 2031

Summary

There is no universally accepted definition of a 'small arm' or of a 'light weapon'. The Small Arms Survey largely adopts the proposal put forward by the 1997 UN Panel of Governmental Experts (available on www.un.org) which considers portability a defining characteristic. The Panel’s list includes both civilian and military weapons that fire a projectile with the condition that the unit or system may be carried by an individual, a small number of people, or transported by a pack animal or a light vehicle.

The Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) industry can be broken down into several segments, Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Across the world, the major players cover General Dynamics, Beretta S.p.A., Colt’s Manufacturing, Glock Ges. m.b.H., FN Herstal S.A., Heckler & Koch, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Anschütz, Česká Zbrojovka (CZUB), IMBEL, etc.

According to APO Research, The global Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) market was estimated at US$ million in 2025 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ million by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026-2031.

North American market for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Asia-Pacific market for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

Europe market for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2026 through 2031.

The major global manufacturers of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) include General Dynamics, Sturm, Ruger & Co., NORINCO GROUP, Smith & Wesson, Glock Ges. m.b.H., FN Herstal, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Beretta S.p.A. and Colt's Manufacturing, etc. In 2024, the world's top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the revenue.

Report Scope


This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), 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 and Light Weapons (SALW).

The Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided. For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights


In this section, the readers will gain an understanding of the key players competing. This report has studied the key growth strategies, such as innovative trends and developments, intensification of product portfolio, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, new product innovation, and geographical expansion, undertaken by these participants to maintain their presence. Apart from business strategies, the study includes current developments and key financials. The readers will also get access to the data related to global revenue, price, and sales by manufacturers for the period 2020-2025. This all-inclusive report will certainly serve the clients to stay updated and make effective decisions in their businesses.


Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Segment 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

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Segment by Type


Small Arms

Light Weapons

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Segment by Application


Military

Law Enforcement

Civilian

Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Segment by Region


North America

United States

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Spain

Netherlands

Switzerland

Sweden

Poland

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Australia

Taiwan

Southeast Asia

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Chile

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Türkiye

GCC Countries

Key Drivers & Barriers


High-impact rendering factors and drivers have been studied in this report to aid the readers to understand the general development. Moreover, the report includes restraints and challenges that may act as stumbling blocks on the way of the players. This will assist the users to be attentive and make informed decisions related to business. Specialists have also laid their focus on the upcoming business prospects.

Reasons to Buy This Report

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in volume and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.
4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market
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6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW).
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Chapter Outline

Chapter 1: Introduces the study scope of this report, executive summary of market segments by type, market size segments for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 2: Introduces 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 3: Detailed analysis of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales, revenue, market share and ranking, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Sales, revenue of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the future development prospects, and market space in the world.
Chapter 5: Introduces market segments by application, market size segment for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.
Chapter 6: 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 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa, sales and revenue by country.
Chapter 12: Analysis of industrial chain, key raw materials, manufacturing cost, and market dynamics.
Chapter 13: Concluding Insights of the report.

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