Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Type (Small Arms, Light Weapons), By Action (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic), By Firing System (Gas Operated, Manual, Recoil Operated), By End-User (Law Enforcement, M

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Outlook

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Size is forecast to reach $15.1 Billion in 2032 from $10.8 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 4.9% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (Small Arms, Light Weapons), By Action (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic), By Firing System (Gas Operated, Manual, Recoil Operated), By End-User (Law Enforcement, Military & Defense, Civil & Commercial). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Markets.

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Insights, 2025: Small Arms and Light Weapons – Key Drivers and Opportunities

Small arms and light weapons (SALW), which include firearms, handguns, rifles, and light machine guns, are critical for defense, law enforcement, and security forces. These weapons are highly versatile, used in both military and civilian contexts, including personal defense, hunting, and sporting activities. The market for small arms and light weapons is driven by the need for increased security in both defense and civilian sectors.

The key drivers for the small arms and light weapons market include rising global security concerns, the increase in armed conflicts, and the expansion of law enforcement operations. The demand for self-defense weapons is also increasing among civilians in regions with rising crime rates. Furthermore, innovations in weapon design, such as lightweight, ergonomic, and customizable models, are shaping consumer preferences and offering new growth opportunities.

Opportunities for market expansion lie in developing countries and emerging economies, where rising security concerns are leading to increased military and police expenditures. Additionally, manufacturers can leverage advancements in smart weapons technology, such as biometric-enabled firearms and smart scopes, which provide added safety, precision, and efficiency. As urbanization and technological advancements continue to influence security needs, there is potential for the market to expand further, particularly with an increasing shift toward non-lethal weapons and integrated systems for enhanced control and regulation.

Five Trends that will define global Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry?

The Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Segment Insights

The Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (Small Arms, Light Weapons), By Action (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic), By Firing System (Gas Operated, Manual, Recoil Operated), By End-User (Law Enforcement, Military & Defense, Civil & Commercial). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market.

Latin American Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Armscor, Athena Security Inc, Berette S.p.A., BNTI Arms, Ceská zbrojovka a.s, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, China North Industries Group Corp Ltd, China South Industries Group, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, Èeská Zbrojovka a.s, FN Herstal S.A., General Dynamics Corp, GLOCK Gesellschaft m.b.H., Guns & Tactics Ltd, Guns Galore, Heckler & Koch GmbH, Israel Weapons Industry, Kalashnikov Group, LAHAB, Lockheed Martin Corp, Magnum Arms, PLR Systems Pvt Ltd, Protection Development International Corp, Raytheon, Ruger & Company Inc, SIG Sauer Inc, Smith & Wesson Brands Inc, Sturm, Textron Systems, Thales Group.

Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Scope and Segmentation

By Type

Small Arms

Light Weapons

By Action

Manual

Semi-Automatic

Automatic

By Caliber

14.5 mm

9 mm

12.7 mm

5.56 mm

14.5 mm

7.62 mm

By Firing System

Gas Operated

Manual

Recoil Operated

By End-User

Law Enforcement

Military & Defense

Civil & Commercial

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Small Arms And Light Weapons (SALW) Market Research-

Armscor

Athena Security Inc

Berette S.p.A.

BNTI Arms

Ceská zbrojovka a.s

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp

China North Industries Group Corp Ltd

China South Industries Group

Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC

Èeská Zbrojovka a.s

FN Herstal S.A.

General Dynamics Corp

GLOCK Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Guns & Tactics Ltd

Guns Galore

Heckler & Koch GmbH

Israel Weapons Industry

Kalashnikov Group

LAHAB

Lockheed Martin Corp

Magnum Arms

PLR Systems Pvt Ltd

Protection Development International Corp

Raytheon

Ruger & Company Inc

SIG Sauer Inc

Smith & Wesson Brands Inc

Sturm

Textron Systems

Thales Group

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