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Light Weapons - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 241 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4805607

Global Light Weapons Market to Reach $21.3 Billion by 2030

The global market for Light Weapons estimated at US$14.8 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$21.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Unguided, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.2% CAGR and reach US$12.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Guided segment is readjusted to a revised 5.3% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $4.4 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.4% CAGR

The Light Weapons market in the U.S. is estimated at US$4.4 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.5% and 3.7% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.8% CAGR.

Select Competitors (Total 36 Featured) -

  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie (CMI)
  • Fn Herstal S.A.
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Heckler & Koch Defense, Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Raytheon Company
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • SAAB AB
  • Thales Group

What's New?

  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.
  • Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
  • Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
  • Access to digital archives and Research Platform
  • Complimentary updates for one year

Frequently Asked Questions about the Global Market for Light Weapons

What is the estimated value of the Global Market for Light Weapons?

The Global Market for Light Weapons was estimated to be valued at $14.8 Billion in 2022.

What is the growth rate of the Global Market for Light Weapons?

The growth rate of the Global Market for Light Weapons is 4.7%, with an estimated value of $21.3 Billion by 2030.

What is the forecasted size of the Global Market for Light Weapons?

The Global Market for Light Weapons is estimated to be worth $21.3 Billion by 2030.

Who are the key companies in the Global Market for Light Weapons?

Key companies in the Global Market for Light Weapons include BAE Systems PLC, Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie (CMI), Fn Herstal S.A., General Dynamics Corporation, Heckler & Koch Defense, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Company, Rheinmetall AG and SAAB AB.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Light Weapons - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Light Weapons Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unguided by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Unguided by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Unguided by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Guided by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Guided by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Guided by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 17: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: USA Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: USA 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: USA Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: USA 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 23: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: Canada Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 26: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Canada Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Table 29: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: Japan Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 32: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: Japan Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CHINA
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Table 35: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: China Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: China 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 38: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: China Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: China 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 41: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: Europe Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 44: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Europe Historic Review for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 46: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 47: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 48: Europe Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
  • Table 50: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: France Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 52: France 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 53: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 54: France Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 55: France 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
  • Table 56: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 57: Germany Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 58: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 59: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 60: Germany Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 61: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 62: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 63: Italy Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 64: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 65: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 66: Italy Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 67: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
  • Table 68: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 69: UK Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 70: UK 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 71: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 72: UK Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 73: UK 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 74: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 75: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 76: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 77: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 78: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 79: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Light Weapons Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 82: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 83: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 84: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 85: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
  • Table 86: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 87: Rest of World Historic Review for Light Weapons by Application - Defense and Homeland Security Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 88: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense and Homeland Security for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 89: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 90: Rest of World Historic Review for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Unguided and Guided Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 91: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Light Weapons by Guidance Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unguided and Guided for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes:

  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie (CMI)
  • Fn Herstal S.A.
  • General Dynamics Corporation
  • Heckler & Koch Defense, Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Raytheon Company
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • SAAB AB
  • Thales Group