| Product Code: ETC10811977 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, France saw a significant increase in small arms and light weapons import shipments, with top exporters being Portugal, Italy, USA, Czechia, and Turkey. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, decreased from moderate to low in 2024, indicating a more diverse import market. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.48% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the growing demand for these products in France. Additionally, the growth rate of 6.39% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a continued upward trajectory for small arms and light weapons imports in the country.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Overview |
3.1 France Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in defense budget allocation by the French government |
4.2.2 Rising concerns about national security and terrorism threats |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in small arms and light weapons manufacturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Strict regulations and licensing requirements for small arms and light weapons |
4.3.2 Growing preference for non-lethal alternatives in law enforcement |
4.3.3 Negative public perception towards the use of firearms |
5 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Trends |
6 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Types |
6.1 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Weapon Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Handguns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Assault Rifles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Submachine Guns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Military & Law Enforcement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Private Security Firms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Civilian Firearms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Caliber Size |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 9mm, .45 ACP, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By .22 LR, .40 S&W, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Ammunition Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Hollow Point, Full Metal Jacket, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Armor-Piercing, Tracer Rounds, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanding Bullets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Key Features |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Concealed Carry, Quick Reload, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight, High-Precision, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Compact Design, Low Recoil, 2021 - 2031F |
7 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of military contracts awarded for small arms and light weapons |
8.2 Rate of adoption of advanced technological features in small arms |
8.3 Number of incidents involving the use of small arms for self-defense |
8.4 Research and development investments in small arms technology |
9 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
10 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 France Small Arms Light Weapons Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |