| Product Code: ETC7640331 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Ireland saw a significant increase in small arms and ammunition import shipments in 2024, with top exporting countries being the UK, Italy, USA, Metropolitan France, and Germany. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.84% from 2020 to 2024 highlights a thriving industry. Moreover, the exceptional growth rate of 128.62% from 2023 to 2024 underscores a rapidly expanding market demand for small arms and ammunition in Ireland.

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 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for personal protection and home defense |
4.2.2 Growth in hunting and shooting sports activities |
4.2.3 Rising military and law enforcement expenditure |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations on firearms ownership |
4.3.2 Public concerns over gun violence and safety |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative security solutions such as electronic surveillance |
5 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Arms, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Ammunition, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market, By End-user |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Law Enforcement, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Military, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of firearms licenses issued |
8.2 Participation rate in shooting sports events |
8.3 Training and certification programs for firearms handling |
9 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Small Arms And Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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