| Product Code: ETC10812078 | 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 | |
Ireland`s small arms and light weapons import market experienced a significant growth spurt in 2024, with top exporters being Germany, USA, Czechia, Italy, and the UK. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), shifted from moderate to high concentration within a year. This rapid growth is reflected in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.64% from 2020 to 2024, and a remarkable growth rate of 53.75% from 2023 to 2024. The changing dynamics of the import market indicate evolving trends and opportunities for stakeholders in the industry.

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 Light Weapons Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for personal safety and security measures |
4.2.2 Growing military and law enforcement activities |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in small arms and light weapons manufacturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations on arms trade and ownership |
4.3.2 Heightened concerns about misuse and illegal trafficking of small arms and light weapons |
5 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Trends |
6 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Weapon Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Handguns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Assault Rifles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Submachine Guns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Military & Law Enforcement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Private Security Firms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Civilian Firearms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Caliber Size |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 9mm, .45 ACP, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By .22 LR, .40 S&W, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Ammunition Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Hollow Point, Full Metal Jacket, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Armor-Piercing, Tracer Rounds, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanding Bullets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Key Features |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Concealed Carry, Quick Reload, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight, High-Precision, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Compact Design, Low Recoil, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of licenses issued for small arms and light weapons |
8.2 Investment in research and development for weapon technology |
8.3 Percentage of defense budget allocated for small arms and light weapons maintenance |
9 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Small Arms Light Weapons Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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