| Product Code: ETC5041146 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland`s weapons and ammunition import shipments saw a notable increase with a high growth rate of 93.73% from the previous year. The top exporting countries to Ireland were Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, UK, and USA, highlighting a diverse range of sources for these imports. Despite the growth, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated moderate concentration in the market, suggesting a competitive landscape. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8% from 2020 to 2024, the Irish market for weapons and ammunition continues to show promising expansion and global connections.

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 Weapons and Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing security concerns and threats |
4.2.2 Rising demand for hunting and recreational shooting activities |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in weapons and ammunition manufacturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations on weapons and ammunition sales |
4.3.2 High costs associated with purchasing and maintaining weapons |
4.3.3 Growing preference for non-lethal alternatives in law enforcement |
5 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Arms, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Rifles, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Machine Guns, 2021-2031F | 6.1.6 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Portable Explosives, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Weapon Types, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Caliber |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Large Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Platform |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Terrestrial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval, 2021-2031F |
7 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new licenses issued for firearms |
8.2 Participation rates in shooting sports events |
8.3 Investments in research and development for weapon technologies |
9 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Ireland Weapons and Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |