| Product Code: ETC5041153 | 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 |
Latvia`s weapons and ammunition import shipments in 2024 continue to show a steady growth trajectory, with top exporters being Germany, Czechia, Belgium, Lithuania, and Italy. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a shift from very high concentration in 2023 to high concentration in 2024, reflecting evolving market dynamics. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period 2020-2024 stands at 2.21%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 is a notable 11.82%. This data suggests a competitive market landscape and increasing demand for weapons and ammunition in Latvia.

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 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Latvia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing defense budget allocated by the Latvian government |
4.2.2 Rising geopolitical tensions in the region leading to higher demand for weapons and ammunition |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in weapon systems driving market growth |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and licensing requirements for the procurement of weapons and ammunition |
4.3.2 Limited domestic production capabilities leading to reliance on imports |
5 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Segmentations |
6.1 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Arms, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Rifles, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Machine Guns, 2021-2031F | 6.1.6 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Portable Explosives, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Weapon Types, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Caliber |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Large Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Platform |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Terrestrial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval, 2021-2031F |
7 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of defense contracts awarded by the Latvian government |
8.2 Investment in research and development for advanced weapon systems |
8.3 Growth in the number of licensed firearms owners in Latvia. |
9 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Latvia Weapons and Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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