HS Code:
The category of shotguns, including shotgun-rifle combinations (HS Code: 9303.20), encompasses firearms designed for shooting a number of small pellets (shot) or a single projectile, often used for hunting, sport shooting, and personal defense. This category also includes combination firearms that can function as both shotguns and rifles. These products are subject to strict regulations globally due to their potential use in military, law enforcement, and civilian contexts. Trade in this category is influenced by national security policies, hunting traditions, and sport shooting cultures.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.8% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries with strict firearm import controls)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for specific law enforcement imports)
Rising demand for sporting shotguns
Increased exports from countries like Italy and Turkey, known for high-quality sporting firearms, driven by growing interest in competitive shooting sports globally.
2021-2022
Stricter regulations on civilian firearm ownership
Reduced trade volumes in regions with new gun control laws, particularly in parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific, affecting overall market growth.
2020-2022
Growth in tactical and defense-oriented shotguns
Increased demand from law enforcement and military sectors in North America and the Middle East, boosting trade for specialized manufacturers.
2019-2022
The United States introduced stricter export controls on firearms, including shotguns, to prevent diversion to unauthorized users, requiring additional licensing for certain destinations.
April 2023
Likely to reduce U.S. export volumes temporarily while increasing compliance costs for manufacturers.
Turkey has invested in expanding its firearm manufacturing sector, positioning itself as a major exporter of affordable shotguns to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
January 2023
Increased competition for traditional exporters like Italy, potentially lowering global prices.
The European Union implemented new regulations requiring stricter vetting of firearm imports, including shotguns, to combat illegal trafficking.
October 2022
May slow down trade flows into the EU, impacting exporters reliant on this market.