HS Code:
The 'Single Shot' category, often associated with firearms or specific beverage servings (e.g., single-shot espresso or alcohol servings), falls under various HS Codes depending on the specific product (e.g., HS Code 9302 for revolvers and pistols, or HS Code 2208 for certain alcoholic beverages). This category generally includes products designed for singular use or discharge. In the context of firearms, 'single shot' refers to weapons that hold only one round of ammunition at a time. In beverages, it often pertains to small, individual servings. This overview primarily focuses on firearms under HS Code 9302 as a representative example due to clearer trade data availability. Trade in this category is influenced by strict regulatory frameworks, national security concerns, and cultural attitudes toward firearms or alcohol consumption. The global market is shaped by demand for personal defense, sport shooting, and, in some regions, hunting.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
7.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
30% (imposed by certain countries with strict firearm control policies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for specific security exemptions)
Rising demand for personal defense firearms
Increased imports in regions with growing crime rates or relaxed gun laws, particularly in the Americas.
2021-2022
Shift toward non-lethal single-shot alternatives
Growing market for single-shot tasers or pepper spray devices as alternatives to traditional firearms in urban areas.
2020-2022
Stricter regulations in key markets
Reduced trade volume in regions with tightened gun control laws, such as parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific.
2019-2022
The United States introduced stricter export controls on single-shot firearms to certain regions due to national security concerns.
March 2023
Potential reduction in trade volume to specific markets, redirecting focus to domestic sales or alternative regions.
The European Union updated its firearm import regulations, mandating stricter background checks and limiting single-shot firearm imports for civilian use.
July 2022
Decline in trade volume to EU countries, affecting major exporters like Italy and Germany.
Turkey has emerged as a significant exporter of affordable single-shot firearms, gaining market share in the Middle East and Africa.
October 2022
Increased competition for traditional exporters like the U.S. and Germany, potentially lowering global prices.