These Countries Ship the Most Firearms to the United States

The current trade war is keeping many American industries wary, including the firearms industry. While even U.S.-made guns are likely to be affected due to rising costs of materials used for weapons, imported weapons are expected to increase in price. The National Shooting Sports Foundation held a webinar on April 30, 2025, to discuss tariffs and what they mean for upcoming prices. When overseas manufacturers are hit with increased taxes to import their goods into the country, consumers will be the ones paying the price.

Although most guns sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S., there is still a meaningful amount of firearms imported from other countries. Certain countries are home to firearm brands that have developed loyal followings in the U.S. For example, Austria is home to the global headquarters of Glock, a leading pistol brand in America. (Also see America’s best-selling pistol brands.)

24/7 Wall St. identified the countries selling Americans the most firearms with data from the ATF’s Firearm Commerce report. We ranked our list on the total number of guns each country exported to the U.S. between 2010 and 2023. Only countries that exported at least 5,000 firearms to the U.S. over this period were considered.

(This article was updated on May 2, 2025, to reflect current news regarding the effect President Trump’s tariffs will have on the gun industry, especially imports.)

Why It Matters Right Now

Millions of firearms roll off American assembly lines every year. Still, the U.S. is the largest consumer market for guns in the world, and to meet demand, the U.S. also imports millions of firearms annually. While the majority of guns sold in the U.S. were also manufactured domestically, certain foreign countries still have a meaningful foothold in the American market. However, will this change if future prices make foreign imports cost prohibitive?

These are the countries exporting the most firearms to the United States:

37. South Korea

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from South Korea, 2010-2023: 5,165 (0.01% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from South Korea, 2010-2023: 5,163 (0.01% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from South Korea, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from South Korea, 2010-2023: 2 (0.00% of all imported rifles)

36. Pakistan

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 6,119 (0.01% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 4,541 (0.01% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 1,578 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 0

35. Mexico

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 6,691 (0.01% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 50 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 4,341 (0.03% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 2,300 (0.02% of all imported rifles)

34. Montenegro

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Montenegro, 2010-2023: 8,229 (0.01% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Montenegro, 2010-2023: 6,787 (0.02% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Montenegro, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Montenegro, 2010-2023: 1,442 (0.01% of all imported rifles)

33. United Arab Emirates

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from United Arab Emirates, 2010-2023: 11,228 (0.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from United Arab Emirates, 2010-2023: 10,460 (0.02% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from United Arab Emirates, 2010-2023: 750 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from United Arab Emirates, 2010-2023: 18 (0.00% of all imported rifles)

32. Taiwan

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 12,451 (0.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 1,720 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 1,007 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 9,724 (0.08% of all imported rifles)

31. Sweden

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 13,593 (0.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 384 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 1,573 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 11,636 (0.09% of all imported rifles)

30. Hungary

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Hungary, 2010-2023: 16,751 (0.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Hungary, 2010-2023: 10,334 (0.02% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Hungary, 2010-2023: 113 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Hungary, 2010-2023: 6,304 (0.05% of all imported rifles)

29. Costa Rica

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Costa Rica, 2010-2023: 19,538 (0.03% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Costa Rica, 2010-2023: 19,538 (0.04% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Costa Rica, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Costa Rica, 2010-2023: 0

28. Slovakia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Slovakia, 2010-2023: 21,874 (0.03% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Slovakia, 2010-2023: 21,851 (0.05% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Slovakia, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Slovakia, 2010-2023: 23 (0.00% of all imported rifles)

27. France

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 29,363 (0.04% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 14,240 (0.03% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 7,072 (0.05% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 8,051 (0.06% of all imported rifles)

26. Ukraine

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Ukraine, 2010-2023: 44,200 (0.06% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Ukraine, 2010-2023: 9,500 (0.02% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Ukraine, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Ukraine, 2010-2023: 34,700 (0.27% of all imported rifles)

25. Slovenia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Slovenia, 2010-2023: 60,616 (0.09% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Slovenia, 2010-2023: 60,603 (0.14% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Slovenia, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Slovenia, 2010-2023: 13 (0.00% of all imported rifles)

24. Bulgaria

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Bulgaria, 2010-2023: 148,687 (0.21% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Bulgaria, 2010-2023: 47,375 (0.11% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Bulgaria, 2010-2023: 51 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Bulgaria, 2010-2023: 101,261 (0.79% of all imported rifles)

23. Switzerland

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Switzerland, 2010-2023: 156,122 (0.22% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Switzerland, 2010-2023: 116,028 (0.26% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Switzerland, 2010-2023: 133 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Switzerland, 2010-2023: 39,961 (0.31% of all imported rifles)

22. Poland

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Poland, 2010-2023: 185,957 (0.26% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Poland, 2010-2023: 119,572 (0.27% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Poland, 2010-2023: 82 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Poland, 2010-2023: 66,303 (0.52% of all imported rifles)

21. United Kingdom

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 233,410 (0.33% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 50,731 (0.12% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 72,167 (0.53% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 110,512 (0.87% of all imported rifles)

20. Portugal

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 281,140 (0.40% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 682 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 42,128 (0.31% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 238,330 (1.87% of all imported rifles)

19. Israel

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 496,317 (0.71% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 356,518 (0.81% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 7,697 (0.06% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 132,102 (1.04% of all imported rifles)

18. Romania

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Romania, 2010-2023: 523,080 (0.75% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Romania, 2010-2023: 227,746 (0.52% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Romania, 2010-2023: 1 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Romania, 2010-2023: 295,333 (2.32% of all imported rifles)

17. Serbia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Serbia, 2010-2023: 577,399 (0.82% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Serbia, 2010-2023: 224,286 (0.51% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Serbia, 2010-2023: 49 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Serbia, 2010-2023: 353,064 (2.77% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Serbia between 2010 and 2013 include: Zastava Arms

16. Finland

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Finland, 2010-2023: 645,106 (0.92% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Finland, 2010-2023: 882 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Finland, 2010-2023: 119 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Finland, 2010-2023: 644,105 (5.05% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Finland between 2010 and 2013 include: Tikka, Sako Limited

15. Belgium

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 691,408 (0.98% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 309,158 (0.70% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 7,999 (0.06% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 374,251 (2.94% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Belgium between 2010 and 2013 include: Winchester, Browning, FN Herstal

14. Argentina

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Argentina, 2010-2023: 714,455 (1.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Argentina, 2010-2023: 714,455 (1.63% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Argentina, 2010-2023: 0
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Argentina, 2010-2023: 0
• Gunmakers operating in Argentina between 2010 and 2013 include: Bersa S.A.

13. Spain

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 753,309 (1.07% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 60,870 (0.14% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 24,007 (0.18% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 668,432 (5.24% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Spain between 2010 and 2013 include: Bergara Barrels, ASTRA Defense, Traditions Performance Firearms, Arrieta Shotguns, Grulla Armas

12. Russia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 871,024 (1.24% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 30,346 (0.07% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 183,815 (1.36% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 656,863 (5.15% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Russia between 2010 and 2013 include: Kurbatov Arms, Kalashnikov Group, Lobaev Arms

11. Japan

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 1,103,971 (1.57% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 41 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 15,143 (0.11% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 1,088,787 (8.54% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Japan between 2010 and 2013 include: Howa, Miroku Corp.

10. Philippines

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from the Philippines, 2010-2023: 1,558,441 (2.22% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from the Philippines, 2010-2023: 1,450,368 (3.30% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from the Philippines, 2010-2023: 48,635 (0.36% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from the Philippines, 2010-2023: 59,438 (0.47% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in the Philippines between 2010 and 2013 include: Shooters Arms Mfg., Armscor, United Defense Manufacturing Corporation

9. Czechia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Czechia, 2010-2023: 2,117,562 (3.02% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Czechia, 2010-2023: 1,700,436 (3.87% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Czechia, 2010-2023: 546 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Czechia, 2010-2023: 416,580 (3.27% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Czechia between 2010 and 2013 include: Colt CZ Group, Luvo Firearms, FK BRNO

8. China

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 2,175,423 (3.10% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 118 (0.00% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 2,076,968 (15.36% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 98,337 (0.77% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in China between 2010 and 2013 include: Qiqihar Hawk Industris

7. Canada

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 3,676,709 (5.24% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 77,389 (0.18% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 14,203 (0.11% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 3,585,117 (28.12% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Canada between 2010 and 2013 include: Colt Canada Corporation, Savage Arms, PGW Defence

6. Italy

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 5,446,618 (7.76% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 2,323,677 (5.29% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 2,720,341 (20.12% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 402,600 (3.16% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Italy between 2010 and 2013 include: Franchi S.p.A., Benelli Armi, Beretta, Chiappa Firearms, Perugini & Visini, Perazzi

5. Croatia

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Croatia, 2010-2023: 5,455,639 (7.77% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Croatia, 2010-2023: 5,431,491 (12.36% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Croatia, 2010-2023: 295 (0.00% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Croatia, 2010-2023: 23,853 (0.19% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Croatia between 2010 and 2013 include: HS Produkt

4. Germany

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 5,946,615 (8.47% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 5,025,686 (11.44% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 30,435 (0.23% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 890,494 (6.98% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Germany between 2010 and 2013 include: Heckler & Koch, Umarex, SIG Sauer GmbH & Co.

3. Turkey

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 10,209,178 (14.54% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 2,666,588 (6.07% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 7,237,595 (53.54% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 304,995 (2.39% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Turkey between 2010 and 2013 include: Barathrum Arms, Typhoon Defens, Huglu, Carrera Arms

2. Brazil

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 11,517,759 (16.41% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 8,496,042 (19.34% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 1,012,155 (7.49% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 2,009,562 (15.76% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Brazil between 2010 and 2013 include: Amadeo Rossi S.A., Taurus Armas

1. Austria

• Total firearms exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 14,437,266 (20.57% of all imported guns)
• Handguns exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 14,329,710 (32.62% of all imported handguns)
• Shotguns exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 5,816 (0.04% of all imported shotguns)
• Rifles exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 101,740 (0.80% of all imported rifles)
• Gunmakers operating in Austria between 2010 and 2013 include: Glock, Steyr Arms

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