The Leading Foreign Sources of Shotguns in the U.S. Market

By Sam Stebbins Updated Feb 27, 12:34PM EST · Published Feb 27, 11:33AM EST

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Key Points:

Most shotguns sold in the United States in recent years were imported from foreign countries.
While there are dozens of countries that export firearms to the United States, America’s consumer market for shotguns is dominated by just a small handful of them.

The global firearms market is shaped by a complex mix of factors, such as manufacturers, exporters, and import regulations. The United States playing a major role as one of the world’s largest consumers of sporting and hunting firearms. Among these weapons, shotguns are a significant category, used primarily for hunting, sport shooting, and recreation. While many shotguns are produced domestically, a substantial portion comes from overseas manufacturers. These foreign brands are known for their craftsmanship, competitive pricing, and long-standing history in the industry.

Looking at which countries sell the most shotguns to the United States reveals much about international trade, consumer preferences, and the global influence of the firearms industry. The exporters on this list help meet demand across a wide range of price points, preferences, and uses. Understanding these specific imports provides a clearer picture of how global weapons manufacturing plays a major role in the U.S.

Using data from the ATF’s Firearm Commerce report, 24/7 Wall St. identified the countries selling Americans the most shotguns. Countries are ranked on the total number of shotguns they exported to the U.S. between 2010 and 2023 — and only countries that exported at least 1,000 shotguns over this time period were considered. Listed companies have been active in the corresponding country for some or all of the 2010 to 2023 time period. In total, 21 countries have exported at least 1,000 shotguns to the U.S. over the last 14 years. Of these countries, the top three alone account for nearly 90% of the more than 13.5 million shotguns imported to the U.S. since 2010.

This post was updated on February 27, 2026.

Why It Matters

Looking at which countries export the most shotguns shows us broader trends in international trade, manufacturing ability, and consumer behavior. It can also reveal major points regarding supply chains, import regulations, and economic ties between nations. Examining this information allows everyone from policymakers to consumers to see how global markets influence the availability, pricing, and diversity of firearms in America.

21. Taiwan

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 1,007 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Taiwan, 2010-2023: 12,451 (8.1% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Taiwan between 2010 and 2013 include: N/A

20. India

Shotguns exported to U.S. from India, 2010-2023: 1,271 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from India, 2010-2023: 2,708 (46.9% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in India between 2010 and 2013 include: Thirumala Precicasts, Rifle Factory Ishapore, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli, SSS Defence

19. Sweden

The old town from Skeppholmen, Stockholm, Sweden by Giuseppe Milo (www.pixael.com)

The old town from Skeppholmen, Stockholm, Sweden (BY 2.0) by Giuseppe Milo (www.pixael.com)

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 1,573 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Sweden, 2010-2023: 13,593 (11.6% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Sweden between 2010 and 2013 include: Flodman Guns, VO Vapen

18. Pakistan

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 1,578 (0.01% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Pakistan, 2010-2023: 6,119 (25.8% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Pakistan between 2010 and 2013 include: Peshawar Arms Company, North Star Arsenal, Pakistan Ordnance Factories

17. Mexico

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 4,341 (0.03% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Mexico, 2010-2023: 6,691 (64.9% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Mexico between 2010 and 2013 include: Productos Mendoza

16. Austria

Vienna - Austria (BY 2.0) by Emmanuel Dyan

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 5,816 (0.04% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Austria, 2010-2023: 14,437,266 (0.0% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Austria between 2010 and 2013 include: Glock, Steyr Arms

15. France

Skyline of Paris with Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Panoramic sunset view of Paris by Catarina Belova

Skyline of Paris with Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Panoramic sunset view of Paris (Shutterstock.com) by Catarina Belova

Shotguns exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 7,072 (0.05% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from France, 2010-2023: 29,363 (24.1% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in France between 2010 and 2013 include: Armes Mathelon, Chapuis Armes, Manurhin, PGM Precision

14. Israel

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 7,697 (0.06% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Israel, 2010-2023: 496,317 (1.6% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Israel between 2010 and 2013 include: IMI Systems, Israel Weapon Industries

13. Belgium

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 7,999 (0.06% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Belgium, 2010-2023: 691,408 (1.2% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Belgium between 2010 and 2013 include: Winchester, Browning, FN Herstal

12. Canada

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 14,203 (0.11% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Canada, 2010-2023: 3,676,709 (0.4% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Canada between 2010 and 2013 include: Colt Canada Corporation, Savage Arms, PGW Defence

11. Japan

Tokyo skyline and Mountain fuji in Japan

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 15,143 (0.11% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Japan, 2010-2023: 1,103,971 (1.4% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Japan between 2010 and 2013 include: Howa, Miroku Corp.

10. Spain

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 24,007 (0.18% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Spain, 2010-2023: 753,309 (3.2% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Spain between 2010 and 2013 include: Bergara Barrels, ASTRA Defense, Traditions Performance Firearms, Arrieta Shotguns, Grulla Armas

9. Germany

Germany | Berlin skyline with Spree river at sunset, Germany

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 30,435 (0.23% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Germany, 2010-2023: 5,946,615 (0.5% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Germany between 2010 and 2013 include: Heckler & Koch, Umarex, SIG Sauer GmbH & Co.

8. Portugal

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 42,128 (0.31% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Portugal, 2010-2023: 281,140 (15.0% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Portugal between 2010 and 2013 include: Winchester, Browning

7. Philippines

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Philippines, 2010-2023: 48,635 (0.36% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Philippines, 2010-2023: 1,558,441 (3.1% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in the Philippines between 2010 and 2013 include: Shooters Arms Mfg., Armscor, United Defense Manufacturing Corporation

6. United Kingdom

Shotguns exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 72,167 (0.53% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from United Kingdom, 2010-2023: 233,410 (30.9% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in United Kingdom between 2010 and 2013 include: Holland & Holland, Boss & Co., Gallyon Gun & Rifle Makers, James Purdey & Sons, Webley & Scott

5. Russia

View of the tower, palace and orthodox cathedral in the Kremlin at sunset against a pink sky in Moscow, Russia

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 183,815 (1.36% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Russia, 2010-2023: 871,024 (21.1% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Russia between 2010 and 2013 include: Kurbatov Arms, Kalashnikov Group, Lobaev Arms

4. Brazil

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 1,012,155 (7.49% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Brazil, 2010-2023: 11,517,759 (8.8% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Brazil between 2010 and 2013 include: Amadeo Rossi S.A., Taurus Armas

3. China

Shotguns exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 2,076,968 (15.36% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from China, 2010-2023: 2,175,423 (95.5% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in China between 2010 and 2013 include: Qiqihar Hawk Industries

2. Italy

Rome, Italy view towards the Colosseum with archeological areas at sunset.

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 2,720,341 (20.12% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Italy, 2010-2023: 5,446,618 (49.9% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Italy between 2010 and 2013 include: Franchi S.p.A., Benelli Armi, Beretta, Chiappa Firearms, Perugini & Visini, Perazzi

1. Turkey

Istanbul skyline (BY 2.0) by M McBey

Shotguns exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 7,237,595 (53.54% of all imported shotguns)
Total firearms exported to U.S. from Turkey, 2010-2023: 10,209,178 (70.9% shotguns)
Gunmakers operating in Turkey between 2010 and 2013 include: Barathrum Arms, Typhoon Defens, Huglu, Carrera Arms, Yildiz

About the Author Sam Stebbins →

Sam Stebbins is a writer at a673b.bigscoots-temp.com where his primary focus is on government policy, politics, companies, and broad social and economic trends. Sam has been writing in the money and news verticals for over 8 years and holds a bachelor's degree from Hobart College, which he earned in 2010. Sam resides in upstate New York and enjoys hiking, biking, canoeing, and skiing in the Adirondack Mountains and across the Northeast.