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Last updated on - April 9, 2026, 6:09 PM IST
Saudi Arabia is the biggest importer of arms in the world with 9.1 per cent of the total demand. This is more than any country in 2025. Now, nations are accelerating military upgrades in the response to prolonged regional instability.
India is the second biggest importer of firearms in the world with a market share of 8.6 per cent due to the ongoing regional tensions and the need to upgrade military capabilities.
On the third position is Ukraine, with a 6.8 per cent in of the total share. The ongoing war with Russia in the country since February 2022 has resulted in the country demanding more and more arms.
Poland is on the fourth position with a 6.5 per cent market share.
On the fifth position is Japan with a market share of 5.1 per cent. The move comes as the island nation focuses on countering China's increasing assertiveness in the East and South China Seas, especially Taiwan.
Germany is on the sixth position, with a market share of 4.9 per cent.
The eighth position has been secured by Qatar with a market share of 3.1 per cent.
With a market share of 2.6 per cent, the ninth position has been secured by the United Arab Emirates.
On the tenth position on the list is Philippines with a share of 2.5 per cent.
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