The global sniper rifle market size reached USD 3.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.51% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 3.1 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 4.7 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.51% |
A sniper rifle is a portable, long-range, high precision shoulder ammunition equipped with night-vision and telescopic sight devices, which help in visual aiming by magnifying targets. It also comprises a lightweight bolt carrier, spiked feet, back view extended monopod, rear grip, detachable muzzle brake, adjustable scope rings, bipod, socket, and spiked feet as standard components. Unlike conventional guns or pistols, sniper rifles can possess bullets for a longer duration in barrels and shoot with much higher velocity and accuracy while absorbing the recoil produced through firing. Apart from this, it is stable, quick, flexible, and capable of destroying light armored vehicles and aircraft. Consequently, the sniper rifle is used to provide detailed surveillance from concealed positions and neutralize high-value targets to mitigate combat. Currently, it is mainly available in long-range precision and bolt-action rifle types with different ranges.
The increasing terrorist attacks and geopolitical tensions across borders have prompted the military and defense sector to widely adopt advanced ammunitions, such as sniper rifles, over exiting obsolete warfare equipment to protect civilians, which is primarily driving the market growth. In line with this, the growing military expenditure, the escalating need to strengthen military bases, and various government initiatives toward modernizing armed forces are also supplementing the demand for sniper rifles in the market. This is further influenced by the fueling number of arms imports and export activities across the globe to maintain a sufficient amount of weapons and ammunition. Additionally, the advent of technologically advanced sniper rifles with efficient bullet loading capacities, automatic steering facilities, and increased range and accuracy to demolish rival targets is contributing to the market growth. Apart from this, the extensive uptake of the sniper rifle in sports shooting and the ongoing procurement of the product in terms of engagement profile, topography on battlefields, and the number of sniper squadrons are positively augmenting the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global sniper rifle market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, range and application.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Accuracy International, B&T AG, FN Herstal, H&K AG (Compagnie De Developpement De L'Eau S.A.), Knights Armament Co, PGM Precision, PGW Defence Technology Inc., Savage Arms Inc., SNT Motiv Co. Ltd., Strategic Armory Corps and Zastava Arms USA.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Type, Range, Application, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | Accuracy International, B&T AG, FN Herstal, H&K AG (Compagnie De Developpement De L'Eau S.A.), Knights Armament Co, PGM Precision, PGW Defence Technology Inc., Savage Arms Inc., SNT Motiv Co. Ltd., Strategic Armory Corps and Zastava Arms USA |
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The global sniper rifle market was valued at USD 3.1 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global sniper rifle market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.51% during 2025-2033.
The rising number of terrorist attacks and geopolitical tensions across borders, along with the growing adoption of advanced ammunition, including sniper rifles, as they are stable, quick, flexible, etc., is primarily driving the global sniper rifle market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units for sniper rifles.
Based on the range, the global sniper rifle market has been segregated into up to 1,000 meters and beyond 1,000 meters. Currently, beyond 1,000 meters exhibit a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the application, the global sniper rifle market can be bifurcated into civilian, law enforcement, and military. Among these, the military sector holds the largest market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global sniper rifle market include Accuracy International, B&T AG, FN Herstal, H&K AG (Compagnie De Developpement De L'Eau S.A.), Knights Armament Co, PGM Precision, PGW Defence Technology Inc., Savage Arms Inc., SNT Motiv Co. Ltd., Strategic Armory Corps, and Zastava Arms USA.