Top 10 Largest Arms Importing Countries in the World

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Adi Ahdiat 20/06/2025 10:59 WIB

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According to SIPRI data, the world's largest arms importers during the 2020-2024 period were Ukraine, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Japan, Australia, Egypt, the United States, and Kuwait.

Top 10 Countries with the Largest Arms Import Market Share in the World (2020-2024)

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According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), 162 countries imported or purchased weapons from other countries during the 2020-2024 period.

The largest importers of weapons were Ukraine, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Japan, Australia, Egypt, the United States, and Kuwait.

Collectively, these countries received 52% of the total global arms import flow over the past five years.

Here is a breakdown of the 10 largest arms-importing countries during 2020-2024, along with their main import sources:

1. Ukraine

Ukraine received 8.8% of global arms imports during 2020-2024. During this period, Ukraine received the most weapons from the United States (45% of its total imports), Germany (12%), and Poland (11%).

2. India

From 2020-2024, India received 8.3% of global arms imports. During this period, India received the most weapons from Russia (36% of its total imports), France (33%), and Israel (13%).

3. Qatar

In 2020-2024, Qatar received 6.8% of global arms imports. During this period, Qatar received the most weapons from the United States (48% of its total imports), Italy (20%), and the United Kingdom (15%).

4. Saudi Arabia

During 2020-2024, Saudi Arabia received 6.8% of global arms imports. During this period, Saudi Arabia received the most weapons from the United States (74% of its total imports), Spain (10%), and France (6.2%).

5. Pakistan

In 2020-2024, Pakistan received 4.6% of global arms imports. During this period, Pakistan received the most weapons from China (81% of its total imports), the Netherlands (5.5%), and Turkey (3.8%).

6. Japan

From 2020-2024, Japan received 3.9% of global arms imports. During this period, Japan received the most weapons from the United States (97% of its total imports), the United Kingdom (2%), and Germany (0.5%).

7. Australia

In 2020-2024, Australia received 3.5% of global arms imports. During this period, Australia received the most weapons from the United States (81% of its total imports), Spain (15%), and Norway (1.3%).

8. Egypt

During 2020-2024, Egypt received 3.3% of global arms imports. During this period, Egypt received the most weapons from Germany (32% of its total imports), Italy (27%), and France (19%).

9. United States (US)

In 2020-2024, the US received 3.1% of global arms imports. During this period, the US received the most weapons from the United Kingdom (18% of its total imports), France (15%), and Israel (13%).

10. Kuwait

From 2020-2024, Kuwait received 2.9% of global arms imports. During this period, Kuwait received the most weapons from the United States (63% of its total imports), Italy (29%), and France (7.1%).

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

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