5 Countries That Export The Most Weapons in the World

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 countries that export the most weapons in the world. If you want to read more about the top arms exporting countries and check out our detailed analysis of the global defense industry, you can go to 30 Countries That Export The Most Weapons in the World.

5. Germany

2018–2022 Share Of Global Arms Exports: 4.16%

Germany is a Western European country that is home to many sites relating to World War II. Germany ranks among the top 5 countries that export the most weapons in the world. The country had a share of around 4.16% in the total global arms exports in 2018-2022. During these years, Egypt was the biggest importer of arms from Germany, receiving around 18% of Germany’s total arms exports.

4. China

2018–2022 Share Of Global Arms Exports: 5.17%

China in East Asia ranks among the world’s largest and most populated countries in the world. China supplied 5.17% of the world’s total arms exports in 2018–2022. During this time, Pakistan was the biggest importer of Chinese arms and weapons, importing around 54% of China’s total arms exports.

3. France

2018–2022 Share Of Global Arms Exports: 10.75%

France ranks among the top 3 countries that export the most weapons in the world. France had a 10.75% share in the global arms exports between 2018-2022. Biggest importer of arms from France during 2018-2022 was India, which imported 30% of France’s total arms exports.

2. Russia

2018–2022 Share Of Global Arms Exports: 16.19%

Russia, the largest country in the world, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia is the world’s second largest arms exporter with a 16.19% share in the world’s total arms exports between 2018-2022. India was the biggest recipient of arms from Russia, importing 31% of Russia’s total arms exports.

1. United States

2018–2022 Share Of Global Arms Exports: 40.16%

The United States tops our list of 30 countries that export the most weapons in the world. The US generated 40.16% of the world’s total arms exports during the 2018-2022 period. During these years, Saudi Arabia was the biggest recipient of arms from the US, receiving 19% of the United States’ total arms exports.

You can also take a look at 12 Weapon Importing Countries in the World and 15 Countries that Provided the Highest Military Aid to Ukraine.