Air Gun Market Analysis and Forecast by Size, Share, Growth, Trends 2031

Air Gun Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (Rifle and Pistol), Ammunition (Airgun Pellets, Airgun BBs, Big Bore Pellets, Hunting Pellets, Cleaning Pellets, and Others), Accessories (Scopes, Sights, Mounts, Binoculars, Compressors, and Others), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00008790
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • No. of Pages : 150

Air Gun Market Forecast and Scope by 2031

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The air gun market size is projected to reach US$ 4.65 billion by 2031 from US$ 2.41 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.5% during 2023–2031. Reduction in prices of air gun in developing countries is expected to drive the market is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Air Gun Market Analysis

Air gun are used as instruments for hunting and firearms training, as well as toys in funfairs. An air gun is a device that releases a projectile pneumatically with the help of compressed air that is mechanically pressurized without any chemical reactions. Air gun is characterized in two types—rifles and pistols. These product types are also used in shooting events for 10 m air rifle and 10 m air pistol events. The increasing affordability of a high-power air gun has enabled large projectiles and longer target distance for the purpose of the competition. The demand for air rifles and air pistols is expected to rise with the increase in its adoption among individuals in the coming days as number of sporting events including shooting events are increasing. For instance, in Arizona, US, in the Extreme Benchrest competition, air gun with calibers up to 0.35 inches are used for targets placed at a distance of 75 and 100 yards, while the big-bore bench rest arm types of air gun in the same competition are used for targets placed at a distance ranging from 35 to 200 yards.

Air Gun Market Overview

The air gun manufacturers offer air rifle, air pistols, and accessories for hunting and shooting. The demand for air gun is majorly driven by new orders for air gun for various shooting events. In North America, the US is the market leader in the air gun market. In Europe, France, Germany, and the UK are the competitive countries catering to the major import markets such as Spain, the UK, and Ireland. In APAC, China, India, and Singapore are the notable countries with high growth rate in the air gun industry in terms of increasing shooting events and growing usage for pest control. Crosman Corporation, Air force Airguns, Feinwerkbau GmbH, GAMO Outdoor, S.L.U are among the major air gun providers operating globally.

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Air Gun Market: Strategic Insights

Air Gun Market
  • CAGR
    CAGR (2023 - 2031)
    8.5%
  • Market Size 2023
    US$ 2.41 Billion
  • Market Size 2031
    US$ 4.65 Billion

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS
  • Growing number of sporting events
  • Increasing number of air gun manufacturers and online distributors across the globe
FUTURE TRENDS
  • Reduction in prices of air gun in developing countries
OPPORTUNITIES
  • Escalating Demand of Air Rifles in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa Regions

Key Players

  • Airforce Airguns
  • Carl Walther GmbH
  • Daisy Outdoor Products Inc
  • Feinwerkbau GmbH
  • GAMO OUTDOOR S L U
  • Morini Competition Arm SA
  • Smith Wesson
  • Sport Manufacturing Group Inc
  • Sport Manufacturing Group Inc

Regional Overview

Regional Overview
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Market SegmentProduct Type
  • Rifle and Pistol
Market SegmentAmmunition
  • Airgun Pellets
  • Airgun BBs
  • Big Bore Pellets
  • Hunting Pellets
  • Cleaning Pellets
Market SegmentAccessories
  • Scopes
  • Sights
  • Mounts
  • Binoculars
  • Compressors
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Air Gun Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Number of Air Gun Manufacturers and Online Distributors Across the Globe

The air gun industry is accelerating a decent pace, and over the past half-decade, the manufacturers are experiencing substantial demand for their products from direct customers as well as online distributors. The air gun is not considered as firearms, and owing to this, the establishing of newer manufacturing plants is easier. The global air gun market is fragmented with significant number of players operating across the globe, and over the years, the number of manufacturers is increasing. The increase in manufacturers is boosting the global air gun market by offering an increased number of products. The US and Europe have maximum congestion in terms of air gun manufacturers; however, the APAC region is also observing growth in the number of manufacturers in the current scenario. Some of the prominent manufacturers of air gun worldwide include Air force Airguns, Velocity Outdoor (Crossman Corporation), Smith & Wesson, and GAMO Outdoor SLU, among others. On the other hand, online distributors are also facilitating the air gun market to escalate over the years. The online distributors facilitate several customers to obtain their air rifles or air pistols where the manufacturer base is less. In addition, online distributors also offer their listed products at a discounted price, which attracts the customers, thereby catalyzing the market size. Few of the leading online distributors of air gun include Airguns Europe, Pyramyd Air, and Airgun Depot, among others. The online distributorship trend is also intensifying in the developing countries which are helping the customers in these countries to purchase their guns, thereby, bolstering the growth of the air gun market.

Escalating Demand of Air Rifles in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa Regions

The demand for air rifles is growing at a faster pace in APAC due to the increasing number of sports events as well as the mounting interest of citizens in animal hunting. APAC is a paradise for the mountain predator for hunting a huge variety of wild goats and sheep. The region also offers immense scope for hunters to hunt stags, gazelles, bears, roe deer, etc. In Australia, China, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries, among others, hunting is legal. For instance, in Australia, the hunting is regulated independently by each territory and state government, which govern through different laws, license requirement, and fee and fine structures. In Japan, the hunter should be 18 years and more for getting a license for using air gun and projectiles (rifles and shotguns). Moreover, there are several upcoming sports event in pipeline in 2024 and 2025, which has shooting as one the sports in the region which is further likely to generate new opportunities for market vendors the respective regions. The growing demand for air rifles across these countries with the increasing interest in hunting games as well as for sports events is boosting the air gun market across APAC countries except India.

Air Gun Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the air gun market analysis are product type, ammunition, and accessories.

  • Based on product type, the air gun market is segmented into rifle and pistol. The pistol segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • Based on ammunition, the air gun market is segmented into airgun pellets, airgun BBs, big bore pellets, hunting pellets, cleaning pellets, and others. The airgun pellets segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • Based on accessories, the air gun market is segmented into scopes, sights, mounts, binoculars, compressors, and others. The sights segment held a larger market share in 2023.

Air Gun Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the air gun market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

North America has dominated the market in 2023 followed by Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Further, Asia Pacific is likely to witness highest CAGR in the coming years. North America consists highly developed economies such as the US and Canada. As the awareness regarding various gun shooting sports is high among the citizens of North America, large number of people are participating in various airgun shooting sports, including bullseye shooting, field shooting, rapid fire, practical shooting, clay target, benchrest, muzzleloading, plinking, and others. The US accounted for the largest market share in North America air gun market in 2023. The laws concerning airguns in Canada states that it is legal to purchase air gun in the country after the age of 18 years. Also, if the velocity of the airgun’s projectile travels at the muzzle velocity of more than 500 feet per second or if it carries muzzle energy up to 5.7 joules, it is considered as a fire arm and is supposed to be registered under law. Additionally, the guns with muzzle velocity below 366 feet per second and designed same as the real firearm, they are prohibited in the country.

Air Gun Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2023 US$ 2.41 Billion
Market Size by 2031 US$ 4.65 Billion
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) 8.5%
Historical Data 2021-2022
Forecast period 2024-2031
Segments Covered By Product Type
  • Rifle and Pistol
By Ammunition
  • Airgun Pellets
  • Airgun BBs
  • Big Bore Pellets
  • Hunting Pellets
  • Cleaning Pellets
By Accessories
  • Scopes
  • Sights
  • Mounts
  • Binoculars
  • Compressors
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Airforce Airguns
  • Carl Walther GmbH
  • Daisy Outdoor Products Inc
  • Feinwerkbau GmbH
  • GAMO OUTDOOR S L U
  • Morini Competition Arm SA
  • Smith Wesson
  • Sport Manufacturing Group Inc
  • Sport Manufacturing Group Inc
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Air Gun Market News and Recent Developments

The air gun market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the air gun market are listed below:

  • Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, is announcing the simultaneous entry into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) and completion of its sale of Crosman Corporation (“Crosman”), the air gun division of its Velocity Outdoor, Inc. subsidiary, to Daisy Manufacturing Company (“Daisy”). (Source: Compass Diversified, Press Release, Apr 2024)
  • Air Venturi, the leading manufacturer and importer of airgun, airsoft, and ammunition brands, has just announced the Dragonfly Mk2 as an exciting addition to their lineup of sporting air rifles. (Source: Air Venturi, Press Release, Jan 2022)

Air Gun Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Air Gun Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Air gun market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Air gun market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed porter’s five forces analysis
  • Air gun market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the air gun market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered

Segment Covered

Product ; Ammunition Type ; Accessories

Regional Scope

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope

Country Scope

Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the expected CAGR of the air gun market ?

The air gun market is likely to register of 8.5% during 2023-2031.

What would be the estimated value of the air gun market by 2031?

The estimated value of the air gun market by 2031 would be around US$ 4.65 billion.

What are the future trends of the air gun market ?

Reduction in prices of air gun in developing countries is one of the major trends of the market.

Which are the leading players operating in the air gun market ?

Feinwerkbau GmbH, Carl Walther GmbH, Morini Competition Arm SA, Daisy Outdoor Products Inc, Smith & Wesson, Airforce Airguns, Velocity Outdoor Inc, Sport Manufacturing Group Inc, STURM RUGER & COMPANY INC, GAMO OUTDOOR SLU, are some of the key players profiled under the report.

What are the driving factors impacting the air gun market ?

Growing number of sporting events and increasing number of air gun manufacturers and online distributors across the globe are some of the factors driving the growth for air gun market.

Which region dominated the air gun market in 2023?

North America region dominated the air gun market in 2023.

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