Product Code: AS 9420
The sports shotgun is estimated to be at USD 260.5 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 342.6 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.6%. This growth is driven by the rising popularity of shooting sports such as trap, skeet, field shooting, and 3-gun competitions. The surge in global participation across both amateur and professional levels is supported by enhanced training facilities, expansion of national shooting federations, and increased media coverage of major events.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million) |
Segments | By Application, action type, gauge, and region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, APAC, RoW |
"The competition application segment is projected to witness strong growth during the forecast period."
Based on application, the sports shotgun market has been segmented into competition and hunting. Shotguns are widely used in competitive shooting and hunting, making them a key product in the market. In sports such as skeet, trap, and sporting clays, participants depend on reliable, high-performance shotguns to improve their accuracy and results. Similarly, hunters favor shotguns for their versatility and effectiveness in targeting fast-moving game birds during upland and waterfowl hunts. Their dual appeal in competition and hunting highlights their importance as a product that combines functionality, tradition, and performance.
"The over and under action type segment accounts for a market significant share."
Based on action type, the sports shotgun market has been segmented into side-by-side, over and under, semi-automatic, and push-action. Barrel alignment is the basis for these divisions; over-and-under shotguns have barrels stacked vertically, while side-by-side shotguns have barrels lined horizontally. Due to their antique appearance and appeal to collectors, side-by-side shotguns are strongly associated with tradition. Competitive shooting and hunting industries are dominated by over-and-under shotguns due to their accuracy, balance, and versatility. With evolving preferences among hunters, collectors, and competitive shooters worldwide, both action types are still developing.
"North America is projected to be the largest sports shotgun market."
The sports shotgun market in the North American region has been studied for the US and Canada. The US dominates the sports shotgun market, with a significant market share in 2024. Cultural hunting customs, especially those involving deer and waterfowl shooting, are the primary factor behind its robust market presence and increased demand for high-end shotguns. With a large number of shooting ranges and clubs, the US is also a center for competitive shooting sports.
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1: 48%; Tier 2: 36%; and Tier 3: 16%
- By Designation: C Level: 52%; Directors: 30%; and Others: 18%
- By Region: North America: 42%; Europe: 30%; Asia Pacific: 21%; Rest of the World: 7%
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. (Italy), Blaser GmbH (Germany), Armi Perazzi S.p.A. (Italy), H. Krieghoff GmbH (Germany), and Caesar Guerini S.r.l. (Italy) are some of the leading players operating in the sports shotgun market.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the sports shotgun market based on application (competition and hunting), action type (over and under, side by side, semi-automatic, and push-action), and gauge (12, 20, 28, and .410). These segments have been mapped across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the sports shotgun market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overviews; solutions and services; key strategies; contracts, joint ventures, partnerships & agreements, acquisitions, and new product launches associated with the sports shotgun market. This report also covers competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the sports shotgun market ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying this Report: This report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall sports shotgun market and its subsegments. The report covers the entire ecosystem of the market. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of the key drivers (growing interest in sports shooting, rising number of shooting clubs and associations, and increasing cultural value of luxury shotguns), restraint (stringent regulatory framework for shotgun procurement, decline in hunting licenses, and environmental and ethical concerns on wildlife conservation) opportunities (rising participation in shooting sports and ongoing collaborations with event organizers and federations), and challenges (high cost of competition shotguns for professional shooting and fluctuating raw material prices)
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on sports shotguns offered by the top players in the market
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product launches in the sports shotgun market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets (the report analyzes the sports shotgun market across varied regions)
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the sports shotgun market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the sports shotgun market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SEGMENTATION
- 1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
- 2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS
- 2.2.1 INTRODUCTION
- 2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS
- 2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS
- 2.3 RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
- 2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.3.1.1 Market size estimation & methodology
- 2.3.1.2 Demand-side approach: Competition shotgun market
- 2.3.1.3 Demand-side approach: Hunting shotgun market
- 2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
- 2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET
- 4.2 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 4.3 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY ACTION TYPE
- 4.4 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY GAUGE
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Growing interest and participation in shooting sports
- 5.2.1.2 Rising number of shooting clubs and associations
- 5.2.1.3 Increasing cultural value of luxury shotguns
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 Stringent regulatory framework for shotgun procurement
- 5.2.2.2 Decline in hunting licenses
- 5.2.2.3 Environmental and ethical concerns on wildlife conservation
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Collaborations among shotgun makers, event organizers, and federations
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 High cost of competition shotguns for professional shooting
- 5.2.4.2 Fluctuating raw material prices
- 5.3 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.4.1 PROMINENT COMPANIES
- 5.4.2 PRIVATE AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
- 5.4.3 STARTUPS
- 5.4.4 END USERS
- 5.5 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.5.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY APPLICATION, 2024
- 5.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF COMPETITION SHOTGUNS, BY KEY PLAYERS, 2024 (USD)
- 5.5.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF HUNTING SHOTGUNS, BY KEY PLAYERS, 2024 (USD)
- 5.6 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.6.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.6.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.7 DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
- 5.7.1 DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL ADOPTION LEVEL, BY KEY MANUFACTURERS
- 5.7.2 DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL TYPES
- 5.7.3 BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS
- 5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 5.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.8.1.1 Advanced material engineering
- 5.8.1.2 Modular designs
- 5.8.1.3 Enhanced barrel technologies
- 5.8.1.4 Advanced testing and ballistic simulation
- 5.8.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.8.2.1 Precision manufacturing and computer numerical control machining
- 5.8.2.2 Augmented and virtual reality for training
- 5.8.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.8.3.1 Safety and compliance enhancements
- 5.8.3.2 Precision ammunition & reloading technology
- 5.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
- 5.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.12 TRADE DATA ANALYSIS
- 5.12.1 IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 9303)
- 5.12.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 9303)
- 5.13 OPERATIONAL DATA
- 5.14 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
- 5.14.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.14.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK, BY REGION
- 5.14.2.1 North America
- 5.14.2.2 Europe
- 5.14.2.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.15 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI
- 5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.16.2 KEY USE CASES
- 5.16.3 IMPACT OF AI ON SPORTS SHOTGUN ECOSYSTEM
- 5.17 INTRODUCTION
- 5.18 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
- 5.18.1 ADVANCED RECOIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- 5.18.2 PRECISION BARREL MANUFACTURING
- 5.18.3 MODULAR & ADJUSTABLE STOCK DESIGNS
- 5.18.4 LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS AND ERGONOMIC CHASSIS
- 5.18.5 INTEGRATION OF SMART SIGHTING SYSTEMS
- 5.19 IMPACT OF MEGATRENDS
- 5.19.1 INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF COMPETITIVE SHOOTING SPORTS
- 5.19.2 PREMIUMIZATION AND CUSTOMIZATION DEMAND
- 5.19.3 REGULATORY STABILIZATION AND GLOBAL MARKET EXPANSION
- 5.20 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.21 PATENT ANALYSIS
6 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 COMPETITION
- 6.2.1 INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN COMPETITIVE SHOOTING TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 6.2.2 TRAP SHOOTING
- 6.2.3 SPORTING CLAY SHOOTING
- 6.2.4 SKEET SHOOTING
- 6.3 HUNTING
- 6.3.1 SURGE IN UPLAND HUNTING AND PAID HUNTING TO DRIVE MARKET
7 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY ACTION TYPE
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 SIDE BY SIDE
- 7.2.1 SUITABLE FOR UPLAND BIRD HUNTING
- 7.3 OVER AND UNDER
- 7.3.1 WIDELY USED FOR PRECISION SPORTS
- 7.4 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
- 7.4.1 SUITABLE FOR DYNAMIC SHOOTING SPORTS
- 7.5 PUMP-ACTION
- 7.5.1 ALLOW FOR IMMEDIATE TROUBLESHOOTING OF MISFIRES
8 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY GAUGE
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 12 GAUGE
- 8.2.1 GROWING POPULARITY OF CLAY TARGET SPORTS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 8.3 20 GAUGE
- 8.3.1 INCREASING FOCUS ON ERGONOMICS AND USER-SPECIFIC GUN FIT TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 8.4 28 GAUGE
- 8.4.1 SURGE IN PREMIUM SPORTING EVENTS AND PRIVATE SHOOTING CLUBS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 8.5 .410 BORE GAUGE
- 8.5.1 ENTRY-LEVEL SUITABILITY AND AMMUNITION INNOVATION TO DRIVE GROWTH
9 SPORTS SHOTGUN MARKET, BY REGION
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 9.2.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
- 9.2.2 US
- 9.2.2.1 Cultural capitalization to drive market
- 9.2.3 CANADA
- 9.2.3.1 Focus on both competitive shooting and hunting traditions to fuel market
- 9.3 ASIA PACIFIC
- 9.3.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
- 9.3.2 CHINA
- 9.3.2.1 Government's efforts to encourage shooting sports to drive growth
- 9.3.3 INDIA
- 9.3.3.1 Olympic success and inclusive sports infrastructure to drive growth
- 9.3.4 JAPAN
- 9.3.4.1 Significant presence in international competitions to drive growth
- 9.3.5 AUSTRALIA
- 9.3.5.1 Balanced sporting culture and regulatory support to drive growth
- 9.3.6 SOUTH KOREA
- 9.3.6.1 Significant domestic participation to drive growth
- 9.4 EUROPE
- 9.4.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
- 9.4.2 UK
- 9.4.2.1 Heritage shooting culture and national sporting initiatives to drive growth
- 9.4.3 FRANCE
- 9.4.3.1 Involvement in international clay shooting competitions to drive growth
- 9.4.4 GERMANY
- 9.4.4.1 High demand for precision-engineered competition shotguns to drive growth
- 9.4.5 ITALY
- 9.4.5.1 Legacy manufacturing and sporting excellence to drive growth
- 9.4.6 SPAIN
- 9.4.6.1 Rural game heritage to drive growth
- 9.4.7 FINLAND
- 9.4.7.1 Sustainable hunting and elite sports programs to drive growth
- 9.5 REST OF THE WORLD
- 9.5.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
- 9.5.2 BRAZIL
- 9.5.2.1 Increasing demand for competition shotguns to drive growth
- 9.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
- 9.5.3.1 Conservation-driven hunting to drive growth
- 9.5.4 ARGENTINA
- 9.5.4.1 Partnerships between government and regional shooting clubs to drive growth
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021-2024
- 10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021-2024
- 10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
- 10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
- 10.7.1 STARS
- 10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 10.7.5.1 Company footprint
- 10.7.5.2 Region footprint
- 10.7.5.3 Application footprint
- 10.7.5.4 Action type footprint
- 10.8 STARTUP/SME EVALUATION MATRIX
- 10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
- 10.8.5.1 List of key start-ups/SMEs
- 10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key start-ups/SMEs
- 10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- 10.9.2 DEALS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 11.1.1 BROWNING INTERNATIONAL S.A.
- 11.1.1.1 Business overview
- 11.1.1.2 Products offered
- 11.1.1.3 MnM view
- 11.1.1.3.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.2 BERETTA HOLDING S.A.
- 11.1.2.1 Business overview
- 11.1.2.2 Products offered
- 11.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.2.4 MnM view
- 11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.3 ARMI PERAZZI S.P.A.
- 11.1.3.1 Business overview
- 11.1.3.2 Products offered
- 11.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.3.3.1 Product launches
- 11.1.3.3.2 Deals
- 11.1.3.4 MnM view
- 11.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.4 H. KRIEGHOFF GMBH
- 11.1.4.1 Business overview
- 11.1.4.2 Products offered
- 11.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 11.1.4.3.1 Product launches
- 11.1.4.4 MnM view
- 11.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.5 CAESAR GUERINI S.R.L.
- 11.1.5.1 Business overview
- 11.1.5.2 Products offered
- 11.1.5.3 MnM view
- 11.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.6 RIZZINI USA
- 11.1.6.1 Business overview
- 11.1.6.2 Products offered
- 11.1.6.3 MnM view
- 11.1.6.3.1 Key strengths
- 11.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
- 11.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 11.1.7 KOLAR ARMS
- 11.1.7.1 Business overview
- 11.1.7.2 Products offered
- 11.1.8 SYREN USA
- 11.1.8.1 Business overview
- 11.1.8.2 Products offered
- 11.1.9 ATKIN GRANT & LANG
- 11.1.9.1 Business overview
- 11.1.9.2 Products offered
- 11.1.10 A.A. BROWN & SONS
- 11.1.10.1 Business overview
- 11.1.10.2 Products offered
- 11.1.11 WESTLEY RICHARDS & COMPANY LIMITED
- 11.1.11.1 Business overview
- 11.1.11.2 Products offered
- 11.1.12 JAMES PURDEY & SONS
- 11.1.12.1 Business overview
- 11.1.12.2 Products offered
- 11.1.13 WILLIAM POWELL GUNROOM
- 11.1.13.1 Business overview
- 11.1.13.2 Products offered
- 11.1.14 BLASER
- 11.1.14.1 Business overview
- 11.1.14.2 Products offered
- 11.1.15 FABARM S.P.A.
- 11.1.15.1 Business overview
- 11.1.15.2 Products offered
- 11.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 11.2.1 GALLYON GUN & RIFLE MAKERS LTD.
- 11.2.2 LONGTHORNE GUNMAKERS LTD
- 11.2.3 COGSWELL & HARRISON
- 11.2.4 MCKAY BROWN GUNMAKERS LTD.
- 11.2.5 HOLLOWAY & NAUGHTON
- 11.2.6 HOLLAND & HOLLAND
- 11.2.7 O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS, INC.
- 11.2.8 WEBLEY & SCOTT
- 11.2.9 ARMAS KEMEN, S.L.
- 11.2.10 ZOLI ANTONIO S.R.L.
12 APPENDIX
- 12.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 12.2 LAUNDRY LIST OF MARKET PLAYERS
- 12.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 12.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 12.5 RELATED REPORTS
- 12.6 AUTHOR DETAILS