New statistics of SIPRI about globe weapon trade

 The SIPRI released new research on globe weapon trade.

According to the document:

The five largest arms exporters in 2016–20 were the USA, Russia,  France,  Germany and China. Together, they accounted for 76% of all exports of major arms in 2016–20. 

The five largest arms importers in 2016–20?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. India
3. Egypt
4. Australia
5. China

Together they received 36% of all imports of major arms.

Between 2011–15 and 2016–20, Arms Exports by France and Germany increased by 44% and 21%, respectively, whereas those of China and Russia decreased by 7.8% and 22%, respectively. Same with Italy and UK - they decreas export in 22% and 27%, respectively.

 

New SIPRI data on global Arms Transfers on the link Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2020