In Pics | World's largest arms exporters

Amid the Russia and Ukraine crisis, here we take a look at the biggest arms exporters in the world and their market share between 2016 and 2020, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

The United States is the largest arms exporter in the world. It is responsible for nearly 38.6% of international arms sales and has supplied arms to more than 100 countries in the most recent time span. Credit: AFP Photo

Second, on the list is Russia which contributes nearly 18.6% in international arms sales. Their biggest customers are India and China. Credit: Reuters Photo

France is steadily boosting their sales and ranks third on the list. It contributes 10.7% of international arms sales. Credit: Reuters Photo

China continues to grow at the global level and has surpassed Germany to claim the fourth spot in the list by supplying nearly 4.6% of arms sales globally. Credit: AFP Photo

Germany’s market in the global arms market has relatively shrunk in recent years. However, the Western European country has managed to secure the fifth position on the list with 4.5% of global arms sales. Credit: AP Photo

With 3.1% international arms sales, Italy sits in the sixth position. Credit: AFP Photo

The United Kingdom is positioned seventh on the list with a contribution of nearly 2.9% of international arms sales. Credit: Getty Images

Indonesia’s major orders gave South Korea’s arms sales a boost and it ranks number 8 on the list. It contributes 2.8% to international arms sales. Credit: Reuters Photo