Light weapons and ammunition

The market for light weapons and ammunition in KwaZulu Natal is relatively small, with about R621,000 spent in total. It's also a very niche market, with only one supplier currently serving one department, which could be an opportunity for your business to get a foothold. The market size has remained steady, with no year-over-year growth, so it's not expanding rapidly. In terms of ownership, the government has allocated a significant portion of its spend to black-owned, women-owned, and youth-owned businesses, with 43.86%, 36.47%, and 34.09% of the allocation respectively, so if your business falls into one of these categories, you may have a favourable position. To get started, you should research the Department of Defence or relevant departments in KwaZulu Natal to understand their procurement needs and see if your business can meet them.