The US has increased its global share of arms exports to 37% during the last five years, according to a Sweden-based research institute.
Increased exports by the US, France and Germany were offset by declining Russian and Chinese exports.
Imports and exports remain close to their highest level since the end of the cold war, although this may change from the impact of the pandemic.
The biggest growth in arms imports was seen in the Middle East.
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