Catapult and arresting gear trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in catapult and arresting gear was worth $908.3 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 401% since 2017, and up 48% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $908.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $614.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $576.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $134.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $137.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $175.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $175.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $181.1M | 1.5K t |
Top catapult and arresting gear exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $217.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $194.9M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $167.5M | 18% |
| United States | $136.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $33.9M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $29.6M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $16.9M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $15.2M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $13.0M | 1.4% |
| Estonia | $9.4M | 1% |
| Spain | $8.8M | 1% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Egypt is the biggest buyer with 72% of world imports, ahead of Japan and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 78% across 123 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $655.8M | 72% |
| Japan | $39.5M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17.4M | 1.9% |
| Australia | $16.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $15.0M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $13.3M | 1.5% |
| France | $12.6M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $10.9M | 1.2% |
| Canada | $10.0M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $9.2M | 1% |
| United States | $8.6M | 1% |
| Bangladesh | $6.7M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $582.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $11,953.67 per kg and the United States $159.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8805.10: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof. HS 8805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most catapult and arresting gear?
France exported $217.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and the United Kingdom (18%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most catapult and arresting gear?
Egypt imported $655.8 million in 2024, 72% of world imports, ahead of Japan (4%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three importers together take 78%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in catapult and arresting gear?
It was worth $908.3 million in 2024, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 401% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 89 countries reported exports and 123 reported imports.
What is the average price of catapult and arresting gear per kg?
The world average declared value was about $582.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $11,953.67 per kg and the United States $159.95 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for catapult and arresting gear?
The HS code for catapult and arresting gear is subheading 8805.10, in chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8805 page.
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