Flight combat simulators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flight combat simulators was worth $189.2 million in 2024, about 413 tonnes. That is a fall of 37% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $189.2M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $237.7M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $181.6M | 472 t |
| 2021 | $161.6M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $158.2M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $192.3M | 729 t |
| 2018 | $171.0M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $300.6M | 732 t |
Top flight combat simulators exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by the United States and France. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 45 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $58.1M | 31% |
| United States | $55.4M | 29% |
| France | $26.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $13.8M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $10.8M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (17%), the United Kingdom (17%) and Croatia (14%). 77 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $32.5M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $31.4M | 17% |
| Croatia | $25.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $21.7M | 12% |
| United States | $21.2M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $15.9M | 8.4% |
| Australia | $10.6M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $458.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,950.63 per kg and Turkey $92.26 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 8805.21: Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereof. HS 8805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flight combat simulators?
Canada exported $58.1 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by the United States (29%) and France (14%). In all, 45 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flight combat simulators?
India imported $32.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (17%) and Croatia (14%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flight combat simulators?
It was worth $189.2 million in 2024, about 413 tonnes. That is a fall of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $300.6 million. 45 countries reported exports and 77 reported imports.
What is the average price of flight combat simulators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $458.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,950.63 per kg and Turkey $92.26 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for flight combat simulators?
The HS code for flight combat simulators is subheading 8805.21, 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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